Ezekiel 47:7

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Ezekiel 47:7 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

When I arrived, I saw a great number of trees along both banks of the river.

King James Version KJV

Now when I had returned, behold, at the bank of the river were very many trees on the one side and on the other.

American Standard Version ASV

Now when I had returned, behold, upon the bank of the river were very many trees on the one side and on the other.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And he took me back, and I saw at the edge of the river a very great number of trees on this side and on that.

Free Bible Version FBV

When I got there, I saw a large number of trees on both sides of the river.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Nowe when I returned, beholde, at the brinke of the riuer were very many trees on the one side, and on the other.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

In my turning back, then, lo, at the edge of the stream [are] very many trees, on this side and on that side.

World English Bible WEB

Now when I had returned, behold, on the bank of the river were very many trees on the one side and on the other.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Now when I had returned, behold, at the bank of the river were very many trees on the one side and on the other.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And when I had turned myself, behold on the bank of the torrent were very many trees on both sides.

Translation for Translators T4T

Then he led me to the bank of that river. There I saw many trees growing on each side of the river.

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Ezekiel 47:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB בְּ/שׁוּבֵ֕/נִי וְ/הִנֵּה֙ אֶל שְׂפַ֣ת הַ/נַּ֔חַל עֵ֖ץ רַ֣ב מְאֹ֑ד מִ/זֶּ֖ה וּ/מִ/זֶּֽה

בְּ/שׁוּבֵ֕/נִי shûwb H7725 to return Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff

וְ/הִנֵּה֙ hinnêh H2009 behold Conj | Part

אֶל ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep

שְׂפַ֣ת sâphâh H8193 lips N-fs

הַ/נַּ֔חַל nachal H5158 Brook Art | N-ms

עֵ֖ץ ʻêts H6086 tree N-ms

רַ֣ב rab H7227 many Adj

מְאֹ֑ד mᵉʼôd H3966 much Adv

מִ/זֶּ֖ה zeh H2088 this Prep | Pron

וּ/מִ/זֶּֽה zeh H2088 this Conj | Prep | Pron

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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 47:7

בְּ/שׁוּבֵ֕/נִי shûwb H7725 "to return" Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff

This Hebrew word means to return or turn back, and can be used literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe someone returning to God or repenting from sin, as seen in the book of Psalms and the prophets.

Definition: : return 1) to return, turn back 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn back, return 1a1a) to turn back 1a1b) to return, come or go back 1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back 1a1d) of dying 1a1e) of human relations (fig) 1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig) 1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise 1a1f2) to turn away (of God) 1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent 1a1f4) turn back (from evil) 1a1g) of inanimate things 1a1h) in repetition 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to bring back 1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig) 1b3) to lead away (enticingly) 1b4) to show turning, apostatise 1c) (Pual) restored (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back 1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment 1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore 1d3) to bring back, report to, answer 1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense) 1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse 1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward 1d7) to turn against 1d8) to bring back to mind 1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke 1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back 1f) (Pulal) brought back

Usage: Occurs in 953 OT verses. KJV: ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. See also: Genesis 3:19; Numbers 8:25; Judges 8:13.

וְ/הִנֵּה֙ hinnêh H2009 "behold" Conj | Part

This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.

Definition: behold, lo, see, if

Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.

אֶל ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Prep

This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.

Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)

Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.

שְׂפַ֣ת sâphâh H8193 "lips" N-fs

This word refers to lips or language, and can also mean the edge or border of something. It is used in the Bible to describe the shore of a sea or the edge of a cup.

Definition: : lips/mouth 1) lip, language, speech, shore, bank, brink, brim, side, edge, border, binding 1a) lip (as body part) 1b) language 1c) edge, shore, bank (of cup, sea, river, etc)

Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: band, bank, binding, border, brim, brink, edge, language, lip, prating, (sea-)shore, side, speech, talk, (vain) words. See also: Genesis 11:1; Psalms 120:2; Psalms 12:3.

הַ/נַּ֔חַל nachal H5158 "Brook" Art | N-ms

The Hebrew word for a brook or stream, often referring to a small river or valley, is used in the Bible to describe natural landscapes, such as the Brook Kidron in 2 Samuel 15:23. It can also refer to a narrow valley or a shaft of a mine, emphasizing the idea of a flowing body of water.

Definition: palm-tree Another name of shi.chor (שִׁיחוֹר "Shihor" H7883G)

Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: brook, flood, river, stream, valley. See also: Genesis 26:17; 1 Kings 18:5; Psalms 18:5.

עֵ֖ץ ʻêts H6086 "tree" N-ms

This Hebrew word for tree or wood refers to a strong and firm object, like a tree or a wooden plank, as seen in the carpentry work of Jesus' earthly father Joseph in Matthew 13:55.

