Ezekiel 47:12 Meaning and Explanation
“And by the river upon the bank thereof, on this side and on that side, shall grow all trees for meat, whose leaf shall not fade, neither shall the fruit thereof be consumed: it shall bring forth new fruit according to his months, because their waters they issued out of the sanctuary: and the fruit thereof shall be for meat, and the leaf thereof for medicine.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Trees of every food-bearing kind will grow along both banks, bearing unfading leaves, perpetual fruit, and medicinal leaves.
The Context of Ezekiel 47:12
Along the riverbank grow miraculous trees bearing perpetual fruit and medicinal leaves, sustained by holy water.
What Does Ezekiel 47:12 Mean?
The trees lining the river become the ultimate symbol of perpetual restoration: their leaves never fade, their fruit never diminishes, and they bear new fruit each month. This defies natural law and time's decay. The trees' roots drink from waters 'issued out of the sanctuary'—traced back to their holy source—making the fruit and leaves themselves carriers of divine blessing, suitable for both sustenance and healing.
Every part of these trees serves humanity: fruit for nourishment, leaves for medicine. Nothing is wasted; all contributes to life and wholeness. This total utility mirrors Eden's garden, where God provided abundantly for human need. The perpetual harvest speaks to a creation restored not temporarily but eternally, where blessing flows without interruption and regeneration requires no rest.
Ezekiel 47:12 in the Original Language
pri (פְּרִי), 'fruit' — in Hebrew, both literal produce and the metaphorical outcome or consequence; here, the visible, tangible evidence of the sanctuary's life-giving power.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 47:12
What does Ezekiel 47:12 mean?
Trees of every food-bearing kind will grow along both banks, bearing unfading leaves, perpetual fruit, and medicinal leaves.
What is the context of Ezekiel 47:12?
Along the riverbank grow miraculous trees bearing perpetual fruit and medicinal leaves, sustained by holy water.