Ezekiel 17:7 But there was another great eagle with great wings and many feathers. And behold, this vine bent its roots toward him. It stretched out its branches to him from its planting bed, so that he might water it.

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New International Version
“’But there was another great eagle with powerful wings and full plumage. The vine now sent out its roots toward him from the plot where it was planted and stretched out its branches to him for water.

New Living Translation
But then another great eagle came with broad wings and full plumage. So the vine now sent its roots and branches toward him for water,

English Standard Version
“And there was another great eagle with great wings and much plumage, and behold, this vine bent its roots toward him and shot forth its branches toward him from the bed where it was planted, that he might water it.

Berean Standard Bible
But there was another great eagle with great wings and many feathers. And behold, this vine bent its roots toward him. It stretched out its branches to him from its planting bed, so that he might water it.

King James Bible
There was also another great eagle with great wings and many feathers: and, behold, this vine did bend her roots toward him, and shot forth her branches toward him, that he might water it by the furrows of her plantation.

New King James Version
“But there was another great eagle with large wings and many feathers; And behold, this vine bent its roots toward him, And stretched its branches toward him, From the garden terrace where it had been planted, That he might water it.

New American Standard Bible
“But there was another great eagle with great wings and much plumage; and behold, this vine turned its roots toward him and sent out its branches toward him from the beds where it was planted, so that he might water it.

NASB 1995
“But there was another great eagle with great wings and much plumage; and behold, this vine bent its roots toward him and sent out its branches toward him from the beds where it was planted, that he might water it.

NASB 1977
“But there was another great eagle with great wings and much plumage; and behold, this vine bent its roots toward him and sent out its branches toward him from the beds where it was planted, that he might water it.

Legacy Standard Bible
“But there was another great eagle with great wings and much plumage; and behold, this vine bent its roots toward him and sent out its foliage toward him from the beds where it was planted, that he might water it.

Amplified Bible
“There was [also] another great eagle with great wings and many feathers; and behold, this vine (Zedekiah) bent its roots toward him and sent out its branches toward him, away from the beds where it was planted, for him to water.

Christian Standard Bible
“ ‘But there was another huge eagle with powerful wings and thick plumage. And this vine bent its roots toward him! It stretched out its branches to him from the plot where it was planted, so that he might water it.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But there was another great eagle with great wings and thick plumage. And this vine bent its roots toward him! It stretched out its branches to him from its planting bed, so that he might water it.

American Standard Version
There was also another great eagle with great wings and many feathers: and, behold, this vine did bend its roots toward him, and shot forth its branches toward him, from the beds of its plantation, that he might water it.

Contemporary English Version
There was another eagle with strong wings and thick feathers. The roots and branches of the grapevine soon turned toward this eagle, hoping it would bring water for the soil.

English Revised Version
There was also another great eagle with great wings and many feathers: and, behold, this vine did bend its roots toward him, and shot forth its branches toward him, from the beds of its plantation, that he might water it.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
" 'There was another large eagle with large wings and many feathers. Now, the vine stretched its roots toward this eagle and sent its branches toward the eagle so that the eagle could water it. The vine turned away from the garden where it was planted.

Good News Translation
"There was another giant eagle with huge wings and thick plumage. And now the vine sent its roots toward him and turned its leaves toward him, in the hope that he would give it more water than there was in the garden where it was growing.

International Standard Version
"'"All of a sudden, there was another eagle with gigantic wings and thick plumage. The vine stretched its roots hungrily toward him and spread its branches out to him in order to be watered on the terraces where it was planted.

Majority Standard Bible
But there was another great eagle with great wings and many feathers. And behold, this vine bent its roots toward him. It stretched out its branches to him from its planting bed, so that he might water it.

NET Bible
"'There was another great eagle with broad wings and thick plumage. Now this vine twisted its roots toward him and sent its branches toward him to be watered from the soil where it was planted.

New Heart English Bible
'"There was also another great eagle with great wings and many feathers: and look, this vine bent its roots toward him, and shot forth its branches toward him, from the beds of its plantation, that he might water it.

