Ezekiel 17:1
“And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,”
Ezekiel 17:1 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,
- DARBYDarby
- And the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,
- WEBThe World English Bible
- The word of Yahweh came to me, saying,
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And there is a word of Jehovah unto me, saying,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- The word of the Lord came to me, saying,
Context: Ezekiel 17
1And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
2Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel;
3And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; A great eagle with great wings, longwinged, full of feathers, which had divers colours, came unto Lebanon, and took the highest branch of the cedar:
About Ezekiel 17: Parable of the Two Eagles and the Vine
In Ezekiel chapter 17, God uses the parable of two eagles and a vine to judge and condemn the leadership of Judah for their faithlessness and disobedience. The first eagle represents Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, who takes a small branch from Judah and plants it in his own garden. The second eagle represents Egypt, who tries to revive the vine by offering protection, but fails. Ultimately, God promises to take matters into his own hands and restore the kingdom of Judah.
Commentary
The parable of two eagles and a vine is a powerful allegory that demonstrates God's sovereignty over all nations and kingdoms. It shows that even the mightiest empires are ultimately subject to God's judgment and control. The chapter also highlights the role of leaders in shaping the destiny of nations. Just as the leaders of Judah were held responsible for their disobedience, today's leaders must also be held accountable for their actions. Finally, the chapter offers hope that God will ultimately fulfill his promises to his people, no matter how dire their circumstances may seem.