Ezekiel 31:2 asv — Son of man, say unto Pharaoh king of Egypt, and to his multitude: Whom art thou like in thy greatness?

American Standard Version

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

— Ezekiel 31:2, American Standard Version

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Ezekiel 31 — Context

1

And it came to pass in the eleventh year, in the thirdmonth, in the firstdayof the month, that the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,

2

Son of man, say 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 forest-like shade, and of high stature; and its top was among the thick boughs.

4

The waters nourished it, the deep made it to grow: the rivers thereof ran round about its plantation; and it sent out its channels unto all the trees of the field.

5

Therefore its stature was exalted above all the trees of the field; and its boughs were multiplied, and its branches became long by reason of many waters, when it shot them forth.

Ezekiel 31:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 31:2 say?
Ezekiel 31:2 in the American Standard Version reads: “Son of man, say unto Pharaoh king of Egypt, and to his multitude: Whom art thou like in thy greatness? ”
Where is Ezekiel 31:2 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 31:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 31, verse 2.
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 31:2.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 31:2 in?
Ezekiel 31:2 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 31:2?
Ezekiel 31:2 reads (ASV): “Son of man, say unto Pharaoh king of Egypt, and to his multitude: Whom art thou like in thy greatness? ” 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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