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the Week of Proper 19 / Ordinary 24
the Week of Proper 19 / Ordinary 24
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Ezekiel 17:14
So Judah became a weak kingdom that could not turn against King Nebuchadnezzar. The people were forced to keep the agreement Nebuchadnezzar made with the new king of Judah.
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Christian Standard Bible®
so that the kingdom would be humble and not exalt itself but would keep his covenant in order to endure.
so that the kingdom would be humble and not exalt itself but would keep his covenant in order to endure.
Hebrew Names Version
that the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.
that the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.
King James Version
That the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping of his covenant it might stand.
That the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping of his covenant it might stand.
English Standard Version
that the kingdom might be humble and not lift itself up, and keep his covenant that it might stand.
that the kingdom might be humble and not lift itself up, and keep his covenant that it might stand.
New American Standard Bible
so that the kingdom would be humbled, not exalting itself, but keeping his covenant so that it might continue.
so that the kingdom would be humbled, not exalting itself, but keeping his covenant so that it might continue.
New Century Version
to make the kingdom weak so it would not be strong again. Then the kingdom of Judah could continue only by keeping its agreement with the king of Babylon.
to make the kingdom weak so it would not be strong again. Then the kingdom of Judah could continue only by keeping its agreement with the king of Babylon.
Amplified Bible
so that the kingdom would be in subjection, unable to restore itself and rise again, but that by keeping his covenant it might continue.
so that the kingdom would be in subjection, unable to restore itself and rise again, but that by keeping his covenant it might continue.
World English Bible
that the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.
that the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.
Geneva Bible (1587)
That the kingdome might be in subiection, and not lift it selfe vp, but keepe their couenant, and stand to it.
That the kingdome might be in subiection, and not lift it selfe vp, but keepe their couenant, and stand to it.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
that the kingdom might be in subjection, not exalting itself, but keeping his covenant that it might continue.
that the kingdom might be in subjection, not exalting itself, but keeping his covenant that it might continue.
Legacy Standard Bible
that the kingdom might become lowly, not lifting itself up, but keeping his covenant that it might continue.
that the kingdom might become lowly, not lifting itself up, but keeping his covenant that it might continue.
Berean Standard Bible
so that the kingdom would be brought low, unable to lift itself up, keeping his covenant to survive.
so that the kingdom would be brought low, unable to lift itself up, keeping his covenant to survive.
Contemporary English Version
so that the rest of the people of Judah would obey only him and never gain control of their own country again.
so that the rest of the people of Judah would obey only him and never gain control of their own country again.
Complete Jewish Bible
so that this kingdom of his would stay humble and not develop aspirations of its own; rather, it would keep his covenant and live accordingly.
so that this kingdom of his would stay humble and not develop aspirations of its own; rather, it would keep his covenant and live accordingly.
Darby Translation
that the kingdom might be abased, that it might not lift itself up, that it might keep his covenant in order to stand.
that the kingdom might be abased, that it might not lift itself up, that it might keep his covenant in order to stand.
George Lamsa Translation
That the kingdom might be humbled, and that they might keep his covenant, and stand by him.
That the kingdom might be humbled, and that they might keep his covenant, and stand by him.
Good News Translation
to keep the nation from rising again and to make sure that the treaty would be kept.
to keep the nation from rising again and to make sure that the treaty would be kept.
Lexham English Bible
so that they would be a humble kingdom and not lift itself up to keep his covenant in order for it to stand.
so that they would be a humble kingdom and not lift itself up to keep his covenant in order for it to stand.
Literal Translation
that the kingdom might be low, that it might not lift itself up to keep its covenant, that it might stand.
that the kingdom might be low, that it might not lift itself up to keep its covenant, that it might stand.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
that the londe might be holden in subieccion, and not to rebelle, but kepe the couenaunt, and fulfill it.
that the londe might be holden in subieccion, and not to rebelle, but kepe the couenaunt, and fulfill it.
American Standard Version
that the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.
that the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.
Bible in Basic English
So that the kingdom might be made low with no power of lifting itself up, but might keep his agreement to be his servants.
