Ezekiel 19:10
“Thy mother is like a vine in thy blood, planted by the waters: she was fruitful and full of branches by reason of many waters.”
Ezekiel 19:10 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Thy mother is like a vine in thy blood, planted by the waters: she was fruitful and full of branches by reason of many waters.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Thy mother is like a vine in thy blood planted by the water: her fruit and her branches have grown out of many waters.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Thy mother was like a vine, in thy blood, planted by the waters: it was fruitful and full of branches by reason of many waters.
- DARBYDarby
- Thy mother was as a vine, in thy rest, planted by the waters: it was fruitful and full of branches by reason of many waters.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Your mother was like a vine, in your blood, planted by the waters: it was fruitful and full of branches by reason of many waters.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Thy mother is as a vine in thy blood by waters planted, Fruitful and full of boughs it hath been, Because of many waters.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Your mother is like a vine in your blood, planted by the waters; she was fruitful and full of branches because of the many waters.
Context: Ezekiel 19
8Then the nations set against him on every side from the provinces, and spread their net over him: he was taken in their pit.
9And they put him in ward in chains, and brought him to the king of Babylon: they brought him into holds, that his voice should no more be heard upon the mountains of Israel.
10Thy mother is like a vine in thy blood, planted by the waters: she was fruitful and full of branches by reason of many waters.
11And she had strong rods for the sceptres of them that bare rule, and her stature was exalted among the thick branches, and she appeared in her height with the multitude of her branches.
12But she was plucked up in fury, she was cast down to the ground, and the east wind dried up her fruit: her strong rods were broken and withered; the fire consumed them.
About Ezekiel 19: A Lament for the Princes of Israel
In Ezekiel chapter 19, the prophet uses a funeral lament to mourn the fall of the royal family of Israel. He compares the kings and princes of Israel to a lioness and her cubs, emphasizing their power and prominence. However, their arrogance and disobedience ultimately lead to their downfall, much like the lioness losing her cubs and power.
Commentary
Ezekiel's lament is a poignant reminder of the consequences of pride, disobedience, and worshiping false gods. The chapter serves as a warning to Israel's leaders and people, reminding them of the importance of humility and obedience to God. Despite the tragic ending, the chapter also highlights God's mercy and grace, as Ezekiel offers the hope of a new king who will lead Israel in righteousness. Overall, this chapter reminds us of the importance of staying faithful to God and avoiding the pitfalls of pride and disobedience.