Ezekiel 17:8

It was planted in a good soil by great waters, that it might bring forth branches, and that it might bear fruit, that it might be a goodly vine.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Ezekiel 17:8

BSB
It had been planted in good soil by abundant waters in order to yield branches and bear fruit and become a splendid vine.'
AKJV
It was planted in a good soil by great waters, that it might bring forth branches, and that it might bear fruit, that it might be a goodly vine.
CPDV
It had been planted in a good land, above many waters, so that it would produce branches and bear fruit, so that it would become a large vine.
ERV
It was planted in a good soil by many waters, that it might bring forth branches, and that it might bear fruit, that it might be a goodly vine.
NHEB
It was planted in a good soil by many waters, that it might bring forth branches, and that it might bear fruit, that it might be a goodly vine."'
SMT
In a good field by many waters it was planted, to make branches to bear fruit, to be for a great vine.

Commentary for Ezekiel 17:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ezekiel 17:8
Summary
Vine thrives despite competing influences
Event
Vine produces fruit abundantly
Estimated Time Period
c. 590 BC
Category
Vision