Ezekiel 17:2 net — “Son of man, offer a riddle, and tell a parable to the house of Israel.

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"“Son of man, offer a riddle, and tell a parable to the house of Israel."

— Ezekiel 17:2, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 17 — Context

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A Parable of Two Eagles and a Vine The LORD’s message came to me:

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“Son of man, offer a riddle, and tell a parable to the house of Israel.

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Say to them:‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says:“‘A great eagle with broad wings, long feathers, with full plumage which was multi-hued, came to Lebanon and took the top of the cedar.

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He plucked off its topmost shoot; he brought it to a land of merchants and planted it in a city of traders.

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He took one of the seedlings of the land, placed it in a cultivated plot; a shoot by abundant water, like a willow he planted it.

Ezekiel 17:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 17:2 say?
Ezekiel 17:2 in the NET Bible reads: ““Son of man, offer a riddle, and tell 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 (NET): ““Son of man, offer a riddle, and tell 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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