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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. 9. Is not Calno as Carchemish? Is not Hamath like Arpad? Is not Samaria as Damascus?
Here he names certain Cities, although others affirm that they are regions. Notwithstanding it is more probable that they were Cities, or some strong places. Shall it not happen (saith he) alike to the places which I have not yet subdued, is to these which have resisted me? He compares Calno, Arpad, and Samaria (which he vanquished afterward) to Carchemish, Hamath, and Damascus, which he had vanquished before, and saith, that these should not be stronger then they. Thus have the wicked been wont to boast and glory in their deeds past; so as they think to break through all impediments, as if nothing were able to hinder their counsels and enterprises: and which is yet worse,1 they think to come to the end of all things in despite of God himself, and without his knowledge. When we read this history, let us learn not to be proud if we have been strong at some time, or if all things have fallen out according to our wish.2 For he who hath exalted us, can quickly also abase and cast us down. And if he reproacheth the Assyrian for his over weening, how much more ought they to be reproved, who attribute the praise of holiness and righteousness unto themselves, as if they could regenerate themselves by their own proper virtue? For we need not doubt but such do rob God of his honour, and take that to themselves which is proper unto him.
HEere hee names certaine Cities, although others affirme that they are regions. Notwithstanding it is more probable that they were Cities, or some strong places. Shall it not happen (saith he) alike to the places which I haue not yet subdued, is to these which haue resisted me? He compares Calno, Arpad, and Samaria (which he vanquished afterward) to Carchemish, Hamath, and Damascus, which hee had vanquished before, and saith, that these should not bee stronger then they. Thus haue the wicked been wont to boast and glory in their deeds past; so as they thinke to breake thorow all impediments, as if nothing were able to hinder their counsels and enterprises: and which is yet worse,