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Ezequiel, 47

1. kai eishgagen me epi ta proqura tou oikou kai idou udwr exeporeueto upokatwqen tou aiqriou kat' anatolaV oti to proswpon tou oikou eblepen kat' anatolaV kai to udwr katebainen apo tou klitouV tou dexiou apo notou epi to qusiasthrion

1. et convertit me ad portam domus et ecce aquæ egrediebantur subter limen domus ad orientem facies enim domus respiciebat ad orientem aquæ autem descendebant in latus templi dextrum ad meridiem altaris

2. kai exhgagen me kata thn odon thV pulhV thV proV borran kai perihgagen me thn odon exwqen proV thn pulhn thV aulhV thV blepoushV kat' anatolaV kai idou to udwr katefereto apo tou klitouV tou dexiou

2. et eduxit me per viam portæ aquilonis et convertit me ad viam foras portam exteriorem viam quæ respiciebat ad orientem et ecce aquæ redundantes a latere dextro

3. kaqwV exodoV androV ex enantiaV kai metron en th ceiri autou kai diemetrhsen ciliouV en tw metrw kai dihlqen en tw udati udwr afesewV

3. cum egrederetur vir ad orientem qui habebat funiculum in manu sua et mensus est mille cubitos et transduxit me per aquam usque ad talos

4. kai diemetrhsen ciliouV kai dihlqen en tw udati udwr ewV twn mhrwn kai diemetrhsen ciliouV kai dihlqen udwr ewV osfuoV

4. rursumque mensus est mille et transduxit me per aquam usque ad genua

5. kai diemetrhsen ciliouV kai ouk hdunato dielqein oti exubrizen to udwr wV roizoV ceimarrou on ou diabhsontai

5. et mensus est mille et transduxit me per aquam usque ad renes et mensus est mille torrentem quem non potui pertransire quoniam intumuerant aquæ profundæ torrentis qui non potest transvadari

6. kai eipen proV me ei ewrakaV uie anqrwpou kai hgagen me epi to ceiloV tou potamou

6. et dixit ad me certe vidisti fili hominis et duxit me et convertit ad ripam torrentis

7. en th epistrofh mou kai idou epi tou ceilouV tou potamou dendra polla sfodra enqen kai enqen

7. cumque me convertissem ecce in ripa torrentis ligna multa nimis ex utraque parte

8. kai eipen proV me to udwr touto to ekporeuomenon eiV thn galilaian thn proV anatolaV kai katebainen epi thn arabian kai hrceto ewV epi thn qalassan epi to udwr thV diekbolhV kai ugiasei ta udata

8. et ait ad me aquæ istæ quæ egrediuntur ad tumulos sabuli orientalis et descendunt ad plana deserti intrabunt mare et exibunt et sanabuntur aquæ

9. kai estai pasa yuch twn zwwn twn ekzeontwn epi panta ef' a an epelqh ekei o potamoV zhsetai kai estai ekei icquV poluV sfodra oti hkei ekei to udwr touto kai ugiasei kai zhsetai pan ef' o an epelqh o potamoV ekei zhsetai

9. et omnis anima vivens quæ serpit quocumque venerit torrens vivet et erunt pisces multi satis postquam venerint illuc aquæ istæ et sanabuntur et vivent omnia ad quæ venerit torrens

10. kai sthsontai ekei aleeiV apo aingadin ewV ainagalim yugmoV saghnwn estai kaq' authn estai kai oi icqueV authV wV oi icqueV thV qalasshV thV megalhV plhqoV polu sfodra

10. vivent et stabunt super illa piscatores ab Engaddi usque ad Engallim siccatio sagenarum erunt plurimæ species erunt piscium ejus sicut pisces maris magni multitudinis nimiæ

11. kai en th diekbolh autou kai en th epistrofh autou kai en th uperarsei autou ou mh ugiaswsin eiV alaV dedontai

11. in litoribus autem ejus et in palustribus non sanabuntur quia in salinas dabuntur

12. kai epi tou potamou anabhsetai epi tou ceilouV autou enqen kai enqen pan xulon brwsimon ou mh palaiwqh ep' autou oude mh ekliph o karpoV autou thV kainothtoV autou prwtobolhsei dioti ta udata autwn ek twn agiwn tauta ekporeuetai kai estai o karpoV autwn eiV brwsin kai anabasiV autwn eiV ugieian

