Ezekiel 17:4
"and say, ‘The Lord GOD says: “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."
Key Reflection
This passage portrays the Lord as a powerful sovereign, likening Him to a mighty eagle who comes to take control. The cedar represents strong and established kingdoms or leaders, highlighting God's ability to exert his authority even over those who seem secure and unshakable.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes