Ezekiel 31:2 cpdv — “Son of man, speak to Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, and to his people: To whom can you be compared in your greatness?

Catholic Public Domain Version

"“Son of man, speak to Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, and to his people: To whom can you be compared in your greatness? "

— Ezekiel 31:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ezekiel 31 — Context

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And it happened that, in the eleventh year, in the third month, on the first of the month, the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

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“Son of man, speak to Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, and to his people: To whom can you be compared in your greatness?

3

Behold, Assur is like the cedar of Lebanon, with fair branches, and full of leaves, and of high stature, and his summit has been elevated above the thick branches.

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The waters have nourished him. The abyss has exalted him. Its rivers have flowed around his roots, and it has sent forth its streams to all the trees of the regions.

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Because of this, his height was exalted above all the trees of the regions, and his groves were multiplied, and his own branches were elevated, because of the many waters.

Ezekiel 31:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 31:2 say?
Ezekiel 31:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: ““Son of man, speak to Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, and to his people: To whom can you be compared in your 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 (CPDV): ““Son of man, speak to Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, and to his people: To whom can you be compared in your 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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