Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

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Bible References

It grew

Ezekiel 17:14
so the kingdom might be humble and not exalt itself but might keep his covenant in order to endure.
Proverbs 16:18
Pride comes before destruction,
and an arrogant spirit before a fall.

General references

Isaiah 18:5
For before the harvest, when the blossoming is over
and the blossom becomes a ripening grape,
He will cut off the shoots with a pruning knife,
and tear away and remove the branches.

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