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I made it beautiful by the multitude of its branches, so that all the trees of Eden, that were in the garden of God, envied it.

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God is the Source of All Power

Commentators emphasize the verse's opening, "I made it fair." They explain that all worldly power, wealth, and national greatness are ultimately gifts from God. This serves as a reminder that God's hand is sovereign over the rise and fall of nations and leaders, who often forget the true source of their strength.

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Ezekiel

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Albert Barnes

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

John Gill

On Ezekiel 31:9

17th Century

Pastor

I have made him fair by the multitude of his branches
Or provinces, the extensiveness of his dominions: all his powe…

Matthew Henry

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…