KJV ORIGINAL
Therefore his height was exalted above all the trees of the field, and his boughs were multiplied, and his branches became long because of the multitude of waters, when he shot forth.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
That's why it grew taller than every other tree around, its branches multiplied and stretched out long because it had endless water flowing to it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When you have the right source feeding you, growth becomes unstoppable.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Ezekiel, written during the Babylonian exile around 586 BC, the prophet uses the metaphor of a great tree to describe the pride and power of Egypt under Pharaoh, warning of impending judgment. This verse specifically depicts the tree's growth and exaltation, symbolizing how Egypt had risen to great heights through abundant resources. It fits into a larger prophetic message about the dangers of human arrogance before God.
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