Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and it sprouted and became a low, spreading vine. Its branches turned toward him, but its roots remained under it. So it became a vine and produced branches and put out leafy boughs. New Living Translation It took root there and grew into a low, spreading vine. Its branches turned up toward the eagle, and its roots grew down into the ground. It produced strong branches and put out shoots. English Standard Version and it sprouted and became a low spreading vine, and its branches turned toward him, and its roots remained where it stood. So it became a vine and produced branches and put out boughs. Berean Standard Bible It sprouted and became a spreading vine, low in height, with branches turned toward him; yet its roots remained where it stood. So it became a vine and yielded branches and sent out shoots. Berean Literal Bible And it grew and became a spreading vine, low of height, turning its branches toward him, and its roots were under it, and it became as a vine and made branches and sent out shoots. King James Bible 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. New King James Version And it grew and became a spreading vine of low stature; Its branches turned toward him, But its roots were under it. So it became a vine, Brought forth branches, And put forth shoots. New American Standard Bible Then it sprouted and became a low, spreading vine with its branches turned toward him, but its roots remained under it. So it became a vine and produced shoots and sent out branches. NASB 1995 “Then it sprouted and became a low, spreading vine with its branches turned toward him, but its roots remained under it. So it became a vine and yielded shoots and sent out branches. NASB 1977 “Then it sprouted and became a low, spreading vine with its branches turned toward him, but its roots remained under it. So it became a vine, and yielded shoots and sent out branches. Legacy Standard Bible Then it sprouted and became a low, spreading vine with its foliage turned toward him, but its roots remained under it. So it became a vine and yielded shoots and sent out branches. Amplified Bible Then it sprouted and grew and became a low, spreading vine whose branches turned [in submission] toward him, but its roots remained under it. So it became a vine and yielded shoots and sent out branches. Berean Annotated Bible It sprouted and became a spreading vine, low in height, with branches turned toward him; yet its roots remained where it stood. So it became a vine and yielded branches and sent out shoots. Christian Standard Bible It sprouted and became a spreading vine, low in height with its branches turned toward him, yet its roots stayed under it. So it became a vine, produced branches, and sent out shoots. Holman Christian Standard Bible It sprouted and became a spreading vine, low in height with its branches turned toward him, yet its roots stayed under it. So it became a vine, produced branches, and sent out shoots. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version The seed sprouted and grew into a grapevine that spread over the ground. It had lots of leaves and strong, deep roots, and its branches grew upward toward the eagle. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation The plant sprouted and grew into a low vine that spread over the ground. Its branches turned upward toward the eagle, but its roots grew downward. So it became a vine, producing branches and growing shoots. Good News Translation The plant sprouted and became a low, wide-spreading grapevine. The branches grew upward toward the eagle, and the roots grew deep. The vine was covered with branches and leaves. International Standard Version It flourished and became a low, spreading vine. Its branches turned toward him, and its roots spread under him to become a vine that put out shoots and spread out its branches. NET Bible It sprouted and became a vine, spreading low to the ground; its branches turning toward him, its roots were under itself. So it became a vine; it produced shoots and sent out branches. New Heart English Bible It grew, and became a spreading vine of low stature, whose branches turned toward him, and its roots were under him: so it became a vine, and brought forth branches, and shot forth sprigs. Webster's Bible Translation And it grew, and became a spreading vine of low stature, whose branches turned towards him, and its roots were under him: so it became a vine, and brought forth branches, and shot forth sprigs. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIt sprouted and became a spreading vine, low in height, with branches turned toward him; yet its roots remained where it stood. So it became a vine and yielded branches and sent out shoots. World English Bible It grew and became a spreading vine of low stature, whose branches turned toward him, and its roots were under him. So it became a vine, produced branches, and shot out sprigs. