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Ezekiel 19:11

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Ezekiel 19:11 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

It had strong branches, fit for a ruler’s scepter. It towered high above the thick branches, conspicuous for its height and for its dense foliage.

King James Version KJV

And 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.

American Standard Version ASV

And it had strong rods for the sceptres of them that bare rule, and their stature was exalted among the thick boughs, and they were seen in their height with the multitude of their branches.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And she had a strong rod for a rod of authority for the rulers, and it became tall among the clouds and it was seen lifted up among the number of its branches.

Free Bible Version FBV

Its branches were strong like rulers' scepters. It grew high above the tree canopy. People could see how tall and full of leaves it was.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And she had strong rods for the scepters of them that beare rule, and her stature was exalted among the branches, and she appeared in her height with the multitude of her branches.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And it hath strong rods for sceptres of rulers, And high is its stature above thick branches, And it appeareth in its height In the multitude of its thin shoots.

World English Bible WEB

It had strong branches for the scepters of those who ruled. Their stature was exalted among the thick boughs. They were seen in their height with the multitude of their branches.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And she had strong rods for the scepters of them that bore rule, and her stature was exalted among the thick branches, and she appeared in her hight with the multitude of her branches.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And she hath strong rods to make sceptres for them that bear rule, and her stature was exalted among the branches: and she saw her height in the multitude of her branches.

Translation for Translators T4T

That grapevine grew and became taller than all the nearby trees; everyone could see that it was very strong and healthy. And those branches were good for making scepters that symbolize the power/authorityof a king.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 19:11

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Ezekiel 19:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יִּֽהְיוּ לָ֞/הּ מַטּ֣וֹת עֹ֗ז אֶל שִׁבְטֵי֙ מֹֽשְׁלִ֔ים וַ/תִּגְבַּ֥הּ קֽוֹמָת֖/וֹ עַל בֵּ֣ין עֲבֹתִ֑ים וַ/יֵּרָ֣א בְ/גָבְה֔/וֹ בְּ/רֹ֖ב דָּלִיֹּתָֽי/ו
וַ/יִּֽהְיוּ hâyâh H1961 to be Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
לָ֞/הּ Prep | Suff
מַטּ֣וֹת maṭṭeh H4294 tribe N-mp
עֹ֗ז ʻôz H5797 strength N-ms
אֶל ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep
שִׁבְטֵי֙ shêbeṭ H7626 tribe N-mp
מֹֽשְׁלִ֔ים mâshal H4910 to rule V-Qal
וַ/תִּגְבַּ֥הּ gâbahh H1361 to exult Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
קֽוֹמָת֖/וֹ qôwmâh H6967 height N-fs | Suff
עַל ʻal H5921 upon Prep
בֵּ֣ין bêyn H996 between Prep
עֲבֹתִ֑ים ʻăbôth H5688 cord N-cp
וַ/יֵּרָ֣א râʼâh H7200 Provider Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3ms
בְ/גָבְה֔/וֹ gôbahh H1363 height Prep | N-ms | Suff
בְּ/רֹ֖ב rôb H7230 abundance Prep | N-cs
דָּלִיֹּתָֽי/ו dâlîyâh H1808 branch N-fp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 19:11

