Ezekiel 17:14

That the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping of his covenant it might stand.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ezekiel 17:14

BSB

so that the kingdom would be brought low, unable to lift itself up, surviving only by keeping his covenant.

AKJV

That the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping of his covenant it might stand.

CPDV

so that it may be a lowly kingdom, and may not lift itself up, and may instead keep his pact and serve it.

ERV

that the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping of his covenant it might stand.

NHEB

that the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.

SMT

To be a low kingdom, not to be lifted up, to watch his covenant to stand to it.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ezekiel 17:14

ThatthekingdomH4467Noun FemininemightbebaseH8217AdjectivethatitmightnotliftitselfupH5375VerbbutthatbykeepingH8104VerbofhiscovenantH1285Noun FeminineitmightstandH5975Verb

Commentary for Ezekiel 17:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ezekiel 17:14

Summary

Submission ensures kingdom's continued stability

Place

Babylon

Event

Terms of vassalage explained

Estimated Time Period

c. 590 BC