Ezekiel 47:12

Authorized King James Version

And by the river upon the bank thereof, on this side and on that side, shall grow all trees for meat, whose leaf shall not fade, neither shall the fruit thereof be consumed: it shall bring forth new fruit according to his months, because their waters they issued out of the sanctuary: and the fruit thereof shall be for meat, and the leaf thereof for medicine.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְעַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

הַנַּ֣חַל

H5158

And by the river

a stream, especially a winter torrent; (by implication) a (narrow) valley (in which a brook runs); also a shaft (of a mine)

יַעֲלֶ֣ה

H5927

thereof on this side and on that side shall grow

to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

שְׂפָת֣וֹ

H8193

upon the bank

the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)

מִזֶּ֣ה׀

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

וּמִזֶּ֣ה׀

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

עֵֽץ

H6086

all trees

a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)

#10

לְמַֽאֲכָ֔ל

H3978

for meat

an eatable (including provender, flesh and fruit)

#11

לֹא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#12

יִבּ֨וֹל

H5034

shall not fade

to wilt; generally, to fall away, fail, faint

#13

וְעָלֵ֖הוּ

H5929

and the leaf

a leaf (as coming up on a tree); collectively, foliage

#14

וְלֹֽא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#15

יִתֹּ֣ם

H8552

thereof be consumed

to complete, in a good or a bad sense, literal, or figurative, transitive or intransitive

#16

פִרְיוֹ֙

H6529

and the fruit

fruit (literally or figuratively)

#17

לָֽחֳדָשָׁיו֙

H2320

according to his months

the new moon; by implication, a month

#18

יְבַכֵּ֔ר

H1069

it shall bring forth new fruit

to give the birthright

#19

כִּ֣י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#20

מֵימָ֔יו

H4325

because their waters

water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen

#21

מִן

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

#22

הַמִּקְדָּ֖שׁ

H4720

of the sanctuary

a consecrated thing or place, especially, a palace, sanctuary (whether of jehovah or of idols) or asylum

#23

הֵ֣מָּה

H1992

they (only used when emphatic)

#24

יֽוֹצְאִ֑ים

H3318

they issued out

to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim

#25

וְהָיָ֤ו

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

#26

פִרְיוֹ֙

H6529

and the fruit

fruit (literally or figuratively)

#27

לְמַֽאֲכָ֔ל

H3978

for meat

an eatable (including provender, flesh and fruit)

#28

וְעָלֵ֖הוּ

H5929

and the leaf

a leaf (as coming up on a tree); collectively, foliage

#29

לִתְרוּפָֽה׃

H8644

thereof for medicine

a remedy

Analysis

Within the broader context of Ezekiel, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Ezekiel.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?

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