Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel;
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Verse 2 is found in chapter 17 of Ezekiel. The parable of the two great eagles and the vine describes political events through natural images. One power plants a vine that depends on another authority, but the vine seeks a second eagle. The symbolism represents the breaking of a political dependency and the consequences of trusting alternative alliances.
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Compare Ezekiel 17:2 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Du Menschenkind, lege doch dem Hause Israel ein Rätsel vor und ein Gleichnis
Hijo del hombre, propón una figura, y compón una parábola a la casa de Israel.
«Hijo de hombre, plantea un enigma y cuenta una parábola a la casa de Israel.
Fils de l'homme, propose une énigme, dis une parabole à la maison d'Israël!
Figliuol d’uomo, proponi un enimma, ed una parabola alla casa d’Israele; e di’:
Filho do homem, propõe um enigma, e profere uma parábola para com a casa de Israel.
「人子啊,你要向 以色列 家出謎語,設比喻,
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