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it springs up, and becomes a spreading vine, humble of stature, "" To turn its thin shoots toward itself, "" And its roots are under it, "" And it becomes a vine, and makes boughs, "" And sends forth beautiful branches. Berean Literal Bible And it grew and became a spreading vine, low of height, turning its branches toward him, and its roots were under it, and it became as a vine and made branches and sent out shoots. Young's Literal Translation And it springeth up, and becometh a spreading vine, humble of stature, To turn its thin shoots toward itself, And its roots are under it, And it becometh a vine, and maketh boughs, And sendeth forth beauteous branches. Smith's Literal Translation And it will spring up, and it will be for a spreading vine low of stature, for its branches turning towards him, and its roots will be under him: and it will be for a vine, and it will make branches, and it will send forth foliage. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd it sprung up and grew into a spreading vine of low stature, and the branches thereof looked towards him: and the roots thereof were under him. So it became a vine, and grew into branches, and shot forth sprigs. Catholic Public Domain Version And when it had germinated, it increased into a more extensive vine, low in height, with its branches facing toward itself. And its roots were underneath it. And so, it became a vine, and sprouted branches, and produced shoots. New American Bible That it might sprout and become a vine, dense and low-lying, With its branches turned toward him, its roots beneath it. Thus it became a vine, produced branches, and put forth shoots. New Revised Standard Version It sprouted and became a vine spreading out, but low; its branches turned toward him, its roots remained where it stood. So it became a vine; it brought forth branches, put forth foliage. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd it sprang up and grew into a spreading vine of low stature, so that its branches turned toward him and its roots were under him: so it became a vine, and brought forth branches and shot forth tendrils. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And it sprouted up and it was a sickly vine, short of stature, that its shoots would appear upon it, and its roots shall be under it, and it was a vine and it made shoots and it stretched forth its shoots OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it grew, and became a spreading vine Of low stature, Whose tendrils might turn toward him, And the roots thereof be under him; So it became a vine, and brought forth branches, And shot forth sprigs. Brenton Septuagint Translation And it sprang up, and became a weak and little vine, so that the branches thereof appeared upon it, and its roots were under it: and it became a vine, and put forth shoots, and sent forth its tendrils. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Parable of Two Eagles and a Vine…5He took some of the seed of the land and planted it in fertile soil; he placed it by abundant waters and set it out like a willow. 6It sprouted and became a spreading vine, low in height, with branches turned toward him; yet its roots remained where it stood. So it became a vine and yielded branches and sent out shoots. 7But there was another great eagle with great wings and many feathers. And behold, this vine bent its roots toward him. It stretched out its branches to him from its planting bed, so that he might water it.… Cross References It sprouted and became a spreading vine, Ezekiel 19:10-11 Your mother was like a vine in your vineyard, planted by the water; it was fruitful and full of branches because of the abundant waters. / 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. Psalm 80:8-11 You uprooted a vine from Egypt; You drove out the nations and transplanted it. / You cleared the ground for it, and it took root and filled the land. / The mountains were covered by its shade, and the mighty cedars with its branches. … Hosea 10:1 Israel was a luxuriant vine, yielding fruit for himself. The more his fruit increased, the more he increased the altars. The better his land produced, the better he made the sacred pillars. low in height, 1 Samuel 2:7-8 The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. / He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world. Psalm 113:7-8 He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the dump / to seat them with nobles, with the princes of His people. Luke 1:52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble. with branches turned toward him; Daniel 4:20-21 The tree you saw that grew large and strong, whose top reached the sky and was visible to all the earth, / whose foliage was beautiful and whose fruit was abundant, providing food for all, under which the beasts of the field lived, and in whose branches the birds of the air nested— Ezekiel 31:6 All the birds of the air nested in its branches, and all the beasts of the field gave birth beneath its boughs; all the great nations lived in its shade. Matthew 13:32 Although it is the smallest of all seeds, yet it grows into the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches.” yet its roots remained where it stood. Jeremiah 17:8 He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit. Psalm 1:3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does. Job 14:7-9 For there is hope for a tree: If it is cut down, it will sprout again, and its tender shoots will not fail. / If its roots grow old in the ground and its stump dies in the soil, / at the scent of water it will bud and put forth twigs like a sapling. So it became a vine and yielded branches and sent out shoots. Isaiah 27:6 In the days to come, Jacob will take root. Israel will bud and blossom