וַ/יִּֽהְיוּ hâyâh H1961 "to be" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
לָ֞/הּ "" Prep | Suff
מַטּ֣וֹת maṭṭeh H4294 "tribe" N-mp
In the Bible, this word can mean a tribe, like the 12 tribes of Israel, or a staff, like the one Moses used to lead his people in Exodus 4:2.
Definition: : tribe 1) staff, branch, tribe 1a) staff, rod, shaft 1b) branch (of vine) 1c) tribe 1c1) company led by chief with staff (originally)
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: rod, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 38:18; Numbers 34:19; Psalms 105:16.
עֹ֗ז ʻôz H5797 "strength" N-ms
Describes strength or might, including physical power, social status, or boldness, like the strength of God or a strong leader.
Definition: 1) might, strength 1a) material or physical 1b) personal or social or political
Usage: Occurs in 91 OT verses. KJV: boldness, loud, might, power, strength, strong. See also: Exodus 15:2; Psalms 84:6; Psalms 8:3.
אֶל ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
שִׁבְטֵי֙ shêbeṭ H7626 "tribe" N-mp
This word means a stick or staff, but also a clan or tribe, and can refer to a symbol of authority or a tool for punishing. It is used in the Bible to describe the rods used by shepherds or the scepters of kings.
Definition: : tribe 1) rod, staff, branch, offshoot, club, sceptre, tribe 1a) rod, staff 1b) shaft (of spear, dart) 1c) club (of shepherd's implement) 1d) truncheon, sceptre (mark of authority) 1e) clan, tribe
Usage: Occurs in 178 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] correction, dart, rod, sceptre, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 49:10; 2 Samuel 24:2; Psalms 2:9.
מֹֽשְׁלִ֔ים mâshal H4910 "to rule" V-Qal
To rule means to have power over something or someone, like a king ruling his kingdom, as seen in 1 Samuel. It involves having control and making decisions, like a leader guiding their people. In the Bible, God rules over all things.
Definition: 1) to rule, have dominion, reign 1a) (Qal) to rule, have dominion 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to rule 1b2) to exercise dominion
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: (have, make to have) dominion, governor, [idiom] indeed, reign, (bear, cause to, have) rule(-ing, -r), have power. See also: Genesis 1:18; Proverbs 16:32; Psalms 8:7.
וַ/תִּגְבַּ֥הּ gâbahh H1361 "to exult" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
To exult means to feel proud or haughty, like being lofty or high, as described in Psalms where God's ways are lofty and good.
Definition: 1) to be high, be exalted 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be high, lofty, tall 1a2) to be exalted 1a3) to be lofty 1a3a) to be lofty (of Jehovah's ways-good sense) 1a3b) to be haughty, be arrogant (bad sense) 1b) (Hiphil) to make high, exalt
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: exalt, be haughty, be (make) high(-er), lift up, mount up, be proud, raise up great height, upward. See also: 1 Samuel 10:23; Isaiah 7:11; Psalms 103:11.
קֽוֹמָת֖/וֹ qôwmâh H6967 "height" N-fs | Suff
Qomah refers to height or stature, describing how tall someone or something is, like the height of a person or a building in the book of Ezekiel.
Definition: 1) height 1a) height, stature 1b) height
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] along, height, high, stature, tall. See also: Genesis 6:15; 1 Kings 7:23; Isaiah 10:33.
עַל ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
בֵּ֣ין bêyn H996 "between" Prep
Between is the meaning of this preposition, used to show a location or a choice, like either or, as seen in Exodus where it describes the space between two objects.
Definition: : between between, among, in the midst of (with other preps), from between
Usage: Occurs in 248 OT verses. KJV: among, asunder, at, between (-twixt...and), [phrase] from (the widest), [idiom] in, out of, whether (it be...or), within. See also: Genesis 1:4; Joshua 24:7; Psalms 68:14.
עֲבֹתִ֑ים ʻăbôth H5688 "cord" N-cp
A cord or rope, often made from intertwined threads. In the Bible, it can also describe a wreath or chain, like the ones used in Ezekiel 7:23.
Definition: 1) cord, rope, cordage, foliage, interwoven foliage 1a) cord, rope, cordage, chain 1b) interwoven foliage
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: band, cord, rope, thick bough (branch), wreathen (chain). See also: Exodus 28:14; Job 39:10; Psalms 2:3.
וַ/יֵּרָ֣א râʼâh H7200 "Provider" Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
בְ/גָבְה֔/וֹ gôbahh H1363 "height" Prep | N-ms | Suff
Height refers to something elevated or grand, like a high place or a feeling of pride, as seen in the story of the Tower of Babel.
Definition: 1) height, exaltation 1a) height 1b) exaltation, grandeur 1c) haughtiness
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: excellency, haughty, height, high, loftiness, pride. See also: 1 Samuel 17:4; Jeremiah 48:29; Psalms 10:4.
בְּ/רֹ֖ב rôb H7230 "abundance" Prep | N-cs
Describes abundance or greatness in the Bible, used to talk about God's power and creation in Psalms and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) multitude, abundance, greatness 1a) multitude 1a1) abundance, abundantly 1a2) numerous 1b) greatness
Usage: Occurs in 145 OT verses. KJV: abundance(-antly), all, [idiom] common (sort), excellent, great(-ly, -ness, number), huge, be increased, long, many, more in number, most, much, multitude, plenty(-ifully), [idiom] very (age). See also: Genesis 16:10; Job 32:7; Psalms 5:8.
דָּלִיֹּתָֽי/ו dâlîyâh H1808 "branch" N-fp | Suff
A branch refers to a part of a tree, like an olive or vine. In the Bible, it symbolizes Israel. The word is used to describe something that is dangling or hanging.
Definition: 1) branch, bough 1a) of Israel (fig.) (used with olive tree, vine, cedar tree)
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: branch. See also: Jeremiah 11:16; Ezekiel 19:11; Ezekiel 31:12.

