Isaias — Chapter 45
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Verse 1
Because al Kings that reigne among the Iewes were anointed with oyle, Cyrus is called Christ, though he was not ordayned with this ceremony of anointing. S. Ierom noteth that Cyrus finding his name long before prophesied by Isaias, became very beneuolous to the Iewes.
Verse 17
The Prophet contemplating Christ as in a figure, now eleuated more in spirit, prophecieth of Christ only, who built his Church vpon a sure rock.
Verse 20
Not Cyrus (faith S. Ierom) but Christ the Orient starre, prophecied by Balaam, Num. 24. whom the Sages came to adore from the East. Mat. 2.