Ezekiel 17:5
The Scripture
(5) He took also of the seed of the land, and planted it in a fruitful field; he placed it by great waters, and set it as a willow tree.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the prophet Ezekiel describes the divine judgment that will befall the nations of Israel and Judah for their unfaithfulness, and the land will be returned to the house of Israel. He also foretells that the people will be taken captive and that the temple will be destroyed, emphasizing the need for repentance and restoration.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ezekiel 17:13II Kings 24:17Jeremiah 37:1Deuteronomy 8:7Deuteronomy 8:8Deuteronomy 8:9Ezekiel 19:11Ezekiel 19:12Isaiah 15:7Isaiah 44:4
Related verses (shared words)
Ezekiel 17:24Joel 1:12Ezekiel 19:10Genesis 1:29Exodus 9:25Isaiah 41:19