Ezekiel 31:13

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Ezekiel 31:13 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

All the birds of the air nested on its fallen trunk, and all the beasts of the field lived among its boughs.

King James Version KJV

Upon his ruin shall all the fowls of the heaven remain, and all the beasts of the field shall be upon his branches:

American Standard Version ASV

Upon his ruin all the birds of the heavens shall dwell, and all the beasts of the field shall be upon his branches;

Bible in Basic English BBE

All the birds of heaven have come to rest on his broken stem where it is stretched on the earth, and all the beasts of the field will be on his branches:

Free Bible Version FBV

Birds came to live on its fallen trunk, and wild animals hid among its fallen branches.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Vpon his ruine shall all the foules of the heauen remaine, and all the beastes of the fielde shall be vpon his branches,

Young's Literal Translation YLT

On his ruin dwell do all fowls of the heavens, And on his boughs have been all the beasts of the field,

World English Bible WEB

All the birds of the sky will dwell on his ruin, and all the animals of the field will be on his branches,

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Upon his ruin shall all the fowls of the heaven remain, and all the beasts of the field shall be upon his branches:

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

All the fowls of the air dwelt upon his ruins, and all the beasts of the field were among his branches.

Translation for Translators T4T

Birds ◄settled/went to live► on the fallen tree, and wild animals lived among its branches.

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Ezekiel 31:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB עַל מַפַּלְתּ֥/וֹ יִשְׁכְּנ֖וּ כָּל ע֣וֹף הַ/שָּׁמָ֑יִם וְ/אֶל פֹּארֹתָ֣י/ו הָי֔וּ כֹּ֖ל חַיַּ֥ת הַ/שָּׂדֶֽה

עַל ʻal H5921 upon Prep

מַפַּלְתּ֥/וֹ mappeleth H4658 carcass N-fs | Suff

יִשְׁכְּנ֖וּ shâkan H7931 to dwell V-Qal-Imperf-3mp

כָּל kôl H3605 all N-ms

ע֣וֹף ʻôwph H5775 bird N-ms

הַ/שָּׁמָ֑יִם shâmayim H8064 heaven Art | N-mp

וְ/אֶל ʼêl H413 to(wards) Conj | Prep

פֹּארֹתָ֣י/ו pᵉʼôrâh H6288 bough N-fp | Suff

הָי֔וּ hâyâh H1961 to be V-Qal-Perf-3cp

כֹּ֖ל kôl H3605 all N-ms

חַיַּ֥ת chay H2416 alive N-fs

הַ/שָּׂדֶֽה sâdeh H7704 field Art | N-ms

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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 31:13

עַל ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep

This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.

Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)

Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.

מַפַּלְתּ֥/וֹ mappeleth H4658 "carcass" N-fs | Suff

This word can mean a carcass or a ruin, often referring to the aftermath of a disaster. In the Bible, it is used to describe the fall of a city or a person. The prophet Ezekiel wrote about the ruin of Jerusalem.

Definition: 1) carcass, ruin, overthrow 1a) carcass 1b) ruin, overthrow

Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: carcase, fall, ruin. See also: Judges 14:8; Ezekiel 27:27; Proverbs 29:16.

יִשְׁכְּנ֖וּ shâkan H7931 "to dwell" V-Qal-Imperf-3mp

This Hebrew word means to live or stay in a place, like when God dwells among his people. It appears in books like Exodus and Psalms, describing God's presence. It's about making a home or resting place.

Definition: 1) to settle down, abide, dwell, tabernacle, reside 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to settle down to abide 1a2) to abide, dwell, reside 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make settle down, establish 1b2) to make or cause to dwell 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to lay, place, set, establish, settle, fix 1c2) to cause to dwell or abide Aramaic equivalent: she.khan (שְׁכֵן "to dwell" H7932)

Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: abide, continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-er), have habitation, inhabit, lay, place, (cause to) remain, rest, set (up). See also: Genesis 3:24; Psalms 55:7; Psalms 7:6.

כָּל kôl H3605 "all" N-ms

The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.

ע֣וֹף ʻôwph H5775 "bird" N-ms

In the Bible, this word simply means a bird, like the ones that fly in the sky. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Psalms, often symbolizing freedom.

Definition: 1) flying creatures, fowl, insects, birds 1a) fowl, birds 1b) winged insects Aramaic equivalent: oph (עוֹף "bird" H5776)

Usage: Occurs in 70 OT verses. KJV: bird, that flieth, flying, fowl. See also: Genesis 1:20; 1 Samuel 17:46; Psalms 50:11.

הַ/שָּׁמָ֑יִם shâmayim H8064 "heaven" Art | N-mp

The Hebrew word for heaven or sky, it refers to the visible universe and the abode of God. It is often used in the Bible to describe the dwelling place of celestial bodies.

