Ezekiel 17:21
Ezekiel 17:21 in Multiple Translations
All his choice troops will fall by the sword, and those who survive will be scattered to every wind. Then you will know that I, the LORD, have spoken.’
And all his fugitives with all his bands shall fall by the sword, and they that remain shall be scattered toward all winds: and ye shall know that I the LORD have spoken it.
And all his fugitives in all his bands shall fall by the sword, and they that remain shall be scattered toward every wind: and ye shall know that I, Jehovah, have spoken it.
All his best fighting-men will be put to the sword, and the rest will be sent away to every wind: and you will be certain that I the Lord have said it.
All his best soldiers will be killed in battle, and those who do survive will be scattered in all directions. Then you will know that I, the Lord, have spoken.
And all that flee from him with all his hoste, shall fall by the sword, and they that remaine, shalbe scattered towarde all the windes: and ye shall know that I the Lord haue spoken it.
And all his fugitives, with all his bands, By sword do fall, and those remaining, To every wind they are spread out, And ye have known that I, Jehovah, have spoken.
All his fugitives in all his bands will fall by the sword, and those who remain will be scattered toward every wind. Then you will know that I, the LORD, have spoken it.’
And all his fugitives with all his bands shall fall by the sword, and they that remain shall be scattered towards all winds: and ye shall know that I the LORD have spoken it .
And all his fugitives with all his bands shall fall by the sword: and the residue shall be scattered into every wind: and you shall know that I the Lord have spoken.
Most [HYP] of his soldiers who try to escape will be killed by their enemies’ swords, and those who survive will be scattered in all directions. Then you will know that I, Yahweh, have the power to do what I say that I will do.' ”
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 17:21
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Ezekiel 17:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֵ֨ת
כָּל
מברח/ו
מִבְרָחָ֤י/ו
בְּ/כָל
אֲגַפָּי/ו֙
בַּ/חֶ֣רֶב
יִפֹּ֔לוּ
וְ/הַ/נִּשְׁאָרִ֖ים
לְ/כָל
ר֣וּחַ
יִפָּרֵ֑שׂוּ
וִ/ידַעְתֶּ֕ם
כִּ֛י
אֲנִ֥י
יְהוָ֖ה
דִּבַּֽרְתִּי
וְ/אֵ֨ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
מברח/ו
mibrâch
H4015
fugitive
N-ms | Suff
מִבְרָחָ֤י/ו
mibrâch
H4015
fugitive
N-mp | Suff
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
אֲגַפָּי/ו֙
ʼaggâph
H102
band
N-mp | Suff
בַּ/חֶ֣רֶב
chereb
H2719
sword
Prep | N-fs
יִפֹּ֔לוּ
nâphal
H5307
to fall
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
וְ/הַ/נִּשְׁאָרִ֖ים
shâʼar
H7604
to remain
Conj | Art | V-Niphal
לְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
ר֣וּחַ
rûwach
H7307
spirit
N-cs
יִפָּרֵ֑שׂוּ
pâras
H6566
to spread
V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp
וִ/ידַעְתֶּ֕ם
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
Conj | V-Qal-Perf-2mp
כִּ֛י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אֲנִ֥י
ʼănîy
H589
I
Pron
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
דִּבַּֽרְתִּי
dâbar
H1696
to speak
V-Piel-Perf-1cs
Hebrew Word Study
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 17:21
וְ/אֵ֨ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
מברח/ו
mibrâch
H4015
"fugitive"
N-ms | Suff
A refugee or someone who has escaped, like the Israelites who fled from Egypt. This word appears in the Old Testament to describe people who are running from danger. It is used to show God's care for those in need.
Definition: fugitive, flight
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: fugitive. See also: Ezekiel 17:21.
מִבְרָחָ֤י/ו
mibrâch
H4015
"fugitive"
N-mp | Suff
A refugee or someone who has escaped, like the Israelites who fled from Egypt. This word appears in the Old Testament to describe people who are running from danger. It is used to show God's care for those in need.
Definition: fugitive, flight
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: fugitive. See also: Ezekiel 17:21.
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
אֲגַפָּי/ו֙
ʼaggâph
H102
"band"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for band refers to the wings of an army or crowds of troops. It describes a large group of people, often in a military context.
Definition: wing (of an army), band, army, hordes
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: bands. See also: Ezekiel 12:14; Ezekiel 38:9; Ezekiel 39:4.
