Lamentationes 17:23

Nova Vulgata

In monte sublimi Israel plantabo illud; et erumpet in germen et faciet fructum et erit in cedrum magnam; et habitabunt sub ea omnes volucres, et universum volatile sub umbra frondium eius nidificabit.

Parallel Translations

Clementine Latin Vulgate (1592)
In monte sublimi Israël plantabo illud, et erumpet in germen, et faciet fructum, et erit in cedrum magam : et habitabunt sub ea omnes volucres, et universum volatile sub umbra frondium ejus nidificabit :

Jerome's Latin Vulgate (405)
In monte sublimi Israël plantabo illud, et erumpet in germen, et faciet fructum, et erit in cedrum magnam: et habitabunt sub ea omnes volucres, et universum volatile sub umbra frondium ejus nidificabit:

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and it: Psalms 92:12, Psalms 92:13, Isaiah 27:6, John 12:24, John 15:5-8

under: Ezekiel 31:6, Genesis 49:10, Psalms 22:27-30, Psalms 72:8-11, Isaiah 2:2, Isaiah 11:6-10, Isaiah 49:18, Isaiah 60:4-12, Daniel 4:10-14, Daniel 4:21-23, Hosea 14:7, Matthew 13:32, Matthew 13:47, Matthew 13:48, Luke 14:21-23, Acts 10:11, Acts 10:12, Galatians 3:28, Colossians 3:11, Revelation 11:15

Reciprocal: Joshua 11:16 - the mountain Psalms 104:16 - General Psalms 148:10 - flying fowl Song of Solomon 2:3 - the apple tree Isaiah 4:2 - the branch Jeremiah 31:12 - the height Jeremiah 33:15 - the Branch Ezekiel 20:40 - in mine Ezekiel 21:27 - until Ezekiel 40:2 - a very Daniel 4:12 - the beasts Colossians 2:7 - Rooted

Gill's Notes on the Bible

In the mountain of the height of Israel will I plant it,.... In the highest part of the land of Israel, as Jerusalem is said to be by the Jewish writers; the land of Israel, they say, particularly Kimchi upon the place, was higher than all other lands, and Jerusalem was the highest part of that land; here the Messiah preached and wrought his miracles, even in the mountain of the Lord's house, the temple; and here the first Christian church was planted and established:

and it shall bring forth boughs, and bear fruit, and be a goodly cedar; that is, the tender twig or branch cropped off, set and planted as before described: by the "boughs" or "branches" it brings forth may be meant believers, who are as branches in Christ; are of the same nature with him, united to him; have a communication of life and grace from him; are supported and strengthened by him; and so, abiding in him, persevere to the end; see John 15:4; and the same may be said of particular churches; and by "fruit" it is said to bear may be designed the persons of the chosen, redeemed, and called; who are the fruit of Christ's death, and of the ministration of his Gospel, John 12:24; or the blessings of grace which are in him, come from him, and are communicated by him; even fill spiritual blessings, as justification, pardon, adoption, sanctification, and eternal life; in short, both grace and glory; and thus he becomes and appears to be a "goodly cedar", in his person, office, and grace, to his people, to whom he is altogether lovely; being full of grace and truth, Song of Solomon 5:16; and in his kingdom and interest, especially in the latter day, when the kingdoms of this world shall become his:

and under it shall dwell all fowl of every wing; in the shadow of the branches thereof shall they dwell; by whom are designed converted sinners of all sorts, and of all nations, Jews and Gentiles; compared to birds, because weak, defenceless, and timorous; exposed to danger; and wonderfully delivered; are subject to wander and go astray; and for their chirping and warbling notes: now these may be said to "dwell" under the "shadow" of the "branches" of this "goodly cedar", Christ and his church; that is, under the ministration of the word and ordinances, which is a very delightful and refreshing shadow, a very safe and fruitful one, Song of Solomon 2:3; and here saints choose to dwell, and determine to abide and continue, as it is their interest and happiness so to do; and what a flocking and tabernacling of these birds here will there be in the latter day, where they will chirp and sing in the height of Zion? Isaiah 66:4; compare with this

Matthew 13:32; where our Lord is thought by some to allude to this passage.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

In the mountain of the height of Israel - The parallel passage Ezekiel 20:40 points to the mountain on which the temple stood. But it is not here the actual Mount Moriah so much as the kingdom of which that mountain was the representative, the seat of the throne of the anointed Son of God (Psalms 2:6; compare Psalms 40:2).

All fowl of every wing - (or, of every kind) are those who flock from all lands to this kingdom. Compare Matthew 13:32.

The prophet brings prominently forward the future exaltation of the king; and he furnishes us thereby with hope, encouragement, and consolation, at such times as we see the Church of Christ in like depression.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse Ezekiel 17:23. In the mountain of the height of Israel — He shall make his appearance at the temple, and found his Church at Jerusalem.

Shall bring forth boughs — Apostles, evangelists, and their successors in the Gospel ministry.

And bear fruit — Multitudes of souls shall be converted by their preaching.

And under it shall dwell all fowl of every wing — All the nations of the earth shall receive his Gospel.

In the shadow of the branches thereof shall they dwell. — Trust in him alone for salvation, and be saved in their trusting.