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Ezekiel 17:1 (show verse)
Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying,
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Ezekiel 17:2 (show verse)
“Son of man, ask a riddle and tell a parable to the house of Israel,
Ezekiel 17:3 (show verse)
saying, ‘Thus says the Lord God, “A great eagle (Nebuchadnezzar) with great wings, long pinions and a rich plumage of many colors came to Lebanon (Jerusalem) and took away the top of the cedar (Judah).
Babylon » Represented by » A great eagle
Cedars » The eagle alluded to as » Perching on the high branches of
Eagle » Symbolical
Eagles » Greatness of its wings alluded to
Eagles » Illustrative » Of great and powerful kings
Eagles » Delights in the lofty cedars
Ezekiel » Teaches by pantomime » Prophesies by parable of an eagle
Lebanon » Mountain
Mountains » Names of » Lebanon
Parables » Of the old testament » Of the prophets
Prophets » Frequently spake in parables and riddles
Trees » Often propagated by birds who carry the seeds along with them
Truth » Illustrated in parables of the old testament » Of the prophets
Cedars » The eagle alluded to as » Perching on the high branches of
Eagle » Symbolical
Eagles » Greatness of its wings alluded to
Eagles » Illustrative » Of great and powerful kings
Eagles » Delights in the lofty cedars
Ezekiel » Teaches by pantomime » Prophesies by parable of an eagle
Lebanon » Mountain
Mountains » Names of » Lebanon
Parables » Of the old testament » Of the prophets
Prophets » Frequently spake in parables and riddles
Trees » Often propagated by birds who carry the seeds along with them
Truth » Illustrated in parables of the old testament » Of the prophets
Ezekiel 17:4 (show verse)
He broke off the topmost of its young twigs (young King Jehoiachin) and carried it to a land of traders (Babylonia); he set it in a city of merchants (Babylon).
Babylon » Babylon the capital of » Called the city of merchants
Babylon » Remarkable for » Commerce
Business life » Miscellaneous topics relating to » Trading
Cedars » The eagle alluded to as » Instrumental in propagating
Cities » Designated as » Merchant
Commerce » Called » Traffic
Eagles » Delights in the lofty cedars
Ezekiel » Teaches by pantomime » Prophesies by parable of an eagle
Prophets » Frequently spake in parables and riddles
Babylon » Remarkable for » Commerce
Business life » Miscellaneous topics relating to » Trading
Cedars » The eagle alluded to as » Instrumental in propagating
Cities » Designated as » Merchant
Commerce » Called » Traffic
Eagles » Delights in the lofty cedars
Ezekiel » Teaches by pantomime » Prophesies by parable of an eagle
Prophets » Frequently spake in parables and riddles
Ezekiel 17:5 (show verse)
He also took some of the seed of the land (Zedekiah, of the royal family) and planted it in fertile soil and a fruitful field; he placed it beside abundant waters and set it like a willow tree.
Cedars » The eagle alluded to as » Instrumental in propagating
Ezekiel » Teaches by pantomime » Prophesies by parable of an eagle
Parables » Of the vine
Prophets » Frequently spake in parables and riddles
Trees » Varieties » Willows
Trees » Often propagated by birds who carry the seeds along with them
Trees » Varieties » Willow
Ezekiel » Teaches by pantomime » Prophesies by parable of an eagle
Parables » Of the vine
Prophets » Frequently spake in parables and riddles
Trees » Varieties » Willows
Trees » Often propagated by birds who carry the seeds along with them
Trees » Varieties » Willow
Ezekiel 17:6 (show verse)
Then it sprouted and grew and became a low, spreading vine whose branches turned [in submission] toward him, but its roots remained under it. So it became a vine and yielded shoots and sent out branches.
Ezekiel » Teaches by pantomime » Prophesies by parable of an eagle
Grape » Figurative » Parables of the vine
Israel » A type of the apostate church when disobedient » Compared to an unfruitful vine
Israel » Separation of » Vine, a
Parables » Of the vine
Prophets » Frequently spake in parables and riddles
Vine » Joh 15 » Israe,l compared to an unfruitful vine
Vine » Parables of
The vine » The dwarf and spreading vine particularly esteemed
Grape » Figurative » Parables of the vine
Israel » A type of the apostate church when disobedient » Compared to an unfruitful vine
Israel » Separation of » Vine, a
Parables » Of the vine
Prophets » Frequently spake in parables and riddles
Vine » Joh 15 » Israe,l compared to an unfruitful vine
Vine » Parables of
The vine » The dwarf and spreading vine particularly esteemed
Ezekiel 17:7 (show verse)
“There was [also] another great eagle with great wings and many feathers; and behold, this vine (Zedekiah) bent its roots toward him and sent out its branches toward him, away from the beds where it was planted, for him to water.
Ezekiel 17:8 (show verse)
It was planted in good soil where water was plentiful for it to produce leaves and branches and to bear fruit, so that it might become a splendid vine.”’
