Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I made it beautiful with abundant branches, the envy of all the trees of Eden in the garden of God. New Living Translation Because I made this tree so beautiful, and gave it such magnificent foliage, it was the envy of all the other trees of Eden, the garden of God. English Standard Version I made it beautiful in the mass of its branches, and all the trees of Eden envied it, that were in the garden of God. Berean Standard Bible I made it beautiful with its many branches, the envy of all the trees of Eden, which were in the garden of God.’ Berean Literal Bible Beautiful I made it with an abundance of branches, and envied all the trees of Eden that were in the garden of God.’ King James Bible I have made him fair by the multitude of his branches: so that all the trees of Eden, that were in the garden of God, envied him. New King James Version I made it beautiful with a multitude of branches, So that all the trees of Eden envied it, That were in the garden of God.’ New American Standard Bible ‘I made it beautiful with the multitude of its branches, And all the trees of Eden, which were in the garden of God, were jealous of it. NASB 1995 ‘I made it beautiful with the multitude of its branches, And all the trees of Eden, which were in the garden of God, were jealous of it. NASB 1977 ‘I made it beautiful with the multitude of its branches, And all the trees of Eden, which were in the garden of God, were jealous of it. Legacy Standard Bible I made it beautiful with the multitude of its foliage, And all the trees of Eden, which were in the garden of God, were jealous of it. Amplified Bible ‘I made it beautiful with the great mass of its branches, So that all the trees of Eden which were in the garden of God were jealous of it (Assyria). Berean Annotated Bible I made it beautiful with its many branches, the envy of all the trees of Eden (pleasure), which were in the garden of God {Elohim}. Christian Standard Bible I made it beautiful with its many limbs, and all the trees of Eden, which were in God’s garden, envied it. Holman Christian Standard Bible I made it beautiful with its many limbs, and all the trees of Eden, which were in God’s garden, envied it.” American Standard Version I made it fair by the multitude of its branches, so that all the trees of Eden, that were in the garden of God, envied it. Contemporary English Version I, the LORD, gave this tree its beauty, and I helped the branches grow strong. All other trees in Eden wanted to be just like it. English Revised Version I made him fair by the multitude of his branches: so that all the trees of Eden, that were in the garden of God, envied him. GOD'S WORD® Translation I was the one who made it beautiful with its many branches. This tree was the envy of all the trees in Eden, in God's garden. Good News Translation I made it beautiful, with spreading branches. It was the envy of every tree in Eden, the garden of God. International Standard Version I made it beautiful, including all of its branches; all the trees in God's garden of Eden envied it!'" NET Bible I made it beautiful with its many branches; all the trees of Eden, in the garden of God, envied it. New Heart English Bible I made it beautiful by the multitude of its branches, so that all the trees of Eden, that were in the garden of God, envied it.' Webster's Bible Translation I have made him fair by the multitude of his branches: so that all the trees of Eden, that were in the garden of God, envied him. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleI made it beautiful with its many branches, the envy of all the trees of Eden, which were in the garden of God.’ World English Bible I made it beautiful by the multitude of its branches, so that all the trees of Eden, that were in the garden of God, envied it.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI have made him beautiful in the multitude of his thin shoots, "" And all trees of Eden that [are] in the garden of God envy him. Berean Literal Bible Beautiful I made it with an abundance of branches, and envied all the trees of Eden that were in the garden of God.’ Young's Literal Translation Fair I have made him in the multitude of his thin shoots, And envy him do all trees of Eden that are in the garden of God. Smith's Literal Translation I made him fair by the multitude of his branches, and all the trees of Eden which are in the garden of God will envy him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor I made him beautiful and thick set with many branches: and all the trees of pleasure, that were in the paradise of God, envied him. Catholic Public Domain Version For I made him beautiful, and dense with many branches. And all the trees of delight, which were in the Paradise of God, were jealous of him. New American Bible I made it beautiful with abundant foliage, So that all the trees in Eden were envious of it. New Revised Standard Version I made it beautiful with its mass of branches, the envy of all the trees of Eden that were in the garden of God. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI made it beautiful by the multitude of its branches; so that all the trees of Eden that were in the garden of God envied it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I have made him beautiful in the multitude of his branches, and all the trees of Eden, the Paradise of God, were jealous of him OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I made it fair By the multitude of its branches; So that all the trees of Eden, That were in the garden of God, envied it. Brenton Septuagint Translation because of the multitude of his branches: and the trees of God's paradise of delight envied him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Egypt will Fall Like Assyria…8The cedars in the garden of God could not rival it; the cypresses could not compare with its branches, nor the plane trees match its boughs. No tree in the garden of God could compare with its beauty. 9I made it beautiful with its many branches, the envy of all the trees of Eden, which were in the garden of God.’ 10Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Since it became great in height and set its top among the clouds, and it grew proud on account of its height,… Cross References I made it beautiful with its many branches, Daniel 4:12 Its leaves were beautiful, its fruit was abundant, and upon it was food for all. Under it the beasts of the field found shelter, in its branches the birds of the air nested, and from it every creature was fed. Psalm 80:10-11 The mountains were covered by its shade, and the mighty cedars with its branches. / It sent out its branches to the Sea, and its shoots toward the River. Ezekiel 17:23 I will plant it on the mountain heights of Israel so that it will bear branches; it will yield fruit and become a majestic cedar. Birds of every kind will nest under it, taking shelter in the shade of its branches. the envy of all the trees of Eden, Genesis 2:8-9 And the LORD God planted a garden in Eden, in the east, where He placed the man He had formed. / Out of the ground the LORD God gave growth to every tree that is pleasing to the eye and good for food. And in the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Ezekiel 28:13 You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every kind of precious stone adorned you: ruby, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and emerald. Your mountings and settings were crafted in gold, prepared on the day of your creation. Genesis 3:6 When the woman saw that the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eyes, and that it was desirable for obtaining wisdom, she took the fruit and ate it. She also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate it. which were in the garden of God.’ Genesis 2:15 Then the LORD God took the man and placed him in the Garden of Eden to cultivate and keep it. Revelation 2:7 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to eat from the tree of life in the Paradise of God. Isaiah 51:3 For the LORD will comfort Zion and will look with compassion on all her ruins; He will make her wilderness like Eden and her desert like the garden of the LORD. Joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and melodious song. Genesis 2:9 Out of the ground the LORD God gave growth to every tree that is pleasing to the eye and good for food. And in the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Isaiah 10:33-34 Behold, the Lord GOD of Hosts will lop off the branches with terrifying power. The tall trees will be cut down, the lofty ones will be felled. / He will clear the forest thickets with an axe, and Lebanon will fall before the Mighty One. Daniel 4:10-12 In these visions of my mind as I was lying in bed, I saw this come to pass: There was a tree in the midst of the land, and its height was great. / The tree grew large and strong; its top reached the sky, and it was visible to the ends of the earth. / Its leaves were beautiful, its fruit was abundant, and upon it was food for all. Under it the beasts of the field found shelter, in its branches the birds of the air nested, and from it every creature was fed. Isaiah 14:8 Even the cypresses and cedars of Lebanon exult over you: “Since you have been laid low, no woodcutter comes against us.” Psalm 104:16-17 The trees of the LORD have their fill, the cedars of Lebanon that He planted, / where the birds build their nests; the stork makes her home in the cypresses. Isaiah 37:24 Through your servants you have taunted the Lord, and you have said: “With my many chariots I have ascended to the heights of the mountains, to the remote peaks of Lebanon. I have cut down its tallest cedars, the finest of its cypresses. I have reached its farthest heights, the densest of its forests. 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. Treasury of Scripture I have made him fair by the multitude of his branches: so that all the trees of Eden, that were in the garden of God, envied him. made Ezekiel 16:14 And thy renown went forth among the heathen for thy beauty: for it was perfect through my comeliness, which I had put upon thee, saith the Lord GOD. Exodus 9:16 And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to shew in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth. Psalm 75:6,7 For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south… all the trees Ezekiel 17:22,24 Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will also take of the highest branch of the high cedar, and will set it; I will crop off from the top of his young twigs a tender one, and will plant it upon an high mountain and eminent: … Judges 9:8-20 The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive tree, Reign thou over us… Isaiah 55:12 For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. envied Genesis 26:14 For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him. Genesis 37:11 And his brethren envied him; but his father observed the saying. 1 Samuel 18:15 Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him. Jump to Previous Abundant Beautiful Branches Eden Envied Envy Fair Full Garden Jealous Mass Multitude Shoots Thin TreesJump to Next Abundant Beautiful Branches Eden Envied Envy Fair Full Garden Jealous Mass Multitude Shoots Thin TreesEzekiel 31 1. A relation unto Pharaoh3. of the glory of Assyria 10. and the fall thereof for pride 18. The like destruction of Egypt I made it beautiful with its many branches This phrase highlights God's sovereign role in bestowing beauty and abundance. The imagery of branches suggests growth, prosperity, and influence. In biblical symbolism, trees often represent nations or leaders (e.g., Daniel 4:10-12). The beauty and many branches could symbolize the Assyrian empire's vast reach and power, as described earlier in Ezekiel 31. This reflects God's ability to elevate nations according to His purposes, as seen in Isaiah 10:5-19, where Assyria is used as an instrument of judgment. the envy of all the trees of Eden which were in the garden of God. Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet of God who ministered to the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. He conveyed God's messages through visions and symbolic acts. 2. Assyria Represented metaphorically as a great cedar tree in this chapter, symbolizing its former power and majesty before its downfall. 