Ezekiel 19:12
“But she was plucked up in fury, she was cast down to the ground, and the east wind dried up her fruit: her strong rods were broken and withered; the fire consumed them.”
Ezekiel 19:12 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- But she was plucked up in fury, she was cast down to the ground, and the east wind dried up her fruit: her strong rods were broken and withered; the fire consumed them.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- But she was plucked up in wrath, and cast on the ground, and the burning wind dried up her fruit: her strong rods are withered, and dried up: the fire hath devoured her.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- But it was plucked up in fury, it was cast down to the ground, and the east wind dried up its fruit: its strong rods were broken off and withered; the fire consumed them.
- DARBYDarby
- But it was plucked up in fury, it was cast down to the ground, and the east wind dried up its fruit; its strong rods were broken and withered; the fire consumed them.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- But it was plucked up in fury, it was cast down to the ground, and the east wind dried up its fruit: its strong rods were broken off and withered; the fire consumed them.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And it is plucked up in fury, To the earth it hath been cast, And the east wind hath dried up its fruit, Broken and withered hath been the rod of its strength, Fire hath consumed it.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- But she was uprooted in fury, cast down to the ground; the east wind dried up her fruit, her strong branches were broken and withered; fire consumed them.
Context: Ezekiel 19
10Thy mother is like a vine in thy blood, planted by the waters: she was fruitful and full of branches by reason of many waters.
11And she had strong rods for the sceptres of them that bare rule, and her stature was exalted among the thick branches, and she appeared in her height with the multitude of her branches.
12But she was plucked up in fury, she was cast down to the ground, and the east wind dried up her fruit: her strong rods were broken and withered; the fire consumed them.
13And now she is planted in the wilderness, in a dry and thirsty ground.
14And fire is gone out of a rod of her branches, which hath devoured her fruit, so that she hath no strong rod to be a sceptre to rule. This is a lamentation, and shall be for a lamentation.
About Ezekiel 19: A Lament for the Princes of Israel
In Ezekiel chapter 19, the prophet uses a funeral lament to mourn the fall of the royal family of Israel. He compares the kings and princes of Israel to a lioness and her cubs, emphasizing their power and prominence. However, their arrogance and disobedience ultimately lead to their downfall, much like the lioness losing her cubs and power.
Commentary
Ezekiel's lament is a poignant reminder of the consequences of pride, disobedience, and worshiping false gods. The chapter serves as a warning to Israel's leaders and people, reminding them of the importance of humility and obedience to God. Despite the tragic ending, the chapter also highlights God's mercy and grace, as Ezekiel offers the hope of a new king who will lead Israel in righteousness. Overall, this chapter reminds us of the importance of staying faithful to God and avoiding the pitfalls of pride and disobedience.