Ezekiel 17:8 nasb — "It was planted in good soil beside abundant waters, that it might yield branches and bear fruit and become a splendid…

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""It was planted in good soil beside abundant waters, that it might yield branches and bear fruit and become a splendid vine."'"

— Ezekiel 17:8, NASB

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Ezekiel 17 — Context

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"He also took some of the seed of the land and planted it in fertile soil. He placed it beside abundant waters; he set it like a willow.

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"Then it sprouted and became a low, spreading vine with its branches turned toward him, but its roots remained under it. So it became a vine and yielded shoots and sent out branches.

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"But there was another great eagle with great wings and much plumage; and behold, this vine bent its roots toward him and sent out its branches toward him from the beds where it was planted, that he might water it.

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"It was planted in good soil beside abundant waters, that it might yield branches and bear fruit and become a splendid vine."'

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"Say, 'Thus says the Lord GOD, "Will it thrive? Will he not pull up its roots and cut off its fruit, so that it withers--so that all its sprouting leaves wither? And neither by great strength nor by many people can it be raised from its roots again.

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"Behold, though it is planted, will it thrive? Will it not completely wither as soon as the east wind strikes it--wither on the beds where it grew?"'"

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Moreover, the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

Ezekiel 17:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 17:8 say?
Ezekiel 17:8 in the NASB reads: “"It was planted in good soil beside abundant waters, that it might yield branches and bear fruit and become a splendid vine."'”
Where is Ezekiel 17:8 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 17:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 17, verse 8.
Who wrote Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.
What is the book of Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.
What are the major themes of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 17:8.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 17:8 in?
Ezekiel 17:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezekiel 17:8?
Ezekiel 17:8 reads (NASB): “"It was planted in good soil beside abundant waters, that it might yield branches and bear fruit and become a splendid vine."'” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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