Ezekiel 17:5 · KJV
"He 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."
King James Version
What does Ezekiel 17:5 mean? →Passage Context
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.
6And it grew, and became a spreading vine of low stature, whose branches turned toward him, and the roots thereof were under him: so it became a vine, and brought forth branches, and shot forth sprigs.
7There was also another great eagle with great wings and many feathers: and, behold, this vine did bend her roots toward him, and shot forth her branches toward him, that he might water it by the furrows of her plantation.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you nurture the seeds of faith in your life?
2
What does growth look like for you spiritually?
3
When have you experienced a new beginning after a setback?
Life Application
faith
Invest time in spiritual practices that encourage growth and connection with God.
hope
Identify areas in your life that need renewal and take steps to cultivate them.
Connection to Jesus
gospel theme
The act of planting seeds symbolizes the growth of God's kingdom, which is fulfilled in Jesus' ministry.
See also: Matthew 13:31-32
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