Study Notes — Ezekiel 19:11

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ReferenceText (BSB)
1 Ezekiel 31:3 Look at Assyria, a cedar in Lebanon, with beautiful branches that shaded the forest. It towered on high; its top was among the clouds.
2 Psalms 80:15 the root Your right hand has planted, the son You have raised up for Yourself.
3 Daniel 4:11 The tree grew large and strong; its top reached the sky, and it was visible to the ends of the earth.
4 Psalms 80:17 Let Your hand be upon the man at Your right hand, on the son of man You have raised up for Yourself.
5 Psalms 2:8–9 Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession. You will break them with an iron scepter; You will shatter them like pottery. ”
6 Ezekiel 21:13 Surely testing will come! And what if even the scepter, which the sword despises, does not continue?’ declares the Lord GOD.
7 Ezra 5:11 And this is the answer they returned: “We are servants of the God of heaven and earth, and we are rebuilding the temple that was built many years ago, which a great king of Israel built and completed.
8 Ezra 4:20 And mighty kings have ruled over Jerusalem and exercised authority over the whole region west of the Euphrates; and tribute, duty, and toll were paid to them.
9 Ezekiel 21:10 it is sharpened for the slaughter, polished to flash like lightning! Should we rejoice in the scepter of My son? The sword despises every such stick.
10 Numbers 24:17 I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come forth from Jacob, and a scepter will arise from Israel. He will crush the skulls of Moab and strike down all the sons of Sheth.

Ezekiel 19:11 Summary

Ezekiel 19:11 describes a vine that has strong branches, which symbolize the potential for Israel to produce great leaders. The vine is also very tall and has a lot of leaves, showing how powerful and influential Israel was at one time (similar to the description in Psalm 80:8-11). However, as we see in the next verses, this vine is eventually uprooted and withers, teaching us that our strength and vitality come from God, and we must stay connected to Him to remain fruitful (John 15:1-5). By staying rooted in God's love and care, we can grow strong and be a blessing to those around us.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the vine represent in Ezekiel 19:11?

The vine in Ezekiel 19:11 represents the nation of Israel, as also seen in Isaiah 5:1-7, where God describes Israel as a vineyard that He planted and cared for, but it yielded only bad fruit.

What is the significance of the strong branches in Ezekiel 19:11?

The strong branches in Ezekiel 19:11 symbolize the potential for Israel to produce righteous leaders, as a ruler's scepter is a symbol of authority and power, similar to the rod of authority given to leaders in Genesis 49:10.

How does this verse relate to the overall message of Ezekiel 19?

Ezekiel 19:11 is part of a lamentation over the fall of Israel's leaders, and the strong branches represent the height of Israel's power and influence before its downfall, as described in Ezekiel 19:12-13.

What can we learn from the description of the vine's height and dense foliage?

The description of the vine's height and dense foliage in Ezekiel 19:11 teaches us that Israel's greatness was not just in its physical strength, but also in its spiritual vitality, as seen in Psalm 80:8-11, where the vine is also used to describe God's people.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some ways that I, like the vine in Ezekiel 19:11, can strive to be strong and fruitful for God's glory?
  2. How can I, as a believer, tower high above the world's influences and be conspicuous for my faith, like the vine in this verse?
  3. What are some potential pitfalls that can cause me to wither and lose my spiritual vitality, like the vine in Ezekiel 19:12?
  4. In what ways can I, like the strong branches, be a source of support and strength for others in my community of faith?

Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 19:11

And she had strong rods for the sceptres of them that bear rule,.... That is, many sprung from her, and rose up in that nation who were fit to hold sceptres to be kings, rulers and governors, and were such. So the Targum.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 19:11

And 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.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 19:11

Strong rods; many excellent persons endowed with qualifications befitting kings, that they might sway the sceptre, and rule the people with equity. Her stature; the grandeur of the kings and kingdom. Exalted among the thick branches; exalted above the ordinary majesty of other kingdoms. The thick branches; the goodly cedars and their thick branches; i.e. this kingdom equalled, if not excelled, the greatest neighbour kingdoms, and her kings, as David, Solomon, &c. exceeded all their neighbour kings in riches and power. She appeared in her height; like a mighty tree, that overtops all the forest, so did this goodly kingdom over all kingdoms, and it was seen and noted, according to God’ s promise that it should be the head, and not the tail, and to that .

Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 19:11

Ezekiel 19:11 And 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.Ver. 11. And she had strong rods for sceptres.] So firm were the branches of this vine, so many and likely to succeed him in the kingdom were Zedekiah’ s children; his nobles also were men of great parts, and fit for greater employments. And she appeared in her height.] High she grew, and in addition high minded, and so ripe for ruin.

Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 19:11

(11) Thick branches should rather be translated clouds. It is a hyperbolical expression in the figure, to express the excellence of the vine of Israel.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 19:11

Verse 11. She had strong rods] Zedekiah, and his many sons. Her stature was exalted] Zedekiah grew proud of his numerous offspring and prosperity; and although he copied the example of Jehoiakim, yet he thought he might safely rebel against the king of Babylon.

Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 19:11

11. sceptres … bare rule] Or, for rulers’ sceptres, i.e. royal sceptres. Out of Israel this vine there rose powerful native kings. among the thick branches] Or, into the clouds, cf. Ezekiel 31:3; Ezekiel 31:10; Ezekiel 31:14. The phrase is designedly hyperbolical, to express the power of Israel in earlier times. Jeremiah 11:16-17. appeared in her height] Lit. was seen—conspicuously and from afar.

Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 19:11

Sceptres - Genesis 49:10. The thick branches - Or, the clouds; so Ezekiel 31:3, Ezekiel 31:10, Ezekiel 31:14.

Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 19:11

11. Rods — Perhaps, a strong rod (LXX.). For — Rather, growing up into. Scepters of them that bare rule — Rather, for royal scepters (or, “rulers’ staffs”).

Sermons on Ezekiel 19:11

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Arno Clemens Gaebelein Nebuchadnezzar's Dream Vision. His Insanity and Restoration by Arno Clemens Gaebelein Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches on the story of King Nebuchadnezzar's pride, fall, and restoration as a warning against self-exaltation and the consequences of turning away from Go
John Gill Of the Session of Christ at the Right-Hand of God. by John Gill John Gill expounds on the significance of Christ's session at the right hand of God, emphasizing that this position follows His resurrection and ascension, fulfilling prophetic scr
A.W. Tozer (Revelation - Part 6): Reign of Christ a Divine Imperative by A.W. Tozer In this sermon, the speaker discusses the current state of the world and the need for deliverance from oppression and sin. He emphasizes the importance of a perfect leader who can
Paul Washer As You Go, Make Disciples by Paul Washer In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the structure of the text. The main command or controlling verb is to make disciples, accompanied by three pa
Alan Redpath Battling With God by Alan Redpath In this sermon, the preacher discusses the power and sovereignty of God in the context of the Babylonian captivity of Israel. He emphasizes that even though Babylon was immensely p
Alan Redpath Treasures of Darkness by Alan Redpath In this sermon, the preacher discusses the power and sovereignty of God in the context of the Babylonian captivity of Israel. He emphasizes that even though Babylon was immensely p
Alan Redpath Pt 6 We Are His Treasure by Alan Redpath In this sermon, the preacher discusses the great purpose of God, which is to display His government in the world. However, due to the rebellion of mankind, the man whom God placed
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