Ezekiel 17:2 nasb — "Son of man, propound a riddle and speak a parable to the house of Israel,

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""Son of man, propound a riddle and speak a parable to the house of Israel,"

— Ezekiel 17:2, NASB

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Ezekiel 17 — Context

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Now the word of the LORD came to me saying,

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"Son of man, propound a riddle and speak a parable to the house of Israel,

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saying, 'Thus says the Lord GOD, "A great eagle with great wings, long pinions and a full plumage of many colors came to Lebanon and took away the top of the cedar.

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"He plucked off the topmost of its young twigs and brought it to a land of merchants; he set it in a city of traders.

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"He also took some of the seed of the land and planted it in fertile soil. He placed it beside abundant waters; he set it like a willow.

Ezekiel 17:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 17:2 say?
Ezekiel 17:2 in the NASB reads: “"Son of man, propound a riddle and speak a parable to the house of Israel,”
Where is Ezekiel 17:2 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 17:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 17, verse 2.
Who wrote Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.
What is the book of Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.
What are the major themes of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 17:2.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 17:2 in?
Ezekiel 17:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezekiel 17:2?
Ezekiel 17:2 reads (NASB): “"Son of man, propound a riddle and speak a parable to the house of Israel,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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