
Text -- Ezekiel 17:23 (NET)




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In Jerusalem.

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

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
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
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...
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; Isa 60:4-12; Dan 4:10-14, Dan 4:21-23; Hos 14:7; Mat 13:32, Mat 13:47, Mat 13:48; Luk 14:21-23; Act 10:11, Act 10:12; Gal 3:28; Col 3:11; Rev 11:15

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Barnes -> Eze 17:23
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
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
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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TSK Synopsis -> Eze 17:1-24
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
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
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
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...
