Ezekiel 17:19
“Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; As I live, surely mine oath that he hath despised, and my covenant that he hath broken, even it will I recompense upon his own head.”
Ezekiel 17:19 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; As I live, surely mine oath that he hath despised, and my covenant that he hath broken, even it will I recompense upon his own head.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Therefore thus saith the Lord God: As I live, I will lay upon his head the oath he hath despised, and the covenant he hath broken.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Therefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah: As I live, surely mine oath that he hath despised, and my covenant that he hath broken, I will even bring it upon his own head.
- DARBYDarby
- Therefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah: As I live, verily, mine oath which he hath despised, and my covenant which he hath broken, even it will I recompense upon his head.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh: As I live, surely my oath that he has despised, and my covenant that he has broken, I will even bring it on his own head.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Therefore, thus said the Lord Jehovah: I live ; Mine oath that he hath despised, And My covenant that he hath broken, Have I not put it on his head?
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Therefore, this is what the Lord God says: As I live, surely my oath that he has despised and my covenant that he has broken, I will bring back upon his own head.
Context: Ezekiel 17
17Neither shall Pharaoh with his mighty army and great company make for him in the war, by casting up mounts, and building forts, to cut off many persons:
18Seeing he despised the oath by breaking the covenant, when, lo, he had given his hand, and hath done all these things, he shall not escape.
19Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; As I live, surely mine oath that he hath despised, and my covenant that he hath broken, even it will I recompense upon his own head.
20And I will spread my net upon him, and he shall be taken in my snare, and I will bring him to Babylon, and will plead with him there for his trespass that he hath trespassed against me.
21And all his fugitives with all his bands shall fall by the sword, and they that remain shall be scattered toward all winds: and ye shall know that I the LORD have spoken it.
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.