בַּ/חֶ֣רֶב
chereb
H2719
"sword"
Prep | N-fs
A sword or cutting instrument is what this Hebrew word refers to, including knives and tools for cutting stone. It is used in the Bible to describe weapons and sharp objects.
Definition: 1) sword, knife 1a) sword 1b) knife 1c) tools for cutting stone
Usage: Occurs in 372 OT verses. KJV: axe, dagger, knife, mattock, sword, tool. See also: Genesis 3:24; 2 Samuel 2:16; Psalms 7:13.
יִפֹּ֔לוּ
nâphal
H5307
"to fall"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to fall, and it's used in many ways, like falling down, failing, or being defeated. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah. God's people often fell away from Him, but He always offered a way back.
Definition: : fall/drop/fail 1) to fall, lie, be cast down, fail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fall 1a2) to fall (of violent death) 1a3) to fall prostrate, prostrate oneself before 1a4) to fall upon, attack, desert, fall away to, go away to, fall into the hand of 1a5) to fall short, fail, fall out, turn out, result 1a6) to settle, waste away, be offered, be inferior to 1a7) to lie, lie prostrate 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to fall, fell, throw down, knock out, lay prostrate 1b2) to overthrow 1b3) to make the lot fall, assign by lot, apportion by lot 1b4) to let drop, cause to fail (fig.) 1b5) to cause to fall 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to throw or prostrate oneself, throw oneself upon 1c2) to lie prostrate, prostrate oneself 1d) (Pilel) to fall
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: be accepted, cast (down, self, (lots), out), cease, die, divide (by lot), (let) fail, (cause to, let, make, ready to) fall (away, down, -en, -ing), fell(-ing), fugitive, have (inheritance), inferior, be judged (by mistake for H6419 (פָּלַל)), lay (along), (cause to) lie down, light (down), be ([idiom] hast) lost, lying, overthrow, overwhelm, perish, present(-ed, -ing), (make to) rot, slay, smite out, [idiom] surely, throw down. See also: Genesis 2:21; 1 Samuel 17:52; Esther 9:3.
וְ/הַ/נִּשְׁאָרִ֖ים
shâʼar
H7604
"to remain"
Conj | Art | V-Niphal
To remain or be left over, as in Joshua 10:20. It can also mean to spare or reserve something, like God sparing Noah in Genesis 7:23. This word is used to describe the remnant of Israel.
Definition: 1) to remain, be left over, be left behind 1a) (Qal) to remain 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be left over, be left alive, survive 1b1a) remainder, remnant (participle) 1b2) to be left behind 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to leave over, spare 1c2) to leave or keep over 1c3) to have left 1c4) to leave (as a gift)
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: leave, (be) left, let, remain, remnant, reserve, the rest. See also: Genesis 7:23; 1 Kings 22:47; Isaiah 4:3.
לְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
ר֣וּחַ
rûwach
H7307
"spirit"
N-cs
In the Bible, this word for spirit refers to the breath of life, the wind, or a person's mind and emotions, as seen in the book of Ezekiel.
Definition: : spirit 1) wind, breath, mind, spirit 1a) breath 1b) wind 1b1) of heaven 1b2) quarter (of wind), side 1b3) breath of air 1b4) air, gas 1b5) vain, empty thing 1c) spirit (as that which breathes quickly in animation or agitation) 1c1) spirit, animation, vivacity, vigour 1c2) courage 1c3) temper, anger 1c4) impatience, patience 1c5) spirit, disposition (as troubled, bitter, discontented) 1c6) disposition (of various kinds), unaccountable or uncontrollable impulse 1c7) prophetic spirit 1d) spirit (of the living, breathing being in man and animals) 1d1) as gift, preserved by God, God's spirit, departing at death, disembodied being 1e) spirit (as seat of emotion) 1e1) desire 1e2) sorrow, trouble 1f) spirit 1f1) as seat or organ of mental acts 1f2) rarely of the will 1f3) as seat especially of moral character 1g) Spirit of God, the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son 1g1) as inspiring ecstatic state of prophecy 1g2) as impelling prophet to utter instruction or warning 1g3) imparting warlike energy and executive and administrative power 1g4) as endowing men with various gifts 1g5) as energy of life 1g6) as manifest in the Shekinah glory 1g7) never referred to as a depersonalised force
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: air, anger, blast, breath, [idiom] cool, courage, mind, [idiom] quarter, [idiom] side, spirit(-ual), tempest, [idiom] vain, (whirl-) wind(-y). See also: Genesis 1:2; Job 6:26; Psalms 1:4.