12. et super torrentem orietur in ripis ejus ex utraque parte omne lignum pomiferum non defluet folium ex eo et non deficiet fructus ejus per singulos menses adferet primitiva quia aquæ ejus de sanctuario egredientur et erunt fructus ejus in cibum et folia ejus ad medicinam

13. tade legei kurioV qeoV tauta ta oria kataklhronomhsete thV ghV taiV dwdeka fulaiV twn uiwn israhl prosqesiV scoinismatoV

13. hæc dicit Dominus Deus hic est terminus in quo possidebitis terram in duodecim tribubus Israël quia Joseph duplicem funiculum habet

14. kai kataklhronomhsete authn ekastoV kaqwV o adelfoV autou eiV hn hra thn ceira mou tou dounai authn toiV patrasin autwn kai peseitai h gh auth umin en klhronomia

14. possidebitis autem eam singuli æque ut frater suus quam levavi manum meam ut darem patribus vestris et cadet terra hæc vobis in possessionem

15. kai tauta ta oria thV ghV proV borran apo thV qalasshV thV megalhV thV katabainoushV kai periscizoushV thV eisodou hmaq seddada

15. hic est autem terminus terræ ad plagam septentrionalem a mari magno via Bethalon venientibus Sadada

16. bhrwqa sebraim hliam ana meson oriwn damaskou kai ana meson oriwn hmaq aulh tou saunan ai eisin epanw twn oriwn auranitidoV

16. Emath Berotha Sabarim quæ est inter terminum Damasci et confinium Emath domus Atticon quæ est juxta terminos Auran

17. tauta ta oria apo thV qalasshV apo thV aulhV tou ainan oria damaskou kai ta proV borran

17. et erit terminus a mari usque ad atrium Ænon terminus Damasci et ab aquilone ad aquilonem et terminus Emath plaga autem septentrionalis

18. kai ta proV anatolaV ana meson thV auranitidoV kai ana meson damaskou kai ana meson thV galaaditidoV kai ana meson thV ghV tou israhl o iordanhV diorizei epi thn qalassan thn proV anatolaV foinikwnoV tauta ta proV anatolaV

18. porro plaga orientalis de medio Auran et de medio Damasci et de medio Galaad et de medio terræ Israël Jordanis disterminans ad mare orientale metiemini etiam plagam orientalem

19. kai ta proV noton kai liba apo qaiman kai foinikwnoV ewV udatoV marimwq kadhV parekteinon epi thn qalassan thn megalhn touto to meroV notoV kai liy

19. plaga autem australis meridiana a Thamar usque ad aquas Contradictionis Cades et torrens usque ad mare magnum et plaga ad meridiem australis

20. touto to meroV thV qalasshV thV megalhV orizei ewV katenanti thV eisodou hmaq ewV eisodou autou tauta estin ta proV qalassan hmaq

20. et plaga maris mare magnum a confinio per directum donec venias Emath hæc est plaga maris

21. kai diamerisete thn ghn tauthn autoiV taiV fulaiV tou israhl

21. et dividetis terram istam vobis per tribus Israël

22. baleite authn en klhrw umin kai toiV proshlutoiV toiV paroikousin en mesw umwn oitineV egennhsan uiouV en mesw umwn kai esontai umin wV autocqoneV en toiV uioiV tou israhl meq' umwn fagontai en klhronomia en mesw twn fulwn tou israhl

22. et mittetis eam in hereditatem vobis et advenis qui accesserint ad vos qui genuerint filios in medio vestrum et erunt vobis sicut indigenæ inter filios Israël vobiscum divident possessionem in medio tribuum Israël

23. kai esontai en fulh proshlutwn en toiV proshlutoiV toiV met' autwn ekei dwsete klhronomian autoiV legei kurioV qeoV

23. in tribu autem quacumque fuerit advena ibi dabitis possessionem illi ait Dominus Deus



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Footnotes:

47:1-5 - Ezekiel sees a river of living water flowing from the temple, symbolizing God's purification and blessing. This river represents God's transforming and restoring presence, offering healing and life wherever it passes (see also Revelation 22:1-2 and Zechariah 14:8).

