Ezekiel 31 - Introduction
* The glory of Assyria. (1-9) Its fall, and the like for Egypt. (10-18)... [ Continue Reading ]
* The glory of Assyria. (1-9) Its fall, and the like for Egypt. (10-18)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-9 The falls of others, both into sin and ruin, warn us not to be secure or high-minded. The prophet is to show an instance of one whom the king of Egypt resembled in greatness, the Assyrian, compared to a stately cedar. Those who excel others, make themselves the objects of envy; but the blessings... [ Continue Reading ]
10-18 The king of Egypt resembled the king of Assyria in his greatness: here we see he resembles him in his pride. And he shall resemble him in his fall. His own sin brings his ruin. None of our comforts are ever lost, but what have been a thousand times forfeited. When great men fall, many fall wit... [ Continue Reading ]