Ezekiel 31:9
New International Version
I made it beautiful with abundant branches, the envy of all the trees of Eden in the garden of God.

New Living Translation
Because I made this tree so beautiful, and gave it such magnificent foliage, it was the envy of all the other trees of Eden, the garden of God.

English Standard Version
I made it beautiful in the mass of its branches, and all the trees of Eden envied it, that were in the garden of God.

Berean Standard Bible
I made it beautiful with its many branches, the envy of all the trees of Eden, which were in the garden of God.’

King James Bible
I have made him fair by the multitude of his branches: so that all the trees of Eden, that were in the garden of God, envied him.

New King James Version
I made it beautiful with a multitude of branches, So that all the trees of Eden envied it, That were in the garden of God.’

New American Standard Bible
‘I made it beautiful with the multitude of its branches, And all the trees of Eden, which were in the garden of God, were jealous of it.

NASB 1995
‘I made it beautiful with the multitude of its branches, And all the trees of Eden, which were in the garden of God, were jealous of it.

NASB 1977
‘I made it beautiful with the multitude of its branches, And all the trees of Eden, which were in the garden of God, were jealous of it.

Legacy Standard Bible
I made it beautiful with the multitude of its foliage, And all the trees of Eden, which were in the garden of God, were jealous of it.

Amplified Bible
‘I made it beautiful with the great mass of its branches, So that all the trees of Eden which were in the garden of God were jealous of it (Assyria).

Christian Standard Bible
I made it beautiful with its many limbs, and all the trees of Eden, which were in God’s garden, envied it.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I made it beautiful with its many limbs, and all the trees of Eden, which were in God’s garden, envied it.”

American Standard Version
I made it fair by the multitude of its branches, so that all the trees of Eden, that were in the garden of God, envied it.

Contemporary English Version
I, the LORD, gave this tree its beauty, and I helped the branches grow strong. All other trees in Eden wanted to be just like it.

English Revised Version
I made him fair by the multitude of his branches: so that all the trees of Eden, that were in the garden of God, envied him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I was the one who made it beautiful with its many branches. This tree was the envy of all the trees in Eden, in God's garden.

Good News Translation
I made it beautiful, with spreading branches. It was the envy of every tree in Eden, the garden of God.

International Standard Version
I made it beautiful, including all of its branches; all the trees in God's garden of Eden envied it!'"

Majority Standard Bible
I made it beautiful with its many branches, the envy of all the trees of Eden, which were in the garden of God.’

NET Bible
I made it beautiful with its many branches; all the trees of Eden, in the garden of God, envied it.

New Heart English Bible
I made it beautiful by the multitude of its branches, so that all the trees of Eden, that were in the garden of God, envied it.'

Webster's Bible Translation
I have made him fair by the multitude of his branches: so that all the trees of Eden, that were in the garden of God, envied him.

World English Bible
I made it beautiful by the multitude of its branches, so that all the trees of Eden, that were in the garden of God, envied it.’
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
I have made him beautiful in the multitude of his thin shoots, "" And all trees of Eden that [are] in the garden of God envy him.

Young's Literal Translation
Fair I have made him in the multitude of his thin shoots, And envy him do all trees of Eden that are in the garden of God.

Smith's Literal Translation
I made him fair by the multitude of his branches, and all the trees of Eden which are in the garden of God will envy him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For I made him beautiful and thick set with many branches: and all the trees of pleasure, that were in the paradise of God, envied him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For I made him beautiful, and dense with many branches. And all the trees of delight, which were in the Paradise of God, were jealous of him.

New American Bible
I made it beautiful with abundant foliage, So that all the trees in Eden were envious of it.

New Revised Standard Version
I made it beautiful with its mass of branches, the envy of all the trees of Eden that were in the garden of God.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
I made it beautiful by the multitude of its branches; so that all the trees of Eden that were in the garden of God envied it.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I have made him beautiful in the multitude of his branches, and all the trees of Eden, the Paradise of God, were jealous of him
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
I made it fair By the multitude of its branches; So that all the trees of Eden, That were in the garden of God, envied it.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
because of the multitude of his branches: and the trees of God's paradise of delight envied him.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Egypt will Fall Like Assyria
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. 9I made it beautiful with its many branches, the envy of all the trees of Eden, which were in the garden of God.’ 10Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Since it became great in height and set its top among the clouds, and it grew proud on account of its height,…

Cross References
Genesis 2:9
Out of the ground the LORD God gave growth to every tree that is pleasing to the eye and good for food. And in the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.