So that the kingdom might be made low with no power of lifting itself up, but might keep his agreement to be his servants.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
that his might be a lowly kingdom, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.
that his might be a lowly kingdom, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.
King James Version (1611)
That the kingdome might bee base, that it might not lift it selfe vp, but that by keeping of his Couenant it might stand.
That the kingdome might bee base, that it might not lift it selfe vp, but that by keeping of his Couenant it might stand.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
That the kyngdome might be holden in subiection, and not lift vp it selfe, but kepe the couenaunt, and stande to it.
That the kyngdome might be holden in subiection, and not lift vp it selfe, but kepe the couenaunt, and stande to it.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
that it may become a weak kingdom, so as never to lift itself up, that he may keep his covenant, and establish it.
that it may become a weak kingdom, so as never to lift itself up, that he may keep his covenant, and establish it.
English Revised Version
that the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping of his covenant it might stand.
that the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping of his covenant it might stand.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
that it be a meke rewme, and be not reisid, but that it kepe the couenaunt of hym, and holde it.
that it be a meke rewme, and be not reisid, but that it kepe the couenaunt of hym, and holde it.
Update Bible Version
that the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.
that the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.
Webster's Bible Translation
That the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, [but] that by keeping his covenant it might stand.
That the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, [but] that by keeping his covenant it might stand.
New English Translation
so it would be a lowly kingdom which could not rise on its own but must keep its treaty with him in order to stand.
so it would be a lowly kingdom which could not rise on its own but must keep its treaty with him in order to stand.
New King James Version
that the kingdom might be brought low and not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.
that the kingdom might be brought low and not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.
New Living Translation
so Israel would not become strong again and revolt. Only by keeping her treaty with Babylon could Israel survive.
so Israel would not become strong again and revolt. Only by keeping her treaty with Babylon could Israel survive.
New Life Bible
so that the nation would be under his power and not become strong again. It could only last by keeping his agreement.
so that the nation would be under his power and not become strong again. It could only last by keeping his agreement.
New Revised Standard
so that the kingdom might be humble and not lift itself up, and that by keeping his covenant it might stand.
so that the kingdom might be humble and not lift itself up, and that by keeping his covenant it might stand.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
That, the kingdom might be abased, so as not to lift itself up, - By the keeping of his covenant, might be made to stand.
That, the kingdom might be abased, so as not to lift itself up, - By the keeping of his covenant, might be made to stand.
Douay-Rheims Bible
That it may be a low kingdom and not lift itself up, but keep his covenant and observe it.
That it may be a low kingdom and not lift itself up, but keep his covenant and observe it.
Revised Standard Version
that the kingdom might be humble and not lift itself up, and that by keeping his covenant it might stand.)
that the kingdom might be humble and not lift itself up, and that by keeping his covenant it might stand.)
Young's Literal Translation
That the kingdom may be humble, That it may not lift itself up, To keep his covenant -- that it may stand.
That the kingdom may be humble, That it may not lift itself up, To keep his covenant -- that it may stand.
THE MESSAGE
The Great Tree Is Made Small and the Small Tree Great God 's Message came to me: "Son of man, make a riddle for the house of Israel. Tell them a story. Say, ‘ God , the Master, says: "‘A great eagle with a huge wingspan and long feathers, In full plumage and bright colors, came to Lebanon And took the top off a cedar, broke off the top branch, Took it to a land of traders, and set it down in a city of shopkeepers. Then he took a cutting from the land and planted it in good, well-watered soil, like a willow on a riverbank. It sprouted into a flourishing vine, low to the ground. Its branches grew toward the eagle and the roots became established— A vine putting out shoots, developing branches. "‘There was another great eagle with a huge wingspan and thickly feathered. This vine sent out its roots toward him from the place where it was planted. Its branches reached out to him so he could water it from a long distance. It had been planted in good, well-watered soil, And it put out branches and bore fruit, and became a noble vine. "‘ God , the Master, says, Will it thrive? Won't he just pull it up by the roots and leave the grapes to rot And the branches to shrivel up, a withered, dead vine? It won't take much strength or many hands to pull it up. Even if it's transplanted, will it thrive? When the hot east wind strikes it, won't it shrivel up? Won't it dry up and blow away from the place where it was planted?'" God 's Message came to me: "Tell this house of rebels, ‘Do you get it? Do you know what this means?' "Tell them, ‘The king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and took its king and its leaders back to Babylon. He took one of the royal family and made a covenant with him, making him swear his loyalty. The king of Babylon took all the top leaders into exile to make sure that this kingdom stayed weak—didn't get any big ideas of itself—and kept the covenant with him so that it would have a future.
