יחזקאל, פרק י״ז, פסוק י״א

Prophetic messages often rely on deep symbolism before their true meaning is laid bare. At this stage in the prophecy, a clear and deliberate shift takes place, moving away from a highly visual and imaginative style into a direct, explicit explanation.

The primary approach among commentators is that this divine communication serves as the exact turning point where the prophet transitions from presenting a parable to uncovering its actual meaning. God commands the prophet to speak directly to the people and explain the hidden message behind the imagery they have just heard. Through this revelation, the prophet makes it known that the preceding parable is actually a specific account concerning King Jehoiachin.