Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “’Your mother was like a vine in your vineyard planted by the water; it was fruitful and full of branches because of abundant water. New Living Translation “Your mother was like a vine planted by the water’s edge. It had lush, green foliage because of the abundant water. English Standard Version Your mother was like a vine in a vineyard planted by the water, fruitful and full of branches by reason of abundant water. Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible Your mother was was like a vine in your vineyard; by the waters she was planted; she was fruitful and full of branches from the many waters. King James Bible 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. New King James Version ‘Your mother was like a vine in your bloodline, Planted by the waters, Fruitful and full of branches Because of many waters. New American Standard Bible ‘Your mother was like a vine in your vineyard, Planted by the waters; It was fruitful and thick with branches Because of abundant waters. NASB 1995 ‘Your mother was like a vine in your vineyard, Planted by the waters; It was fruitful and full of branches Because of abundant waters. NASB 1977 ‘Your mother was like a vine in your vineyard, Planted by the waters; It was fruitful and full of branches Because of abundant waters. Legacy Standard Bible Your mother was like a vine in your vineyard, Planted by the waters; It was fruitful and full of branches Because of abundant waters. Amplified Bible ‘Your mother [Jerusalem] was like a vine in your vineyard, Planted by the waters; It was fruitful and full of branches Because of abundant water. Berean Annotated Bible Your mother was like a vine in your vineyard [in your bloodline], planted by the water; it was fruitful and full of branches because of the abundant waters. Christian Standard Bible Your mother was like a vine in your vineyard, planted by the water; it was fruitful and full of branches because of abundant water. Holman Christian Standard Bible Your mother was like a vine in your vineyard, planted by the water; it was fruitful and full of branches because of plentiful waters. American 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. Contemporary English Version Your mother was a vine like you, growing near a stream. There was plenty of water, so she was filled with branches and with lots of fruit. English Revised Version Thy mother was like a vine, in thy blood, planted by the waters: she was fruitful and full of branches by reason of many waters. GOD'S WORD® Translation Your mother was like a grapevine that was planted near water. It had a lot of fruit and many branches because there was plenty of water. Good News Translation Your mother was like a grapevine planted near a stream. Because there was plenty of water, the vine was covered with leaves and fruit. International Standard Version Your mother was like a vine entwining a pomegranate, planted by water, full of fruit, and full of branches because it had been watered generously. NET Bible "'Your mother was like a vine in your vineyard, planted by water. It was fruitful and full of branches because it was well-watered. New Heart English Bible "'Your mother was like a vine in your vineyard, planted by the waters: it was fruitful and full of branches by reason of many waters. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleYour mother was like a vine in your vineyard, planted by the water; it was fruitful and full of branches because of the abundant waters. 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYour mother, like the vine in your blood, "" Is being planted by waters, "" She was bearing fruit and full of boughs, "" Because of many waters. Berean Literal Bible Your mother was was like a vine in your vineyard; by the waters she was planted; she was fruitful and full of branches from the many waters. Young'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. Smith's Literal Translation Thy mother as a vine in thy blood, planted by the waters: she was fruitful and covered from much water. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThy mother is like a vine in thy blood planted by the water: her fruit and her branches have grown out of many waters. Catholic Public Domain Version Your mother is like a vine, in your blood, planted by the water; her fruit and her branches have increased because of many waters. New American Bible Your mother was like a leafy vine planted by water, Fruitful and full of branches because of abundant water. New Revised Standard Version Your mother was like a vine in a vineyard transplanted by the water, fruitful and full of branches from abundant water. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYour mother is like a vine in your blood, planted by the waters; she was fruitful and full of branches by reason of many waters. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Your mother, as a vine in your blood, planted her fruit on the waters and her shoots were in many waters OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thy mother was like a vine, in thy likeness, Planted by the waters; She was fruitful and full of branches By reason of many waters. Brenton Septuagint Translation Thy mother was as a vine and as a blossom on a pomegranate tree, planted by water: her fruit and her shoot abounded by reason of much water. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Lament for the Princes of Israel…9With hooks they caged him and brought him to the king of Babylon. They brought him into captivity so that his roar was heard no longer on the mountains of Israel. 10Your mother was like a vine in your vineyard, planted by the water; it was fruitful and full of branches because of the abundant waters. 11It 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.… Cross References Your mother was like a vine in your vineyard, 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. … Jeremiah 2:21 I had planted you like a choice vine from the very best seed. How could you turn yourself before Me into a rotten, wild vine? Psalm 80:8-10 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. planted by the water; 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. Ezekiel 17:5 He 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. 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. it was fruitful and full of branches Genesis 49:22 Joseph is a fruitful vine—a fruitful vine by a spring, whose branches scale the wall. Ezekiel 17:6 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. Psalm 80:11 It sent out its branches to the Sea, and its shoots toward the River. because of the abundant waters. Ezekiel 17:8 It had been planted in good soil by abundant waters in order to yield branches and bear fruit and become a splendid vine.’ Psalm 65:9-10 You attend to the earth and water it; with abundance You enrich it. The streams of God are full of water, for You prepare our grain by providing for the earth. / You soak its furrows and level its ridges; You soften it with showers and bless its growth. Jeremiah 31:12 They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will be radiant over the bounty of the LORD—the grain, new wine, and oil, and the young of the flocks and herds. Their life will be like a well-watered garden, and never again will they languish. 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. John 15:1-8 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard. / He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful. / You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. … Matthew 21:33-41 Listen to another parable: There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a winepress in it, and built a tower. Then he rented it out to some tenants and went away on a journey. / When the harvest time drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit. / But the tenants seized his servants. They beat one, killed another, and stoned a third. … Isaiah 27:2-6 In that day: “Sing about a fruitful vineyard. / I, the LORD, am its keeper; I water it continually. I guard it night and day so no one can disturb it; / I am not angry. If only thorns and briers confronted Me, I would march and trample them, I would burn them to the ground. … Treasury of Scripture Your mother is like a vine in your blood, planted by the waters: she was fruitful and full of branches by reason of many waters. mother Ezekiel 19:2 And say, What is thy mother? A lioness: she lay down among lions, she nourished her whelps among young lions. Hosea 2:2,5 Plead with your mother, plead: for she is not my wife, neither am I her husband: let her therefore put away her whoredoms out of her sight, and her adulteries from between her breasts; … like Ezekiel 15:2-8 Son of man, What is the vine tree more than any tree, or than a branch which is among the trees of the forest? … Ezekiel 17:6 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. Isaiah 5:1-4 Now will I sing to my wellbeloved a song of my beloved touching his vineyard. My wellbeloved hath a vineyard in a very fruitful hill: … blood. Numbers 24:6,7 As the valleys are they spread forth, as gardens by the river's side, as the trees of lign aloes which the LORD hath planted, and as cedar trees beside the waters… Deuteronomy 8:7,9 For the LORD thy God bringeth thee into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and depths that spring out of valleys and hills; … Psalm 80:8-11 Thou hast brought a vine out of Egypt: thou hast cast out the heathen, and planted it… full Jump to Previous Abundant