Ezekiel 17:9 (show verse)
Thus says the Lord God, ‘Ask, “Will it thrive? Will he (Nebuchadnezzar) not uproot it and strip off its fruit so that all its sprouting leaves will wither? It will not take a strong arm or many people to uproot it [ending Israel’s national existence].
Ezekiel 17:10 (show verse)
Though it is planted, will it thrive and grow? Will it not completely wither when the east wind touches it? It will wither in the beds where it grew.”’”
Ezekiel 17:11 (show verse)
Moreover, the word of the Lord came to me, saying,
Ezekiel 17:12 (show verse)
“Say now to the rebellious house, ‘Do you not know (realize) what these things mean?’ Tell them, ‘Hear this, the king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and took its king [Jehoiachin] and its princes and brought them with him to Babylon.
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Jews
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Throws off his allegiance to nebuchadnezzar
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » The allegiance denounced » By ezekiel
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Forms an alliance with the king of egypt
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Throws off his allegiance to nebuchadnezzar
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » The allegiance denounced » By ezekiel
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Forms an alliance with the king of egypt
Ezekiel 17:13 (show verse)
And he took a member of the royal family [the king’s uncle, Zedekiah] and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. He also took the important leaders of the land,
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Jews
Covenant » Of men with men » Breach of, punished
Oaths » Of allegiance
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » Zedekiah
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Throws off his allegiance to nebuchadnezzar
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » The allegiance denounced » By ezekiel
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Forms an alliance with the king of egypt
Covenant » Of men with men » Breach of, punished
Oaths » Of allegiance
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » Zedekiah
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Throws off his allegiance to nebuchadnezzar
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » The allegiance denounced » By ezekiel
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Forms an alliance with the king of egypt
Ezekiel 17:14 (show verse)
so that the kingdom would be in subjection, unable to restore itself and rise again, but that by keeping his covenant it might continue.
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Jews
Covenant » Binding
Covenant » Of men with men » Breach of, punished
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » Zedekiah
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Throws off his allegiance to nebuchadnezzar
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » The allegiance denounced » By ezekiel
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Forms an alliance with the king of egypt
Covenant » Binding
Covenant » Of men with men » Breach of, punished
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » Zedekiah
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Throws off his allegiance to nebuchadnezzar
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » The allegiance denounced » By ezekiel
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Forms an alliance with the king of egypt
Ezekiel 17:15 (show verse)
But Zedekiah rebelled against Nebuchadnezzar by sending his ambassadors to Egypt so that they might give him horses and many troops. Will he succeed? Will he who does such things escape? Can he indeed break the covenant [with Babylon] and [still] escape?
Alliances » Instances of » Zedekiah and pharaoh
Ambassadors » Zedekiah » to egypt
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Jews
Covenant » Binding
Covenant » Of men with men » Breach of, punished
Egypt » The armies of » Assistance of, sought by judah against the chaldees
Egyptians » Alliances with, forbidden to the israelites
Falsehood » Instances of » Zedekiah, in violating his oath of allegiance to nebuchadnezzer
Horse » Israel reproved for keeping
Pharaoh » Pharaoh-hophra
Rebellion against God » Exhibited in » Distrusting his power
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » Zedekiah
The Nation » Imprisonment mutilations » Ambassadors
Trust » Of the wicked » Is in earthly alliances
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Throws off his allegiance to nebuchadnezzar
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » The allegiance denounced » By ezekiel
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Forms an alliance with the king of egypt
Ambassadors » Zedekiah » to egypt
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Jews
Covenant » Binding
Covenant » Of men with men » Breach of, punished
Egypt » The armies of » Assistance of, sought by judah against the chaldees
Egyptians » Alliances with, forbidden to the israelites
Falsehood » Instances of » Zedekiah, in violating his oath of allegiance to nebuchadnezzer
Horse » Israel reproved for keeping
Pharaoh » Pharaoh-hophra
Rebellion against God » Exhibited in » Distrusting his power
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » Zedekiah
The Nation » Imprisonment mutilations » Ambassadors
Trust » Of the wicked » Is in earthly alliances
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Throws off his allegiance to nebuchadnezzar
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » The allegiance denounced » By ezekiel
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Forms an alliance with the king of egypt
Ezekiel 17:16 (show verse)
As I live,’ says the Lord God, ‘surely in the country of the king (Nebuchadnezzar) who made Zedekiah [the vassal] king, whose oath he despised and whose covenant he broke, in Babylon Zedekiah shall die.
