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It was planted in a good soil by many waters, that it might bring forth branches, and that it might bear fruit, that it might be a goodly vine.
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A Picture of Ingratitude
Commentators John Calvin and John Gill explain that the 'good soil' and 'many waters' symbolize the generous and secure position King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon provided for King Zedekiah. He was elevated from a private citizen to a king with the resources to flourish. This description serves to highlight the profound ingratitude and foolishness of Zedekiah's subsequent rebellion.
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16th Century
Protestant
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 …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
It was planted in, a good soil, by great waters As is expressed in (Ezekiel 17:5); this was done by the …
Presbyterian
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…