Definition: 1) heaven, heavens, sky 1a) visible heavens, sky 1a1) as abode of the stars 1a2) as the visible universe, the sky, atmosphere, etc 1b) Heaven (as the abode of God) Aramaic equivalent: sha.ma.yin (שָׁמַ֫יִן "heaven" H8065)

Usage: Occurs in 395 OT verses. KJV: air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s). See also: Genesis 1:1; 1 Samuel 2:10; Job 28:21.

וְ/אֶל ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Conj | Prep

This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.

Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)

Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.

פֹּארֹתָ֣י/ו pᵉʼôrâh H6288 "bough" N-fp | Suff

This word means a bough or branch of a tree, often with bright green foliage. It is used in the Bible to describe plants or trees. The KJV translates it as 'bough' or 'branch'.

Definition: bough, branch, shoot Also means: pu.rah (פּוּרָה "bough" H6288B)

Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: bough, branch, sprig. See also: Isaiah 10:33; Ezekiel 31:6; Ezekiel 31:13.

הָי֔וּ hâyâh H1961 "to be" V-Qal-Perf-3cp

The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.

Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone

Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.

כֹּ֖ל kôl H3605 "all" N-ms

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

חַיַּ֥ת chay H2416 "alive" N-fs

In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.

Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)

Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.

הַ/שָּׂדֶֽה sâdeh H7704 "field" Art | N-ms

A field or land is what this word represents, often referring to a flat area of land used for cultivation or as a habitat for wild animals, as described in the book of Genesis. It can also mean a plain or a country, as opposed to a mountain or sea. This term is used in the story of Ruth and Boaz.

Definition: 1) field, land 1a) cultivated field 1b) of home of wild beasts 1c) plain (opposed to mountain) 1d) land (opposed to sea)

Usage: Occurs in 309 OT verses. KJV: country, field, ground, land, soil, [idiom] wild. See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 28:38; Nehemiah 12:29.

Study Notes — Ezekiel 31:13

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Context
Cross References
Ezekiel 31:13 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 31:13
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 31:13
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 31:13
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 31:13
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 31:13
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 31:13
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 31:13
Sermons on Ezekiel 31:13

Context — Egypt Will Fall like Assyria

11I delivered it into the hand of the ruler of the nations, for him to deal with it according to its wickedness. I have banished it. 12Foreigners, the most ruthless of the nations, cut it down and left it. Its branches have fallen on the mountains and in every valley; its boughs lay broken in all the earth’s ravines. And all the peoples of the earth left its shade and abandoned it.

13All the birds of the air nested on its fallen trunk, and all the beasts of the field lived among its boughs.

14This happened so that no other trees by the waters would become great in height and set their tops among the clouds, and no other well-watered trees would reach them in height. For they have all been consigned to death, to the depths of the earth, among the mortals who descend to the Pit.’ 15This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘On the day it was brought down to Sheol, I caused mourning. I covered the deep because of it; I held back its rivers; its abundant waters were restrained. I made Lebanon mourn for it, and all the trees of the field fainted because of it.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Ezekiel 32:4	I will abandon you on the land and hurl you into the open field. I will cause all the birds of the air to settle upon you, and all the beasts of the earth to eat their fill of you.
2	Ezekiel 29:5	I will leave you in the desert, you and all the fish of your streams. You will fall on the open field and will not be taken away or gathered for burial. I have given you as food to the beasts of the earth and the birds of the air.
3	Isaiah 18:6	They will all be left to the mountain birds of prey, and to the beasts of the land. The birds will feed on them in summer, and all the wild animals in winter.
4	Revelation 19:17–18	Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and he cried out in a loud voice to all the birds flying overhead, “Come, gather together for the great supper of God, so that you may eat the flesh of kings and commanders and mighty men, of horses and riders, of everyone slave and free, small and great.”

Ezekiel 31:13 Summary

Ezekiel 31:13 is a picture of what happens when a powerful nation or system falls - it becomes a home for all sorts of other creatures and beings, as seen in the fallen tree that is inhabited by birds and beasts. This verse is reminding us that even the greatest powers can fall, and when they do, they can become a blessing to others, as seen in the way that God can use our weaknesses and failures for good, as in Romans 8:28. The fallen tree also represents the consequences of pride and wickedness, as warned against in Proverbs 16:18 and 1 Peter 5:6. By looking at this verse, we can learn to trust in God's sovereignty and provision, even in times of uncertainty and change, as encouraged in Psalm 37:3-7 and Jeremiah 29:11.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the birds and beasts in Ezekiel 31:13 represent?

