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Contemporary English Version
Ezekiel 17:8
But the vine was already growing in fertile soil, where there was plenty of water to produce healthy leaves and large grapes.
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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.’
It had been planted in a good field by abundant water in order to produce branches, bear fruit, and become a splendid vine.’
Hebrew Names 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.
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.
King James Version
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.
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.
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.
It had been planted on good soil by abundant waters, that it might produce branches and bear fruit and become a noble 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."'
"It was planted in good soil beside abundant waters, so that it would produce branches and bear fruit, and become a splendid vine."'
New Century Version
It had been planted in a good field by plenty of water so it could grow branches and give fruit. It could have become a fine vine.'
It had been planted in a good field by plenty of water so it could grow branches and give fruit. It could have become a fine 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."'
"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."'
World 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.
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.
Geneva Bible (1587)
It was planted in a good soyle by great waters, that it should bring forth branches, and beare fruite, and be an excellent vine.
It was planted in a good soyle by great waters, that it should bring forth branches, and beare fruite, and be an excellent vine.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"It was planted in good soil beside abundant waters, that it might yield branches and bear fruit and become a splendid vine."'
"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."'
It was planted in a good field beside abundant waters, that it might yield branches and bear fruit and become a majestic 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.'
It had been planted in good soil by abundant waters in order to yield branches and bear fruit and become a splendid vine.'
Complete Jewish Bible
It had been planted in good soil, near plenty of water, so that it would produce branches, bear fruit and become a noble vine.'
It had been planted in good soil, near plenty of water, so that it would produce branches, bear fruit and become a noble vine.'
Darby Translation
It was planted in a good field by many waters, that it might bring forth branches and bear fruit, that it might be a noble vine.
It was planted in a good field by many waters, that it might bring forth branches and bear fruit, that it might be a noble vine.
Easy-to-Read Version
The grapevine was planted in a good field near plenty of water. It could have grown branches and fruit. It could have become a very good grapevine.'"
The grapevine was planted in a good field near plenty of water. It could have grown branches and fruit. It could have become a very good grapevine.'"
George Lamsa Translation
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lexham English Bible
It was planted in a good field by many waters to produce branches and to bear fruit to become a beautiful vine."'
It was planted in a good field by many waters to produce branches and to bear fruit to become a beautiful vine."'
Literal Translation
It was planted in a good field by great waters to make branches and to bear fruit, to be a splendid vine.
It was planted in a good field by great waters to make branches and to bear fruit, to be a splendid vine.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Neuertheles it was plated vpon a good grounde besyde greate waters: so that (by reason) it shulde haue brought out braunches and frute, and haue bene a goodly vyne.
Neuertheles it was plated vpon a good grounde besyde greate waters: so that (by reason) it shulde haue brought out braunches and frute, and haue bene a goodly vyne.
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.
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.
Bible in Basic English
He had it planted in a good field by great waters so that it might put out branches and have fruit and be a strong vine.
He had it planted in a good field by great waters so that it might put out branches and have fruit and be a strong vine.
JPS Old Testament (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.
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.
King James Version (1611)
It was planted in a good soile by great waters, that it might bring forth branches, and that it might beare fruit, that it might be a goodly Uine.
It was planted in a good soile by great waters, that it might bring forth branches, and that it might beare fruit, that it might be a goodly Uine.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
It was planted vpon a good soyle beside great waters, so that it should haue brought out braunches, & borne fruite, and haue ben a goodly vine.
It was planted vpon a good soyle beside great waters, so that it should haue brought out braunches, & borne fruite, and haue ben a goodly vine.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
She thrives in a fair field by much water, to produce shoots and bear fruit, that she might become a great vine.
She thrives in a fair field by much water, to produce shoots and bear fruit, that she might become a great vine.
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.
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.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Which is plauntid in a good lond on many watris, that it make boowis, and bere fruyt, that it be in to a greet vyner.
Which is plauntid in a good lond on many watris, that it make boowis, and bere fruyt, that it be in to a greet vyner.
Update Bible 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.
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.
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 English Translation
In a good field, by abundant waters, it was planted to grow branches, bear fruit, and become a beautiful vine.
In a good field, by abundant waters, it was planted to grow branches, bear fruit, and become a beautiful 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."'
It was planted in good soil by many waters, To bring forth branches, bear fruit, And become a majestic 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.
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.
New Life Bible
It had been planted in good ground beside much water, that it might grow branches and give fruit and become a beautiful vine."'
It had been planted in good ground beside much water, that it might grow branches and give fruit and become a beautiful vine."'
New Revised Standard
it was transplanted to good soil by abundant waters, so that it might produce branches and bear fruit and become a noble vine.
it was transplanted to good soil by abundant waters, so that it might produce branches and bear fruit and become a noble vine.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
In a goodly field by mighty waters, was it planted,- That it might bring forth boughs, and bear fruit, That it might become a splendid vine.
In a goodly field by mighty waters, was it planted,- That it might bring forth boughs, and bear fruit, That it might become a splendid vine.
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.
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.
Revised Standard Version
he transplanted it to good soil by abundant waters, that it might bring forth branches, and bear fruit, and become a noble vine.
he transplanted it to good soil by abundant waters, that it might bring forth branches, and bear fruit, and become a noble 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.
On a good field, by many waters, it is planted, To make branches, and to bear fruit, To be for an goodly vine.
Contextual Overview
1 The Lord said: 2 Ezekiel, son of man, tell the people of Israel the following story, 3 so they will understand what I am saying to them: A large eagle with strong wings and beautiful feathers once flew to Lebanon. It broke the top branch off a cedar tree, 4 then carried it to a nation of merchants and left it in one of their cities. 5 The eagle also took seed from Israel and planted it in a fertile field with plenty of water, like a willow tree beside a stream. 6 The seed sprouted and grew into a grapevine that spread over the ground. It had lots of leaves and strong, deep roots, and its branches grew upward toward the eagle. 7 There was another eagle with strong wings and thick feathers. The roots and branches of the grapevine soon turned toward this eagle, hoping it would bring water for the soil. 8 But the vine was already growing in fertile soil, where there was plenty of water to produce healthy leaves and large grapes. 9 Now tell me, Ezekiel, do you think this grapevine will live? Or will the first eagle pull it up by its roots and pluck off the grapes and let its new leaves die? The eagle could easily kill it without the help of a large and powerful army. 10 The grapevine is strong and healthy, but as soon as the scorching desert wind blows, it will quickly wither.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
soil: Heb. field, Ezekiel 17:5, Ezekiel 17:6
and that: Though he was dependent on Babylon, yet he was in such a situation as would have enabled him to reign in credit, and be useful to his people.
Reciprocal: Job 15:32 - and his branch Psalms 1:3 - tree Ezekiel 31:4 - waters
Cross-References
Genesis 13:15
I will give you and your family all the land you can see. It will be theirs forever!
I will give you and your family all the land you can see. It will be theirs forever!
Genesis 13:17
Now walk back and forth across the land, because I am giving it to you.
Now walk back and forth across the land, because I am giving it to you.
Genesis 17:7
I will always keep the promise I have made to you and your descendants, because I am your God and their God.
I will always keep the promise I have made to you and your descendants, because I am your God and their God.
Genesis 17:16
I will bless her, and you will have a son by her. She will become the mother of nations, and some of her descendants will even be kings.
I will bless her, and you will have a son by her. She will become the mother of nations, and some of her descendants will even be kings.
Genesis 17:17
Abraham bowed with his face to the ground and thought, "I am almost a hundred years old. How can I become a father? And Sarah is ninety. How can she have a child?" So he started laughing.
Abraham bowed with his face to the ground and thought, "I am almost a hundred years old. How can I become a father? And Sarah is ninety. How can she have a child?" So he started laughing.
Genesis 17:21
But your son Isaac will be born about this time next year, and the promise I am making to you and your family will be for him and his descendants forever.
But your son Isaac will be born about this time next year, and the promise I am making to you and your family will be for him and his descendants forever.
Genesis 23:4
"I live as a foreigner in your land, and I don't own any property where I can bury my wife. Please let me buy a piece of land."
"I live as a foreigner in your land, and I don't own any property where I can bury my wife. Please let me buy a piece of land."
Genesis 28:4
May he bless you with the land he gave Abraham, so that you will take over this land where we now live as foreigners.
May he bless you with the land he gave Abraham, so that you will take over this land where we now live as foreigners.
Genesis 48:4
and promised, "I will give you a large family with many descendants that will grow into a nation. And I am giving you this land that will belong to you and your family forever."
and promised, "I will give you a large family with many descendants that will grow into a nation. And I am giving you this land that will belong to you and your family forever."
Exodus 6:7
I will accept you as my people, and I will be your God. Then you will know that I was the one who rescued you from the Egyptians.
I will accept you as my people, and I will be your God. Then you will know that I was the one who rescued you from the Egyptians.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
It was planted in, a good soil, by great waters,.... As is expressed in Ezekiel 17:5; this was done by the king of Babylon, who had raised Zedekiah from a low estate to a high one, and set him on the throne of Judah, over many people; and put him in such a condition, and in such circumstances, that he and his people might have been very happy, could they have been content:, for his view was,
that he might bring forth branches, and that it might bear fruit, that it might be a goodly vine; that he and his people might grow numerous and rich, and be a prosperous and flourishing kingdom; this is mentioned to aggravate the ingratitude of Zedekiah, and the people of the Jews, in rebelling against the king of Babylon, who had used them well, and of whom they had no reason to complain.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Ezekiel 17:8. It was planted in a good soil — Though he depended on Babylon, he lived and reigned as Nebuchadnezzar's vicegerent in the land of Judea.
