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Ezekiel 31:1 kjv — And it came to pass in the eleventh year, in the third month, in the first day of the month, that the word of the Lord…

King James Version

"And it came to pass in the eleventh year, in the third month, in the first day of the month, that the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,"

— Ezekiel 31:1, King James Version

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Ezekiel 31 — Context

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And it came to pass in the eleventh year, in the third month, in the first day of the month, that the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,

2

Son of man, speak unto Pharaoh king of Egypt, and to his multitude; Whom art thou like in thy greatness?

3

Behold, the Assyrian was a cedar in Lebanon with fair branches, and with a shadowing shroud, and of an high stature; and his top was among the thick boughs.

4

The waters made him great, the deep set him up on high with her rivers running round about his plants, and sent out her little rivers unto all the trees of the field.

Ezekiel 31:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 31:1 say?
Ezekiel 31:1 in the King James Version reads: “And it came to pass in the eleventh year, in the third month, in the first day of the month, that the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,”
Where is Ezekiel 31:1 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 31:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 31, verse 1.
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 31:1.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 31:1 in?
Ezekiel 31:1 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 31:1?
Ezekiel 31:1 reads (KJV): “And it came to pass in the eleventh year, in the third month, in the first day of the month, that the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,” 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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