Ezekiel
King James Version (KJV)
Ezekiel 17:8
“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.”
King James Version (KJV)
Ezekiel 17:8 Context
5He 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. 6And it grew, and became a spreading vine of low stature, whose branches turned toward him, and the roots thereof were under him: so it became a vine, and brought forth branches, and shot forth sprigs. 7There was also another great eagle with great wings and many feathers: and, behold, this vine did bend her roots toward him, and shot forth her branches toward him, that he might water it by the furrows of her plantation. 8It 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. 9Say thou, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Shall it prosper? shall he not pull up the roots thereof, and cut off the fruit thereof, that it wither? it shall wither in all the leaves of her spring, even without great power or many people to pluck it up by the roots thereof. 10Yea, behold, being planted, shall it prosper? shall it not utterly wither, when the east wind toucheth it? it shall wither in the furrows where it grew. 11Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
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Other Translations
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.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"It was planted in good soil beside abundant waters, that it might yield branches and bear fruit {and} become a splendid vine.'"
- New American Standard Version (1995)
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.
- American Standard Version (1901)
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.
- Basic English Bible
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.
- Darby 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.
- Webster's 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.
- World English Bible
On a good field, by many waters, it is planted, To make branches, and to bear fruit, To be for an goodly vine.
- Youngs Literal 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 stately vine.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"It was planted in good soil beside abundant waters, that it might yield branches and bear fruit {and} become a splendid vine.'"
- New American Standard Version (1995)
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.
- American Standard Version (1901)
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.
- Basic English Bible
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.
- Darby 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.
- Webster's 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.
- World English Bible
On a good field, by many waters, it is planted, To make branches, and to bear fruit, To be for an goodly vine.
- Youngs Literal 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 stately vine.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Ezekiel 17:8
17:8 Was planted - By Nebuchadnezzar, in a very hopeful condition, where it might have been fruitful, and flourished.