Ezekiel 31:2Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

The Lord's message came to me, instructing me to proclaim to Pharaoh, king of Egypt, and to his vast assembly, "Who do you think you resemble in your glory? Since you have refused to exercise the humility you ought to have, clinging instead to your pride and self-importance, I ask you, O king of Egypt, whom do you see as your equal, and which royal figure do you believe you mirror, holding yourself in such high regard?" Then God continues: