REVIEW QUESTIONS 1. Why does Ezekiel devote such a large section of his book to the overthrow of Egypt? 2. Chronologically, what is the relationship of the Egyptian oracles to the destruction of Jerusalem in 587 B.C. 3. What metaphors are used in this section to describe Pharaoh? 4. What evi... [ Continue Reading ]
A. The Description of the Cedar 31:1-9 TRANSLATION (1) And it came to pass in the eleventh year, in the third month, in the first day of the month that the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, (2) Son of man, say unto Pharaoh king of Egypt and unto his multitude: Unto whom would you compare yours... [ Continue Reading ]
V. THE GREAT CEDAR TREE 31:1-18 This oracle follows the preceding one by some two months. The date according to the present calendar would be June 21, 587 B.C. (Ezekiel 31:1). In the first unit of this chapter Egypt is likened to a cedar (Ezekiel 31:2-9). This poetic comparison is followed by two p... [ Continue Reading ]
B. The Downfall of the Tree 31:10-14 TRANSLATION (10) Therefore, thus says the Lord CX)D: Because YOU were exalted in height, and he has set his top among the thick boughs, and his heart was lifted up in his height; (11) therefore, I will give him into the hand of the mighty one of the nations; he... [ Continue Reading ]
C. The Descent of the Cedar 31:15-18 TRANSLATION (15) Thus says the Lord GOD: In the day he went down to Sheol I caused the deep to mourn and cover over him, and I held back her rivers, and the great waters were stayed; and I caused Lebanon to mourn over him, and all the trees of the field fainted... [ Continue Reading ]