以西結書 31:16-17 CUNPTS

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 31:16-17

Ezekiel 31:16-17. I made the nations to shake at the sound of his fall Through fear and terror. When I cast him down to hell Rather, to the grave; with them that descend into the pit That die and are buried. All the trees of Eden, &c. The greatest kings on earth. All that drink water That partake of wealth and other worldly enjoyments; shall be comforted in the nether parts of the earth The deceased princes, confederates to the Assyrians, described here as so many stately... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 31:1-18

The mighty cedar tree (31:1-18)Pharaoh, and through him Egypt, is likened to a giant cedar tree, well watered and tall, which provides shelter for birds and animals alike. It is a picture of the strong and proud kingdom of Egypt, upon whom neighbouring countries relied for protection (31:1-6). (Some versions suggest that this poem was written concerning Assyria. If that is the case, the writer quotes it here so that Egypt might learn the lesson.)Other countries were impressed by Egypt and... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ezekiel 31:16

I east gim down = I caused tint to descend. hell = Sheol. Same word as "the grave" in Ezekiel 31:15 . the pit. Hebrew. bor . Showing the sense in which Sheol is used in Ezekiel 31:15 and Ezekiel 31:16 . See notes on "well", Genesis 21:19 ; and "pit", Isaiah 14:19 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ezekiel 31:17

and they that were his arm. Septuagint and Syriac rend "and his seed". read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Ezekiel 31:16

Ezekiel 31:16. With them that descend, &c.— To those who have descended, &c. At the same time all the trees, &c. Houbigant. That is to say, all the deceased princes, confederates with Pharaoh. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Ezekiel 31:17

Ezekiel 31:17. They also went down into hell, &c.— For these also descended with him into hell, to those who had perished by the sword; and whoever among the heathen dwelt under his shadow have perished. Houbigant. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ezekiel 31:16

16. hell—Sheol or Hades, the unseen world: equivalent to, "I cast him into oblivion" (compare Isaiah 14:9-11). shall be comforted—because so great a king as the Assyrian is brought down to a level with them. It is a kind of consolation to the wretched to have companions in misery. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ezekiel 31:17

17. his arm, that dwelt under his shadow—those who were the helpers or tool of his tyranny, and therefore enjoyed his protection (for example, Syria and her neighbors). These were sure to share her fate. Compare the same phrase as to the Jews living under the protection of their king ( :-); both alike "making flesh their arm, and in heart departing from the Lord" ( :-). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ezekiel 31:15-18

The end of Assyria and the application to Egypt 31:15-18 read more