Ezekiel 31:7 kjv — Thus was he fair in his greatness, in the length of his branches: for his root was by great waters.

King James Version

"Thus was he fair in his greatness, in the length of his branches: for his root was by great waters."

— Ezekiel 31:7, King James Version

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Ezekiel 31 — Context

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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.

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Therefore his height was exalted above all the trees of the field, and his boughs were multiplied, and his branches became long because of the multitude of waters, when he shot forth.

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All the fowls of heaven made their nests in his boughs, and under his branches did all the beasts of the field bring forth their young, and under his shadow dwelt all great nations.

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Thus was he fair in his greatness, in the length of his branches: for his root was by great waters.

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The cedars in the garden of God could not hide him: the fir trees were not like his boughs, and the chesnut trees were not like his branches; nor any tree in the garden of God was like unto him in his beauty.

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I have made him fair by the multitude of his branches: so that all the trees of Eden, that were in the garden of God, envied him.

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Therefore thus saith the Lord God; Because thou hast lifted up thyself in height, and he hath shot up his top among the thick boughs, and his heart is lifted up in his height;

Ezekiel 31:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 31:7 say?
Ezekiel 31:7 in the King James Version reads: “Thus was he fair in his greatness, in the length of his branches: for his root was by great waters.”
Where is Ezekiel 31:7 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 31:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 31, verse 7.
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 31:7.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 31:7 in?
Ezekiel 31:7 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 31:7?
Ezekiel 31:7 reads (KJV): “Thus was he fair in his greatness, in the length of his branches: for his root was by great waters.” 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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