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Text -- Ezekiel 17:23 (NET)

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17:23 I will plant it on a high mountain of Israel, and it will raise branches and produce fruit and become a beautiful cedar. Every bird will live under it; Every winged creature will live in the shade of its branches.
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Names, People and Places:
 · Israel a citizen of Israel.,a member of the nation of Israel


Dictionary Themes and Topics: Parables | Jesus, The Christ | Israel | HEAVEN | GOODLY | EZEKIEL, 2 | Church | Cedar | Babylon | more
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Wesley , JFB , Clarke , Calvin , TSK

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TSK Synopsis , MHCC , Matthew Henry , Keil-Delitzsch , Constable

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per phrase)

Wesley: Eze 17:23 - -- In Jerusalem.

In Jerusalem.

Wesley: Eze 17:23 - -- All nations.

All nations.

Wesley: Eze 17:23 - -- There they shall find peace and safety.

There they shall find peace and safety.

JFB: Eze 17:23 - -- The Gospel "mustard tree," small at first, but at length receiving all under its covert (Mat 13:32); the antithesis to Antichrist, symbolized by Assyr...

The Gospel "mustard tree," small at first, but at length receiving all under its covert (Mat 13:32); the antithesis to Antichrist, symbolized by Assyria, of which the same is said (Eze 31:6), and Babylon (Dan 4:12). Antichrist assumes in mimicry the universal power really belonging to Christ.

Clarke: Eze 17:23 - -- In the mountain of the height of Israel - He shall make his appearance at the temple, and found his Church at Jerusalem

In the mountain of the height of Israel - He shall make his appearance at the temple, and found his Church at Jerusalem

Clarke: Eze 17:23 - -- Shalt bring forth boughs - Apostles, evangelists, and their successors in the Gospel ministry

Shalt bring forth boughs - Apostles, evangelists, and their successors in the Gospel ministry

Clarke: Eze 17:23 - -- And bear fruit - Multitudes of souls shall be converted by their preaching

And bear fruit - Multitudes of souls shall be converted by their preaching

Clarke: Eze 17:23 - -- And under it shall dwell all fowl of every wing - All the nations of the earth shall receive his Gospel

And under it shall dwell all fowl of every wing - All the nations of the earth shall receive his Gospel

Clarke: Eze 17:23 - -- In the shadow of the branches thereof shall they dwell - Trust in him alone for salvation, and be saved in their trusting.

In the shadow of the branches thereof shall they dwell - Trust in him alone for salvation, and be saved in their trusting.

Calvin: Eze 17:23 - -- When God announces that the twig which he will plant shall become a lofty cedar, he shows by lofty words that the increase of Christ’s kingdom sh...

When God announces that the twig which he will plant shall become a lofty cedar, he shows by lofty words that the increase of Christ’s kingdom shall be so wonderful, that it shall surpass the common rule of nature; which indeed was shadowed forth in the person of Zerubbabel, who was chosen to bring back the people from their sad and disgraceful captivity. (Ezr 2:2; Hag 1:14.) For it does not naturally happen that a twig increases in a short time to a lofty cedar, for we know how slowly cedars grow, and hence we see the Spirit’s intention in saying that a tree should spring from a very small twig. And this prophecy answers to one of Isaiah’s, where he says, (Isa 11:1,) A branch shall spring from the root of Jesse: for the house of Jesse was cut off, and he names the house of an obscure and private man as if the remembrance of David were utterly lost. The house of Jesse then was cut off like a tree: that twig, says he, shall spring from its root. Now the Prophet signifies the same thing, and almost under the same similitude. I leave the rest for the next lecture.

TSK: Eze 17:23 - -- and it : Psa 92:12, Psa 92:13; Isa 27:6; Joh 12:24, Joh 15:5-8 under : Eze 31:6; Gen 49:10; Psa 22:27-30, Psa 72:8-11; Isa 2:2, Isa 11:6-10, Isa 49:18...

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per Verse)

Barnes: Eze 17:23 - -- In the mountain of the height of Israel - The parallel passage Eze 20:40 points to the mountain on which the temple stood. But it is not here t...