The Great Tree Is Made Small and the Small Tree Great God 's Message came to me: "Son of man, make a riddle for the house of Israel. Tell them a story. Say, ‘ God , the Master, says: "‘A great eagle with a huge wingspan and long feathers, In full plumage and bright colors, came to Lebanon And took the top off a cedar, broke off the top branch, Took it to a land of traders, and set it down in a city of shopkeepers. Then he took a cutting from the land and planted it in good, well-watered soil, like a willow on a riverbank. It sprouted into a flourishing vine, low to the ground. Its branches grew toward the eagle and the roots became established— A vine putting out shoots, developing branches. "‘There was another great eagle with a huge wingspan and thickly feathered. This vine sent out its roots toward him from the place where it was planted. Its branches reached out to him so he could water it from a long distance. It had been planted in good, well-watered soil, And it put out branches and bore fruit, and became a noble vine. "‘ God , the Master, says, Will it thrive? Won't he just pull it up by the roots and leave the grapes to rot And the branches to shrivel up, a withered, dead vine? It won't take much strength or many hands to pull it up. Even if it's transplanted, will it thrive? When the hot east wind strikes it, won't it shrivel up? Won't it dry up and blow away from the place where it was planted?'" God 's Message came to me: "Tell this house of rebels, ‘Do you get it? Do you know what this means?' "Tell them, ‘The king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and took its king and its leaders back to Babylon. He took one of the royal family and made a covenant with him, making him swear his loyalty. The king of Babylon took all the top leaders into exile to make sure that this kingdom stayed weak—didn't get any big ideas of itself—and kept the covenant with him so that it would have a future.
Contextual Overview
1 Then the word of the Lord came to me. He said, 2 "Son of man, I have a story with a hidden meaning for you to tell the family of Israel. 3 Tell them that this is what the Lord God says: "‘A large eagle with big wings came to Lebanon. He had feathers covered with spots. 4 He broke the top out of that big cedar tree and brought it to Canaan. He set the branch down in a city of merchants. 5 Then the eagle took some of the seeds from Canaan. He planted them in good soil by a good river. 6 The seeds grew and became a grapevine. It was a good vine. The vine was not tall, but it spread to cover a large area. The vine grew stems, and smaller vines grew very long. 7 Then another eagle with big wings saw the grapevine. The eagle had many feathers. The grapevine wanted this new eagle to care for it. So it stretched its roots and branches toward the eagle. Its branches stretched toward this eagle. The branches grew away from the field where it was planted. The grapevine wanted the new eagle to water it. 8 The grapevine was planted in a good field near plenty of water. It could have grown branches and fruit. It could have become a very good grapevine.'" 9 This is what the Lord God says: "Do you think that plant will succeed? No, the new eagle will pull the plant from the ground, and the bird will break the plant's roots. It will eat up all the grapes. Then the new leaves will wilt. That plant will be very weak. It will not take strong arms or a powerful nation to pull that plant up by the roots. 10 Will the plant grow where it is planted? No, the hot east wind will blow, and the plant will become dry and die. It will die there where it was planted."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
the kingdom: Ezekiel 17:6, Ezekiel 29:14, Deuteronomy 28:43, 1 Samuel 2:7, 1 Samuel 2:30, Nehemiah 9:36, Nehemiah 9:37, Lamentations 5:10, Matthew 22:17-21
base: Or, low; a tributary kingdom, dependent on the king of Babylon.
but that by keeping of his covenant it might stand: Heb. to keep his covenant, to stand to it, Jeremiah 27:12-17, Jeremiah 38:17
Reciprocal: 2 Kings 24:14 - the poorest sort Ezekiel 26:7 - a king Ezekiel 29:15 - the basest
Cross-References
Genesis 17:2
If you do this, I will prepare an agreement between us. I will promise to make your people a great nation."