The birds and beasts represent the various nations and peoples that will take advantage of a fallen and weakened power, much like how birds and beasts take over a fallen tree, as seen in Ezekiel 31:13, and also illustrated in Daniel 4:12 and Matthew 13:32.

Is Ezekiel 31:13 talking about a literal tree or a symbol?

Ezekiel 31:13 is using a tree as a symbol for a powerful nation, as explained in the surrounding verses, Ezekiel 31:11-12, where the tree is described as being cut down by foreigners, illustrating the downfall of a great power, similar to the fall of Babylon in Isaiah 13:19.

What is the significance of the tree's fallen trunk and boughs in Ezekiel 31:13?

The fallen trunk and boughs of the tree in Ezekiel 31:13 signify the complete destruction and desolation of a once great and powerful nation, leaving it vulnerable to be inhabited by other creatures, as seen in the desolation of Edom in Ezekiel 35:15 and the desolation of Babylon in Jeremiah 51:43.

How does Ezekiel 31:13 relate to the rest of the chapter?

Ezekiel 31:13 is part of a larger prophecy against Egypt, where God is explaining the consequences of the nation's pride and wickedness, as seen in Ezekiel 31:10-11, and the subsequent verses, Ezekiel 31:14-15, which further elaborate on the fate of the fallen nation.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I can recognize and respond to the fall of worldly powers and systems in my own life, in light of Ezekiel 31:13 and the surrounding verses?
How can I apply the lesson of the fallen tree in Ezekiel 31:13 to my own life, in terms of humility and dependence on God, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6 and 1 Peter 5:6?
What are some ways that God can use the 'fallen trees' in my life to provide for and bless others, as illustrated in Ezekiel 31:13 and also seen in the story of Joseph in Genesis 50:20?
How does the image of the birds and beasts living among the boughs of the fallen tree in Ezekiel 31:13 make me think about my own relationship with God and my place in the world, in light of Psalm 104:16-17 and Matthew 6:26?

Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 31:13

Upon his ruin shall all the fowls of the heaven remain,.... Or, "on his fall" (s); the fall of this tree: and all the beasts of the field shall be upon his branches as when a tree is cut down, and

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 31:13

Upon his ruin shall all the fowls of the heaven remain, and all the beasts of the field shall be upon his branches: Upon his ruin shall all the fowls of the heaven remain, and all the beasts of the

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 31:13

His ruin; his broken state. All the fowls, which built and breed there, shall now despise the tree, and triumph over it. All the beasts; the same in another emblem, as . Beasts, fowls, people, and nations, that were sheltered under the shadow of this tree, shall all, as is their custom, get from under it, and with the first insult and trample upon the body, boughs, and branches, fowls get on it, and both pick and defile, beasts rustle through it, and browse on the broken branches.

Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 31:13

Ezekiel 31:13 Upon his ruin shall all the fowls of the heaven remain, and all the beasts of the field shall be upon his branches:Ver. 13. Upon his ruin shall all the fowls.] His dead body shall want decent burial, as afterward did great Alexander’ s, great Pompey’ s, our William the Conqueror’ s, Richard III’ s, &c.

Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 31:13

(13) Upon his ruin shall all the fowls.—There is no inconsistency between this and the previous verse. At the fall all nations and people rush away, to avoid becoming involved in the catastrophe; but as soon as the giant cedar is prostrate, they gather upon its trunk and branches to fatten upon its ruin.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 31:13

Verse 13. Upon his ruin shall all the fowls] The fall of Egypt is likened to the fall of a great tree; and as the fowls and beasts sheltered under its branches before, Ezekiel 31:6, so they now feed upon its ruins.

Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 31:13

13. his ruin] i.e. his fallen trunk and branches, ch. Ezekiel 32:4, Ezekiel 39:17; Isaiah 18:6.

Sermons on Ezekiel 31:13

	Sermon	Description
	The End of Time by Chuck Smith	This sermon delves into the prophecies of the end times as outlined in the book of Daniel and other biblical passages. It discusses the events leading up to the establishment of Go
	(Second Coming of Christ) 10 the Supper of the Great God by Aeron Morgan	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of heeding the warnings of the Word of God. He warns that a fearful day is coming, known as the Armageddon, where there will
	The Mighty Conqueror by Robert Murray M'Cheyne	Robert Murray M'Cheyne emphasizes the ultimate authority of Christ as the King of kings and Lord of lords, highlighting the final conflict between Christ and the world regarding Hi
	The Nations the Enemies of Israel-Their Final Opposition to Jerusalem Followed by Judgment Upon Them by Arno Clemens Gaebelein	Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the distinction between the nation of Israel and the nations, highlighting God's chosen people and the disobedience of Israel leading to the d