In the mountain of the height of Israel - The parallel passage Eze 20:40 points to the mountain on which the temple stood. But it is not here the actual Mount Moriah so much as the kingdom of which that mountain was the representative, the seat of the throne of the anointed Son of God (Psa 2:6; compare Psa 40:2).

All fowl of every wing - (or, of every kind) are those who flock from all lands to this kingdom. Compare Mat 13:32.

The prophet brings prominently forward the future exaltation of the king; and he furnishes us thereby with hope, encouragement, and consolation, at such times as we see the Church of Christ in like depression.

Poole: Eze 17:23 - -- In the mountain either the church or Jerusalem, whence the law of Christ was to be published, and where the preachers of the gospel were to continue ...

In the mountain either the church or Jerusalem, whence the law of Christ was to be published, and where the preachers of the gospel were to continue till furnished with abilities for that work. Like a tree that taketh root, and spreadeth forth into branches, so the kingdom of Christ should grow, and be fruitful in good works, not flourishing in boughs and leaves only, but much more in excellent fruits of holiness, justice, and temperance, and in joy, peace, and love.

A goodly cedar the goodliest that ever grew, most excellent and most durable.

All fowl all nations, the Gentiles as well as the Jews, shall build, breed, and multiply under the kingdom of Christ; it shall be no more confined to the Jews, but extend to the Gentiles also. There they shall find peace and safety; and this repeated confirms the certainty of the promise.

Gill: Eze 17:23 - -- In the mountain of the height of Israel will I plant it,.... In the highest part of the land of Israel, as Jerusalem is said to be by the Jewish write...

In the mountain of the height of Israel will I plant it,.... In the highest part of the land of Israel, as Jerusalem is said to be by the Jewish writers; the land of Israel, they say, particularly Kimchi upon the place, was higher than all other lands, and Jerusalem was the highest part of that land; here the Messiah preached and wrought his miracles, even in the mountain of the Lord's house, the temple; and here the first Christian church was planted and established:

and it shall bring forth boughs, and bear fruit, and be a goodly cedar; that is, the tender twig or branch cropped off, set and planted as before described: by the "boughs" or "branches" it brings forth may be meant believers, who are as branches in Christ; are of the same nature with him, united to him; have a communication of life and grace from him; are supported and strengthened by him; and so, abiding in him, persevere to the end; see Joh 15:4; and the same may be said of particular churches; and by "fruit" it is said to bear may be designed the persons of the chosen, redeemed, and called; who are the fruit of Christ's death, and of the ministration of his Gospel, Joh 12:24; or the blessings of grace which are in him, come from him, and are communicated by him; even fill spiritual blessings, as justification, pardon, adoption, sanctification, and eternal life; in short, both grace and glory; and thus he becomes and appears to be a "goodly cedar", in his person, office, and grace, to his people, to whom he is altogether lovely; being full of grace and truth, Son 5:16; and in his kingdom and interest, especially in the latter day, when the kingdoms of this world shall become his:

and under it shall dwell all fowl of every wing; in the shadow of the branches thereof shall they dwell; by whom are designed converted sinners of all sorts, and of all nations, Jews and Gentiles; compared to birds, because weak, defenceless, and timorous; exposed to danger; and wonderfully delivered; are subject to wander and go astray; and for their chirping and warbling notes: now these may be said to "dwell" under the "shadow" of the "branches" of this "goodly cedar", Christ and his church; that is, under the ministration of the word and ordinances, which is a very delightful and refreshing shadow, a very safe and fruitful one, Son 2:3; and here saints choose to dwell, and determine to abide and continue, as it is their interest and happiness so to do; and what a flocking and tabernacling of these birds here will there be in the latter day, where they will chirp and sing in the height of Zion? Isa 66:4; compare with this Mat 13:32; where our Lord is thought by some to allude to this passage.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

Geneva Bible: Eze 17:23 In the mountain of the height of Israel will I plant it: and it shall bring forth boughs, and bear fruit, and be a well favoured cedar: and under it s...

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: Eze 17:1-24 - --1 Under the parable of two eagles and a vine,11 is shewn God's judgment upon Jerusalem for revolting from Babylon to Egypt.22 God promises to plant th...

MHCC: Eze 17:22-24 - --The unbelief of man shall not make the promise of God of none effect. The parable of a tree, used in the threatening, is here presented in the promise...

