Ezekiel 17:8
New International Version
It had been planted in good soil by abundant water so that it would produce branches, bear fruit and become a splendid vine.’

New Living Translation
even though it was already planted in good soil and had plenty of water so it could grow into a splendid vine and produce rich leaves and luscious fruit.

English Standard Version
It had been planted on good soil by abundant waters, that it might produce branches and bear fruit and become a noble vine.

Berean Standard Bible
It had been planted in good soil by abundant waters in order to yield branches and bear fruit and become a splendid vine.’

King James Bible
It was planted in a good soil by great waters, that it might bring forth branches, and that it might bear fruit, that it might be a goodly vine.

New King James Version
It was planted in good soil by many waters, To bring forth branches, bear fruit, And become a majestic vine.” ’

New American Standard Bible
It was planted in good soil beside abundant waters, so that it would produce branches and bear fruit, and become a splendid vine.”’

NASB 1995
“It was planted in good soil beside abundant waters, that it might yield branches and bear fruit and become a splendid vine."’

NASB 1977
“It was planted in good soil beside abundant waters, that it might yield branches and bear fruit, and become a splendid vine.”’

Legacy Standard Bible
It was planted in a good field beside abundant waters, that it might yield branches and bear fruit and become a majestic vine.”’

Amplified Bible
It was planted in good soil where water was plentiful for it to produce leaves and branches and to bear fruit, so that it might become a splendid vine.”’

Christian Standard Bible
It had been planted in a good field by abundant water in order to produce branches, bear fruit, and become a splendid vine.’

Holman Christian Standard Bible
It had been planted in a good field by abundant waters in order to produce branches, bear fruit, and become a splendid vine.

American Standard Version
It was planted in a good soil by many waters, that it might bring forth branches, and that it might bear fruit, that it might be a goodly vine.

Contemporary English Version
But the vine was already growing in fertile soil, where there was plenty of water to produce healthy leaves and large grapes.

English Revised Version
It was planted in a good soil by many waters, that it might bring forth branches, and that it might bear fruit, that it might be a goodly vine.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
It was planted in good soil beside plenty of water so that it could grow branches, bear fruit, and become a wonderful vine.'

Good News Translation
But the vine had already been planted in a fertile, well-watered field so that it could grow leaves and bear grapes and be a magnificent vine.

International Standard Version
It was transplanted into good soil near abundant water, and it produced branches and bore fruit, becoming a magnificent vine."'

Majority Standard Bible
It had been planted in good soil by abundant waters in order to yield branches and bear fruit and become a splendid vine.’

NET Bible
In a good field, by abundant waters, it was planted to grow branches, bear fruit, and become a beautiful vine.

New Heart English Bible
It was planted in a good soil by many waters, that it might bring forth branches, and that it might bear fruit, that it might be a goodly vine."'

Webster's Bible Translation
It was planted in a good soil by great waters, that it might bring forth branches, and that it might bear fruit, that it might be a goodly vine.

World English Bible
It was planted in a good soil by many waters, that it might produce branches and that it might bear fruit, that it might be a good vine.”’
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
On a good field, by many waters, it is planted, to make branches, and to bear fruit, to be for a good vine.

Young's Literal Translation
On a good field, by many waters, it is planted, To make branches, and to bear fruit, To be for an goodly vine.

Smith's Literal Translation
In a good field by many waters it was planted, to make branches to bear fruit, to be for a great vine.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
It was planted in a good ground upon many waters, that it might bring forth branches, and bear fruit, that it might become a large vine.

Catholic Public Domain Version
It had been planted in a good land, above many waters, so that it would produce branches and bear fruit, so that it would become a large vine.

New American Bible
it was transplanted to a fertile field By abundant waters, to produce branches, to bear fruit, to become a majestic vine.

