Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
so the kingdom might be humble and not exalt itself
New American Standard Bible
that the kingdom might
King James Version
That the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping of his covenant it might stand.
International Standard Version
in order to humiliate the kingdom so it wouldn't be able to return to power, but would still be able to continue as long as he keeps his covenant.
A Conservative Version
that the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.
American Standard Version
that the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.
Amplified
so that the kingdom would be in subjection, unable to restore itself and rise again, but that by keeping his covenant it might continue.
Bible in Basic English
So that the kingdom might be made low with no power of lifting itself up, but might keep his agreement to be his servants.
Darby Translation
that the kingdom might be abased, that it might not lift itself up, that it might keep his covenant in order to stand.
Julia Smith Translation
To be a low kingdom, not to be lifted up, to watch his covenant to stand to it
King James 2000
That the kingdom might be humble, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping of his covenant it might stand.
Lexham Expanded Bible
so that [they would] be a humble kingdom and not lift itself up to keep his covenant {in order for it to stand}.
Modern King James verseion
so that the kingdom might be low, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
that the land might be held in subjection, and not to rebel, but keep the covenant, and fulfill it.
NET Bible
so it would be a lowly kingdom which could not rise on its own but must keep its treaty with him in order to stand.
New Heart English Bible
that the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.
The Emphasized Bible
That, the kingdom might be abased, so as not to lift itself up, - By the keeping of his covenant, might be made to stand.
Webster
That the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.
World English Bible
that the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.
Youngs Literal Translation
That the kingdom may be humble, That it may not lift itself up, To keep his covenant -- that it may stand.
Themes
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Jews
Covenant » Of men with men » Breach of, punished
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » Zedekiah
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Throws off his allegiance to nebuchadnezzar
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » The allegiance denounced » By ezekiel
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Forms an alliance with the king of egypt
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Ezekiel 17:14
Verse Info
Context Readings
Parable Of Two Eagles And A Vine
13
He took one of the royal family
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Cross References
Ezekiel 29:14
I will restore the fortunes of Egypt and bring them back to the land of Pathros, the land of their origin. There they will be a lowly kingdom.
Deuteronomy 28:43
The foreign resident among you will rise higher and higher above you, while you sink lower and lower.
1 Samuel 2:7
He humbles and He exalts.
1 Samuel 2:30
“Therefore, this is the declaration of the Lord, the God of Israel:
your family and your ancestral house
would walk before Me forever,
the Lord now says, “No longer!”
I will honor those who honor Me,
but those who despise Me will be disgraced.
Nehemiah 9:36-37
slaves in the land You gave our ancestors
so that they could enjoy its fruit and its goodness.
Here we are—slaves in it!
Jeremiah 27:12-17
I spoke to Zedekiah king of Judah
Jeremiah 38:17
Jeremiah therefore said to Zedekiah, “This is what the Lord, the God of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: ‘If indeed you surrender to the officials of the king of Babylon,
Lamentations 5:10
from the ravages of hunger.
Ezekiel 17:6
low in height with its branches turned toward him,
yet its roots stayed under it.
So it became a vine,
produced branches, and sent out shoots.
Matthew 22:17-21
Tell us, therefore, what You think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar