_Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel._ PROPHECY IN PARABLE The word “riddle” may in this connection mean parable, picture, symbol; whatever will excite and interest the imagination. If the zephyr has not voice enough to arrest us, God will employ the thunder... [ Continue Reading ]
_I will also take of the highest branch of the high cedar._ DIVINE SOVEREIGNTY These verses have been accepted by Jewish commentators and by Christian commentators alike as referring to the Messiah, to be read and pondered and grasped as to their inner meaning and effect. God winds up the whole par... [ Continue Reading ]
_And all the trees of the field shall know that I the Lord have brought down the high tree, have exalted the low tree._ THE TREES OF THE FIELD AND THEIR APPOINTED DESTINY “The field” seems to set forth the visible Church of God; and “the trees of the field” seem to set forth all the professors of... [ Continue Reading ]