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Behold, [the enemy] shall come up like a lion from the pride of the Jordan against the strong habitation: for I will suddenly make them run away from it; and whoever is chosen, him will I appoint over it: for who is like me? and who will appoint me a time? and who is the shepherd who can stand before me?
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God Appoints World Leaders
Commentators explain that the phrase "whoso is chosen, him will I appoint over it" refers to God selecting Cyrus as the specific instrument to conquer Babylon. This demonstrates God's absolute sovereignty over history and His ability to raise up and use any world leader to accomplish His divine purposes.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 50:44–46
18th Century
Theologian
A similar application to Babylon of what was said of Edom (a reference in the margin).
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 50:44
16th Century
Theologian
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
On Jeremiah 50:44
17th Century
Pastor
Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the swelling of Jordan What is said of Nebuchadnezzar coming up against Edom is…
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Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 50:33–46
17th Century
Minister
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…