Ezekiel 17:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 17:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 17:8 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "It was planted in a good soil by great waters, that it might bring forth branches, and that it might bear fruit, that it..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 17:8 — KJV
“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. soil: Heb. field”
— Ezekiel 17:8 (KJV)
Ezekiel 17:8 in Context — About the Book of Ezekiel
Ezekiel saw heaven opened from a refugee camp in Babylon — wheels of fire, a valley of dry bones rattling to life, and a river flowing from God's temple that heals everything it touches. His message: God's glory departs from sin but returns with resurrection power and a brand-new heart.
Cross-References for Ezekiel 17:8
“Israel is an empty vine, he bringeth forth fruit unto himself: according to the multitude of his fruit he hath increased the altars; according to the goodness of his land they have made goodly images. an...: or, a vine emptying the fruit which it giveth images: Heb. statues, or, standing images”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 17:8: good, bring, forth
“In the mountain of the height of Israel will I plant it: and it shall bring forth boughs, and bear fruit, and be a goodly cedar: and under it shall dwell all fowl of every wing; in the shadow of the branches thereof shall they dwell.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 17:8: good, bring, forth
“He took also of the seed of the land, and planted it in a fruitful field; he placed it by great waters, and set it as a willow tree. planted...: Heb. put it in a field of seed”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 17:8: planted, great, waters
“And ye shall take you on the first day the boughs of goodly trees, branches of palm trees, and the boughs of thick trees, and willows of the brook; and ye shall rejoice before the LORD your God seven days. boughs of goodly trees: Heb. fruit of, etc”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 17:8: good, branches, fruit
“And they took strong cities, and a fat land, and possessed houses full of all goods, wells digged, vineyards, and oliveyards, and fruit trees in abundance: so they did eat, and were filled, and became fat, and delighted themselves in thy great goodness. wells: or, cisterns fruit...: Heb. tree of food”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 17:8: good, great, fruit
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