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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. 14. And it shall be as a chased Do, and as a sheep that no man taketh up: every man shall turn to his own people, and flee each one to his own land.
Vers. 14. And it shall be as a chased Doe, and as a sheepe that no man taketh vp: euery man shall turne to his owne people, and flee each one to his owne land.
He declares that outward succours shall profit the Babylonians nothing at all: and by these similitudes, shows with what fear the soldiers shall be seized. Now Babel did not only strengthen her self with the men of war of her own Country, but she had strangers also under her pay. He saith, they shall all resemble little Fawns or Does, which are very timorous beasts: and to scattered sheep; so as they shall retire neither to their Ensigns nor Garrisons, nor yet keep any order. And when he adds, every one shall flee to his land; it sufficiently appears from thence, that the Prophet speaks not of the inhabitants of Babel, nor of her people; but of strangers which had been called to her succour. For it hath been said heretofore, that the hearts of men are so in the hands of God, that when it pleaseth him they suddenly recover new strength, who were before fearful and amazed: and contrariwise, those who have showed great valour and boldness, lose it all in an instant, and become weak and effeminate.
HEe declares that outward succours shall profit the Babylonians nothing at all: and by these similitudes, shewes with what feare the souldiers shall be seazed. Now Babel did not onely strengthen her selfe with the men of warre of her owne Countrie, but she had strangers also vnder her pay. He saith, they shall all resemble little Fawnes or Does, which are very timerous beasts: and to scattered sheepe; so as they shall retire neither to their Ensignes nor Garisons, nor yet keepe any order. And when he addes, euerie one shall flee to his land; it sufficiently appeares from thence, that the Prophet speakes not of the inhabitants of Babel, nor of her people; but of strangers which had been called to her succour. For it hath been said heretofore, that the hearts of men are so in the hands of God, that when it pleaseth him they suddenly recouer new strength, who were before fearefull and amazed: and contrariwise, those who haue shewed great valour and boldnesse, lose it all in an instant, and become weake and effeminate.