set thee over the nations; and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, &c.] To wit, by publishing my word in either kinde; which shall as surely be fulfilled, as if thou hast done it. The authoritie of Gods Ministers, to denounce Gods judgements, and pronounce his mercies; which both he will not fail to make good. Chap. 18. 7-9. to beat down all that advanceth it self against God; and to raise up the humble, that yeeld themselves to Christs yoke. 2 Cor. 10. 4, 5.