3. Eden The garden of God, a place of perfection and beauty, often used symbolically to represent God's ideal creation and blessings. 4. The Trees of Eden Symbolic of other nations or entities that were envious of Assyria's former glory and splendor. 5. God The Creator who bestowed beauty and abundance upon Assyria, highlighting His sovereignty over nations. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over NationsGod is the ultimate authority over all nations, raising them up and bringing them down according to His purposes. The Danger of Pride Like Assyria, nations and individuals can become proud of their achievements, forgetting that all blessings come from God. Envy and Contentment The envy of the trees of Eden serves as a reminder to find contentment in God's provision rather than coveting others' blessings. The Beauty of God's Creation God's creation, both in nature and in His plans for nations, is inherently beautiful and purposeful. The Temporary Nature of Earthly Glory Earthly power and beauty are fleeting; true and lasting glory is found in a relationship with God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 31:9?2. How does Ezekiel 31:9 illustrate God's sovereignty over nations and leaders? 3. What lessons can we learn from the pride of the tree in Ezekiel? 4. How does Ezekiel 31:9 connect with Proverbs 16:18 about pride and downfall? 5. In what ways can we apply Ezekiel 31:9 to our personal humility? 6. How can Ezekiel 31:9 encourage us to recognize God's role in our successes? 7. How does Ezekiel 31:9 illustrate God's sovereignty over nations and leaders? 8. What is the significance of the cedar tree metaphor in Ezekiel 31:9? 9. How does Ezekiel 31:9 reflect God's judgment on pride and arrogance? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 31? 11. What does the Bible say about God versus Satan? 12. If Eden was a literal place (Genesis 2:8–14), why haven’t archaeologists verified its location? 13. What is the meaning of Genesis 3:15? 14. What is Satan's identity? What Does Ezekiel 31:9 Mean I made it beautifulThe Lord Himself claims full responsibility for the magnificence of the cedar that pictures Assyria (v. 3). • All true splendor—whether in a nation, a leader, or a life—originates with God, never with human brilliance (1 Chron 29:11-12; James 1:17). • Because He “made it beautiful,” He also retains the right to remove that beauty when pride sets in (Ezekiel 31:10-11; Proverbs 16:18). • The line reminds Egypt’s Pharaoh (the addressee of the chapter) that whatever greatness he enjoys is likewise a divine loan, not a personal achievement (Jeremiah 27:5-7). with its many branches The image of abundant branches highlights wide influence and shelter. • Assyria’s empire spread out like limbs that provided “shade for the nations” (cf. Daniel 4:11-12; Jonah 3:3). • Branches suggest both political reach and cultural impact—tributary kings nested under its canopy (Isaiah 10:13-14). • For believers, the detail underscores how blessing multiplies outward when rooted in God’s provision (Psalm 1:3), yet how fragile that spread becomes if the root of humility is lost (Romans 11:20). the envy of all the trees of Eden Even the most ideal surroundings admired this cedar’s glory. • “Trees of Eden” evokes the highest standard of beauty known to humanity (Genesis 2:8-9). • Their envy signals how spectacular Assyria looked to surrounding powers—an admiration quickly turning to jealousy and fear (Ezekiel 31:5-6). • Scripture often warns that worldly splendor attracts unhealthy envy (Psalm 37:35-36; Ecclesiastes 4:4). God alone deserves that level of admiration (Isaiah 2:17). which were in the garden of God The verse ends by anchoring the picture in Eden, God’s own garden. • Linking Assyria’s cedar to Eden elevates the warning: if the Lord felled a tree greater than Eden’s, no earthly power is safe from judgment (Ezekiel 31:14-15). • The phrase reminds readers that ultimate paradise belongs to God, not to any empire (Revelation 2:7). • It also hints at restoration: God will one day re-plant a righteous “tree” in a renewed Eden (Isaiah 11:1, 9; Ezekiel 47:12), contrasting the cut-down arrogance of Assyria and Egypt. summary Ezekiel 31:9 teaches that Assyria’s breathtaking greatness was entirely God-given, widely influential, and so remarkable that even Eden’s idealized trees might have envied it—yet it remained subject to the Gardener’s pruning. The verse calls us to recognize God as the sole source of all beauty and power, to hold success with humility, and to remember that any splendor divorced from obedience will eventually be brought low. Hebrew I madeעֲשִׂיתִ֔יו (‘ă·śî·ṯîw) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make it beautiful יָפֶ֣ה (yā·p̄eh) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 3303: Fair, beautiful with its many בְּרֹ֖ב (bə·rōḇ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7230: Multitude, abundance, greatness branches, דָּֽלִיּוֹתָ֑יו (dā·lî·yō·w·ṯāw) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1808: Something dangling, a bough the envy וַיְקַנְאֻ֙הוּ֙ (way·qan·’u·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular Strong's 7065: To be, zealous, jealous, envious of all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the trees עֲצֵי־ (‘ă·ṣê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood of Eden, עֵ֔דֶן (‘ê·ḏen) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5731: Eden -- the garden home of Adam and Eve which אֲשֶׁ֖ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that were in the garden בְּגַ֥ן (bə·ḡan) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 1588: An enclosure, garden of God.’ הָאֱלֹהִֽים׃ (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative Links Ezekiel 31:9 NIVEzekiel 31:9 NLT Ezekiel 31:9 ESV Ezekiel 31:9 NASB Ezekiel 31:9 KJV Ezekiel 31:9 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 31:9 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 31:9 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 31:9 French Bible Ezekiel 31:9 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 31:9 I made it beautiful by the multitude (Ezek. 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