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The Roots of Earthly Power
Commentators explain that the 'many waters' nourishing the great tree symbolize the vast resources that sustained the Assyrian empire. John Gill specifies this as the multitude of people, trade revenue, and taxes. This imagery shows that even the mightiest earthly kingdoms are dependent on worldly sources for their strength and prosperity.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 31:3–9
18th Century
Theologian
Fifth prophecy against Egypt: a warning to Pharaoh from the fate of the Assyrians.
The Assyrian empire, after being supreme in Asia for four …
John Gill
On Ezekiel 31:7
17th Century
Pastor
Thus was he fair in his greatness Amiable, lovely, delightful to look upon in the greatness of his majesty, in his royal …
Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 31:1–9
17th Century
Minister
The falls of others, both into sin and ruin, warn us not to be secure or high-minded. The prophet is to show an instance of one whom the king of Eg…