Ezekiel 17:13 · KJV
"And hath taken of the king's seed, and made a covenant with him, and hath taken an oath of him: he hath also taken the mighty of the land:"
King James Version
What does Ezekiel 17:13 mean? →Passage Context
11Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
12Say now to the rebellious house, Know ye not what these things mean? tell them, Behold, the king of Babylon is come to Jerusalem, and hath taken the king thereof, and the princes thereof, and led them with him to Babylon;
13And hath taken of the king's seed, and made a covenant with him, and hath taken an oath of him: he hath also taken the mighty of the land:
14That the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping of his covenant it might stand.
15But he rebelled against him in sending his ambassadors into Egypt, that they might give him horses and much people. Shall he prosper? shall he escape that doeth such things? or shall he break the covenant, and be delivered?
Reflection Questions
1
What does loyalty to God mean for you?
2
How do you navigate relationships with those who have different values?
3
When have you had to choose between loyalty to God and to others?
Life Application
loyalty
Reflect on your commitments and ensure they align with your faith.
decision-making
Seek wisdom in making choices that reflect your values and beliefs.
Connection to Jesus
messianic prophecy
The king's seed represents the lineage of David, from which Jesus, the Messiah, comes, fulfilling God's covenant promise.
See also: Luke 1:32-33
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