Thomas Aquinas

Here he determines the matter for which he is specially appointed to prophesy: namely, the destruction of Jerusalem, and the captivity of the people. And first he shows the certainty of the prophecy; second he shows the captivity itself, there (chapter 32), and it came to pass. Concerning the first, three things are set down. First, the prophet's rousing to see is set down. What do you see? As if to say: since you are a prophet, it is yours to see. 1 Kings 9: he who is now called a prophet, was formerly called a seer. Second, the vision is set down: and I said, a rod — as it were a rod in the Lord's hand, ready to strike — I see, by an imaginary vision. Lamentations 1: the yoke of my iniquities has kept watch; they are wound together in his hand, and put upon my neck. Some understand the watching rod as the rod of thieves, for drawing spoils from houses through the windows, while they keep watch and others sleep; but the first is better. Third, the exposition is set down: and he said, well; as if to say: they agree with the truth. I will watch — I will be concerned. Isaiah 55: the word that shall go forth from my mouth.