New Revised Standard Version
it was transplanted to good soil by abundant waters, so that it might produce branches and bear fruit and become a noble vine.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For it was planted in a good field, by many waters that it might bring forth branches and bear fruit and become a goodly vine.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
In a beautiful field and in many waters it is planted, that it would make leaves and it would bear fruit and there would be a glorious vine
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
It was planted in a good soil By many waters, That it might bring forth branches, and that it might bear fruit, That it might be a stately vine.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
She thrives in a fair field by much water, to produce shoots and bear fruit, that she might become a great vine.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Parable of Two Eagles and a Vine
7But there was another great eagle with great wings and many feathers. And behold, this vine bent its roots toward him. It stretched out its branches to him from its planting bed, so that he might water it. 8It had been planted in good soil by abundant waters in order to yield branches and bear fruit and become a splendid vine.’ 9So you are to tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Will it flourish? Will it not be uprooted and stripped of its fruit so that it shrivels? All its foliage will wither! It will not take a strong arm or many people to pull it up by its roots.…

Cross References
Isaiah 5:1-7
I will sing for my beloved a song of his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill. / He dug it up and cleared the stones and planted the finest vines. He built a watchtower in the middle and dug out a winepress as well. He waited for the vineyard to yield good grapes, but the fruit it produced was sour! / “And now, O dwellers of Jerusalem and men of Judah, I exhort you to judge between Me and My vineyard. ...

Jeremiah 2:21
I had planted you like a choice vine from the very best seed. How could you turn yourself before Me into a rotten, wild vine?

Psalm 80:8-11
You uprooted a vine from Egypt; You drove out the nations and transplanted it. / You cleared the ground for it, and it took root and filled the land. / The mountains were covered by its shade, and the mighty cedars with its branches. ...

Hosea 10:1
Israel was a luxuriant vine, yielding fruit for himself. The more his fruit increased, the more he increased the altars. The better his land produced, the better he made the sacred pillars.

Matthew 21:33-41
Listen to another parable: There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a winepress in it, and built a tower. Then he rented it out to some tenants and went away on a journey. / When the harvest time drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit. / But the tenants seized his servants. They beat one, killed another, and stoned a third. ...

John 15:1-8
“I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard. / He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful. / You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. ...

Isaiah 27:2-6
In that day: “Sing about a fruitful vineyard. / I, the LORD, am its keeper; I water it continually. I guard it night and day so no one can disturb it; / I am not angry. If only thorns and briers confronted Me, I would march and trample them, I would burn them to the ground. ...

Jeremiah 12:10
Many shepherds have destroyed My vineyard; they have trampled My plot of ground. They have turned My pleasant field into a desolate wasteland.

Mark 12:1-9
Then Jesus began to speak to them in parables: “A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a wine vat, and built a watchtower. Then he rented it out to some tenants and went away on a journey. / At harvest time, he sent a servant to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit of the vineyard. / But they seized the servant, beat him, and sent him away empty-handed. ...

Luke 13:6-9
Then Jesus told this parable: “A man had a fig tree that was planted in his vineyard. He went to look for fruit on it but did not find any. / So he said to the keeper of the vineyard, ‘Look, for the past three years I have come to search for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Therefore cut it down! Why should it use up the soil?’ / ‘Sir,’ the man replied, ‘leave it alone again this year, until I dig around it and fertilize it. ...

Romans 11:17-24
Now if some branches have been broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others to share in the nourishment of the olive root, / do not boast over those branches. If you do, remember this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you. / You will say then, “Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in.” ...

Isaiah 60:21
Then all your people will be righteous; they will possess the land forever; they are the branch of My planting, the work of My hands, so that I may be glorified.

Hosea 14:5-7
I will be like the dew to Israel; he will blossom like the lily and take root like the cedars of Lebanon. / His shoots will sprout, and his splendor will be like the olive tree, his fragrance like the cedars of Lebanon. / They will return and dwell in his shade; they will grow grain and blossom like the vine. His renown will be like the wine of Lebanon.

Psalm 1:3
He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does.

Matthew 7:17-19
Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. / A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. / Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.


Treasury of Scripture

It was planted in a good soil by great waters, that it might bring forth branches, and that it might bear fruit, that it might be a goodly vine.

soil.

Ezekiel 17:5,6
He took also of the seed of the land, and planted it in a fruitful field; he placed it by great waters, and set it as a willow tree…

and that.

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Ezekiel 17
1. Under the parable of two eagles and a vine
11. is shown God's judgment upon Jerusalem for revolting from Babylon to Egypt
22. God promises to plant the cedar of the Gospel














It was planted
The phrase "it was planted" suggests intentionality and purpose. In the Hebrew context, the act of planting often symbolizes establishing something with care and expectation for growth. This reflects God's deliberate actions in history, particularly with Israel, whom He planted in the Promised Land. The imagery of planting also evokes the idea of divine providence and nurturing, as God is often depicted as a gardener tending to His people.

in good soil
"Good soil" indicates a fertile and supportive environment necessary for growth. In biblical symbolism, soil often represents the condition of the heart or the spiritual environment. Good soil is receptive and conducive to growth, paralleling the parable of the sower in the New Testament, where good soil yields a fruitful harvest. Historically, the land of Israel was seen as a land flowing with milk and honey, a place of potential prosperity under God's blessing.

by abundant waters
The phrase "by abundant waters" signifies nourishment and sustenance. Water is a recurring symbol in Scripture for life, cleansing, and the Holy Spirit. Abundant waters suggest not just survival but thriving conditions. In the arid climate of the Middle East, proximity to water was crucial for agriculture and life. Spiritually, this can be seen as the outpouring of God's Spirit and blessings, enabling His people to flourish.

to produce branches
"To produce branches" implies growth and expansion. Branches are extensions of the vine, symbolizing the spreading influence and impact of God's people. In the context of Israel, it reflects the nation's potential to grow in strength and influence under God's guidance. Theologically, branches can also represent believers who are connected to Christ, the true vine, as described in John 15.

and bear fruit
Bearing fruit is a common biblical metaphor for producing good works and living a life that reflects God's character. Fruitfulness is a sign of health and vitality in a plant, and spiritually, it indicates a life that is aligned with God's will. In the historical context, Israel was called to be a light to the nations, demonstrating God's righteousness and justice through their conduct.

and become a splendid vine
The phrase "and become a splendid vine" encapsulates the ultimate purpose and potential of what was planted. A splendid vine is one that is not only fruitful but also beautiful and strong. This reflects God's desire for His people to be a testament to His glory and goodness. In the broader biblical narrative, the vine is a symbol of Israel, and ultimately, of Christ, who embodies the fulfillment of God's promises and the source of true life and fruitfulness for believers.

Verse 8. - Ezekiel repeats, as justifying Nebuchadnezzar's action, that his first intention had been to leave Zedekiah under conditions which would have given his kingdom a fair measure of prosperity. The vine might have borne fruit.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
It
הִ֣יא (hî)
Pronoun - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

had been planted
שְׁתוּלָ֑ה (šə·ṯū·lāh)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine singular
Strong's 8362: To transplant

in
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

good
טּ֛וֹב (ṭō·wḇ)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good

soil
שָׂ֥דֶה (śā·ḏeh)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7704: Field, land

by
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

abundant
רַבִּ֖ים (rab·bîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 7227: Much, many, great

waters
מַ֥יִם (ma·yim)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen

in order to yield
לַעֲשׂ֤וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 6213: To do, make

branches
עָנָף֙ (‘ā·nāp̄)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6057: A branch, bough

and bear
וְלָשֵׂ֣את (wə·lā·śêṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take

fruit
פֶּ֔רִי (pe·rî)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6529: Fruit

and become
לִהְי֖וֹת (lih·yō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

a splendid
אַדָּֽרֶת׃ (’ad·dā·reṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 155: Something ample

vine.’
לְגֶ֥פֶן (lə·ḡe·p̄en)
Preposition-l | Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 1612: A vine, the grape


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