Blood Branches Comparison Fertile Fruitful Full Great Likeness Mother Planted Reason Rest Transplanted Vine Vineyard Water WatersJump to Next Abundant Blood Branches Comparison Fertile Fruitful Full Great Likeness Mother Planted Reason Rest Transplanted Vine Vineyard Water WatersEzekiel 19 1. A lamentation for the princes of Israel, by the parable of a lion whelping in a pit10. and for Jerusalem, under the parable of a wasted vine Your mother was like a vine in your vineyard This phrase metaphorically refers to the nation of Israel, often symbolized as a vine in the Old Testament (e.g., Psalm 80:8-11, Isaiah 5:1-7). The "mother" here can be understood as the nation or the leadership of Israel, possibly referring to the Davidic dynasty. The vineyard imagery is significant, as vineyards were common in ancient Israel and symbolized prosperity and blessing. The vine represents the potential for growth and fruitfulness, which was God's intention for Israel as His chosen people. planted by the water it was fruitful and full of branches because of the abundant waters Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel conveyed God's messages to the Israelites, often using vivid imagery and allegories. 2. Israel Represented as a vine, Israel is depicted as having been blessed and nurtured by God, symbolizing its potential and prosperity. 3. Vineyard A metaphor for the nation of Israel, indicating a place of growth and potential under God's care. 4. Water Symbolizes the blessings and sustenance provided by God, essential for the vine's growth and fruitfulness. 5. Mother Represents the nation of Israel or its leadership, indicating the source or origin of the vine's growth and prosperity. Teaching Points Dependence on God for GrowthJust as the vine depends on water, we must rely on God for spiritual nourishment and growth. Without His sustenance, we cannot bear fruit. Blessings and Responsibility The abundant waters represent God's blessings. With blessings come responsibilities; we are called to use what God provides to bear fruit for His kingdom. Spiritual Fruitfulness Our lives should reflect the fruitfulness of a well-nurtured vine. This means exhibiting the fruits of the Spirit and living in a way that honors God. Warning Against Complacency Israel's history shows that blessings can lead to complacency. We must remain vigilant and faithful, continually seeking God's guidance and strength. Community and Leadership The "mother" vine suggests the importance of strong, godly leadership and community. Leaders and communities should nurture and support spiritual growth. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 19:10?2. How does Ezekiel 19:10 symbolize Israel's spiritual state and relationship with God? 3. What lessons can we learn from the vine's fate in Ezekiel 19:10? 4. How does John 15:5 relate to the vine imagery in Ezekiel 19:10? 5. How can we ensure our spiritual "vine" remains fruitful and strong today? 6. What actions can we take to avoid Israel's mistakes as depicted in Ezekiel 19:10? 7. What does Ezekiel 19:10 symbolize in the context of Israel's history and downfall? 8. How does the imagery in Ezekiel 19:10 reflect God's judgment on Israel? 9. What is the significance of the vine metaphor in Ezekiel 19:10? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 19? 11. How do we reconcile Ezekiel 19:10–14’s portrayal of the vine’s destruction with other biblical promises of Judah’s enduring lineage? 12. How does Ezekiel 15:2-3 reconcile the vine's supposed worthlessness with other biblical passages celebrating vines as symbols of blessing? 13. Jeremiah 5:10 - Could the call to destroy Jerusalem's fortifications without complete annihilation contradict God's previous promises to preserve Israel's security (Exodus 19:5-6)? 14. What does walking in the Spirit entail? What Does Ezekiel 19:10 Mean Your mother was like a vine- The “mother” points to the royal house of Judah—the nation itself that birthed its kings (Ezekiel 19:1-9). - God often pictures His chosen people as a vine; Psalm 80:8-9 declares, “You brought a vine out of Egypt; You drove out the nations and planted it.”