Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So it towered higher than all the trees of the field; its boughs increased and its branches grew long, spreading because of abundant waters. New Living Translation This great tree towered high, higher than all the other trees around it. It prospered and grew long thick branches because of all the water at its roots. English Standard Version So it towered high above all the trees of the field; its boughs grew large and its branches long from abundant water in its shoots. Berean Standard Bible Therefore it towered higher than all the trees of the field. Its branches multiplied, and its boughs grew long as it spread them out because of the abundant waters. King James Bible Therefore his height was exalted above all the trees of the field, and his boughs were multiplied, and his branches became long because of the multitude of waters, when he shot forth. New King James Version ‘Therefore its height was exalted above all the trees of the field; Its boughs were multiplied, And its branches became long because of the abundance of water, As it sent them out. New American Standard Bible ‘Therefore its height was loftier than all the trees of the field And its boughs became many and its branches long Because of many waters as it spread them out. NASB 1995 ‘Therefore its height was loftier than all the trees of the field And its boughs became many and its branches long Because of many waters as it spread them out. NASB 1977 ‘Therefore its height was loftier than all the trees of the field And its boughs became many and its branches long Because of many waters as it spread them out. Legacy Standard Bible Therefore its height was loftier than all the trees of the field, And its boughs became many and its branches long Because of many waters as it spread them out. Amplified Bible ‘Therefore it towered higher than all the trees of the forest And its boughs multiplied and its branches grew long; Because there was so much water they spread outward. Christian Standard Bible Therefore the cedar became greater in height than all the trees of the field. Its branches multiplied, and its boughs grew long as it spread them out because of the abundant water. Holman Christian Standard Bible Therefore the cedar became greater in height than all the trees of the field. Its branches multiplied, and its boughs grew long as it spread them out because of the plentiful water. American Standard Version Therefore its stature was exalted above all the trees of the field; and its boughs were multiplied, and its branches became long by reason of many waters, when it shot them forth. Contemporary English Version But this tree towered over those other trees, and its branches grew long and thick. English Revised Version Therefore his stature was exalted above all the trees of the field: and his boughs were multiplied, and his branches became long by reason of many waters, when he shot them forth. GOD'S WORD® Translation That is why it grew taller than all the other trees in the field. Its branches became large and long because of so much water. Good News Translation Because it was well-watered, It grew taller than other trees. Its branches grew thick and long. International Standard Version That's why it grew taller than any of the trees in the fields. Its boughs flourished. Its branches grew luxurious because all the water made it spread out well. Majority Standard Bible Therefore it towered higher than all the trees of the field. Its branches multiplied, and its boughs grew long as it spread them out because of the abundant waters. NET Bible Therefore it grew taller than all the trees of the field; its boughs grew large and its branches grew long, because of the plentiful water in its shoots. New Heart English Bible Therefore its stature was exalted above all the trees of the field; and its boughs were multiplied, and its branches became long by reason of many waters, when it shot them forth. Webster's Bible Translation Therefore his hight was exalted above all the trees of the field, and his boughs were multiplied, and his branches became long because of the multitude of waters, when he shot forth. World English Bible Therefore its stature was exalted above all the trees of the field; and its boughs were multiplied. Its branches became long by reason of many waters, when it spread them out. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTherefore his stature has been higher than all trees of the field, "" And his boughs are multiplied, and his branches are long, "" Because of many waters in his shooting forth. Young's Literal Translation Therefore higher hath been his stature than all trees of the field, And multiplied are his boughs, and long are his branches, Because of many waters in his shooting forth, Smith's Literal Translation For this his height was lifted up more than all the trees of the field, and his boughs will be multiplied, and his branches will be extended from many waters, in his sending forth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTherefore was his height exalted above all the trees of the country: and his branches were multiplied, and his boughs were elevated because of many waters. Catholic Public Domain Version Because of this, his height was exalted above all the trees of the regions, and his groves were multiplied, and his own branches were elevated, because of the many waters. New American Bible Thereupon it towered in height above all the trees in the field; Its branches were numerous and its boughs long, Because of the many waters sent to its shoots. New Revised Standard Version So it towered high above all the trees of the field; its boughs grew large and its branches long, from abundant water in its shoots. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore its height was exalted above all the trees of the field, and its branches were multiplied, and its boughs became long because of many waters which caused it to grow. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because of this, his height is exalted more than all the trees of the wilderness, and his branches increased and his branches were long from the abundance of the waters that grew him OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Therefore its stature was exalted Above all the trees of the field; And its boughs were multiplied, And its branches became long, Because of the multitude of waters, when it shot them forth. Brenton Septuagint Translation Therefore, was his stature exalted above all the trees of the field, and his branches spread far by the help of much water. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Egypt will Fall Like Assyria…4The waters made it grow; the deep springs made it tall, directing their streams all around its base and sending their channels to all the trees of the field. 5Therefore it towered higher than all the trees of the field. Its branches multiplied, and its boughs grew long as it spread them out because of the abundant waters. 