“Behold, one will come up like a lion from the thicket of the Jordan to a perennially watered pasture; for in an instant I will chase them away from it, and I will appoint over it whoever is chosen. For who is like Me, and who will summon Me into court? And who then is the shepherd who can stand against Me?”
Commentaries
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A similar application to Babylon of what was said of Edom (a reference in the margin).
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
We have explained nearly the same words in the last chapter, for the Prophet not only used the same simile concerning the people, but also added al…
John Gill
JohnGill
Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the swelling of Jordan What is said of Nebuchadnezzar coming up against Edom is…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
It is Israel's comfort in distress that, though they are weak, their Redeemer is strong. This may be applied to believers, who complain of the domi…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes