Ezekiel 47:9

Authorized King James Version

And it shall come to pass, that every thing that liveth, which moveth, whithersoever the rivers shall come, shall live: and there shall be a very great multitude of fish, because these waters shall come thither: for they shall be healed; and every thing shall live whither the river cometh.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְהָיָ֣ה

H1961

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

כָל

H3605

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

נֶ֣פֶשׁ

H5315

And it shall come to pass that every thing

properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment

חַיָּ֣ה׀

H2416

that liveth

alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or livin

אֲֽשֶׁר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

יִשְׁרֹ֡ץ

H8317

which moveth

to wriggle, i.e., (by implication) swarm or abound

אֶ֣ל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

כָּל

H3605

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

אֲשֶׁר֩

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#10

יָ֥בוֹא

H935

cometh

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

#11

שָׁ֤ם

H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

#12

הַנָּֽחַל׃

H5158

whither the river

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

#13

יִֽחְיֶ֔ה

H2421

shall live

to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive

#14

וְהָיָ֥ה

H1961

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

#15

הַדָּגָ֖ה

H1710

multitude of fish

fish

#16

רַבָּ֣ה

H7227

great

abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)

#17

מְאֹ֑ד

H3966

and there shall be a very

properly, vehemence, i.e., (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or

#18

כִּי֩

H3588

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

#19

יָ֥בוֹא

H935

cometh

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

#20

שָׁ֜מָּה

H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

#21

הַמַּ֣יִם

H4325

because these waters

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

#22

הָאֵ֗לֶּה

H428

these or those

#23

וְיֵרָֽפְאוּ֙

H7495

thither for they shall be healed

properly, to mend (by stitching), i.e., (figuratively) to cure

#24

וָחָ֔י

H2425

and every thing shall live

to live; causatively to revive

#25

כֹּ֛ל

H3605

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

#26

אֲשֶׁר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#27

יָ֥בוֹא

H935

cometh

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

#28

שָׁ֖מָּה

H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

#29

הַנָּֽחַל׃

H5158

whither the river

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

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Ezekiel. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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

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?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?

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