Ezekiel 31:2 net — “Son of man, say to Pharaoh king of Egypt and his hordes:“‘Who are you like in your greatness?

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"“Son of man, say to Pharaoh king of Egypt and his hordes:“‘Who are you like in your greatness?"

— Ezekiel 31:2, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 31 — Context

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A Cedar in Lebanon In the eleventh year, in the third month, on the first day of the month, the LORD’s message came to me:

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“Son of man, say to Pharaoh king of Egypt and his hordes:“‘Who are you like in your greatness?

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Consider Assyria, a cedar in Lebanon, with beautiful branches, like a forest giving shade, and extremely tall; its top reached into the clouds.

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The water made it grow; underground springs made it grow tall. Rivers flowed all around the place it was planted, while smaller channels watered all the trees of the field.

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Therefore it grew taller than all the trees of the field; its boughs grew large and its branches grew long, because of the plentiful water in its shoots.

Ezekiel 31:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 31:2 say?
Ezekiel 31:2 in the NET Bible reads: ““Son of man, say to Pharaoh king of Egypt and his hordes:“‘Who are you like 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 (NET): ““Son of man, say to Pharaoh king of Egypt and his hordes:“‘Who are you like 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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