Ezekiel 31:7
New International Version
It was majestic in beauty, with its spreading boughs, for its roots went down to abundant waters.

New Living Translation
It was strong and beautiful, with wide-spreading branches, for its roots went deep into abundant water.

English Standard Version
It was beautiful in its greatness, in the length of its branches; for its roots went down to abundant waters.

Berean Standard Bible
It was beautiful in its greatness, in the length of its limbs, for its roots extended to abundant waters.

King James Bible
Thus was he fair in his greatness, in the length of his branches: for his root was by great waters.

New King James Version
‘Thus it was beautiful in greatness and in the length of its branches, Because its roots reached to abundant waters.

New American Standard Bible
‘So it was beautiful in its greatness, in the length of its branches; For its roots extended to many waters.

NASB 1995
‘So it was beautiful in its greatness, in the length of its branches; For its roots extended to many waters.

NASB 1977
‘So it was beautiful in its greatness, in the length of its branches; For its roots extended to many waters.

Legacy Standard Bible
So it was beautiful in its greatness, in the length of its foliage; For its roots extended to many waters.

Amplified Bible
‘So it was beautiful in its greatness, in the length of its branches; For its roots extended [downward] to great waters.

Christian Standard Bible
It was beautiful in its size, in the length of its limbs, for its roots extended to abundant water.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
It was beautiful in its greatness, in the length of its limbs, for its roots extended to abundant water.

American Standard Version
Thus was it fair in its greatness, in the length of its branches; for its root was by many waters.

Contemporary English Version
It had beautiful, long branches, and its roots found water deep in the soil.

English Revised Version
Thus was he fair in his greatness, in the length of his branches: for his root was by many waters.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So the tree was big and beautiful with its long branches. Its roots reached down to many sources of water.

Good News Translation
How beautiful the tree was--So tall, with such long branches. Its roots reached down to the deep-flowing streams.

International Standard Version
Beautiful because it was so great, with its long branches, it was rooted in many bodies of water.

Majority Standard Bible
It was beautiful in its greatness, in the length of its limbs, for its roots extended to abundant waters.

NET Bible
It was beautiful in its loftiness, in the length of its branches; for its roots went down deep to plentiful waters.

New Heart English Bible
Thus was it beautiful in its greatness, in the length of its branches; for its root was by many waters.

Webster's Bible Translation
Thus was he fair in his greatness, in the length of his branches: for his root was by great waters.

World English Bible
Thus it was beautiful in its greatness, in the length of its branches; for its root was by many waters.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he is beautiful in his greatness, "" In the length of his thin shoots, "" For his root has been by great waters.

Young's Literal Translation
And he is fair in his greatness, In the length of his thin shoots, For his root hath been by great waters.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he was fair in his greatness, in the length of his branches: for his root was by many waters.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he was most beautiful for his greatness, and for the spreading of his branches: for his root was near great waters.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he was most beautiful in his greatness and in the expansion of his groves. For his root was near many waters.

New American Bible
It was magnificent in size and in the length of its branches, For its roots reached down to the many waters.

New Revised Standard Version
It was beautiful in its greatness, in the length of its branches; for its roots went down to abundant water.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Thus was it beautiful in its greatness and in the multitude of its branches; for its roots were by the great waters.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And it was beautiful in its majesty and in the abundance of its branches, because its roots were in many waters
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Thus was it fair in its greatness, In the length of its branches; For its root was By many waters.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he was fair in his height by reason of the multitude of his branches: for his roots were amidst much water.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Egypt will Fall Like Assyria
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. 7It was beautiful in its greatness, in the length of its limbs, for its roots extended to abundant waters. 8The cedars in the garden of God could not rival it; the cypresses could not compare with its branches, nor the plane trees match its boughs. No tree in the garden of God could compare with its beauty.…

Cross References
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.

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 14:12-15
How you have fallen from heaven, O day star, son of the dawn! You have been cut down to the ground, O destroyer of nations. / You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” ...

Jeremiah 17:7-8
But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. / 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 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.

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,

Isaiah 37:24
Through your servants you have taunted the Lord, and you have said: “With my many chariots I have ascended to the heights of the mountains, to the remote peaks of Lebanon. I have cut down its tallest cedars, the finest of its cypresses. I have reached its farthest heights, the densest of its forests.

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 92:12-14
The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. / Planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. / In old age they will still bear fruit; healthy and green they will remain,

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.

Revelation 18:7-8
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.’ / Therefore her plagues will come in one day—death and grief and famine—and she will be consumed by fire, for mighty is the Lord God who judges her.”

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. ...

1 Peter 1:24
For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall,


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Ezekiel 31
1. A relation unto Pharaoh
3. of the glory of Assyria
10. and the fall thereof for pride
18. The like destruction of Egypt














It was beautiful in its greatness
The phrase "beautiful in its greatness" speaks to the majesty and splendor of the tree, which is a metaphor for Assyria in this passage. The Hebrew word for "beautiful" is "yapheh," which conveys a sense of aesthetic beauty and attractiveness. This beauty is not merely superficial but is tied to the "greatness" of the tree, indicating its impressive stature and influence. Historically, Assyria was a dominant empire known for its military prowess and cultural achievements, which made it "great" in the eyes of the world. From a spiritual perspective, this can remind believers of the importance of inner beauty and greatness that comes from a life rooted in God.

in the length of its limbs
The "length of its limbs" suggests the extensive reach and influence of the tree, symbolizing the far-reaching power and impact of Assyria. The Hebrew word "orekh" for "length" implies not just physical extension but also duration and endurance. This can be seen as a reflection of how Assyria's influence spread across nations and endured over time. For Christians, this serves as a reminder of the importance of extending one's influence for good, reaching out to others with the love and truth of the Gospel.

for its roots extended to abundant waters
The imagery of "roots extended to abundant waters" highlights the source of the tree's strength and vitality. In Hebrew, "roots" is "shorashim," which signifies the foundation and source of nourishment. The "abundant waters" symbolize the life-giving sustenance that allows the tree to thrive. In the ancient Near East, water was a precious resource, essential for life and prosperity. Spiritually, this can be seen as a metaphor for being rooted in God's Word and His Spirit, which provides the necessary sustenance for spiritual growth and fruitfulness. Believers are encouraged to draw deeply from the living waters of Christ, ensuring that their lives are nourished and sustained by His presence.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
It was beautiful
וַיְּיִ֣ף (way·yə·yip̄)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3302: To be bright, beautiful

in its greatness,
בְּגָדְל֔וֹ (bə·ḡā·ḏə·lōw)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1433: Magnitude

in the length
בְּאֹ֖רֶךְ (bə·’ō·reḵ)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 753: Length

of its limbs,
דָּֽלִיּוֹתָ֑יו (dā·lî·yō·w·ṯāw)
Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1808: Something dangling, a bough

for
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

its roots
שָׁרְשׁ֖וֹ (šā·rə·šōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8328: A root

extended
הָיָ֥ה (hā·yāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

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

abundant
רַבִּֽים׃ (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


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