יִפָּרֵ֑שׂוּ
pâras
H6566
"to spread"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp
This word means to spread or break something apart, like scattering or stretching out. It is used to describe physical and figurative actions in the Bible.
Definition: 1) to spread, spread out, stretch, break in pieces 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to spread out, display 1a2) to spread over 1b) (Niphal) to be scattered, be spread out 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to spread out 1c1) to scatter
Usage: Occurs in 66 OT verses. KJV: break, chop in pieces, lay open, scatter, spread (abroad, forth, selves, out), stretch (forth, out). See also: Exodus 9:29; Psalms 44:21; Psalms 68:15.
וִ/ידַעְתֶּ֕ם
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
Conj | V-Qal-Perf-2mp
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
כִּ֛י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
אֲנִ֥י
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
דִּבַּֽרְתִּי
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
V-Piel-Perf-1cs
To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.
Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 17:21
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 17:21 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 17:21
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 17:21
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 17:21
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 17:21
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 17:21
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 17:21
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 17:21
- Sermons on Ezekiel 17:21
Context — The Parable Explained
19Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘As surely as I live, I will bring down upon his head My oath that he despised and My covenant that he broke.
20I will spread My net over him and catch him in My snare. I will bring him to Babylon and execute judgment upon him there for the treason he committed against Me.
21All his choice troops will fall by the sword, and those who survive will be scattered to every wind. Then you will know that I, the LORD, have spoken.’
22This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I will take a shoot from the lofty top of the cedar, and I will set it out. I will pluck a tender sprig from its topmost shoots, and I will plant it on a high and lofty mountain. 23I will plant it on the mountain heights of Israel so that it will bear branches; it will yield fruit and become a majestic cedar. Birds of every kind will nest under it, taking shelter in the shade of its branches.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Kings 25:5 | but the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king and overtook him in the plains of Jericho, and all his army was separated from him. |
| 2 | 2 Kings 25:11 | Then Nebuzaradan captain of the guard carried into exile the people who remained in the city, along with the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon and the rest of the population. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 12:14 | And I will scatter to every wind all the attendants around him and all his troops, and I will draw a sword to chase after them. |
| 4 | Ezekiel 5:12 | A third of your people will die by plague or be consumed by famine within you, a third will fall by the sword outside your walls, and a third I will scatter to every wind and unleash a sword behind them. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 48:44 | “Whoever flees the panic will fall into the pit, and whoever climbs from the pit will be caught in the snare. For I will bring upon Moab the year of their punishment,” declares the LORD. |
| 6 | Amos 9:1 | I saw the Lord standing beside the altar, and He said: “Strike the tops of the pillars so that the thresholds shake. Topple them on the heads of all the people, and I will kill the rest with the sword. None of those who flee will get away; none of the fugitives will escape. |
| 7 | Ezekiel 6:10 | And they will know that I am the LORD; I did not declare in vain that I would bring this calamity upon them. |
| 8 | Ezekiel 13:23 | therefore you will no longer see false visions or practice divination. I will deliver My people from your hands. Then you will know that I am the LORD.” |
| 9 | Ezekiel 6:7 | The slain will fall among you, and you will know that I am the LORD. |
| 10 | Ezekiel 13:14 | I will tear down the wall you whitewashed and level it to the ground, so that its foundation is exposed. The city will fall, and you will be destroyed within it. Then you will know that I am the LORD. |
Ezekiel 17:21 Summary
[Ezekiel 17:21 tells us that when we disobey God, there are serious consequences, and those who are supposed to protect us may not be able to, just like in Ezekiel 17:19-20 where the king's actions lead to his downfall. This is similar to what happened in 2 Chronicles 36:15-16, where the people's disobedience led to their exile. God wants us to know that He is in control and that His word is true, as seen in Isaiah 55:11. By trusting in God and following His commands, we can avoid the negative consequences and experience His love and protection, as promised in Psalm 91:1-2.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the choice troops falling by the sword in Ezekiel 17:21?
The fall of the choice troops by the sword signifies God's judgment on those who have rebelled against Him, as seen in Ezekiel 17:19-20, where the Lord GOD brings down His oath and covenant that was despised and broken, similar to the judgment in Deuteronomy 28:25.
Who are the survivors that will be scattered to every wind in Ezekiel 17:21?
