Ezekiel 31:14 Meaning and Explanation
“To the end that none of all the trees by the waters exalt themselves for their height, neither shoot up their top among the thick boughs, neither their trees stand up in their height, all that drink water: for they are all delivered unto death, to the nether parts of the earth, in the midst of the children of men, with them that go down to the pit.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The cedar's fall is an object lesson: all nations must learn that pride leads to death, regardless of their strength or resources.
The Context of Ezekiel 31:14
The cedar's destruction warns all powerful nations that pride leads to death.
What Does Ezekiel 31:14 Mean?
God allows the destruction of this great power to serve as a warning to all other powers. Every nation, no matter how much water (resources) it commands, must learn that exalting itself leads to death and descent into the grave. This is a universal principle, not unique to one ruler.
The phrase 'delivered unto death, to the nether parts of the earth' emphasizes that even the mightiest kingdoms are mortal. All must eventually go 'down to the pit,' the place of death where human greatness means nothing. Pride blinds nations to this fundamental reality until judgment arrives.
Ezekiel 31:14 in the Original Language
exalt themselves (נִשְׂאוּ) — literally 'to lift up' or 'carry up,' implying both physical height and arrogant self-elevation beyond proper station.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 31:14
What does Ezekiel 31:14 mean?
The cedar's fall is an object lesson: all nations must learn that pride leads to death, regardless of their strength or resources.
What is the context of Ezekiel 31:14?
The cedar's destruction warns all powerful nations that pride leads to death.