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God Dries Up the Source
Commentators explain that the 'deep' and 'waters' symbolize the sources of Assyria's economic and political power. When God says He 'covered the deep' and 'restrained the rivers,' it's a powerful poetic image showing His sovereign ability to completely cut off the prosperity of a proud empire, causing it to wither and die.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 31:15–17
18th Century
Theologian
Effect of Assyria’s fall.
I covered the deep - To cover with sackcloth was an expression of mourning ([Reference Ezekiel 27:…
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 31:15
19th Century
Bishop
I covered the deep for him. —Ezekiel 31:15–17 describe the effect of Assyria’s fall. Ezekiel 31:15…
John Gill
On Ezekiel 31:15
17th Century
Pastor
Thus says the Lord God, in the day when he went down to the grave
The Assyrian monarch; when his monarchy was dest…
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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 …