King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Afterward he measured a thousand; [and it was] a river that I could not pass over: for the waters were risen, waters to swim in, a river that could not be passed over.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Finally he measured a thousand, and it was a river I couldn't cross on foot, because the water was so deep one would have to swim across; it was a river that could not be waded through.
Berean Standard Bible:
Once again he measured off a thousand cubits, but now it was a river that I could not cross, because the water had risen and was deep enough for swimming—a river that could not be crossed on foot.
American Standard Version:
Afterward he measured a thousand; and it was a river that I could not pass through; for the waters were risen, waters to swim in, a river that could not be passed through.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Afterward he measured{H4058} a thousand{H505}; and it was a river{H5158} that I could{H3201} not pass over{H5674}: for the waters{H4325} were risen{H1342}, waters{H4325} to swim in{H7813}, a river{H5158} that could not be passed over{H5674}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Habakkuk 2:14
- For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.
Isaiah 11:9
- They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.
Matthew 13:31
- Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:
Matthew 13:32
- Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof.
Revelation 11:15
- And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become [the kingdoms] of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.
Revelation 20:2
- And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years,
Revelation 20:4
- And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and [I saw] the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received [his] mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
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Commentary for Ezekiel 47:5
Ezekiel 47:5 is a part of the larger vision of the prophet Ezekiel, which is set during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BCE. This period was a time of great upheaval and suffering for the Israelites, who were taken into captivity and away from their homeland. Ezekiel's prophetic book is filled with messages of hope, judgment, and restoration for Israel.
In the specific context of chapter 47, Ezekiel is shown a vision of a miraculous river flowing from the threshold of the temple in Jerusalem. This river, which starts as a trickle, grows progressively deeper and wider, symbolizing the abundance of life and blessing that will flow from God's presence when the temple is restored. The river eventually becomes so deep that it cannot be crossed except by swimming, indicating the power and inescapable nature of God's life-giving presence.
The themes present in this verse include the restoration of God's people, the life-giving power of God, and the promise of a future when God's blessings will be so abundant that they cannot be contained or resisted. The imagery of the river also echoes the Garden of Eden and its four rivers, suggesting a return to a paradisiacal state where God's people live in harmony with Him. Additionally, the vision speaks to the universal impact of God's salvation, as the river flows into the Dead Sea, transforming its waters from salty to fresh, symbolizing the transformation of what is lifeless into a source of abundant life.
In summary, Ezekiel 47:5 is a powerful image within a larger prophetic vision, promising the future restoration of Israel and the transformative power of God's presence among His people, which will bring life, healing, and abundance to the land and beyond. It serves as a message of hope for the exiled Israelites, assuring them of God's continued involvement in their history and His ability to bring about a new and better future.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H4058
There are 49 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָדַד
Transliteration: mâdad
Pronunciation: maw-dad'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to stretch; by implication, to measure (as if by stretching a line); figuratively, to be extended; measure, mete, stretch self. - Strong's Number: H505
There are 496 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶלֶף
Transliteration: ʼeleph
Pronunciation: eh'-lef
Description: prop, the same as אֶלֶף; hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand; thousand. - Strong's Number: H5158
There are 123 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נַחַל
Transliteration: nachal
Pronunciation: nakh'-al
Description: or (feminine) נַחְלָה; (Psalm 124:4), or נַחֲלָה; (Ezekiel 47:19; Ezekiel 48:28), from נָחַל in its original sense; a stream, especially a winter torrent; (by implication) a (narrow) valley (in which a brook runs); also a shaft (of a mine); brook, flood, river, stream, valley. - Strong's Number: H3201
There are 182 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָכֹל
Transliteration: yâkôl
Pronunciation: yaw-kole'
Description: or (fuller) יָכוֹל; a primitive root; to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might); be able, any at all (ways), attain, can (away with, (-not)), could, endure, might, overcome, have power, prevail, still, suffer. - Strong's Number: H5674
There are 493 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָבַר
Transliteration: ʻâbar
Pronunciation: aw-bar'
Description: a primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation); alienate, alter, [idiom] at all, beyond, bring (over, through), carry over, (over-) come (on, over), conduct (over), convey over, current, deliver, do away, enter, escape, fail, gender, get over, (make) go (away, beyond, by, forth, his way, in, on, over, through), have away (more), lay, meddle, overrun, make partition, (cause to, give, make to, over) pass(-age, along, away, beyond, by, -enger, on, out, over, through), (cause to, make) [phrase] proclaim(-amation), perish, provoke to anger, put away, rage, [phrase] raiser of taxes, remove, send over, set apart, [phrase] shave, cause to (make) sound, [idiom] speedily, [idiom] sweet smelling, take (away), (make to) transgress(-or), translate, turn away, (way-) faring man, be wrath. - Strong's Number: H4325
There are 525 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַיִם
Transliteration: mayim
Pronunciation: mah'-yim
Description: dual of a primitive noun (but used in a singular sense); water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen; [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)). - Strong's Number: H1342
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גָּאָה
Transliteration: gâʼâh
Pronunciation: gaw-aw'
Description: a primitive root; to mount up; hence, in general, to rise, (figuratively) be majestic; gloriously, grow up, increase, be risen, triumph. - Strong's Number: H7813
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׂחוּ
Transliteration: sâchûw
Pronunciation: saw'-khoo
Description: from שָׂחָה; a pond (for swimming); to swim in.