and fill the whole world with fruit. Isaiah 11:1 Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. Mark 4:32 But after it is planted, it grows to be the largest of all garden plants and puts forth great branches, so that the birds of the air nest in its shade.” Isaiah 5:1-7 I will sing for my beloved a song of his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill. / He dug it up and cleared the stones and planted the finest vines. He built a watchtower in the middle and dug out a winepress as well. He waited for the vineyard to yield good grapes, but the fruit it produced was sour! / “And now, O dwellers of Jerusalem and men of Judah, I exhort you to judge between Me and My vineyard. … Treasury of Scripture 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. it grew Ezekiel 17:14 That the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping of his covenant it might stand. Proverbs 16:18,19 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall… whose Jump to Previous Boughs Branches Foliage Forth Grew Low Produced Roots Shoots Shot Spreading Sprigs Stature Stood Tendrils Thereof Towards Turned Vine YieldedJump to Next Boughs Branches Foliage Forth Grew Low Produced Roots Shoots Shot Spreading Sprigs Stature Stood Tendrils Thereof Towards Turned Vine YieldedEzekiel 17 1. Under the parable of two eagles and a vine11. is shown God's judgment upon Jerusalem for revolting from Babylon to Egypt 22. God promises to plant the cedar of the Gospel It sprouted and became a spreading vine This phrase symbolizes the initial growth and expansion of the kingdom of Judah under the influence of Babylon. The vine represents the people of Judah, who were allowed to remain in their land and experience some prosperity despite being under Babylonian control. The imagery of a vine is often used in Scripture to depict Israel (Psalm 80:8-11, Isaiah 5:1-7), emphasizing growth and potential for fruitfulness. low in height with branches turned toward him yet its roots remained where it stood So it became a vine and yielded branches and sent out shoots Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is the author of the book and the one who delivers God's messages to the Israelites. 2. Babylon The empire that conquered Judah and took many of its people, including Ezekiel, into exile. 3. Israel The nation to whom the prophecy is directed, represented metaphorically as a vine in this passage. 4. The Eagle In the broader context of Ezekiel 17, the eagle represents Babylon, which has influence over Israel. 5. The Vine Symbolizes the kingdom of Judah, which is under Babylonian control and influence. Teaching Points Dependence on GodJust as the vine's roots remained under it, we must remain rooted in God to grow and thrive spiritually. Influence and Direction The branches turned toward the eagle, symbolizing external influence. We must be cautious of worldly influences that can divert us from God's path. Humility and Growth The vine was low in height, reminding us that true growth in God's kingdom often comes through humility and submission to His will. Fruitfulness The vine produced branches and shoots, illustrating the natural outcome of a life rooted in God—spiritual fruitfulness. Covenant Faithfulness The imagery calls Israel to remember their covenant with God and the consequences of turning away from Him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 17:6?2. How does Ezekiel 17:6 illustrate God's sovereignty in nurturing spiritual growth? 3. What does the "vine" symbolize in Ezekiel 17:6, and why is it significant? 4. How can we apply the growth process in Ezekiel 17:6 to our faith journey? 5. What scriptural connections exist between Ezekiel 17:6 and John 15:5 about bearing fruit? 6. How can we ensure our spiritual roots are deep, as described in Ezekiel 17:6? 7. What is the symbolic meaning of the vine in Ezekiel 17:6? 8. How does Ezekiel 17:6 relate to Israel's historical context? 9. What theological themes are present in Ezekiel 17:6? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 17? 11. How can Ezekiel 17:6’s description of the vine thriving and then withering be verified historically or archaeologically, if at all? 12. Does the lack of historical or archaeological data supporting the vine metaphor undermine Ezekiel 15's credibility? 13. What is the meaning of 'The True Vine'? 14. Why does the prophecy in Ezekiel 17:22-23 about planting a tender twig on a 'high and lofty mountain' seem scientifically implausible, given real plant growth conditions? What Does Ezekiel 17:6 Mean It sprouted– After the first deportation to Babylon, a remnant of Judah was left in the land (2 Kings 24:14–17). Like a seed pushing through the soil, the nation still showed signs of life. – God had promised that even under judgment He would preserve a “stump” (Isaiah 6:13), and here we see that promise taking visible form. and became a spreading vine – The remnant did not grow into another tall cedar; it became a vine—less imposing but capable of covering ground (Ezekiel 17:5). – Under Nebuchadnezzar’s oversight, Judah developed local governance and daily commerce (Jeremiah 29:4–7). – The image recalls Joseph’s blessing: “Joseph is a fruitful vine” (Genesis 49:22), underscoring God’s ongoing purpose for His people even in exile. low in height – Judah’s king, Zedekiah, ruled only as a vassal (2 Chron 36:10). – The nation’s