Ezekiel 17:6-10

17:6

sprouted <06779> [it grew.]

branches <01808> [whose.]

The Jewish state had then no height of dominion; and Zedekiah was wholly dependent on Nebuchadnezzar.

17:7

another <0259> [another.]

Pharaoh-hophra, or Apries, king of Egypt.

twisted <03719> [did bend.]

Looked to him for support, in his intended rebellion.

17:8

field <07704> [soil. Heb. field.]

bear <05375> [and that.]

Though he was dependent on Babylon, yet he was in such a situation as would have enabled him to reign in credit, and be useful to his people.

17:9

prosper <06743> [Shall it.]

Shall he succeed in casting off the yoke of the king of Babylon, to whom he had sworn fealty?

rip out <05423> [shall he.]

He shall come and dethrone him, and carry him captive.

fruit <06529> [the fruit.]

The children of Zedekiah.

strong <01419> [even.]

17:10

prosper ..... wither completely ............ wither <06743 03001> [shall it.]