Webster's Bible Translation
There was also another great eagle with great wings and many feathers: and behold, this vine did bend her roots towards him, and shot forth her branches towards him, that he might water it by the furrows of her plantation.

World English Bible
“‘“There was also another great eagle with great wings and many feathers. Behold, this vine bent its roots toward him, and shot out its branches toward him, from the ground where it was planted, that he might water it.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And there is another great eagle, "" Great-winged, and abounding with feathers, "" And behold, this vine has bent its roots toward him, "" And it has sent out its thin shoots toward him, "" To water it from the furrows of its planting,

Young's Literal Translation
And there is another great eagle, Great-winged, and abounding with feathers, And lo, this vine hath bent its roots toward him, And its thin shoots it hath sent out toward him, To water it from the furrows of its planting,

Smith's Literal Translation
And there will be one great eagle, great of wings, and many feathers: and behold, this vine turned her roots to him, and sent forth her branches to him, to water it from the ascendings of its planting.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And there was another large eagle, with great wings, and many feathers: and behold this vine, bending as it were her roots towards him, stretched forth her branches to him, that he might water it by the furrows of her plantation.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And there was another large eagle, with great wings and many feathers. And behold, this vine seemed to bend its roots towards him, extending its branches toward him, so that he might irrigate it from the garden of its germination.

New American Bible
Then another great eagle appeared, with wide wingspan, rich in plumage, And see! This vine bent its roots to him, sent out branches for him to water. From the bed where it was planted,

New Revised Standard Version
There was another great eagle, with great wings and much plumage. And see! This vine stretched out its roots toward him; it shot out its branches toward him, so that he might water it. From the bed where it was planted

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And, behold, there was also another great eagle with large wings and many claws: and, this vine bent its roots toward him, and shot forth its tendrils toward him, that he might water the soil where it was planted.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And behold, another great eagle whose wings were greater and with more and finer talons, and it bent its roots toward him and it cast its shoots toward him, that he would water it from the soil of its planting

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
There was also another great eagle with great wings And many feathers; And, behold, this vine did bend Its roots toward him, And shot forth its branches toward him, from the beds of its plantation, That he might water it.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And there was another great eagle, with great wings and many claws: and, behold, this vine bent itself round toward him, and her roots were turned towards him, and she sent forth her branches towards him, that he might water her together with the growth of her plantation.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Parable of Two Eagles and a Vine
…6It sprouted and became a spreading vine, low in height, with branches turned toward him; yet its roots remained where it stood. So it became a vine and yielded branches and sent out shoots. 7But there was another great eagle with great wings and many feathers. And behold, this vine bent its roots toward him. It stretched out its branches to him from its planting bed, so that he might water it. 8It had been planted in good soil by abundant waters in order to yield branches and bear fruit and become a splendid vine.’…

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Cross References

Jeremiah 37:5
Pharaoh’s army had left Egypt, and when the Chaldeans who were besieging Jerusalem heard the report, they withdrew from Jerusalem.

Isaiah 31:1
Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD.

Hosea 7:11
So Ephraim has become like a silly, senseless dove—calling out to Egypt, then turning to Assyria.

2 Kings 17:4
But the king of Assyria discovered that Hoshea had conspired to send envoys to King So of Egypt, and that he had not paid tribute to the king of Assyria as in previous years. Therefore the king of Assyria arrested Hoshea and put him in prison.

Isaiah 30:1-2
“Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the LORD, “to those who carry out a plan that is not Mine, who form an alliance, but against My will, heaping up sin upon sin. / They set out to go down to Egypt without asking My advice, to seek shelter under Pharaoh’s protection and take refuge in Egypt’s shade.

Jeremiah 2:18
Now what will you gain on your way to Egypt to drink the waters of the Nile? What will you gain on your way to Assyria to drink the waters of the Euphrates?

