even though it was already planted in good soil and had plenty of water so it could grow into a splendid vine and produce rich leaves and luscious fruit.

Commentaries

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John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

He exaggerates Zedekiah's ingratitude because, as we have said, the king of Babylon had treated him humanely. For Zedekiah had been only a private …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

It was planted in, a good soil, by great waters
As is expressed in (Ezekiel 17:5); this was done by the …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Mighty conquerors are aptly likened to birds or beasts of prey, but their destructive passions are overruled to advance God's designs. Those who de…