Ezekiel 19:10
Thy mother is like a vine in thy blood, planted by the waters: she was fruitful and full of branches by reason of many waters.
Original Language Analysis
אִמְּךָ֥
Thy mother
H517
אִמְּךָ֥
Thy mother
Strong's:
H517
Word #:
1 of 11
a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])
בְּדָמְךָ֖
in thy blood
H1818
בְּדָמְךָ֖
in thy blood
Strong's:
H1818
Word #:
3 of 11
blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshe
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
4 of 11
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
מִמַּ֥יִם
by the waters
H4325
מִמַּ֥יִם
by the waters
Strong's:
H4325
Word #:
5 of 11
water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
פֹּֽרִיָּה֙
she was fruitful
H6509
פֹּֽרִיָּה֙
she was fruitful
Strong's:
H6509
Word #:
7 of 11
to bear fruit (literally or figuratively)
הָיְתָ֖ה
H1961
הָיְתָ֖ה
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
9 of 11
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
Historical Context
The vine represents the Davidic kingdom's former glory under David, Solomon, Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah, and Josiah. The 'many waters' suggest God's covenant blessings, abundant provision, and protection. When Judah remained faithful, the dynasty prospered. The imagery recalls Isaiah 5's vineyard parable.
Questions for Reflection
- How do we remember past blessings without living in nostalgia instead of present faithfulness?
- What does the vine imagery teach about dependence on God for fruitfulness?
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Analysis & Commentary
'Thy mother is like a vine in thy blood, planted by the waters: she was fruitful and full of branches by reason of many waters.' The metaphor shifts from lioness to vine—Judah's royal house. 'In thy blood' is difficult (some translations read 'in thy vineyard' or 'in thy likeness'). 'Planted by the waters...fruitful and full of branches' describes former prosperity. The Davidic dynasty flourished when faithful to God's covenant, producing many kings.