Ezekiel 17:2
Ezekiel · Old Testament · Chapter 17
“Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel;”Ezekiel 17:2
What Does Ezekiel 17:2 Mean?
Ezekiel 17:2 is found in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 17, verse 2 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 18 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (18)
These passages are connected to Ezekiel 17:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Judges 14:12“And Samson said unto them, I will now put forth a riddle unto you: if ye can certainly declare it me within the seven days of the feast, and find it out, then I will give you thirty sheets and thirty change of garments:”Ezekiel 20:49“Then said I, Ah Lord GOD! they say of me, Doth he not speak parables?”Ezekiel 24:3“And utter a parable unto the rebellious house, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Set on a pot, set it on, and also pour water into it:”Numbers 12:8“With him will I speak mouth to mouth, even apparently, and not in dark speeches; and the similitude of the LORD shall he behold: wherefore then were ye not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?”Jeremiah 23:5“Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.”Matthew 13:3“And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow;”Matthew 13:24“Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:”Matthew 13:35“That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.”Mark 12:15“Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see it.”Numbers 23:7“And he took up his parable, and said, Balak the king of Moab hath brought me from Aram, out of the mountains of the east, saying, Come, curse me Jacob, and come, defy Israel.”Judges 9:8“The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive tree, Reign thou over us.”2 Samuel 12:1“And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor.”Ezekiel 2:1“And he said unto me, Son of man, stand upon thy feet, and I will speak unto thee.”Hosea 12:10“I have also spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and used similitudes, by the ministry of the prophets.”Matthew 13:13“Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.”Mark 4:33“And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it.”1 Corinthians 13:12“For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.”Luke 14:7“And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them,”
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