If you do this, I will prepare an agreement between us. I will promise to make your people a great nation."
Genesis 17:12
When the baby boy is eight days old, you will circumcise him. Every boy born among your people and every boy who is a slave of your people must be circumcised.
When the baby boy is eight days old, you will circumcise him. Every boy born among your people and every boy who is a slave of your people must be circumcised.
Genesis 17:20
"You mentioned Ishmael, and I heard you. I will bless him, and he will have many children. He will be the father of twelve great leaders. His family will become a great nation.
"You mentioned Ishmael, and I heard you. I will bless him, and he will have many children. He will be the father of twelve great leaders. His family will become a great nation.
Genesis 17:21
But I will make my agreement with Isaac, the son who Sarah will have. He will be born at this same time next year."
But I will make my agreement with Isaac, the son who Sarah will have. He will be born at this same time next year."
Genesis 17:24
Abraham was 99 years old when he was circumcised.
Abraham was 99 years old when he was circumcised.
Genesis 17:26
Abraham and his son were circumcised on the same day.
Abraham and his son were circumcised on the same day.
Exodus 12:15
For this festival you will eat bread made without yeast for seven days. On the first day, you will remove all the yeast from your houses. No one should eat any yeast for the full seven days of this festival. Anyone who eats yeast must be separated from the rest of Israel.
For this festival you will eat bread made without yeast for seven days. On the first day, you will remove all the yeast from your houses. No one should eat any yeast for the full seven days of this festival. Anyone who eats yeast must be separated from the rest of Israel.
Exodus 12:19
For seven days, there must not be any yeast in your houses. Anyone, either a citizen of Israel or a foreigner living among you, who eats yeast at this time must be separated from the rest of Israel.
For seven days, there must not be any yeast in your houses. Anyone, either a citizen of Israel or a foreigner living among you, who eats yeast at this time must be separated from the rest of Israel.
Exodus 30:33
Whoever makes a perfume like that and puts it on anyone except a priest must be separated from the people."
Whoever makes a perfume like that and puts it on anyone except a priest must be separated from the people."
Exodus 30:38
There may be people who will want to make some of this incense for themselves so that they can enjoy the smell. But whoever does this must be separated from their people."
There may be people who will want to make some of this incense for themselves so that they can enjoy the smell. But whoever does this must be separated from their people."
Gill's Notes on the Bible
That the kingdom might be base,.... Low or humble; its king but a viceroy, a tributary to the king of Babylon; and the subjects obliged to a tax, payable to him; and this is intended by the vine being of "low stature", Ezekiel 17:6;
that it might not lift up itself; above other neighbouring kingdoms and states; and particularly that it might not rebel against Nebuchadnezzar, but be kept in a dependence on him, and subjection to him:
[but] that by keeping of his covenant it might stand; continue a kingdom, and Zedekiah king of it; so that it was for their good that such a covenant was made, and it was their interest to keep it; for, had it not been made, it would have ceased to have been a kingdom, and would have become a province of the Babylonian monarchy, and have been put under the government of one of Nebuchadnezzar's princes or captains; and, should they break it, would endanger the ruin of their state, as the event showed. In the Hebrew text it is, "to keep his covenant, to make it stand"; or, "to stand to it" y; that is, as it should seem, to make the covenant stand firm. The Targum is,
"that it might keep his covenant, and serve him;''
Nebuchadnezzar.
y לשמר את בריתו לעמדה "ad custodiendum pactum ejus, ad astandum ei", Montanus; "ad servandum foedus suum, ad consistendumm", Starckius.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Ezekiel 17:14. That the kingdom might be base — Have no political consequence, and at last sink into a miserable government under Gedaliah.
