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Ezekiel 17 - Introduction

INTRODUCTION TO EZEKIEL 17

Under the simile of two eagles and a vine are represented the kings of Babylon and Egypt, and the condition of the Jews, who are threatened with ruin for their perfidy; and yet a promise is made of the raising up of the house of Judah, and family of David, in the Messiah. The prophet is bid to deliver a riddle or parable to the house of Israel,

Ezekiel 17:1. The riddle or parable is concerning two eagles and a vine, which is delivered, Ezekiel 17:3; and the explanation of it is in

Ezekiel 17:11; and then the destruction of the Jews is threatened for their treachery to the king of Babylon, Ezekiel 17:16; and the chapter is closed with a promise of the Messiah, and the prosperity of his kingdom, Ezekiel 17:22.

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See also Ezekiel 17 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _UNDER THE PARABLE, OF TWO EAGLES AND A VINE, IS SHEWED GOD'S JUDGMENT UPON JERUSALEM FOR REVOLTING FROM BABYLON TO EGYPT. GOD PROMISETH TO PLANT THE CEDAR OF THE GOSPEL._ _Before Christ 593._...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    REVIEW QUESTIONS 1. What comparisons did Ezekiel see between Judah and a vine tree? 2. In what sense had Jerusalem already passed through the fire of judgment prior to the 587 B.C. destruction? 3...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 (c-0) (The title of this book, 'Ezekiel'), Meaning, 'Strength of God.' captives (d-25) Lit. 'captivity.'...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    XVII. This chapter contains a “riddle” or “parable “(Ezekiel 17:3), with its explanation (Ezekiel 17:11), closing with a clear Messianic prophecy couched in language taken from the parable (Ezekiel 17...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * A parable relative to the Jewish nation. (1-10) to which an explanation is added. (11-21) A direct promise of the Messiah. (22-24)...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    CHAPTER 17 THE PARABLE OF THE GREAT EAGLES AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE. God likens Babylon and Egypt to two great eagles having dealings with Israel and declares what their fate will be....

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