Ezekiel:19

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* Verse 1-9 - Ezekiel is to compare the kingdom of Judah to a lioness . He must compare the kings of Judah to a lion 's whelps ; they were cruel and oppressive to their own subjects . The righteousness of God is to be acknowledged , when those who have terrified and enslaved others , are themselves terrified and enslaved . When professors of religion form connexions with ungodly persons , their children usually grow up following after the maxims and fashions of a wicked world . Advancement to authority discovers the ambition and selfishness of men 's hearts ; and those who spend their lives in mischief , generally end them by violence . * Verse 10-14 - Jerusalem was a vine , flourishing and fruitful . This vine is now destroyed , though not plucked up by the roots . She has by wickedness made herself like tinder to the sparks of God 's wrath , so that her own branches serve as fuel to burn her . Blessed be God , one Branch of the vine here alluded to , is not only become a strong rod for the sceptre of those that rule , but is Himself the true and living Vine . This shall be for a rejoicing to all the chosen people of God throughout all generations . **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

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