The Lord uses another creative way to reach His people. He has Ezekiel tell them an allegory. God raises a baby to a beautiful woman...her status increases and everyone reveres her. God enters into a covenant with her. This symbolizes the marraige relationship. He treasures her, but she turns away and is unfaithful to God...other things attract her and she is curious. All the provisions that were the Lord's (jewelry, fine clothes, food and refreshment) she gives away. They were intended for her alone. She becomes a prostitute.
You adulterous wife! You prefer strangers to your own husband!
God is going to gather all her lovers and punish them. However, God will not break His promises..If His wife turns back to Him, He will restore Her.
Two Eagles and a Vine
The first eagle represents King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylonia and he "planted" King Zedekiah....he rebelled and tried to ally with Egypt, the second eagle, to battle Babylonia....Jesus is the shoot from the top of the cedar....again, being prophesied WAY in advance.....I just love it. Jesus is the true hope....not other nations or sources of comfort.
Look what comes up from the depths of the sea.
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