reduced stature fulfilled warnings that disobedience would bring Israel “low” instead of “high” (Deuteronomy 28:43–44). – Humility was intended to lead to repentance, not despair (Lamentations 3:40). with branches turned toward him – The branches bent toward the first eagle—Nebuchadnezzar (Ezekiel 17:3)—signifying Judah’s obligation and allegiance to Babylon (Jeremiah 27:12). – This posture was both political and spiritual: God had told them to submit to Babylon as His instrument of discipline (Jeremiah 25:9). – Facing the right direction meant safety; resistance would spell ruin (Jeremiah 38:17–18). yet its roots remained where it stood – Although under foreign control, Judah was still planted in its own soil (Ezekiel 17:13). – The Lord’s covenant promises tied Israel to the land (Leviticus 26:44–45); keeping roots there hinted at future restoration (Jeremiah 32:37–41). – Stability was guaranteed as long as the nation honored the treaty God had permitted (Ezekiel 17:14). So it became a vine – The picture is complete: Judah took on a new, humbler identity but was nonetheless alive. – Vines suggest fruitfulness over grandeur, echoing God’s desire for obedience rather than impressive display (Micah 6:8). and yielded branches – Local leaders, priests, and people continued daily life, providing “branches” of administration, worship, and commerce (Jeremiah 40:5–10). – The text highlights God’s kindness: even under judgment He allowed productivity (Psalm 106:44–46). and sent out shoots – These new shoots represent Zedekiah’s intrigue with Egypt, the second eagle (Ezekiel 17:7, 15). – Instead of remaining content under Babylon, he sought military help from Pharaoh (2 Kings 24:20; Ezekiel 17:15). – The attempt was both political betrayal and spiritual adultery, ignoring God’s clear command to stay loyal to the covenant with Babylon (Isaiah 31:1). summary Ezekiel 17:6 portrays Judah after the first exile as a living but humbled vine: preserved by God, rooted in its land, and initially oriented toward the Babylonian authority God had ordained. The nation still had room to grow and bear fruit, yet its survival depended on remaining low, loyal, and repentant. When Zedekiah turned “shoots” toward Egypt, he violated that design, setting the stage for the final downfall Jerusalem would soon face. The verse therefore stands as a vivid reminder that true flourishing comes from humble obedience to the Lord’s revealed will. (6) A spreading vine of low stature.--Had Zedekiah been faithful to his oath and allegiance to Nebuchadnezzar and to his higher allegiance to God, Israel might have been fruitful and prosperous as a dependent kingdom.Whose branches turned towards him.--Better, That its branches might turn towards him, and its roots might be under him. This was Nebuchadnezzar's object--to make of Israel a flourishing kingdom, which should yet be entirely dependent upon himself and helpful to him in his great struggle with the power of Egypt; and hence his especial rage when his politic arrangements were frustrated by Zedekiah's treachery and folly. Hebrew It sproutedוַיִּצְמַ֡ח (way·yiṣ·maḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6779: To sprout, spring up and became וַיְהִי֩ (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be a spreading סֹרַ֜חַת (sō·ra·ḥaṯ) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 5628: To go free, be unrestrained, overrun, exceed vine, לְגֶ֨פֶן (lə·ḡe·p̄en) Preposition-l | Noun - common singular Strong's 1612: A vine, the grape low שִׁפְלַ֣ת (šip̄·laṯ) Adjective - feminine singular construct Strong's 8217: Depressed in height קוֹמָ֗ה (qō·w·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6967: Height with branches דָּלִיּוֹתָיו֙ (dā·lî·yō·w·ṯāw) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1808: Something dangling, a bough turned לִפְנ֤וֹת (lip̄·nō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6437: To turn, to face, appear, look toward him; אֵלָ֔יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to yet its roots וְשָׁרָשָׁ֖יו (wə·šā·rā·šāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8328: A root remained יִֽהְי֑וּ (yih·yū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be where it stood. תַּחְתָּ֣יו (taḥ·tāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of So it became וַתְּהִ֣י (wat·tə·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be a vine לְגֶ֔פֶן (lə·ḡe·p̄en) Preposition-l | Noun - common singular Strong's 1612: A vine, the grape and yielded וַתַּ֣עַשׂ (wat·ta·‘aś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make branches, בַּדִּ֔ים (bad·dîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 905: Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of and sent out וַתְּשַׁלַּ֖ח (wat·tə·šal·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out shoots. פֹּארֽוֹת׃ (pō·rō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 6288: Ornamentation, foliage, as bright green Links Ezekiel 17:6 NIVEzekiel 17:6 NLT Ezekiel 17:6 ESV Ezekiel 17:6 NASB Ezekiel 17:6 KJV Ezekiel 17:6 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 17:6 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 17:6 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 17:6 French Bible Ezekiel 17:6 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 17:6 It grew and became a spreading vine (Ezek. 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