Isaiah 36:6
Look now, you are trusting in Egypt, that splintered reed of a staff that will pierce the hand of anyone who leans on it. Such is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who trust in him.

2 Chronicles 28:16
At that time King Ahaz sent for help from the king of Assyria.

Jeremiah 46:25-26
The LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Behold, I am about to punish Amon god of Thebes, along with Pharaoh, Egypt with her gods and kings, and those who trust in Pharaoh. / I will deliver them into the hands of those who seek their lives—of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and his officers. But after this, Egypt will be inhabited as in days of old, declares the LORD.

Isaiah 19:11-13
The princes of Zoan are mere fools; Pharaoh’s wise counselors give senseless advice. How can you say to Pharaoh, “I am one of the wise, a son of eastern kings”? / Where are your wise men now? Let them tell you and reveal what the LORD of Hosts has planned against Egypt. / The princes of Zoan have become fools; the princes of Memphis are deceived. The cornerstones of her tribes have led Egypt astray.

Matthew 23:37
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!

Acts 7:51-53
You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did. / Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers— / you who received the law ordained by angels, yet have not kept it.”

Luke 13:34
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!

John 5:43
I have come in My Father’s name, and you have not received Me; but if someone else comes in his own name, you will receive him.

Matthew 21:33-41
Listen to another parable: There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a winepress in it, and built a tower. Then he rented it out to some tenants and went away on a journey. / When the harvest time drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit. / But the tenants seized his servants. They beat one, killed another, and stoned a third. ...

Treasury of Scripture

There was also another great eagle with great wings and many feathers: and, behold, this vine did bend her roots toward him, and shot forth her branches toward him, that he might water it by the furrows of her plantation.

another.

Ezekiel 17:15
But he rebelled against him in sending his ambassadors into Egypt, that they might give him horses and much people. Shall he prosper? shall he escape that doeth such things? or shall he break the covenant, and be delivered?

2 Kings 24:20
For through the anger of the LORD it came to pass in Jerusalem and Judah, until he had cast them out from his presence, that Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon.

2 Chronicles 26:13
And under their hand was an army, three hundred thousand and seven thousand and five hundred, that made war with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy.

did bend.

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Ezekiel 17

1. Under the parable of two eagles and a vine
11. is shown God's judgment upon Jerusalem for revolting from Babylon to Egypt
22. God promises to plant the cedar of the Gospel

Berean Study Bible

another great eagle
In the context of Ezekiel 17, the "great eagle" symbolizes a powerful nation or ruler. The first eagle in the parable represents Babylon, specifically King Nebuchadnezzar. The "another great eagle" here is often interpreted as Egypt, a nation that Judah sought alliance with against Babylon. Historically, Egypt was a significant power in the ancient Near East, often in conflict or alliance with Israel. The Hebrew word for "eagle" (נֶשֶׁר, nesher) is used metaphorically to denote strength and swiftness, characteristics attributed to both Babylon and Egypt in their political and military might.

with great wings and many feathers
The description of the eagle having "great wings and many feathers" emphasizes its power and majesty. In ancient symbolism, wings often represent the ability to cover great distances swiftly, indicating the far-reaching influence of the nation. The "many feathers" could symbolize the diversity and wealth of the nation, as feathers can be seen as a sign of beauty and splendor. This imagery suggests that Egypt, like Babylon, was a formidable force with extensive resources and influence.

And behold, this vine
The "vine" in Ezekiel's parable represents the kingdom of Judah. In biblical symbolism, Israel is often depicted as a vine or vineyard, as seen in passages like Isaiah 5 and Psalm 80. The vine's health and fruitfulness are contingent upon its relationship with God, the true vinedresser. Here, the vine's actions are pivotal, as they reflect Judah's political maneuvering and spiritual state.

bent its roots toward him
The act of the vine bending its roots toward the second eagle signifies Judah's attempt to seek support and sustenance from Egypt. In a spiritual sense, roots represent foundational trust and reliance. By turning its roots toward Egypt, Judah was placing its trust in human alliances rather than in God. This action is a metaphor for misplaced trust and a departure from reliance on divine providence.

