Ezequiel 47:7

7 Tendo eu voltado, eis que � margem do rio havia árvores em grande número, de uma e de outra banda.

Ezequiel 47:7 Meaning and Commentary

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 before; and therefore this note of admiration, "behold!" is prefixed; on a sudden sprung up trees on each side of the river, of a perfect stature, and full of fruit; which the prophet had not seen when he went along with the man on the bank of it, as he measured the waters; but now being returned, sees this wonderful sight; an emblem of true Christians, believers, and regenerate persons, who are trees of righteousness, planted by the river of divine love; watered with the grace of God, and doctrines of the Gospel; whereby they become fruitful in good works, and are to be seen wherever the Gospel comes with power and efficacy; see ( Psalms 1:3 ) ( Isaiah 61:8 ) , or, "an exceeding large tree" ^F5; so John saw but one tree, which was on each side of the river, which he calls the tree of life, ( Revelation 22:2 ) , but here it seems to be put for many, as appears from ( Ezekiel 47:12 ) .

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FOOTNOTES:

F5 (dam br Ue) "arbor multa admodum", Cocceius, Starckius.

Ezequiel 47:7 In-Context

5 Ainda mediu mais mil, e era um rio, que eu não podia atravessar; pois as águas tinham crescido, águas para nelas nadar, um rio pelo qual não se podia passar a vau.

6 E me perguntou: Viste, filho do homem? Então me levou, e me fez voltar � margem do rio.

7 Tendo eu voltado, eis que � margem do rio havia árvores em grande número, de uma e de outra banda.

8 Então me disse: Estas águas saem para a região oriental e, descendo pela Arabá, entrarão no Mar Morto, e ao entrarem nas águas salgadas, estas se tornarão saudáveis.

9 E por onde quer que entrar o rio viverá todo ser vivente que vive em enxames, e haverá muitíssimo peixe; porque lá chegarão estas águas, para que as águas do mar se tornem doces, e viverá tudo por onde quer que entrar este rio.