. - This image is not mere poetry; it is a literal statement of identity: Judah was God’s cultivated plant, expected to bear covenant-faithful fruit (Isaiah 5:7; Hosea 10:1). in your vineyard - The phrase stresses ownership: Judah lived within God’s own “parcel” of land, a vineyard He personally tended (Isaiah 5:1-2; Matthew 21:33-41). - Being “in your vineyard” means Judah enjoyed covenant proximity—no outsider’s plot, but the Lord’s carefully fenced field. planted by the water - Location reveals blessing. As Ezekiel earlier showed with another parable, a vine set “by abundant waters” receives everything needed to thrive (Ezekiel 17:5, 8). - Jeremiah 17:7-8 paints the same reality: the one who trusts the Lord “will be like a tree planted by the waters… its leaves are always green”. - God literally placed Judah in a land “flowing with milk and honey,” guaranteeing physical and spiritual supply. it was fruitful and full of branches - Flourishing branches picture the growth of David’s dynasty and the nation’s prosperity (Genesis 49:22; Hosea 14:5-6). - Under kings like David, Solomon, and Hezekiah, Judah burst with “branches”—military strength, economic success, and spiritual influence. - Jesus later affirmed this vine imagery for disciples: “He who abides in Me and I in him bears much fruit” (John 15:5), underscoring the same principle that yielded Judah’s early fruitfulness. because of the abundant waters - The abundance was never self-generated; it flowed from the Lord’s continual provision (Psalm 36:8-9). - Ezekiel would later describe a river from the temple that brings life wherever it goes (Ezekiel 47:12), pointing to the same life-giving source. - Revelation 22:1-2 looks ahead to an eternal fulfillment: the river of life watering the tree that yields fruit each month—God’s supply guaranteeing everlasting productivity. summary Ezekiel 19:10 reminds us that Judah once thrived like a well-watered vine in God’s own vineyard—rooted, supplied, and expected to bear covenant fruit. Every branch, blossom, and harvest came “because of the abundant waters,” a literal witness to the Lord’s faithful provision. The verse celebrates what God did for His people and warns that fruitfulness depends entirely on remaining planted in His life-giving presence. (10) A vine in thy blood.--The figure here changes to the more common one of a vine, yet by no means the "vine of low stature" of Ezekiel 17:6; it is rather a strong and goodly vine. The phrase "in thy blood" is obscure, and has occasioned much perplexity to the commentators. Some of the ancient versions and some manuscripts have modified the text; but the meaning seems to be, if the text is taken as it stands, "Thy mother is like a vine living in the blood (i.e., in the life) of her children." This would then be a statement amplified in the following, "fruitful and full of branches." The general sense is plain: Israel is described as having been planted a strong and fruitful vine, with every advantage for growth and full development.Verse 10. - Another parable comes close upon the heels of the first. Thy mother; sc. Judah or Jerusalem, as the mother of Jehoiachin, who is still in Ezekiel's thoughts, and is addressed by him. In thy blood. (For the comparison of the vine, see Ezekiel 17:6.) No satisfactory meaning can be got out of the words, the nearest being "in thy life, thy freshness," the sap of the vine being thought of as its blood; and critics have been driven to conjectural readings or renderings. The Jewish interpreters, Targum, Rashi, Kimchi, and margin of Revised Version, give, "in thy likeness," sc. "like thee;" Keil, "in thy repose," sc. in the period of quiet prosperity. Hitzig boldly adopts a reading which gives, "a vine climbing on the pomegranate;" but (?). The many waters reproduce the imagery of Ezekiel 17:5.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Your motherאִמְּךָ֥ (’im·mə·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 517: A mother, ) was like a vine כַגֶּ֛פֶן (ḵag·ge·p̄en) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 1612: A vine, the grape in your vineyard, בְּדָמְךָ֖ (bə·ḏā·mə·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1818: Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed planted שְׁתוּלָ֑ה (šə·ṯū·lāh) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine singular Strong's 8362: To transplant by עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the water; מַ֣יִם (ma·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen it was fruitful פֹּֽרִיָּה֙ (pō·rî·yāh) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 6509: To bear fruit, be fruitful and full of branches וַֽעֲנֵפָ֔ה (wa·‘ă·nê·p̄āh) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 6058: Full of branches because of the abundant רַבִּֽים׃ (rab·bîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7227: Much, many, great waters. מִמַּ֥יִם (mim·ma·yim) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen Links Ezekiel 19:10 NIVEzekiel 19:10 NLT Ezekiel 19:10 ESV Ezekiel 19:10 NASB Ezekiel 19:10 KJV Ezekiel 19:10 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 19:10 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 19:10 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 19:10 French Bible Ezekiel 19:10 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 19:10 Your mother was like a vine (Ezek. 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