Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When I arrived there, I saw a great number of trees on each side of the river. New Living Translation When I returned, I was surprised by the sight of many trees growing on both sides of the river. English Standard Version As I went back, I saw on the bank of the river very many trees on the one side and on the other. Berean Standard Bible When I arrived, I saw a great number of trees along both banks of the river. King James Bible Now when I had returned, behold, at the bank of the river were very many trees on the one side and on the other. New King James Version When I returned, there, along the bank of the river, were very many trees on one side and the other. New American Standard Bible Now when I had returned, behold, on the bank of the river there were very many trees on the one side and on the other. NASB 1995 Now when I had returned, behold, on the bank of the river there were very many trees on the one side and on the other. NASB 1977 Now when I had returned, behold, on the bank of the river there were very many trees on the one side and on the other. Legacy Standard Bible When I had returned, now behold, on the bank of the river there were very many trees on the one side and on the other. Amplified Bible Now when I had returned, behold, on the bank of the river were very many trees on the one side and on the other. Christian Standard Bible When I had returned, I saw a very large number of trees along both sides of the riverbank. Holman Christian Standard Bible When I had returned, I saw a very large number of trees along both sides of the riverbank. American Standard Version Now when I had returned, behold, upon the bank of the river were very many trees on the one side and on the other. Contemporary English Version where I saw dozens of trees on each side. English Revised Version Now when I had returned, behold, upon the bank of the river were very many trees on the one side and on the other. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then the man led me back along the bank of the river. As I went back, I saw many trees on both sides of the river. Good News Translation and when I got there, I saw that there were very many trees on each bank. International Standard Version As we were coming back, I was amazed to see that there were many, many trees lining both banks of the river. Majority Standard Bible When I arrived, I saw a great number of trees along both banks of the river. NET Bible When I had returned, I noticed a vast number of trees on the banks of the river, on both sides. New Heart English Bible Now when I had returned, look, on the bank of the river were very many trees on the one side and on the other. Webster's Bible Translation Now when I had returned, behold, at the bank of the river were very many trees on the one side and on the other. World English Bible Now when I had returned, behold, on the bank of the river were very many trees on the one side and on the other. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIn my turning back, then, behold, at the edge of the stream [are] very many trees, on this side and on that side. Young's Literal Translation In my turning back, then, lo, at the edge of the stream are very many trees, on this side and on that side. Smith's Literal Translation In my turning back, and behold, upon the lip of the torrent very much wood from here and from them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when I had turned myself, behold on the bank of the torrent were very many trees on both sides. Catholic Public Domain Version And when I had turned myself around, behold, on the bank of the torrent, there were very many trees on both sides. New American Bible As I was returning, I saw along the bank of the river a great many trees on each side. New Revised Standard Version As I came back, I saw on the bank of the river a great many trees on the one side and on the other. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow when I was seated, I saw that at the bank of the stream were very many trees on the one side and on the other. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And as I sat, I saw on the bank of the torrent very many trees, on this and on that side OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now when I had been brought back, behold, upon the bank of the river were very many trees on the one side and on the other. Brenton Septuagint Translation as I returned; and, behold, on the brink of the river there were very many trees on this side and on that side. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Waters from Under the Temple…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 Sea, the water there becomes fresh.… Cross References Revelation 22:1-2 Then the angel showed me a river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb / 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. Psalm 1:3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does. Jeremiah 17:8 He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit. Revelation 21:1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 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: Zechariah 14:8 And on that day living water will flow out from Jerusalem, half of it toward the Eastern Sea and the other half toward the Western Sea, in summer and winter alike. Joel 3:18 And in that day the mountains will drip with sweet wine, and the hills will flow with milk. All the streams of Judah will run with water, and a spring will flow from the house of the LORD to water the Valley of Acacias. Isaiah 35:1-2 The wilderness and the dry land will be glad; the desert will rejoice and blossom like a rose. / It will bloom profusely and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon. They will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God. Revelation 7:17 For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’” Revelation 22:14 Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by its gates. Isaiah 41:18-19 I will open rivers on the barren heights, and fountains in the middle of the valleys. I will turn the desert into a pool of water, and the dry land into flowing springs. / I will plant