Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
And its boughs became many and its branches long
Because of
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
than all the trees of the field.
Its branches multiplied,
and its boughs grew long
as it spread them out
because of the plentiful water.
International Standard Version
That's why it grew taller than any of the trees in the fields. Its boughs flourished. Its branches grew luxurious because all the water made it spread out well.
A Conservative Version
Therefore its stature was exalted above all the trees of the field, and its boughs were multiplied, and its branches became long because of many waters, when it shot [them] forth.
American Standard Version
Therefore its stature was exalted above all the trees of the field; and its boughs were multiplied, and its branches became long by reason of many waters, when it shot them forth.
Amplified
‘Therefore it towered higher than all the trees of the forest
And its boughs multiplied and its branches grew long;
Because there was so much water they spread outward.
Bible in Basic English
In this way it became taller than all the trees of the field; and its branches were increased and its arms became long because of the great waters.
Darby Translation
Therefore his height was exalted above all the trees of the field, and his boughs were multiplied, and his branches became long, because of great waters, when he shot forth.
Julia Smith Translation
For this his height was lifted up more than all the trees of the field, and his boughs will be multiplied, and his branches will be extended from many waters, in his sending forth.
King James 2000
Therefore its height was exalted above all the trees of the field, and its boughs were multiplied, and its branches became long because of the multitude of waters, when it shot forth.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Therefore it became tall, [with] its height more than all of the trees of the field, and its branches became numerous, and its branches became long {from its sending its shoots from abundant water}.
Modern King James verseion
So his height was lifted up above all the trees of the field, and his boughs were multiplied, and his branches became long because of the many waters, when he sent out.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Therefore was he higher than all the trees of the field, and through the multitude of waters that he sent from him, he obtained many and long branches.
NET Bible
Therefore it grew taller than all the trees of the field; its boughs grew large and its branches grew long, because of the plentiful water in its shoots.
New Heart English Bible
Therefore its stature was exalted above all the trees of the field; and its boughs were multiplied, and its branches became long by reason of many waters, when it shot them forth.
The Emphasized Bible
For this cause higher, was his stature than any of the trees of the field,-And multiplied were his boughs And lengthened were his branches, By reason of the mighty waters when he shot forth shoots.
Webster
Therefore his hight 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.
World English Bible
Therefore its stature was exalted above all the trees of the field; and its boughs were multiplied, and its branches became long by reason of many waters, when it shot [them] forth.
Youngs Literal Translation
Therefore higher hath been his stature than all trees of the field, And multiplied are his boughs, and long are his branches, Because of many waters in his shooting forth,
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Ezekiel 31:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Pharaoh Is Warned Through Assyria's Destruction
4
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.
5
And its boughs became many and its branches long
Because of
Cross References
Daniel 4:11
The tree grew and became strong. Its height reached to heaven. It could be seen from distant parts of the earth.
Ezekiel 17:5
Then it took a seedling from that country and planted the seedling in fertile soil. The eagle planted the seedling like a willow where there was plenty of water.
Psalm 1:3
He is like a tree planted by streams of water. It yields its fruit in season and its leaves do not wither. Whatever he does prospers.
Psalm 37:35-36
I have seen a wicked, violent man spreading himself like a luxuriant tree in its native soil.
Isaiah 10:8-14
He boasts: 'Every one of my commanders is a king!
Isaiah 36:4
He said to them: Tell Hezekiah, This is what the great king, the king of Assyria, says: 'What makes you so confident?
Isaiah 36:18-19
Do not let Hezekiah mislead you by saying to you: 'Jehovah will rescue us. Did any of the gods of the nations rescue their countries from the king of Assyria?
Isaiah 37:11-13
You have heard what the kings of Assyria have done to all the countries. He destroyed them completely. And will you be delivered?