Ezekiel 31:7

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

So it was beautiful, being so tall and its branches so long, for its root was by great waters.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he was most beautiful for his greatness, and for the spreading of his branches: for his root was near great waters.

Free Bible Version

It was beautiful and majestic with its long branches, because its roots reached down to the plentiful water.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

It was majestic and beautiful; its branches spread out widely because the roots of the tree grew down into the ground where there was a plentiful supply of water.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For it was beautiful in its greatness and the length of its branches, for its roots were in many waters.

Noah Webster Bible

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.

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.

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.

Summary

Ezekiel 31:7 uses the metaphor of a majestic cedar tree to describe the greatness and pride of Assyria. However, despite its grandeur, the tree was brought down by God's judgment due to its arrogance and sinful ways. This verse serves as a warning against pride and the consequences of exalting oneself above God. It reminds us of the importance of humility and obedience to God, as He is the ultimate authority and judge over all nations.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Thus was he fair in his greatness,.... Amiable, lovely, delightful to look upon in the greatness of his majesty, in his royal glory and dignity: in the length of his branches; in the extent of his empire, and the provinces of it: for his root was by great waters; his kingdom was well established, firmly rooted among a multitude of people; from whom he had a large revenue to support his throne and government, and the dignity of it; by tribute, taxes, customs, and presents; and through the large trade and traffic of his subjects in different parts, from whence he received great profit and advantage. The Targum is, "and he became victorious by his auxiliaries, by the multitude of his mighty ones, so that his terror was upon many people.''

Ezekiel 31:7

Egypt Will Fall like Assyria

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Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

So it was beautiful, being so tall and its branches so long, for its root was by great waters.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he was most beautiful for his greatness, and for the spreading of his branches: for his root was near great waters.

Free Bible Version

It was beautiful and majestic with its long branches, because its roots reached down to the plentiful water.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

It was majestic and beautiful; its branches spread out widely because the roots of the tree grew down into the ground where there was a plentiful supply of water.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For it was beautiful in its greatness and the length of its branches, for its roots were in many waters.

Noah Webster Bible

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.

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.