Matthew Poole and continuators on Isaiah 46:11
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Isaiah46:11
11. Calling a ravenous bird from the East , the man that executeth my counsel from a far country ; yea I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass, I have purposed it, I will also do it.
Cyrus called a bird for his swiftness and great expedition, and ravenous for his fierceness, and victoriousness over his Enemies.
From Persia, as Isa. 41. 2.
Concerning the deliverance of my People, and the destruction of their cruel oppressors, the Babylonians.
From Persia, which was far from Babylon, but much farther from Iudea.
Marginal references: Heb. the man of my counsel.
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