he shall come up like a lion] Cyrus, with his forces. vers. 21. Chap. 51. 11. See the like of Nebuchadnezzar, Chap. 49. 19.
from the swelling of Jordan] Or, more violently then the swelling of Jordan. More like the breaking in of the main sea, then the surrounding of any river, Chap. 51. 42.
unto the habitation of the strong] Or, strong habitation. A periphrasis of Babylon.
but] Or, for. as Psalms 108:12.
I will make them suddenly runne away] Or, I will make them suddenly to over-runne her. I will make those that be in Babylon, to flie hastily out of her. Or, the enemie and his forces suddenly to assault and surprise her, Chap. 51. 8.
and who is a chosen man that I may appoint over her] Or, one that is a choice man will I appoint against her. Cyrus against Babylon, as Nebuchadnezzar against Edom, Chap. 51. 11. See Chap. 49. 19.
who will appoint me the time] Job 41:10. Or, convent me to plead. or, challenge me.