he. Nebuchadnezzar. See note on Jeremiah 48:40.
like. lion. Figure of speech Simile. Contrast Jeremiah 4:7, where the assault is against Zion and the feelings are more deeply stirred.
swelling. Hebrew pride. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct), for the proud beasts in the undergrowth of its banks. See Jeremiah 12:5; Jeremiah 50:44. Compare Job 41.
the strong. a strong one.
but. for.
him: i.e. Edom.
from her: i.e. from Idumea.
a chosen man: i.e. Nebuchadnezzar.
over her. over the pasturage.
who is like Me? Compare note on Exodus 15:11.
appoint Me the time? i.e. who will summon or arraign Me?
shepherd. ruler.