Definition: : wood 1) tree, wood, timber, stock, plank, stalk, stick, gallows 1a) tree, trees 1b) wood, pieces of wood, gallows, firewood, cedar-wood, woody flax

Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carpenter, gallows, helve, [phrase] pine, plank, staff, stalk, stick, stock, timber, tree, wood. See also: Genesis 1:11; Joshua 9:23; Psalms 1:3.

רַ֣ב rab H7227 "many" Adj

This Hebrew word means a chief or captain, someone in charge. It is used in 2 Samuel 23:19 to describe a great and powerful man. The idea is one of leadership and authority.

Definition: adj 1) much, many, great 1a) much 1b) many 1c) abounding in 1d) more numerous than 1e) abundant, enough 1f) great 1g) strong 1h) greater than adv 1i) much, exceedingly

Usage: Occurs in 443 OT verses. KJV: (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). See also: Genesis 6:5; 1 Kings 11:1; Psalms 3:2.

מְאֹ֑ד mᵉʼôd H3966 "much" Adv

Meod means 'much' or 'very' and is used to emphasize something. It can mean 'exceedingly' or 'greatly' and is often used to show strong feelings or actions.

Definition: adv 1) exceedingly, much subst 2) might, force, abundance n m 3) muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly 3a) force, might 3b) exceedingly, greatly, very (idioms showing magnitude or degree) 3b1) exceedingly 3b2) up to abundance, to a great degree, exceedingly 3b3) with muchness, muchness

Usage: Occurs in 278 OT verses. KJV: diligently, especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), [idiom] louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so) sore, utterly, very ([phrase] much, sore), well. See also: Genesis 1:31; 1 Samuel 11:6; Psalms 6:4.

מִ/זֶּ֖ה zeh H2088 "this" Prep | Pron

This word is a pronoun meaning this or that, used to point out a specific person or thing. It appears in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms, to indicate something specific. The KJV translates it as he, here, or it.

Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, another, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how

Usage: Occurs in 1061 OT verses. KJV: he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other, [idiom] than the other, ([idiom] out of) the (self) same, such (a one) that, these, this (hath, man), on this side...on that side, [idiom] thus, very, which. Compare H2063 (זֹאת), H2090 (זֹה), H2097 (זוֹ), H2098 (זוּ). See also: Genesis 5:1; Exodus 10:17; Numbers 14:16.

וּ/מִ/זֶּֽה zeh H2088 "this" Conj | Prep | Pron

Study Notes — Ezekiel 47:7

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Ezekiel 47:7 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 47:7
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 47:7
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:7
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:7
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:7
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 47:7
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 47:7
Sermons on Ezekiel 47:7

Context — Waters from under the Temple

5Once again he measured off a thousand cubits, but now it was a river that I could not cross, because the water had risen and was deep enough for swimming—a river that could not be crossed on foot. 6“Son of man, do you see this?” he asked. Then he led me back to the bank of the river.

7When I arrived, I saw a great number of trees along both banks of the river.

8And he said to me, “This water flows out to the eastern region and goes down into the Arabah. When it empties into the Dead Sea, the water there becomes fresh. 9Wherever the river flows, there will be swarms of living creatures and a great number of fish, because it flows there and makes the waters fresh; so wherever the river flows, everything will flourish.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Ezekiel 47:12	Along both banks of the river, fruit trees of all kinds will grow. Their leaves will not wither, and their fruit will not fail. Each month they will bear fruit, because the water from the sanctuary flows to them. Their fruit will be used for food and their leaves for healing.”
2	Revelation 22:2	down the middle of the main street of the city. On either side of the river stood a tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit and yielding a fresh crop for each month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.
3	2 Kings 2:13	Elisha also picked up the cloak that had fallen from Elijah, and he went back and stood on the bank of the Jordan.
4	Genesis 2:9–10	Out of the ground the LORD God gave growth to every tree that is pleasing to the eye and good for food. And in the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Now a river flowed out of Eden to water the garden, and from there it branched into four headwaters:
5	1 Kings 9:26	King Solomon also assembled a fleet of ships at Ezion-geber, which is near Eloth in Edom, on the shore of the Red Sea.

Ezekiel 47:7 Summary

[Ezekiel 47:7 shows us a beautiful picture of God's provision and care for His people, with a great number of trees along the banks of a life-giving river. This image reminds us of the importance of being connected to God and trusting in His care, as seen in Psalm 23:2, where God leads us beside still waters and restores our souls. The trees along the river represent the abundant life and fruitfulness that comes from being rooted in God's Word and nourished by His presence, as described in John 15:1-5. As we reflect on this verse, we can ask ourselves how we can experience this kind of life and provision in our own lives, and how we can trust God to guide and care for us, just like the river and trees in Ezekiel 47:7.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the trees along the banks of the river in Ezekiel 47:7?

