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Ezekiel 31:3 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Ezekiel 31:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 31 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Behold, the Assyrian was a cedar in Lebanon with fair branches, and with a shadowing shroud, and of an high stature; and his top was among the thick boughs. with fair branches: Heb. fair of branches”
Ezekiel 31:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezekiel 31:3
The cedar metaphor depicts a mighty empire—beautiful, tall, far-reaching. The 'forest' represents the community of nations. Assyria's 'shadowy shroud' suggests protection provided to vassal states. Yet despite grandeur, the cedar fell. This teaches that earthly kingdoms, however magnificent, are temporary. Only God's kingdom endures forever (Daniel 2:44).
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezekiel 31:3
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“the Lord”
“which grew”
“and behold”
“Thus says the Lord Yahweh: A great eagle with great wings and long feathers”
“If in truth you anoint me king over you”
“and will set it; I will crop off from the topmost of its young twigs a tender one”
“Woe to the bloody city! it is all full of lies and robbery; the prey departeth not;”
“when I cast him down to Sheol with those who descend into the pit; and all the trees of Eden”
“destroy Assyria”
“have you defied the Lord”