以西结书 17:8
KJV
It was planted in a good soil by great waters, that it might bring forth branches, and that it might bear fruit, that it might be a goodly vine.
Context
This verse from 以西结书 Chapter 17 connects to 2 cross-references. 非利士人击败以色列,杀了以利两子,掳走约柜。消息传到以利,他从椅子上向后跌倒,颈项折断而死;他的儿媳在临死前生产,给孩子取名「以迦博」(荣耀离开以色列)。
其他译本
ASV
It was planted in a good soil by many waters, that it might bring forth branches, and that it might bear fruit, that it might be a goodly vine.
YLT
On a good field, by many waters, it is planted, To make branches, and to bear fruit, To be for an goodly vine.
BBE
He had it planted in a good field by great waters so that it might put out branches and have fruit and be a strong vine.