Ezekiel 17:3 · KJV
"And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; A great eagle with great wings, longwinged, full of feathers, which had divers colours, came unto Lebanon, and took the highest branch of the cedar:"
King James Version
What does Ezekiel 17:3 mean? →Passage Context
1And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
2Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel;
3And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; A great eagle with great wings, longwinged, full of feathers, which had divers colours, came unto Lebanon, and took the highest branch of the cedar:
4He cropped off the top of his young twigs, and carried it into a land of traffick; he set it in a city of merchants.
5He took also of the seed of the land, and planted it in a fruitful field; he placed it by great waters, and set it as a willow tree.
Reflection Questions
1
What does it mean for you to trust in God's plans?
2
How do you respond to external influences in your life?
3
When have you felt overshadowed by powerful circumstances?
Life Application
trust
Evaluate how you place your trust in God versus worldly powers.
decision-making
Consider how you can seek divine guidance when faced with difficult choices.
Connection to Jesus
typology
The eagle symbolizes God's sovereignty and the establishment of a covenant, which foreshadows Christ's role in establishing a new covenant.
See also: Hebrews 8:6
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