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Prophetia Ezechielis, 47

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

1. And he brought me again to the gate of the house, and behold waters issued out from under the threshold of the house toward the east: for the forefront, of the house looked toward the east: but the waters came down to the right side of the temple to the south part of the altar.

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

2. And he led me out by the way of the north gate, and he caused me to turn to the way without the outward gate to the way that looked toward the east: and behold there ran out waters on the right side.

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

3. And when the man that had the line in his hand went out towards the east, he measured a thousand cubits: and he brought me through the water up to the ankles.

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

4. And again he measured a thousand, and he brought me through the water up to the knees.

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

5. And he measured a thousand. and he brought me through the water up to the loins. And he measured a thousand, and it was a torrent, which I could not pass over: for the waters were risen so as to make a deep torrent, which could not be passed over.

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

6. And he said to me: Surely thou hast seen, O son of man. And he brought me out, and he caused me to turn to the bank of the torrent.

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

7. And when I had turned myself, behold on the bank of the torrent were very many trees on both sides.

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

8. And he said to me: These waters that issue forth toward the hillocks of sand to the east, and go down to the plains of the desert, shall go into the sea, and shall go out, and the waters shall be healed.

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

9. And every living creature that creepeth whithersoever the torrent shall come, shall live: and there shall be fishes in abundance after these waters shall come thither, and they shall be healed, and all things shall live to which the torrent shall come.

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

10. And the fishers shall stand over these waters, from Engaddi even to Engallim there shall be drying of nets: there shall be many sorts of the fishes thereof, as the fishes of the great sea, a very great multitude :

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

11. But on the shore thereof, and in the fenny places they shall not be healed, because they shall be turned into saltpits.

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

12. And by the torrent on the banks thereof on both sides shall grow all trees that bear fruit: their leaf shall not fall off, and their fruit shall not fail: every month shall they bring forth firstfruits, because the waters thereof shall issue out of the sanctuary: and the fruits thereof shall be for food, and the leaves thereof for medicine.

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

13. Thus saith the Lord God: This is the border, by which you shall possess the land according to the twelve tribes of Israel: for Joseph hath a double portion.

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

14. And you shall possess it, every man in like manner as his brother: concerning which I lifted up my hand to give it to your fathers: and this land shall fall unto you for a possession.

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

15. And this is the border of the land: toward the north side, from the great sea by the way of Hethalon, as men go to Sedada,

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

16. Emath, Berotha, Sabarim, which is between the border of Damascus and the border of Emath, the house of Tichon, which is by the border of Auran.

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

17. And the border from the sea even to the court of Enan, shall be the border of Damascus, and from the north to the north: the border of Emath, this is the north side.

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

18. And the east side is from the midst of Auran, and from the midst of Damascus, and from the midst of Galaad, and from the midst of the land of Israel, Jordan making the bound to the east sea, and thus you shall measure the east side.

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

19. And the south side southward is from Thamar even to the waters of contradiction of Cades: and the torrent even to the great sea: and this is the south side southward.

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

20. And the side toward the sea, is the great sea from the borders straight on, till thou come to Emath: this is the side of the sea.

21. et dividetis terram istam vobis per tribus Israël

21. And you shall divide this land unto you by the tribes of Israel:

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

22. And you shall divide it by lot for an inheritance to you, and to the strangers that shall come over to you, that shall beget children among you: and they shall be unto you as men of the same country born among the children of Israel: they shall divide the possession with you in the midst of the tribes of Israel.

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

23. And in what tribe soever the stranger shall be, there shall you give him possession, saith the Lord God.



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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 Prophetia Ezechielis, 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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