🔥WEB · Ezekiel 17:2
What does Ezekiel 17:2 mean?
"“Son of man, tell a riddle, and speak a parable to the house of Israel;"
— Ezekiel 17:2 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
Yahweh’s word came to me, saying,
“Son of man, tell a riddle, and speak a parable to the house of Israel;
and say, ‘Thus says the Lord Yahweh: “A great eagle with great wings and long feathers, full of feathers, which had various colors, came to Lebanon, and took the top of the cedar.
He cropped off the topmost of its young twigs, and carried it to a land of traffic. He planted it in a city of merchants.
“‘“He also took some of the seed of the land, and planted it in fruitful soil. He placed it beside many waters. He set it as a willow tree.
A full explanation for this verse is coming soon. In the meantime, you can ask our AI about Ezekiel 17:2 directly — it will give you a detailed answer grounded in the actual text.
Compare translations
Go deeper with ScriptureCompanion AI
Ask questions about any verse, follow reading plans, write personal prayers, and track your daily habit — all grounded in verified scripture text.