エゼキエル書 47:12 JCB

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 47:1-12

This part of Ezekiel's vision must so necessarily have a mystical and spiritual meaning that thence we conclude the other parts of his vision have a mystical and spiritual meaning also; for it cannot be applied to the waters brought by pipes into the temple for the washing of the sacrifices, the keeping of the temple clean, and the carrying off of those waters, for that would be to turn this pleasant river into a sink or common sewer. That prophecy, Zech. 14:8; may explain it, of living waters... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 47:12

And by the river on the banks thereof, on this side and on that side ,.... On each side of the river, on the banks of it: shall grow all trees for meat ; such as bear fruit, that may be eaten, and is good for food: by these "trees" are meant truly gracious souls, converted persons, real Christians, true believers in Christ; who like trees have a root, are rooted in the love of God, in the person and grace of Christ, and have the root of the matter in them, the grace of the blessed... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 47:12

Shall grow all trees for meat, whose leaf shall not fade - A description that suits the righteous, who are still producing - The fruits of faith. The fruits of the Spirit. The fruits of love to God, obedience to his holy will, and love to all men. Benevolence, mercy, charity, kindness, etc. The leaf thereof for medicine - See Revelation 22:1-5 . Even the leaves, the holy profession of the righteous, is a spiritual medicine. Righteousness is thus encouraged in the world. The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 47:1-12

The holy waters. The beauty and even sublimity of this portion of Ezekiel's prophecies must impress every reader of imagination and taste. Upon the suggestion of the waters of Siloam taking their rise from the temple rock, and the watercourse of the Kedron threading its way among the rocky deserts until it reaches the expanse of the Dead Sea, the poet-prophet describes a river which has its source in the sanctuary of Jehovah, and which broadens and deepens as it flows, until it becomes a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 47:1-12

The river of salvation. The prophet has advanced from step to step in his outline sketch of Israel's destined glory. The temple is now complete. The throne is to be erected on a foundation of righteousness. The better order for sacrificial worship is instituted. The climax of blessing is almost reached. One great defect had been manifest in Israel's past history. They lived for themselves. They were the exclusive favorites of Jehovah. This defect shall be remedied. Israel shall henceforth... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 47:1-12

The river of life. In this noble vision we have a prophecy of that great redeeming power which Jesus Christ should introduce to the world, and we have some insight given us of its triumphs in the far future. Of this wonderful river we have to inquire into I. ITS DIVINE SOURCE . The river flowed "from under the threshold of the house"—from the very dwelling-place of Jehovah. The river of life has its source in the Divine, in God himself, in his fatherly yearning, in his boundless... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 47:1-23

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 47:12

The effect of the river upon the vegetation growing on its banks is the last feature added to the prophet's picture. Already referred to in Ezekiel 47:7 , it is here developed at greater length. The "very many trees" of that verse become in this all trees , or every tree for meat , i.e. every sort of tree with edible fruit (comp. Le 19:23), whose leaf should not fade or wither, and whose fruit should not be consumed or finished, i.e. should not fail, but continue to bring forth new... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 47:12

Trees of life. I. THE SITE ON WHICH THEY GROW . "By the river upon the bank, on this side and on that side" All the blessings of Christianity are drawn from its central stream in the grace of Christ. But that stream fertilizes its banks, like the Nile, and many trees overshadow its waters. As the dry wady is pleasantly broken by a thread of green just where the watercourse winds through it, so the dreary and spiritually fruitless waste of the sin-stricken world has the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 47:12

The tree of life. The river, which in his prophetic vision Ezekiel beholds, as it pursues its widening course from the temple rock eastwards towards the Arabah, is seen by him to be bordered with trees, clad with perennial foliage, and laden with luscious and nutritious fruits. And as the waters of life bring satisfaction and refreshment to the thirsting spirits of men, so do the trees supply them with leaves to heal their wounds and sicknesses, and with fruit to satisfy the hunger which... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 47:1-12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 47:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 47:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 47:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 47:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 47:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 47:1-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 47:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 47:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 47:12

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