Ezekiel 31:16

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 31:10-18

We have seen the king of Egypt resembling the king of Assyria in pomp, and power, and prosperity, how like he was to him in his greatness; now here we see, I. How he does likewise resemble him in his pride, Ezek. 31:10. For, as face answers to face in a glass, so does one corrupt carnal heart to another; and the same temptations of a prosperous state by which some are overcome are fatal to many others too. ?Thou, O king of Egypt! hast lifted up thyself in height, hast been proud of thy wealth... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 31:16

I made the nations to shake at the sound of his fall ,.... As, when a large cedar was cut down and fell in Lebanon, the noise of it was heard at a distance; so when this mighty monarch and monarchy fell, the nations of the world, and the kings of them, heard of it far and near, and shook through fear of what would be the consequence, lest they should fall also in like manner: when I cast him down to hell , or "the grave", with them that descend into the pit ; in common with other men... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 31:1-18

A terrible perdition. Precious lemons can be learnt from God's treatment of others. As in others' conduct we may find a mirror of our own, so in others' chastisement we may find a reflected image of our own deserts. The principles on which God acts are these of eternal immutability. Therefore we may learn with certainty what will sooner or later happen. On the part of God, it is an act of genuine kindness that he holds up the perdition of one to deter others from sin. Thus he would turn... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 31:10-18

The spectacle of fallen greatness. This very beautiful parable is suggestive of many things. The latter verses of the chapter bring the Divine meaning into full view. By the fact of the prophecy itself, we are reminded of— I. THE DELUSION TO WHICH GREATNESS IS SUBJECT ; Viz. that of imagining that it is invulnerable and irremovable. The strong kingdom says, "What power will touch me to hurt me? ' The strong man says, "What misfortune will overtake, what enemy will prevail... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 31:15-17

Mourning and lamentation. The description here given of the distress and mourning which took place upon the occasion of the downfall of Assyria is very poetical, and might appear exaggerated were we not able, by the aid of imagination, to place ourselves in the position of an observer at that critical epoch in the history of the world. It was necessary that Pharaoh and his people should be enabled to enter into the fate of Assyria in order that they might learn the warning intended to be... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 31:16

Shall be comforted , etc. The Dante-like imagination of the prophet points the contrasts between the impression made by the fall of Assyria on the nations that yet survived, and on those that had already perished. The former mourn and shako with fear, for it is a warning to them that their turn also may come. On the other hand, the tress of Eden —the great monarchies that are already in Sheol—shall he "comforted" with the thought that yet another kingdom mightier than they has fallen as... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezekiel 31:15-17

Effect of Assyria’s fall.Ezekiel 31:15I covered the deep - To cover with sack-cloth was an expression of mourning Ezekiel 27:31. The deep, the source of Assyria’s prosperity Ezekiel 31:4, was made to mourn, being dried up instead of giving forth its waters, its glad abundance.For him - Upon his account.Floods ... great waters - Or, rivers ... the multitude of waters (as in Ezekiel 31:4-5).Lebanon represents the country which Assyria governed; “the trees,” the tributary princes.Ezekiel 31:16See... read more

Joseph Benson

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

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