The survivors refer to those who remain after the fall of the choice troops, and their scattering to every wind symbolizes the dispersion and exile that results from disobedience to God, as warned in Leviticus 26:33 and Deuteronomy 28:64.
What is the purpose of God saying 'Then you will know that I, the LORD, have spoken' in Ezekiel 17:21?
The purpose is to emphasize that the events described are a direct result of God's spoken word, underscoring His sovereignty and the certainty of His judgments, as declared in Isaiah 55:11 and Jeremiah 1:12.
How does Ezekiel 17:21 relate to the overall message of the book of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel 17:21 contributes to the book's theme of God's judgment on Israel for their sins, while also foreshadowing the hope of restoration, as seen in the imagery of the cedar shoot in Ezekiel 17:22-23, echoing the promise of renewal in Isaiah 11:1 and Jeremiah 23:5.
Reflection Questions
- What are the consequences of rebelling against God's covenant, and how can I ensure I am walking in obedience to Him?
- In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty, even in the face of uncertainty or chaos, as described in Ezekiel 17:21?
- How can the image of being 'scattered to every wind' help me understand the spiritual state of those who have turned away from God, and what is my role in praying for their restoration?
- What does the statement 'Then you will know that I, the LORD, have spoken' reveal about God's character, and how can I apply this understanding to my own life and faith?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 17:21
And all his fugitives with all his bands shall fall by the sword,.... So those of his army that fled, and attempted to make their escape, when the city of Jerusalem was taken, as many as fell into
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 17:21
And all his fugitives with all his bands shall fall by the sword, and they that remain shall be scattered toward all winds: and ye shall know that I the LORD have spoken it.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 17:21
All his fugitives; not strictly, but in large sense: all, i.e. the greatest part, as. 44:22 3:5, of those who, at the taking of Jerusalem, attempt to flee with their king. His bands; his guards, probably of stoutest men, reserved to convey him in safety from the pursuing enemy. Shall fall by the sword; the enemy shall overtake, and cut in pieces. The few that do escape shall be scattered abroad among strangers, who will show them very little kindness. The miseries these people shall fall under shall be of such weight and continuance, that all shall know it is the execution of an extraordinary wrath from Heaven against them.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 17:21
Ezekiel 17:21 And all his fugitives with all his bands shall fall by the sword, and they that remain shall be scattered toward all winds: and ye shall know that I the LORD have spoken [it].Ver. 21. And all his fugitives.] See on Ezekiel 14:13-14. They shall know.] Sero sapient: vexatio tandem dabit intellectum. All too late they shall aknowledge it.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 17:21
Verse 21. All his fugitives] All who attempted to escape with him, and all that ran to Egypt, &c., shall fall by the sword.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 17:21
21. all his fugitives] The form of word does not otherwise occur, but has been so understood by some ancient versions. Others as Targ., Syr., assume a transposition of two letters and render: his choice men; and so many moderns (cf. ch. Ezekiel 23:7; Daniel 11:15). This last reading is found in a number of MSS. Cf. ch. Ezekiel 5:2; Ezekiel 5:12, Ezekiel 6:10; Ezekiel 6:13, Ezekiel 12:12 seq.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 17:21
21. Fugitives — Perhaps, chosen ones, or choice men (Targum, Peshito).
Sermons on Ezekiel 17:21
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Amos 9 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on his 14-month journey through different nations, carrying only what he could on his back. He emphasizes the diversity of people he encountere |
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K-448 Israel's Future Expulsion by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the insignificance of our worldly accomplishments and knowledge in the eyes of God. He describes a terrifying wilderness where one is strippe |
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God's Omnipotence - Part 1 by Richard Owen Roberts | In this sermon, the preacher explores the concept of God's omnipresence and authority over all places. He emphasizes that while we are accustomed to things having their rightful pl |
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Bible Survey - Amos by Peter Hammond | Peter Hammond preaches on the prophet Amos, a humble and bold shepherd who fearlessly proclaimed God's truth to the Northern tribes of Israel during a time of peace and prosperity. |
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The Apostate Church in America: The Cappuccino Church by E.A. Johnston | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the urgent matter that God brings before his rebellious people. He highlights how the people of God have neglected to execute God's judgments |
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The Cappacino Church of America - e.a. Johnston by From the Pulpit & Classic Sermons | In this sermon, E.A. Johnston addresses the decline of spirituality in churches and the rise of immorality in society. He criticizes the pulpits for allowing the world into the chu |