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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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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 19:11
18th Century
Theologian
Sceptres - (Genesis 49:10).
The thick branches - Or, the clouds; so (Ezekiel 31:3), ([Reference Ezekie…
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 19:11
19th Century
Bishop
Thick branches should rather be translated clouds. It is a hyperbolical expression within this imagery, to express the ex…
John Calvin
On Ezekiel 19:10–12
16th Century
Theologian
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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John Gill
On Ezekiel 19:11
17th Century
Pastor
And she had strong rods for the sceptres of them that bear
rule
That is, many sprung …
Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 19:10–14
17th Century
Minister
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 …