エゼキエル書 17:5-6 JCB

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 17:5-6

Prosperity in adversity. In figurative language Ezekiel describes the position of the remnant permitted by the monarch of Babylon to remain in the land of their fathers, and to pursue their industries in peace under their own rulers, enjoying the protection of the Eastern power. The lowly vine is suffered by the mighty eagle to take root in the soil, to spread, and to bear fruit, unmolested and in a measure prosperous. The prophet is aware of the foolish and treacherous conduct of his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 17:5-10

Discontent and its disastrous development. "He took also of the seed of the land, and planted it in a fruitful field," etc. Explain the parable as far as is necessary to make application of the text clear. I. THE CONDITION ALLOTTED TO US IN THE DIVINE PROVIDENCE IS GOOD FOR US , AND USUALLY AFFORDS SCOPE FOR PROGRESS . "He took also of the seed of the land, and planted it in a fruitful field," etc. ( Ezekiel 17:5 , Ezekiel 17:8 ). Zedekiah King... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezekiel 17:5

He took also of the seed of the land - Zedekiah the king’s uncle, not a Babylonian satrap, was made king. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezekiel 17:6

Spreading - On the ground, not trained to a pole, that it might have no other prop but Nebuchadnezzar. As a vine it was less majestic than a cedar Ezekiel 17:3; but compare Psalms 80:10.Whose branches ... - Rather, in order that her branches should turn unto him, and that her roots should be under him. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 17:3-6

Ezekiel 17:3-6. A great eagle with great wings The eagle is the king of birds, swift, strong, and rapacious. And this great eagle, according to all interpreters, represents Nebuchadnezzar. Its “greatness, long wings, beautiful, abundant, and well-coloured plumage, denote the force and greatness of his empire, the rapidity of his conquests, and the number of his subjects. The Scripture has in other places described this prince under the figure of an eagle. See Jeremiah 48:40-45; Daniel 7:4.... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 17:1-21

Zedekiah’s treachery (17:1-21)Another detailed illustration showed the exiles the significance of political developments in Jerusalem. Much had happened since they were taken from the city in 597 BC.In Ezekiel’s illustration a giant eagle broke off the top branches of a young cedar tree and carried them into a land of trade (17:1-4). (In 597 BC Babylon captured Jehoiachin, the Judean king, along with all the best of the people of Jerusalem, and carried them into Babylon; see 2 Kings 24:10-16.)... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ezekiel 17:5

the seed of the land. Zedokiah. See Ezekiel 17:6 and Ezekiel 17:13 . Nebuchadnezzar did not set up a Chaldean king over Judah, but nourished Zedekiah, as verses: Ezekiel 17:5 , Ezekiel 17:6 show. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ezekiel 17:6

turned toward him . Zedekiah being dependent upon Nebuchadnezzar. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Ezekiel 17:5

Ezekiel 17:5. He took also of the seed, &c.— He took also [a cion] of the product of the land, and set it in the planting ground. He placed it, &c. Hereby is meant Zedekiah, who was of the seed royal, whom Nebuchadrezzar established king in Judea. read more