stretched out its branches to him for water
Branches reaching out for water symbolize a desire for sustenance and growth. Water is a vital resource for a vine, representing life and nourishment. In seeking water from Egypt, Judah was looking for political and military support to sustain itself against Babylon. This reflects a broader biblical theme where reliance on foreign powers is often portrayed as a lack of faith in God's provision and protection.

away from the plot where it was planted
The phrase "away from the plot where it was planted" indicates a departure from the place of original blessing and provision. God had planted Judah in its land, intending it to flourish under His care. By seeking sustenance elsewhere, Judah was moving away from its God-given position and purpose. This act of turning away is symbolic of spiritual unfaithfulness and rebellion, a recurring theme in the prophetic literature where Israel is called to return to its covenant relationship with God.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(7) Another great eagle.--This is explained in Ezekiel 17:15 of Pharaoh. He was also powerful, ruling a populous land, but is not described as with the variegated feathers of Ezekiel 17:3, because he did not rule over the same diversity of people with Nebuchadnezzar. Zedekiah, while owing his position to Nebuchadnezzar, treacherously sought the aid of Egypt, as mentioned in Ezekiel 17:15, and more fully in the historical passages referred to in the note at the beginning of this chapter. A chief task of the prophet Jeremiah was to endeavour to dissuade Zedekiah from this Egyptian alliance.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 7. - The other great eagle is, of course, Egypt, then under Apries, or Pharaoh-Hophra (Jeremiah 44:30). We note the absence of the "long pinions" and the "many colours" of the first eagle. Egypt was not so strong, nor did her sway extend over so great a variety of nations as Babylon. To that eagle the vine bent its roots, i.e., as in ver. 15, Zedekiah courted the alliance of Pharaoh (Apries), and trusted in his chariots, he was to water the vine, which so turned to him from the beds of her plantation (Revised Version).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

But there was
וַיְהִ֤י (way·hî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

another
אֶחָד֙ (’e·ḥāḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

great
גָּד֔וֹל (gā·ḏō·wl)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent

eagle
נֶֽשֶׁר־ (ne·šer-)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5404: The eagle

with great
גְּד֥וֹל (gə·ḏō·wl)
Adjective - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent

wings
כְּנָפַ֖יִם (kə·nā·p̄a·yim)
Noun - fd
Strong's 3671: An edge, extremity, a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle

and many
וְרַב־ (wə·raḇ-)
Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7227: Much, many, great

feathers.
נוֹצָ֑ה (nō·w·ṣāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5133: A pinion, plumage

And behold,
וְהִנֵּה֩ (wə·hin·nêh)
Conjunctive waw | Interjection
Strong's 2009: Lo! behold!

this
הַזֹּ֜את (haz·zōṯ)
Article | Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,

vine
הַגֶּ֨פֶן (hag·ge·p̄en)
Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 1612: A vine, the grape

bent
כָּֽפְנָ֧ה (kā·p̄ə·nāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3719: To be hungry, to hunger

its roots
שָׁרֳשֶׁ֣יהָ (šā·ro·še·hā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 8328: A root

toward him.
עָלָ֗יו (‘ā·lāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

It stretched out
שִׁלְחָה־ (šil·ḥāh-)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out

its branches
וְדָֽלִיּוֹתָיו֙ (wə·ḏā·lî·yō·w·ṯāw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1808: Something dangling, a bough

to him
לּ֔וֹ (lōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

from its planting
מַטָּעָֽהּ׃ (maṭ·ṭā·‘āh)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4302: Something planted, the place, the thing, the act, planting

bed,
מֵעֲרֻג֖וֹת (mê·‘ă·ru·ḡō·wṯ)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 6170: Something piled up, raised by mental aspiration), a paterre

so that he might water it.
לְהַשְׁק֣וֹת (lə·haš·qō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct
Strong's 8248: To quaff, to irrigate, furnish a, potion to

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