1)

What is "Mapetz"?

1.

Radak: It is a Kli used to shatter rocks - "v'Ish Kli Mapatzo b'Yado" (Yechezkel 9:2). Niputz is breakage with scattering of the pieces. When one breaks rocks, the pieces scatter all around.

2.

Metzudas Tziyon: It is a Kli used to demolish walls.

2)

Who is a Mapetz of Hashem?

1.

Rashi: Bavel. Until now, I used you to destroy and shatter the nations upon which I decreed exile.

2.

Malbim: Yisrael. Via (i.e. due to you), I will shatter Bavel, which was Hashem's weapon [to destroy other nations]. "Goyim" refers to the nations of Bavel and their kingdoms.

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