Ezekiel 47:2
“Then brought he me out of the way of the gate northward, and led me about the way without unto the utter gate by the way that looketh eastward; and, behold, there ran out waters on the right side.”
Ezekiel 47:2 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Then brought he me out of the way of the gate northward, and led me about the way without unto the utter gate by the way that looketh eastward; and, behold, there ran out waters on the right side.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- 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.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Then he brought me out by the way of the gate northward, and led me round by the way without unto the outer gate, by the way of the gate that looketh toward the east; and, behold, there ran out waters on the right side.
- DARBYDarby
- And he brought me out by the way of the gate northward, and led me round outside unto the outer gate towards the gate that looketh eastward; and behold, waters ran out on the right side.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Then he brought me out by the way of the gate northward, and led me round by the way outside to the outer gate, by the way of [the gate] that looks toward the east; and behold, there ran out waters on the right side.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And he causeth me to go out the way of the gate northward, and causeth me to turn round the way without, unto the gate that is without, the way that is looking eastward, and lo, water is coming forth from the right side.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Then he led me out through the northern gate and took me around to the outer gate that faced east, and I saw water flowing out on the right side.
Context: Ezekiel 47
1Afterward he brought me again unto the door of the house; and, behold, waters issued out from under the threshold of the house eastward: for the forefront of the house stood toward the east, and the waters came down from under from the right side of the house, at the south side of the altar.
2Then brought he me out of the way of the gate northward, and led me about the way without unto the utter gate by the way that looketh eastward; and, behold, there ran out waters on the right side.
3And when the man that had the line in his hand went forth eastward, he measured a thousand cubits, and he brought me through the waters; the waters were to the ancles.
4Again he measured a thousand, and brought me through the waters; the waters were to the knees. Again he measured a thousand, and brought me through; the waters were to the loins.
About Ezekiel 47: The Vision of the Temple River
In chapter 47 of Ezekiel, the prophet has a vision of a temple river flowing from the sanctuary of the temple. As the water rises, it brings life and healing to the barren wilderness, and fishermen are able to catch many fish in the river.
Commentary
This chapter is a powerful depiction of the life-giving power of God's presence. The temple river is a symbol of the Holy Spirit and the transformative work that God can do in and through us. Like the rising water, God's presence can heal and bring life to even the most barren situations in our lives. The abundance of fish in the river also reflects the fruitfulness and prosperity that can come from living in God's will. Overall, this chapter serves as a reminder to trust in God's power to bring transformation and abundance to our lives.