Ezekiel 31:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 31:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 31:5 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Therefore his height was exalted above all the trees of the field, and his boughs were multiplied, and his branches beca..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 31:5 — KJV
“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. when...: or, when it sent them forth”
— Ezekiel 31:5 (KJV)
Ezekiel 31:5 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 31:5
“Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou hast lifted up thyself in height, and he hath shot up his top among the thick boughs, and his heart is lifted up in his height;”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 31:5: therefore, height, boughs
“By thy messengers thou hast reproached the Lord, and hast said, With the multitude of my chariots I am come up to the height of the mountains, to the sides of Lebanon, and will cut down the tall cedar trees thereof, and the choice fir trees thereof: and I will enter into the lodgings of his borders, and into the forest of his Carmel. By: Heb. By the hand of tall...: Heb. tallness, etc of his Carmel: or, and his fruitful field”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 31:5: height, trees, field
“By thy servants hast thou reproached the Lord, and hast said, By the multitude of my chariots am I come up to the height of the mountains, to the sides of Lebanon; and I will cut down the tall cedars thereof, and the choice fir trees thereof: and I will enter into the height of his border, and the forest of his Carmel. By thy...: Heb. By the hand of thy servants the tall...: Heb. the tallness of the cedars thereof and the choice of the fir trees thereof the forest...: or, the forest and his fruitful field”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 31:5: height, trees, field
“And it grew, and became a spreading vine of low stature, whose branches turned toward him, and the roots thereof were under him: so it became a vine, and brought forth branches, and shot forth sprigs.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 31:5: branches, became, shot
“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”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 31:5: field, branches, waters
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