Ezekiel 31:9 net — I made it beautiful with its many branches; all the trees of Eden, in the garden of God, envied it.

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"I made it beautiful with its many branches; all the trees of Eden, in the garden of God, envied it."

— Ezekiel 31:9, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 31 — Context

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

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It was beautiful in its loftiness, in the length of its branches; for its roots went down deep to plentiful waters.

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The cedars in the garden of God could not eclipse it, nor could the fir trees match its boughs; the plane trees were as nothing compared to its branches; no tree in the garden of God could rival its beauty.

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I made it beautiful with its many branches; all the trees of Eden, in the garden of God, envied it.

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“‘Therefore this is what the Sovereign LORD says: Because it was tall in stature, and its top reached into the clouds, and it was proud of its height,

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I gave it over to the leader of the nations. He has judged it thoroughly, as its sinfulness deserves. I have thrown it out.

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Foreigners from the most terrifying nations have cut it down and left it to lie there on the mountains. In all the valleys its branches have fallen, and its boughs lie broken in the ravines of the land. All the peoples of the land have departed from its shade and left it.

Ezekiel 31:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 31:9 say?
Ezekiel 31:9 in the NET Bible reads: “I made it beautiful with its many branches; all the trees of Eden, in the garden of God, envied it.”
Where is Ezekiel 31:9 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 31:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 31, verse 9.
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 31:9.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 31:9 in?
Ezekiel 31:9 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 31:9?
Ezekiel 31:9 reads (NET): “I made it beautiful with its many branches; all the trees of Eden, in the garden of God, envied it.” 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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