Ezekiel 31:17 nasb — "They also went down with it to Sheol to those who were slain by the sword; and those who were its strength lived under…

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""They also went down with it to Sheol to those who were slain by the sword; and those who were its strength lived under its shade among the nations."

— Ezekiel 31:17, NASB

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Ezekiel 31 — Context

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so that all the trees by the waters may not be exalted in their stature, nor set their top among the clouds, nor their well-watered mighty ones stand erect in their height. For they have all been given over to death, to the earth beneath, among the sons of men, with those who go down to the pit."

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'Thus says the Lord GOD, "On the day when it went down to Sheol I caused lamentations; I closed the deep over it and held back its rivers. And its many waters were stopped up, and I made Lebanon mourn for it, and all the trees of the field wilted away on account of it.

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"I made the nations quake at the sound of its fall when I made it go down to Sheol with those who go down to the pit; and all the well-watered trees of Eden, the choicest and best of Lebanon, were comforted in the earth beneath.

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"They also went down with it to Sheol to those who were slain by the sword; and those who were its strength lived under its shade among the nations.

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"To which among the trees of Eden are you thus equal in glory and greatness? Yet you will be brought down with the trees of Eden to the earth beneath; you will lie in the midst of the uncircumcised, with those who were slain by the sword. So is Pharaoh and all his hordes!"' declares the Lord GOD."

Ezekiel 31:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 31:17 say?
Ezekiel 31:17 in the NASB reads: “"They also went down with it to Sheol to those who were slain by the sword; and those who were its strength lived under its shade among the nations.”
Where is Ezekiel 31:17 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 31:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 31, verse 17.
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 31:17.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 31:17 in?
Ezekiel 31:17 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 31:17?
Ezekiel 31:17 reads (NASB): “"They also went down with it to Sheol to those who were slain by the sword; and those who were its strength lived under its shade among the nations.” 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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