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It had strong rods for the scepters of those who bore rule, and their stature was exalted among the thick boughs, and they were seen in their height with the multitude of their branches.
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A Picture of Past Glory
Commentators agree this verse paints a picture of Israel's past glory. The 'strong rods for the sceptres' refer to the nation's powerful line of kings, such as David and Solomon. The vine's great height and many branches symbolize a kingdom that was populous, prosperous, and prominent among the nations, all due to God's blessing.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Sceptres - (Genesis 49:10).
The thick branches - Or, the clouds; so (Ezekiel 31:3), ([Reference Ezekie…
19th Century
Anglican
Thick branches should rather be translated clouds. It is a hyperbolical expression within this imagery, to express the ex…
16th Century
Protestant
Here Ezekiel places before our eyes the twofold state of the Jews, so that they might acknowledge they had fallen into extreme misery because they …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And she had strong rods for the sceptres of them that bear rule That is, many sprung …
Jerusalem was a vine, flourishing and fruitful. This vine is now destroyed, though not plucked up by the roots. She has by wickedness made herself …