The trees represent the abundant life and provision that God brings, as seen in Ezekiel 47:7, and is reminiscent of the tree of life in Revelation 22:2, which also symbolizes eternal life and nourishment from God.

How does this verse relate to the rest of the vision in Ezekiel 47?

This verse is part of a larger vision of a restored Israel, where God brings life and fertility to the land, as described in Ezekiel 47:1-12, and is connected to the idea of God's people being a source of life and blessing to the world, as seen in Isaiah 61:3.

What can we learn from the image of the river and trees in this verse?

The image of the river and trees teaches us about God's provision and care for His people, as seen in Psalm 1:3, where the righteous are compared to trees planted by streams of water, and reminds us of the importance of being rooted in God's Word and nourished by His presence.

How does this verse point to the work of Jesus Christ?

The river in Ezekiel 47:7 is a symbol of the life-giving Spirit of God, which is poured out through Jesus Christ, as seen in John 7:38-39, and the trees along its banks represent the abundant life and fruitfulness that comes from being connected to Him, as described in John 15:1-5.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I can experience the abundant life and provision that God promises, as represented by the trees along the river?
How can I be a source of life and blessing to those around me, like the river in Ezekiel 47?
What are some things that I can do to cultivate a deeper connection with God, so that I can be like a tree planted by streams of water, as described in Psalm 1:3?
How can I trust God to provide for me and nourish me, even in times of uncertainty or hardship, like the vision of the river and trees in Ezekiel 47?

Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 47:7

Now when I had returned,.... To the brink of the river: behold, at the bank of the river were very many trees on the one side, and on the other; here was a new wonder observed, which had not been

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 47:7

Now when I had returned, behold, at the bank of the river were very many trees on the one side and on the other.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:7

In his first coming he observed no trees, and no mention is made of any, but it seems he found them on his return: though they do not really so soon grow, they might be visionally there. At the bank of the river, where usually, for delight and ornament, and for profit too, men plant trees. Very many trees; the kinds are not mentioned, though (he excellency of them is commended, , but the multitude of them is mentioned, and the growth intimated, in the Hebrew; and perhaps the uniformity of them, which seemed as of one tree, for so it is, the singular number, in the Hebrew. On the one side and on the other; on the north and south sides, for the river ran from east to west.

Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:7

Ezekiel 47:7 Now when I had returned, behold, at the bank of the river [were] very many trees on the one side and on the other.Ver. 7. Behold, at the bank of the river were very many trees.] These were trees of righteousness, fruitful Christians. Arboretum Christi est Ecclesia. The trees of Christ are the churches. See Psalms 1:3; Psalms 92:12 Isaiah 44:3-5; Isaiah 55:11-13 Jeremiah 17:8 Revelation 22:2, where and elsewhere it is easy to observe that John the Divine borroweth the elegancies and flowers of this and other prophets in his description of the Church Christian.

Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:7

(7) Very many trees.—In the corresponding vision of Rev 22:2 the same thought is symbolised by the “tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits.”

Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 47:7

7. Both banks of the wady, as is everywhere seen, were covered with trees.

Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 47:7

Trees naturally flourish where there is abundance of water Psalms 1:3.

Sermons on Ezekiel 47:7

	Sermon	Description
	Power for Ministry Pt 2 by Alan Redpath	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of having a spirit-filled life and the evidence that should be present in the life of a person filled with the spirit of God.
	Effect of the River's Flow by Alan Redpath	In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing gratitude for the support of the choir and acknowledging the presence of new attendees. The sermon is part of a series on resources
	Day 260, Revelation 22 by David Servant	David Servant delves into the final chapter of the Bible, Revelation 22, highlighting the similarities between the river of the water of life mentioned by John and what Ezekiel and
	Epistle 123 by George Fox	George Fox preaches about the everlasting seed of God that brings steadfastness, life eternal, and reigns over all that changes in the world. He emphasizes the importance of being
	Miracles That Follow the Plow by A.W. Tozer	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of breaking up the fallow ground and seeking the Lord. He believes that if people take action and cultivate their spiritual l
	What Is Your Life? by Leonard Ravenhill	In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the crucifixion of Jesus and the impact it had on the people who witnessed it. He emphasizes the importance of using our time wisely and not
	Faith Unto Enlargement Through Adversity - Part 4 by T. Austin-Sparks	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the issue of inequality and excess in society. He highlights how the surplus of resources is often withheld from the poor in order to maintai