Jeremiah 49:19

he shall come up viz. the enemy who is to prevail over Edom.

like a lion Cp. Jeremiah 4:7.

pride better than mg. swelling. See on ch. Jeremiah 12:5.

against the strong habitation mg. unto the permanent pastures. See on Jeremiah 23:3. We may either explain here, homesteadwhose surroundings have made it appear lasting, or (emending MT. with Du. and Co.) pasture of rams, or of sheep.

but I will suddenly … appoint over her obscure. Co. (cp. mg.) emends to "so will I suddenly drive them away, and their choice rams will I visit," i.e. their flocks shall be seized, as the end of the v. suggests. The flock is the people and the shepherd their ruler. Cp. Jeremiah 25:34 ff.

appoint me a time i.e. claim the power of protesting against God's decision. Cp. Job 9:19.