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 14:8
Even the cypresses and cedars of Lebanon exult over you: “Since you have been laid low, no woodcutter comes against us.”

Psalm 104:16-17
The trees of the LORD have their fill, the cedars of Lebanon that He planted, / where the birds build their nests; the stork makes her home in the cypresses.

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.

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.

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.

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. ...

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 22:2
down the middle of the main street of the city. On either side of the river stood a tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit and yielding a fresh crop for each month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.

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 31:12
They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will be radiant over the bounty of the LORD—the grain, new wine, and oil, and the young of the flocks and herds. Their life will be like a well-watered garden, and never again will they languish.

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.


Treasury of Scripture

I have made him fair by the multitude of his branches: so that all the trees of Eden, that were in the garden of God, envied him.

made

Ezekiel 16:14
And thy renown went forth among the heathen for thy beauty: for it was perfect through my comeliness, which I had put upon thee, saith the Lord GOD.

Exodus 9:16
And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to shew in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.

Psalm 75:6,7
For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south…

all the trees

Ezekiel 17:22,24
Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will also take of the highest branch of the high cedar, and will set it; I will crop off from the top of his young twigs a tender one, and will plant it upon an high mountain and eminent: …

Judges 9:8-20
The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive tree, Reign thou over us…

Isaiah 55:12
For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.

envied

Genesis 26:14
For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him.

Genesis 37:11
And his brethren envied him; but his father observed the saying.

1 Samuel 18:15
Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.

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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














I made it beautiful
This phrase emphasizes God's sovereign role as the Creator and Sustainer. The Hebrew root word for "made" is "עָשָׂה" (asah), which means to fashion or accomplish. This indicates God's intentional design and purpose. The beauty bestowed upon the tree is a reflection of God's own glory and creativity. In a broader sense, it reminds us that all beauty in creation is a testament to God's handiwork, and it calls us to appreciate and steward the beauty around us.

with its many branches
The "many branches" symbolize growth, strength, and influence. In Hebrew, "branches" is "סְעִפִּים" (se'ippim), which can also imply divisions or extensions. This imagery is often used in Scripture to denote prosperity and the far-reaching impact of a nation or leader. Historically, this could be seen as a representation of the Assyrian empire, which had extensive influence and power. Spiritually, it serves as a reminder of how God can extend His blessings and how we, as believers, are called to be branches of His vine, bearing fruit for His kingdom.

the envy of all the trees of Eden
The "envy" here is significant, as it suggests a sense of admiration mixed with desire. The Hebrew word "קִנְאָה" (qin'ah) can mean jealousy or zeal. The trees of Eden represent other nations or entities that recognize the unique favor and blessing upon this particular tree. In the biblical context, Eden is a place of perfection and divine presence, so to be the envy of Eden is to be exceedingly blessed. This serves as a caution against pride and a reminder that all blessings come from God and should lead to humility and gratitude.

in the garden of God
The "garden of God" refers to a place of divine planting and care, often associated with Eden, the paradise where God placed Adam and Eve. The Hebrew word for "garden" is "גַּן" (gan), which implies a protected and cultivated space. This phrase underscores the idea that the tree's beauty and prosperity are not of its own doing but are the result of being planted and nurtured by God Himself. It is a powerful reminder that our lives flourish when we are rooted in God's presence and care, and it calls us to remain in His garden, under His guidance and provision.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
I made
עֲשִׂיתִ֔יו (‘ă·śî·ṯîw)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

it beautiful
יָפֶ֣ה (yā·p̄eh)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 3303: Fair, beautiful

with its many
בְּרֹ֖ב (bə·rōḇ)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7230: Multitude, abundance, greatness

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

the envy
וַיְקַנְאֻ֙הוּ֙ (way·qan·’u·hū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7065: To be, zealous, jealous, envious

of all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the trees
עֲצֵי־ (‘ă·ṣê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood

of Eden,
עֵ֔דֶן (‘ê·ḏen)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5731: Eden -- the garden home of Adam and Eve

which
אֲשֶׁ֖ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

were in the garden
בְּגַ֥ן (bə·ḡan)
Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 1588: An enclosure, garden

of God.’
הָאֱלֹהִֽים׃ (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative


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