6All the birds of the air nested in its branches, and all the beasts of the field gave birth beneath its boughs; all the great nations lived in its shade.… Cross References Daniel 4:10-12 In these visions of my mind as I was lying in bed, I saw this come to pass: There was a tree in the midst of the land, and its height was great. / The tree grew large and strong; its top reached the sky, and it was visible to the ends of the earth. / Its leaves were beautiful, its fruit was abundant, and upon it was food for all. Under it the beasts of the field found shelter, in its branches the birds of the air nested, and from it every creature was fed. Isaiah 10:33-34 Behold, the Lord GOD of Hosts will lop off the branches with terrifying power. The tall trees will be cut down, the lofty ones will be felled. / He will clear the forest thickets with an axe, and Lebanon will fall before the Mighty One. Isaiah 2:12-13 For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled— / against all the cedars of Lebanon, lofty and lifted up, against all the oaks of Bashan, Jeremiah 17:8 He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit. Psalm 37:35 I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree, Isaiah 14:8 Even the cypresses and cedars of Lebanon exult over you: “Since you have been laid low, no woodcutter comes against us.” Isaiah 60:13 The glory of Lebanon will come to you—its cypress, elm, and boxwood together—to adorn the place of My sanctuary, and I will glorify the place of My feet. 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. Jeremiah 22:23 O inhabitant of Lebanon, nestled in the cedars, how you will groan when pangs of anguish come upon you, agony like a woman in labor.” Isaiah 32:19 But hail will level the forest, and the city will sink to the depths. Matthew 13:31-32 He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a man took and planted in his field. / Although it is the smallest of all seeds, yet it grows into the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches.” Luke 13:18-19 Then Jesus asked, “What is the kingdom of God like? To what can I compare it? / It is like a mustard seed that a man tossed into his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air nested in its branches.” Revelation 18:16-19 saying: “Woe, woe to the great city, clothed in fine linen and purple and scarlet, adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls! / For in a single hour such fabulous wealth has been destroyed!” Every shipmaster, passenger, and sailor, and all who make their living from the sea, will stand at a distance / and cry out at the sight of the smoke rising from the fire that consumes her. “What city was ever like this great city?” they will exclaim. ... Mark 4:30-32 Then He asked, “To what can we compare the kingdom of God? With what parable shall we present it? / It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest of all seeds sown upon the earth. / But after it is planted, it grows to be the largest of all garden plants and puts forth great branches, so that the birds of the air nest in its shade.” Revelation 18:7 As much as she has glorified herself and lived in luxury, give her the same measure of torment and grief. In her heart she says, ‘I sit as queen; I am not a widow and will never see grief.’ Treasury of Scripture Therefore his height was exalted above all the trees of the field, and his boughs were multiplied, and his branches became long because of the multitude of waters, when he shot forth. Psalm 37:35,36 I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree… Isaiah 10:8-14 For he saith, Are not my princes altogether kings? … Isaiah 36:4,18,19 And Rabshakeh said unto them, Say ye now to Hezekiah, Thus saith the great king, the king of Assyria, What confidence is this wherein thou trustest? … he shot forth. Jump to Previous Abundant Arms Boughs Branches Exalted Field Forest Forth Grew Height High Hight Increased Multiplied Multitude Reason Shoots Shot Spread Spreading Stature Taller Towered Trees Water Waters WayJump to Next Abundant Arms Boughs Branches Exalted Field Forest Forth Grew Height High Hight Increased Multiplied Multitude Reason Shoots Shot Spread Spreading Stature Taller Towered Trees Water Waters WayEzekiel 31 1. A relation unto Pharaoh3. of the glory of Assyria 10. and the fall thereof for pride 18. The like destruction of Egypt Therefore it towered higher The phrase "towered higher" suggests a sense of superiority and prominence. In the Hebrew text, the word used here is "גָּבַהּ" (gābah), which means to be high, exalted, or lofty. This imagery is often used in the Bible to describe nations or leaders who have risen to great power and influence. Historically, this can be seen as a reference to the Assyrian empire, which was known for its dominance and strength. Spiritually, it serves as a reminder of the dangers of pride and self-exaltation, as such heights often precede a fall. than all the trees of the field and its boughs multiplied and its branches grew long as it spread them out because of the abundant waters Hebrew Thereforeעַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against it towered גָּבְהָ֣א (gā·ḇə·hā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1361: To soar, be lofty, to be haughty higher קֹמָת֔וֹ (qō·mā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6967: Height than all מִכֹּ֖ל (mik·kōl) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the trees עֲצֵ֣י (‘ă·ṣê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood of the field. הַשָּׂדֶ֑ה (haś·śā·ḏeh) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7704: Field, land Its branches סַֽרְעַפֹּתָ֜יו (sar·‘ap·pō·ṯāw) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5634: A bough multiplied, וַתִּרְבֶּ֨ינָה (wat·tir·be·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine plural Strong's 7235: To be or become much, many or great and its boughs פֹארֹתָ֛יו (p̄ō·rō·ṯāw) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6288: Ornamentation, foliage, as bright green grew long וַתֶּאֱרַ֧כְנָה (wat·te·’ĕ·raḵ·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine plural Strong's 748: To be, long as it spread them out בְּשַׁלְּחֽוֹ׃ (bə·šal·lə·ḥōw) Preposition-b | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out because of the abundant רַבִּ֖ים (rab·bîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7227: Much, many, great waters. מִמַּ֥יִם (mim·ma·yim) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen Links Ezekiel 31:5 NIVEzekiel 31:5 NLT Ezekiel 31:5 ESV Ezekiel 31:5 NASB Ezekiel 31:5 KJV Ezekiel 31:5 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 31:5 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 31:5 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 31:5 French Bible Ezekiel 31:5 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 31:5 Therefore its stature was exalted above all (Ezek. 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