cedars in the wilderness, acacias, myrtles, and olive trees. I will set cypresses in the desert, elms and boxwood together, Isaiah 55:12-13 You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. / Instead of the thornbush, the cypress will grow, and instead of the brier, the myrtle will spring up; this will make a name for the LORD, an everlasting sign, never to be destroyed.” Revelation 2:7 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to eat from the tree of life in the Paradise of God. Psalm 46:4 There is a river whose streams delight the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells. Isaiah 60:13 The glory of Lebanon will come to you—its cypress, elm, and boxwood together—to adorn the place of My sanctuary, and I will glorify the place of My feet. Treasury of Scripture Now when I had returned, behold, at the bank of the river were very many trees on the one side and on the other. bank [heb] lip 1 Kings 9:26 And king Solomon made a navy of ships in Eziongeber, which is beside Eloth, on the shore of the Red sea, in the land of Edom. 2 Kings 2:13 He took up also the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and went back, and stood by the bank of Jordan; many Ezekiel 47:12 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. Genesis 2:9,10 And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil… Revelation 22:2 In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. Jump to Previous Arrived Bank Edge Great River Side Stream Trees TurningJump to Next Arrived Bank Edge Great River Side Stream Trees TurningEzekiel 47 1. The vision of the holy waters6. The virtue of them 13. The borders of the land 22. The division of it by lot When I arrived This phrase indicates the continuation of a vision experienced by the prophet Ezekiel. The context is a vision of a future temple and its surrounding environment, which begins in Ezekiel 40. Ezekiel, a priest and prophet during the Babylonian exile, is being shown a vision of restoration and hope for Israel. The arrival signifies a transition point in the vision, emphasizing the importance of what Ezekiel is about to witness. I saw a great number of trees along both banks of the river Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet and priest during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel receives visions from God, including the vision of the river flowing from the temple. 2. The River Symbolic of life and healing, this river flows from the temple, representing God's presence and blessing. 3. The Trees These trees symbolize life, fruitfulness, and healing, growing along the banks of the river. 4. The Temple The source of the river, representing God's dwelling place and the origin of spiritual life and blessing. 5. The Vision This vision is part of a larger prophetic revelation given to Ezekiel, illustrating the restoration and renewal that comes from God. Teaching Points God as the Source of LifeJust as the river flows from the temple, God is the ultimate source of spiritual life and renewal. We must remain connected to Him to experience true life. Fruitfulness in God's Presence The trees along the riverbanks are fruitful and healing, illustrating that when we are rooted in God, our lives bear fruit and bring healing to others. Restoration and Renewal The vision of the river and trees signifies God's promise of restoration and renewal, offering hope to those in exile or spiritual dryness. The Importance of Spiritual Nourishment Just as the trees thrive by the river, we need regular spiritual nourishment through prayer, scripture, and fellowship to grow and thrive. Hope for the Future This vision points to the ultimate restoration and healing that God will bring, encouraging us to live with hope and anticipation of His promises.(7) Very many trees.--In the corresponding vision of Revelation 22:2 the same thought is symbolised by the "tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits."Verse 7. - Now when I had returned בְּשׁוּבֵנִי is by the best interpreters, after Gesenius ('Hebrew Grammar,' § 132. 2), regarded as an incorrect form for בְּשׁוּבִי (literally, in my returning), though Schroder adheres to the transitive sense of the verb, and translates," when I had turned myself," and Hitzig takes the suffix נִי as a genitive of possession, and renders, "when he came back with me." In any case, on the return journey the prophet observed that at (or, on) the bank (or, lip) of the river were very many trees on the one side and on the other. Hitzig supposes the trees had not been there when the prophet made the down journey, but sprang up when he had turned to his guide (ver. 6), and stood with his back to the river. Kliefoth's conclusion is better, that the trees had been there all the while, but that the prophet's attention had not been directed to them. The luxuriant foliage of this vision reappears in that of the Apocalyptic river (Revelation 22:2). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When I arrived,בְּשׁוּבֵ֕נִי (bə·šū·ḇê·nî) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again I saw וְהִנֵּה֙ (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! a great מְאֹ֑ד (mə·’ōḏ) Adverb Strong's 3966: Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily number of רַ֣ב (raḇ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7227: Much, many, great trees עֵ֖ץ (‘êṣ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood along both מִזֶּ֖ה (miz·zeh) Preposition-m | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that banks שְׂפַ֣ת (śə·p̄aṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8193: The lip, language, a margin of the river. הַנַּ֔חַל (han·na·ḥal) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5158: A stream, a winter torrent, a, valley, a shaft Links Ezekiel 47:7 NIVEzekiel 47:7 NLT Ezekiel 47:7 ESV Ezekiel 47:7 NASB Ezekiel 47:7 KJV Ezekiel 47:7 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 47:7 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 47:7 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 47:7 French Bible Ezekiel 47:7 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 47:7 Now when I had returned behold (Ezek. 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