Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 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.
7. Both banks of the wady, as is everywhere seen, were covered with trees.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
Trees naturally flourish where there is abundance of water Psa 1:3.
Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
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, Eze 47:12, 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.
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
7. treesnot merely onetree of life as in Paradise (Ge3:22), but many: to supply immortal food and medicine to thepeople of God, who themselves also become “trees ofrighteousness” (Isa 61:3)planted by the waters and (Ps 1:3)bearing fruit unto holiness.
Fuente: Jamieson, Fausset and Brown’s Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
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 Ps 1:3, or, “an exceeding large tree” e; so John saw but one tree, which was on each side of the river, which he calls the tree of life, Re 22:2, but here it seems to be put for many, as appears from Eze 47:12.
e “arbor multa admodum”, Cocceius, Starckius.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
(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.
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
Here are many similar allusions, such as were before, in reference to the Lord Jesus, and his Gospel. The trees on the bank of this river cannot be misunderstood, if we read what is here said, with what John the beloved Apostle hath said on the same subject. Rev 22:2 . Surely the Lord Jesus is the tree of life in the Paradise of God. And being placed on either side the river, most fully shows the presence of the Lord, in both his Churches, as well here as above. Subordinate to this view of the tree of life, we may behold the very many trees here spoken of, also, as those trees of righteousness, which are of the Lord’s right hand planting, and represent all true believers in Jesus. Some already transplanted into the kingdom above, and some still on this side the river below. Isa 61:3 . The current of these waters, towards the east country, the desert, and the sea; and the wonderful property of them in their healing quality, are most lovely and beautiful similitudes, to show the extensive influence of the Redeemer’s kingdom, and the blessed effects of his salvation, wherever the Lord shall send it. And the difference between the marshes and miry places, compared to the ground that shall be healed, most strikingly set forth the distinguishing nature and property of grace. Such indeed ever hath been, and ever must be, the effect of the Gospel. While to some it proves the savor of life unto life, to others it becomes the savor of death unto death. 2Co 2:16 . Ministers of the Gospel, like the fishermen here spoken of, may cast their gospel net from Engedi (formerly called Hazeron Tamar, nigh to the Dead Sea) even unto En-eglaim, (which reacheth towards Jordan;) but unless Jesus gives the commission, like the pool of Bethesda, there will be no saving ordinance, for the want of that mighty Angel descending upon the waters. Oh! how blessed is it to see both Prophecy, Law, and Gospel, all uniting to the testimony of the truth, as it is in Jesus. The waters will heal, will give life, will restore; and the fruit of the tree shall be both meat, and the leaf for medicine, when Jesus is in both, and in all: but without Him, the one will afford no food, neither the other health, to any dying, dead, or sin-sick soul!
Fuente: Hawker’s Poor Man’s Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
Eze 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 Psa 1:3 ; Psa 92:12 Isa 44:3-5 ; Isa 55:11-13 Jer 17:8 Rev 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.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
trees. See the Structure above.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
bank: Heb. lip, 1Ki 9:26, 2Ki 2:13, *marg.
many: Eze 47:12, Gen 2:9, Gen 2:10, Rev 22:2
Reciprocal: Joe 2:20 – the east
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Eze 47:7. This verse begins the language that was referred to in comments on verse 1; that of the similarity of figures used to those in Revelation, Be sure to consult verse 1 again, and also the other notes referred to In that place. Nobody thinks the river and trees and other objects named in Revelation are literal in their meaning, neither should he think that of the ones used here. Both documents intend to picture some of the glorious blessings in store for those who become the objects of Gods favor, whether they be the saved of earth after the day of judgment (as in Revelation). or the restored people of Israel after the return as in the present passage.
Fuente: Combined Bible Commentary
47:7 Now when I had returned, behold, at the bank of the river [were] very many {c} trees on the one side and on the other.
(c) Meaning, the multitude of them that would be refreshed by the spiritual waters.