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to the end that none of all the trees by the waters exalt themselves in their stature, neither set their top among the thick boughs, nor that their mighty ones stand up on their height, [even] all who drink water: for they are all delivered to death, to the nether parts of the earth, in the midst of the children of men, with those who go down to the pit.
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A Universal Warning Against Pride
Commentators unanimously agree that this verse's core message is a divine warning. The spectacular fall of a mighty nation serves as an object lesson for all other powerful rulers and nations, described as 'trees by the waters.' God's judgment is intended to prevent them from becoming arrogant, exalting themselves, or trusting in their own strength and resources.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 31:10–14
18th Century
Theologian
Assyria’s fall (Ezekiel 31:11).
More accurately: Therefore I will deliver him, etc. ... he shall surely deal with him. I hav…
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 31:14
19th Century
Bishop
Stand up in their height.— The original is more closely followed by the margin, stand upon themselves for their height, a…
John Gill
On Ezekiel 31:14
17th Century
Pastor
To the end that none of all the trees by the waters exalt
themselves for their height
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Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 31:10–18
17th Century
Minister
The king of Egypt resembled the king of Assyria in his greatness: here we see he also resembles him in his pride. And he shall resemble him in his …