Matthew Henry: Eze 17:22-24 - -- When the royal family of Judah was brought to desolation by the captivity of Jehoiachin and Zedekiah it might be asked, "What has now become of the ...

Keil-Delitzsch: Eze 17:22-24 - -- The Planting of the True Twig of the Stem of David Eze 17:22. Thus saith the Lord Jehovah, And I will take from the top of the high cedar, and wil...

Constable: Eze 4:1--24:27 - --II. Oracles of judgment on Judah and Jerusalem for sin chs. 4-24 This section of the book contains prophecies th...

Constable: Eze 12:1--19:14 - --C. Yahweh's reply to the invalid hopes of the Israelites chs. 12-19 "The exiles had not grasped the seri...

Constable: Eze 17:1-24 - --8. The riddle and parable of the two eagles ch. 17 This message addressed another objection to t...

Constable: Eze 17:22-24 - --An epilogue to the riddle 17:22-24 Like the preceding parable (cf. 16:60-63) this one also ends with a promise of hope. 17:22-23 The Lord Himself woul...

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Introduction / Outline

JFB: Ezekiel (Book Introduction) The name Ezekiel means "(whom) God will strengthen" [GESENIUS]; or, "God will prevail" [ROSENMULLER]. His father was Buzi (Eze 1:3), a priest, and he ...

JFB: Ezekiel (Outline) EZEKIEL'S VISION BY THE CHEBAR. FOUR CHERUBIM AND WHEELS. (Eze. 1:1-28) EZEKIEL'S COMMISSION. (Eze 2:1-10) EZEKIEL EATS THE ROLL. IS COMMISSIONED TO ...

TSK: Ezekiel (Book Introduction) The character of Ezekiel, as a Writer and Poet, is thus admirably drawn by the masterly hand of Bishop Lowth: " Ezekiel is much inferior to Jeremiah ...

TSK: Ezekiel 17 (Chapter Introduction) Overview Eze 17:1, Under the parable of two eagles and a vine, Eze 17:11. is shewn God’s judgment upon Jerusalem for revolting from Babylon to E...

Poole: Ezekiel (Book Introduction) BOOK OF THE PROPHET EZEKIEL THE ARGUMENT EZEKIEL was by descent a priest, and by commission a prophet, and received it from heaven, as will appea...

Poole: Ezekiel 17 (Chapter Introduction) CHAPTER 17 Under the parable of two eagles and a vine, Eze 17:1-10 , is showed God’ s judgment upon Zedekiah, for revolting from Babylon to Eg...

MHCC: Ezekiel (Book Introduction) Ezekiel was one of the priests; he was carried captive to Chaldea with Jehoiachin. All his prophecies appear to have been delivered in that country, a...

MHCC: Ezekiel 17 (Chapter Introduction) (Eze 17:1-10) A parable relative to the Jewish nation. (Eze 17:11-21) To which an explanation is added. (Eze 17:22-24) A direct promise of the Messi...

Matthew Henry: Ezekiel (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Book of the Prophet Ezekiel When we entered upon the writings of the prophets, which speak of the ...

Matthew Henry: Ezekiel 17 (Chapter Introduction) God was, in the foregoing chapter, reckoning with the people of Judah, and bringing ruin upon them for their treachery in breaking covenant with hi...

Constable: Ezekiel (Book Introduction) Introduction Title and Writer The title of this book comes from its writer, Ezekiel, t...

Constable: Ezekiel (Outline) Outline I. Ezekiel's calling and commission chs. 1-3 A. The vision of God's glory ch. 1 ...

Constable: Ezekiel Ezekiel Bibliography Ackroyd, Peter R. Exile and Restoration. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1968. ...

Haydock: Ezekiel (Book Introduction) THE PROPHECY OF EZECHIEL. INTRODUCTION. Ezechiel, whose name signifies the strength of God, was of the priestly race, and of the number of t...

Gill: Ezekiel (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO EZEKIEL This book is rightly placed after Jeremiah; since Ezekiel was among the captives in Chaldea, when prophesied; whereas Jerem...

Gill: Ezekiel 17 (Chapter Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO EZEKIEL 17 Under the simile of two eagles and a vine are represented the kings of Babylon and Egypt, and the condition of the Jews,...

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