Ezekiel 31:7 nasb — 'So it was beautiful in its greatness, in the length of its branches; For its roots extended to many waters.

NASB

"'So it was beautiful in its greatness, in the length of its branches; For its roots extended to many waters."

— Ezekiel 31:7, NASB

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Ezekiel 31 — Context

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'The waters made it grow, the deep made it high. With its rivers it continually extended all around its planting place, And sent out its channels to all the trees of the field.

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'Therefore its height was loftier than all the trees of the field And its boughs became many and its branches long Because of many waters as it spread them out.

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'All the birds of the heavens nested in its boughs, And under its branches all the beasts of the field gave birth, And all great nations lived under its shade.

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'So it was beautiful in its greatness, in the length of its branches; For its roots extended to many waters.

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'The cedars in God's garden could not match it; The cypresses could not compare with its boughs, And the plane trees could not match its branches. No tree in God's garden could compare with it in its beauty.

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'I made it beautiful with the multitude of its branches, And all the trees of Eden, which were in the garden of God, were jealous of it.

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'Therefore thus says the Lord GOD, "Because it is high in stature and has set its top among the clouds, and its heart is haughty in its loftiness,

Ezekiel 31:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 31:7 say?
Ezekiel 31:7 in the NASB reads: “'So it was beautiful in its greatness, in the length of its branches; For its roots extended to many 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 (NASB): “'So it was beautiful in its greatness, in the length of its branches; For its roots extended to many 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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