Out of him — From God. The corner — The prince or ruler, who is in a polity as a corner — stone in buildings. The nail — Which fastens the tents of war, or the timber together in a house. The battle bow — All warlike provision. Every oppressor — Or collector of tribute. It was from God that Nebuchadnezzar mightily prevailed, and opprest Israel; and it is from God also, that Judah grows up to such power, as to be able to cope with his adversaries, and to impose tribute on them.

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