Ezekiel 17:3 kjv — And say, Thus saith the Lord God; A great eagle with great wings, longwinged, full of feathers, which had divers colour…

King James Version

"And say, Thus saith the Lord God; A great eagle with great wings, longwinged, full of feathers, which had divers colours, came unto Lebanon, and took the highest branch of the cedar:"

— Ezekiel 17:3, King James Version

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Ezekiel 17 — Context

1

And the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,

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Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel;

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And say, Thus saith the Lord God; A great eagle with great wings, longwinged, full of feathers, which had divers colours, came unto Lebanon, and took the highest branch of the cedar:

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He cropped off the top of his young twigs, and carried it into a land of traffick; he set it in a city of merchants.

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He took also of the seed of the land, and planted it in a fruitful field; he placed it by great waters, and set it as a willow tree.

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And it grew, and became a spreading vine of low stature, whose branches turned toward him, and the roots thereof were under him: so it became a vine, and brought forth branches, and shot forth sprigs.

Ezekiel 17:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 17:3 say?
Ezekiel 17:3 in the King James Version reads: “And say, Thus saith the Lord God; A great eagle with great wings, longwinged, full of feathers, which had divers colours, came unto Lebanon, and took the highest branch of the cedar:”
Where is Ezekiel 17:3 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 17:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 17, verse 3.
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 17:3.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 17:3 in?
Ezekiel 17:3 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 17:3?
Ezekiel 17:3 reads (KJV): “And say, Thus saith the Lord God; A great eagle with great wings, longwinged, full of feathers, which had divers colours, came unto Lebanon, and took the highest branch of the cedar:” 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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