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Ezekiel 17
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Ezekiel 17:1 (show verse)

The word of the Lord came to me:
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Ezekiel 17:2 (show verse)

“Son of man, pose a riddle and speak a parable to the house of Israel.
Church » Extent of, predicted
Ezekiel » Teaches by pantomime » Prophesies by parable of an eagle
Prophets » Frequently spake in parables and riddles

Ezekiel 17:3 (show verse)

You are to say: This is what the Lord God says:

A great eagle with great wings, long pinions,
and full plumage of many colors
came to Lebanon and took the top of the cedar.
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

Ezekiel 17:4 (show verse)

He plucked off its topmost shoot,
brought it to the land of merchants,
and set it in a city of traders.
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

Ezekiel 17:5 (show verse)

Then he took some of the land’s seed
and put it in a fertile field;
he set it like a willow,
a plant by abundant waters.
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 17:6 (show verse)

It sprouted and became a spreading vine,
low in height with its branches turned toward him,
yet its roots stayed under it.
So it became a vine,
produced branches, and sent out shoots.
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

Ezekiel 17:7 (show verse)

But there was another great eagle
with great wings and thick plumage.
And this vine bent its roots toward him!
It stretched out its branches to him
from its planting bed,
so that he might water it.
Eagles » Greatness of its wings alluded to
Ezekiel » Teaches by pantomime » Prophesies by parable of an eagle
Grape » Figurative » Parables of the vine
Parables » Of the vine
Prophets » Frequently spake in parables and riddles
Vine » Parables of

Ezekiel 17:8 (show verse)

It had been planted
in a good field by abundant waters
in order to produce branches,
bear fruit, and become a splendid vine.
Ezekiel » Teaches by pantomime » Prophesies by parable of an eagle
Grape » Figurative » Parables of the vine
Parables » Of the vine
Prophets » Frequently spake in parables and riddles
Vine » Parables of

Ezekiel 17:9 (show verse)

You are to say: This is what the Lord God says:

Will it flourish?
Will he not tear out its roots
and strip off its fruit
so that it shrivels?
All its fresh leaves will wither!
Great strength and many people
will not be needed to pull it from its roots.
Ezekiel » Teaches by pantomime » Prophesies by parable of an eagle
Grape » Figurative » Parables of the vine
Parables » Of the vine
Prophets » Frequently spake in parables and riddles
Vine » Parables of

Ezekiel 17:10 (show verse)

Even though it is planted, will it flourish?
Won’t it completely wither
when the east wind strikes it?
It will wither on the bed where it sprouted.”
Ezekiel » Teaches by pantomime » Prophesies by parable of an eagle
Grape » Figurative » Parables of the vine
Meteorology » Wind » East
Parables » Of the vine
Prophets » Frequently spake in parables and riddles
Vine » Parables of
Wind » Mentioned in scripture » East
Wind » East wind

Ezekiel 17:11 (show verse)

The word of the Lord came to me:
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Forms an alliance with the king of egypt

Ezekiel 17:12 (show verse)

“Now say to that rebellious house: Don’t you know what these things mean? Tell them: The king of Babylon came to Jerusalem, took its king and officials, and brought them back 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

Ezekiel 17:13 (show verse)

He took one of the royal family and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. Then he took away the leading men 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

Ezekiel 17:14 (show verse)

so the kingdom might be humble and not exalt itself but might keep his covenant in order to endure.
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

Ezekiel 17:15 (show verse)

However, this king revolted against him by sending his ambassadors to Egypt so they might give him horses and a large army. Will he flourish? Will the one who does such things escape? Can he break a covenant 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

Ezekiel 17:16 (show verse)

“As I live”—this is the declaration of the Lord God—“he will die in Babylon, in the land of the king who put him on the throne, whose oath he despised and whose covenant he broke.
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

Ezekiel 17:17 (show verse)

Pharaoh will not help him with his great army and vast horde in battle, when ramps are built and siege walls constructed 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

Ezekiel 17:18 (show verse)

He despised the oath by breaking the covenant. He did all these things even though he gave his hand in pledge. He will 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

Ezekiel 17:19 (show verse)

Therefore, this is what the Lord God says: “As I live, I will bring down on his head My oath that he despised and My covenant that 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

Ezekiel 17:20 (show verse)

I will spread My net over him, and he will be caught in My snare. I will bring him to Babylon and execute judgment on him there for the treachery he 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

Ezekiel 17:21 (show verse)

All the fugitives among his troops will fall by the sword, and those who survive will be scattered to every direction of the wind. Then you will know that I, Yahweh, have spoken.”
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 17:22 (show verse)

This is what the Lord God says:

I will take a sprig
from the lofty top of the cedar and plant it.
I will pluck a tender sprig
from its topmost shoots,
and I will plant it
on a high towering mountain.
Cedars » Illustrative of » Majesty, strength, and glory of Christ
Cedars » Described as » High
The church » Extent of, predicted

Ezekiel 17:23 (show verse)

I will plant it on Israel’s high mountain
so that it may bear branches, produce fruit,
and become a majestic cedar.
Birds of every kind will nest under it,
taking shelter in the shade of its branches.
Cedars » Illustrative of » Majesty, strength, and glory of Christ
Cedars » Described as » Graceful and beautiful
The church » Extent of, predicted

Ezekiel 17:24 (show verse)

Then all the trees of the field will know
that I am Yahweh.
I bring down the tall tree,
and make the low tree tall.
I cause the green tree to wither
and make the withered tree thrive.
I, Yahweh, have spoken
and I will do it.
The church » Extent of, predicted
Trees » Illustrative » Of kings, &c
Trees » Of various sizes
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