Parallel Verses
Amplified
so that the kingdom would be in subjection, unable to restore itself and rise again, but that by keeping his covenant it might continue.
New American Standard Bible
that the kingdom might
King James Version
That the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping of his covenant it might stand.
Holman Bible
so the kingdom might be humble and not exalt itself
International Standard Version
in order to humiliate the kingdom so it wouldn't be able to return to power, but would still be able to continue as long as he keeps his covenant.
A Conservative Version
that the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.
American Standard Version
that the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.
Bible in Basic English
So that the kingdom might be made low with no power of lifting itself up, but might keep his agreement to be his servants.
Darby Translation
that the kingdom might be abased, that it might not lift itself up, that it might keep his covenant in order to stand.
Julia Smith Translation
To be a low kingdom, not to be lifted up, to watch his covenant to stand to it
King James 2000
That the kingdom might be humble, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping of his covenant it might stand.
Lexham Expanded Bible
so that [they would] be a humble kingdom and not lift itself up to keep his covenant {in order for it to stand}.
Modern King James verseion
so that the kingdom might be low, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
that the land might be held in subjection, and not to rebel, but keep the covenant, and fulfill it.
NET Bible
so it would be a lowly kingdom which could not rise on its own but must keep its treaty with him in order to stand.
New Heart English Bible
that the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.
The Emphasized Bible
That, the kingdom might be abased, so as not to lift itself up, - By the keeping of his covenant, might be made to stand.
Webster
That the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.
World English Bible
that the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.
Youngs Literal Translation
That the kingdom may be humble, That it may not lift itself up, To keep his covenant -- that it may stand.
Themes
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Jews
Covenant » Of men with men » Breach of, punished
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » Zedekiah
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Throws off his allegiance to nebuchadnezzar
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » The allegiance denounced » By ezekiel
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Forms an alliance with the king of egypt
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Ezekiel 17:14
Verse Info
Context Readings
Parable Of Two Eagles And A Vine
13
And he took a member of the royal family [the king’s uncle, Zedekiah] and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. He also took the important leaders of the land,
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Cross References
Ezekiel 29:14
I will reverse the fortunes of Egypt [as I will that of Israel] and cause them to return to the land of Pathros, the land of their origin, and there they will be a lowly kingdom.
Deuteronomy 28:43
The stranger who lives among you will rise above you higher and higher, and you will go down lower and lower.
1 Samuel 2:7
“The Lord makes poor and makes rich;
He brings low and He lifts up.
1 Samuel 2:30
Therefore the Lord God of Israel declares, ‘I did indeed say that your house and that of [Aaron] your father would walk [in priestly service] before Me forever.’ But now the Lord declares, ‘Far be it from Me—for those who honor Me I will honor, and those who despise Me will be insignificant and contemptible.
Nehemiah 9:36-37
“Behold, we are slaves today,
And as for the land which You gave our fathers, to eat of its fruit and its goodness,
Behold, we are slaves in it.
Jeremiah 27:12-17
I spoke to Zedekiah king of Judah in the same way, saying, “Bring your necks under the yoke of the king of Babylon and serve him and his people, and live!
Jeremiah 38:17
Then Jeremiah said to Zedekiah, “Thus says the Lord God of hosts, the God of Israel, ‘If you will go out and surrender to the officers of the king of Babylon, then you will live and this city will not be burned with fire; and you and your household will live.
Lamentations 5:10
Our skin is as hot as [the heat of] an oven
Because of the burning heat of [the fever of] famine.
Ezekiel 17:6
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.
Matthew 22:17-21
Tell us then, what do You think? Is it permissible [according to Jewish law and tradition] to pay a