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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. 13. Because he said, by the power of mine own hand have I done it, and by my wisdom, because I am wise, therefore I have removed the borders of the people, and have spoiled their treasures, and have pulled down the inhabitants like a valiant man.
Vers. 13. Because he said, by the power of mine owne hand haue I done it, and by my wisdome, because I am wise, therefore I haue remoued the borders of the people, and haue spoiled their treasures, and haue pulled downe the inhabitants like a valiant man.
The Prophet doth again repeat the open blasphemies which the Assyrian would disgorge; for he attributes all the victories which he obtained to his wisdom and power. By the strength of his hand, he means his armed soldiers gathered out of divers nations; but withal he brags also, to have been a valiant king: and this is the custom of these vain braggers, to attribute all that to themselves which is done in their name; although they in the mean while give themselves to feasting and ease under the shadow. Afterwards he boasts of his wisdom and wariness, as we commonly say,1 I have been very discreet and expert. And no doubt but he adorns his frauds and deceits with the title of honesty, wherewith yet he had circumvented his neighbours. For behold the craft and cunning of Kings and Princes, even to trouble §1and vex the Country by indirect means, to §2seek pretence of laws, to sow discords, and §3lastly, to mingle heaven and earth together (as they speak) by their practises.
THe Prophet doth againe repeat the open blasphemies which the Assyrian would disgorge; for he attributes all the victories which he obteined to his wisdome and power. By the strength of his hand, he meanes his armed souldiers gathered out of diuers nations; but withall he brags also, to haue beene a valiant king: and this is the custome of these vaine braggers, to attribute all that to themselues which is done in their name; although they in the meane while giue themselues to feasting and ease vnder the shadow. Afterwards he boasts of his wisdome and warinesse, as we commonly say,