Alliances » Instances of » Zedekiah and pharaoh
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Jews
Covenant » Binding
Covenant » Of men with men » Breach of, punished
Falsehood » Instances of » Zedekiah, in violating his oath of allegiance to nebuchadnezzer
Pharaoh » Pharaoh-hophra
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » Zedekiah
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Throws off his allegiance to nebuchadnezzar
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » The allegiance denounced » By ezekiel
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Forms an alliance with the king of egypt
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Jews
Covenant » Binding
Covenant » Of men with men » Breach of, punished
Falsehood » Instances of » Zedekiah, in violating his oath of allegiance to nebuchadnezzer
Pharaoh » Pharaoh-hophra
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » Zedekiah
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Throws off his allegiance to nebuchadnezzar
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » The allegiance denounced » By ezekiel
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Forms an alliance with the king of egypt
Ezekiel 17:17 (show verse)
Pharaoh with his mighty army and great company will not help him in the war, when they (the Babylonians) put up ramps and build siege walls to destroy many lives.
Alliances » Instances of » Zedekiah and pharaoh
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Jews
Covenant » Binding
Covenant » Of men with men » Breach of, punished
Falsehood » Instances of » Zedekiah, in violating his oath of allegiance to nebuchadnezzer
Fort » Field fortifications
Pharaoh » Pharaoh-hophra
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » Zedekiah
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Throws off his allegiance to nebuchadnezzar
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » The allegiance denounced » By ezekiel
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Forms an alliance with the king of egypt
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Jews
Covenant » Binding
Covenant » Of men with men » Breach of, punished
Falsehood » Instances of » Zedekiah, in violating his oath of allegiance to nebuchadnezzer
Fort » Field fortifications
Pharaoh » Pharaoh-hophra
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » Zedekiah
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Throws off his allegiance to nebuchadnezzar
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » The allegiance denounced » By ezekiel
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Forms an alliance with the king of egypt
Ezekiel 17:18 (show verse)
Now Zedekiah dishonored the oath by breaking the covenant, and behold, he gave his hand and pledged his allegiance, yet did all these things; he shall not escape.’”
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Jews
Contracts » By joining hands
Covenant » Binding
Covenant » Of men with men » Breach of, punished
Covenant » Of men with men » Ratified » By giving the hand
Covenants » Ratified by joining hands
Falsehood » Instances of » Zedekiah, in violating his oath of allegiance to nebuchadnezzer
Hand » Clasping of, in token of contract
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » Zedekiah
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Throws off his allegiance to nebuchadnezzar
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » The allegiance denounced » By ezekiel
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Forms an alliance with the king of egypt
Contracts » By joining hands
Covenant » Binding
Covenant » Of men with men » Breach of, punished
Covenant » Of men with men » Ratified » By giving the hand
Covenants » Ratified by joining hands
Falsehood » Instances of » Zedekiah, in violating his oath of allegiance to nebuchadnezzer
Hand » Clasping of, in token of contract
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » Zedekiah
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Throws off his allegiance to nebuchadnezzar
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » The allegiance denounced » By ezekiel
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Forms an alliance with the king of egypt
Ezekiel 17:19 (show verse)
Therefore, thus says the Lord God, “As I live, I will bring down on his own head My oath [made on My behalf by Nebuchadnezzar] which Zedekiah dishonored and My covenant which he broke.
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Jews
Covenant » Of men with men » Breach of, punished
Falsehood » Instances of » Zedekiah, in violating his oath of allegiance to nebuchadnezzer
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » Zedekiah
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Throws off his allegiance to nebuchadnezzar
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » The allegiance denounced » By ezekiel
Covenant » Of men with men » Breach of, punished
Falsehood » Instances of » Zedekiah, in violating his oath of allegiance to nebuchadnezzer
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » Zedekiah
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Throws off his allegiance to nebuchadnezzar
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » The allegiance denounced » By ezekiel
Ezekiel 17:20 (show verse)
I will spread My net over him, and he will be caught in My snare; and I will bring him to Babylon and will enter into judgment with him there for his treason which he has committed against Me.
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Jews
Falsehood » Instances of » Zedekiah, in violating his oath of allegiance to nebuchadnezzer
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Throws off his allegiance to nebuchadnezzar
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » The allegiance denounced » By ezekiel
Falsehood » Instances of » Zedekiah, in violating his oath of allegiance to nebuchadnezzer
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Throws off his allegiance to nebuchadnezzar
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » The allegiance denounced » By ezekiel
Ezekiel 17:21 (show verse)
All the choice men [from Judah] in all his troops will fall by the sword, and those that survive will be scattered to every wind; and you will know [without any doubt] that I the Lord have spoken.”
Ezekiel 17:22 (show verse)
Ezekiel 17:23 (show verse)
I will plant it on the mountain heights of Israel, that it may grow boughs and bear fruit and be a noble and stately cedar. And birds of every kind will live under it; they will nest [securely] in the shade of its branches.
Ezekiel 17:24 (show verse)
All the trees of the field will know that I the Lord bring down the tall tree, exalt the low tree, dry up the green tree, and make the dry tree flourish. I am the Lord; I have spoken, and I will fulfill it.”