Ezekiel 17:2
Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel;
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
Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel;
`Son of man, put forth a riddle, and use a simile unto the house of Israel,
Son of man, give out a dark saying, and make a comparison for the children of Israel,
Cross References
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Then said I, Ah Lord God! they say of me, Doth he not speak parables?
And utter a parable unto the rebellious house, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God; Set on a …
I have also spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and used similitudes, by the ministry of the …
Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they …