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Commentary upon the Prophecy of Isaiah
A commentary upon the prophecy of Isaiah. By Mr. John Calvin. Whereunto are added four tables ... Translated out of French into English: by C.C.A commentary vpon the prophecie of Isaiah. By Mr. Iohn Caluin. Whereunto are added foure tables ... Translated out of French into English: by C.C.
London: printed by Felix Kyngston, 1609
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Vers. 16. He that shall bless himself in the earth, shall bless himself in the true God; and he that sweareth in the earth, shall swear by the true God: for the former troubles are forgotten, and shall surely hide themselves.
Vers. 16. Hee that shall blesse himselfe in the earth, shall blesse himselfe in the true God; and he that sweareth in the earth, shall sweare by the true God: for the former troubles are forgotten, and shall surely hide themselues.
The whole world is here opposed to this little corner of Judea,1 where Gods service was in a manner included and shut up. But since God hath manifested himself unto all: he is not now served in any particular region, but in every place alike. Which Christ also himself teacheth, in John 4.21. saying; The hour is come, and now is, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor in Jerusalem, worship the Father. And Saint Paul wills that men in every place do lift up pure hands unto heaven, without wrath or doubting: 1. Tim. 2.8. He opposeth the word, Earth, here then, which signifies all the world, unto the land of Judea.
THe whole world is heere opposed to this litttle corner of Iudeah,1 where Gods seruice was in a manner included and shut vp. But since God hath manifested himselfe vnto all: he is not now serued in any particular region, but in euery place alike. Which Christ also himselfe teacheth, in