47:6-12 - The river's waters become deeper and more fruitful as they flow toward the sea, symbolizing the expansion of God's Kingdom and the blessing of His presence. Where the water flows, there is healing and life, reflecting God's global mission to restore all things (see also Isaiah 55:1-3 and John 7:38).

47:13-14 - The division of the promised land among the tribes of Israel is detailed, with the purpose of restoring divine justice and order. Each tribe receives its portion, reflecting God's equity and sovereignty over His people's inheritance (see also Numbers 34:1-12 and Revelation 21:12).

47:15-23 - The division of the land also involves foreigners and natives, establishing a principle of inclusion and unity within God's people. The land will be a common inheritance, without distinction of origin, showing that all have access to God's blessings (see also Galatians 3:28 and Ephesians 2:14-16).

47:24-25 - The tribes of Israel and their neighbors will share in the inheritance of the land, underscoring the universality of God's promise. The idea of unity and peace will prevail, reflecting God's eternal Kingdom (see also Isaiah 60:10-14 and Revelation 21:27).

Verses related to Ezequiel, 47:

Ezekiel chapter 47 presents the vision of the river flowing from the temple. What symbolism does this living water carry? The text describes a river that brings life and healing wherever it goes, transforming even the Dead Sea. This powerful chapter symbolizes divine blessing, restoration, and spiritual fruitfulness. The vision also includes demarcating the borders of the promised land. Consider with us five biblical passages that expand our understanding of the life-giving themes of this visionary chapter.

Revelation 22:1-2: "Then the angel showed me the river of water of life that, clear as crystal, flowed from the throne of God and the Lamb, in the middle of the main street of the city. On each side of the river was the tree of life, which bears fruit twelve times a year, once a month. The leaves of the tree serve to heal the nations." - This vision of the river of life in Revelation echoes Ezekiel's vision of the river flowing from the temple in Ezekiel 47, suggesting the eschatological fulfillment of Ezekiel's prophecy.

John 7:38: "Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture says, rivers of living water will flow from within." - Jesus uses the image of living water, reminiscent of the river in Ezekiel 47, to talk about the spiritual life it offers.

Zechariah 14:8: "On that day, living waters will flow from Jerusalem, half of them into the eastern sea and half into the western sea. This will happen in summer and winter." - This prophecy of Zechariah about living waters flowing from Jerusalem is similar to Ezekiel's vision in Ezekiel 47, indicating a recurring theme in biblical prophecy.

Genesis 2:10: "A river flowing out of Eden irrigated the garden; from there it was divided into four." - The description of the river in Eden in Genesis prefigures the river in Ezekiel 47, suggesting a restoration of the Edenic state.

Joel 3:18: "On that day the mountains will drip with wine, milk will flow from the hills, water will flow from all the rivers of Judah, and a fountain will come out of the temple of the Lord and water the valley of Acacias." - Joel also prophesies of a spring that will come out of the temple, similar to the vision in Ezekiel 47, indicating a consistent theme of renewal in biblical prophecy.

FAQ:

What did Ezekiel see in his vision about the waters flowing out of the temple?

Ezekiel saw water flowing from the temple, first as a small stream, but gradually becoming a mighty river, bringing life wherever it went. (Ezekiel 47:1-5)

What is the meaning of the waters flowing from the temple?

The waters symbolize God's blessing, bringing spiritual renewal, healing, and prosperity to all the lands through which they pass. (Ezekiel 47:6-12)

What happens to the fish in the waters that come out of the temple?

The water flowing from the temple brings life to all kinds of fish, indicating that God's blessing is able to bring life to everything it touches. (Ezekiel 47:9)

What did Ezekiel see about the borders of the Promised Land?

Ezekiel describes how the boundaries of the Promised Land will be expanded to encompass all twelve tribes of Israel, with a just and orderly division. (Ezekiel 47:13-21)

How will the tribes of Israel be distributed in the land?

Each tribe of Israel will have its portion in the Promised Land, with the territory well defined and assured by God's presence. (Ezekiel 47:22-23)


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