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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. 18. For I will visit their works and their imaginations: for it shall come to pass, that I will gather all nations and tongues, and they shall come and see my glory.
Vers. 18. For I will visit their workes and their imaginations: for it shall come to passe, that I will gather all nations and tongues, and they shall come and see my glory.
1He confirms that which he said in the former verse; namely, that all the wicked should be punished, to the end that howsoever the Lord was content to let them alone for a while to work their wills; yet should the faithful be well assured to behold the day of their vengeance, and that this should be as it were a preservative to let them from being carried away with the stream of the multitude. The Lord testifies here, that he so sees and notes their works, that it shall be manifested by the effects one day, that none could flee from the regard of his eyes.
1HEe confirmes that which hee said in the former verse; namely, that all the wicked should be punished, to the end that howsoeuer the Lord was content to let them alone for a while to worke their wils; yet should the faithfull be well assured to behold the day of their vengeance, and that this should be as it were a pteseruatiue to let them from being carried away with the streame of the multitude. The Lord testifies heere, that he so sees and notes their vvorkes, that it shall bee manifested by the effects one day, that none could flee from the regard of his eies.
- 1A confirmation of the former sentence.