King James Version
What Does Ezekiel 17:1 Mean?
“And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,”
Context
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And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
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Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel;
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And 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: divers: Heb. embroidering
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible CommentaryCHAPTER 44 Jr 44:1-30. Jeremiah Reproves the Jews for Their Idolatry in Egypt, and Denounces God's Judgments on Them and Egypt Alike.
**1. Migdol--**meaning a "tower." A city east of Egypt, towards the Red Sea (Ex 14:2; Nu 33:7).
**Noph--**Memphis, now Cairo (Jr 2:16).
**Pathros--**Upper Egypt (Is 11:11).
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Ezekiel. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Ezekiel 17:1 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.