8 It had been planted in good soil by abundant water so that it would produce branches, bear fruit and become a splendid vine.'
8 It was planted in a good soil
8 It had been planted on good soil by abundant waters, that it might produce branches and bear fruit and become a noble vine.
8 It had been planted in good, well-watered soil, And it put out branches and bore fruit, and became a noble vine.
8 It was planted in good soil by many waters, To bring forth branches, bear fruit, And become a majestic vine." '
8 even though it was already planted in good soil and had plenty of water so it could grow into a splendid vine and produce rich leaves and luscious fruit.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 17:8
Commentary on Ezekiel 17:1-10
(Read Ezekiel 17:1-10)
Mighty conquerors are aptly likened to birds or beasts of prey, but their destructive passions are overruled to forward God's designs. Those who depart from God, only vary their crimes by changing one carnal confidence for another, and never will prosper.