Ezekiel 17:14
That the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping of his covenant it might stand.
Context
This verse from Ezekiel Chapter 17 connects to 10 cross-references. The allegory of two eagles and a vine: Nebuchadnezzar the first eagle planted Israel as a vine; Zedekiah's appeal to Egypt (the second eagle) will be judged. But God himself will plant a tender twig on the high mountain — …
Other Translations
that the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.
That the kingdom may be humble, That it may not lift itself up, To keep his covenant--that it may stand.
So that the kingdom might be made low with no power of lifting itself up, but might keep his agreement to be his servants.
Cross References
Then said Jeremiah unto Zedekiah, Thus saith the Lord, the God of hosts, the God of Israel; If thou wilt …
Hearken not unto them; serve the king of Babylon, and live: wherefore should this city be laid waste?
I spake also to Zedekiah king of Judah according to all these words, saying, Bring your necks under the yoke …
Our skin was black like an oven because of the terrible famine.
They say unto him, Cesar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Cesar the things which are Cesar’s; and …
Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cesar, or not?
And I will bring again the captivity of Egypt, and will cause them to return into the land of Pathros, …
And it grew, and became a spreading vine of low stature, whose branches turned toward him, and the roots thereof …
Wherefore the Lord God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should …
The Lord maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.