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Where was Ezekiel brought in his vision and what did he see? What is the significance of the water and its source (cf. What is the significance of the new temple for God’s people including the exiles? Consider what Ezekiel saw, especially in Eze 43:1-5 (cf. This vision gives the future hope in a symbolic way that is relevant even to us today.Įzekiel 47:1-12 is a continuation of the vision of a new temple in chapters 40-46. The entire vision concludes with the promise: the name of the city is “The LORD Is There” (48:35). The city and the land are described (47-48), in the midst of which, is the new temple in the very center. Ezekiel’s vision does not end with the temple. He is also given specific instructions for a renewed worship (43:13-46:24). After precise measurements of the temple (40-42), he witnesses the glory of the Lord returning to fill his temple (43:1-12). In contrast to the abominations in chapters 8-11, he now sees a vision of a new temple.
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Their fruit will serve for food and their leaves for healing.”Ĭontext: After both human and spiritual evil is finally defeated (Eze 38-39), chapters 40-46 relate the final temple vision Ezekiel receives. Every month they will bear fruit, because the water from the sanctuary flows to them. Key Verse: 12, “Fruit trees of all kinds will grow on both banks of the river. Their leaves will not wither, nor will their fruit fail. Ezekiel 47:1-12 (Go to the NIV Bible verses)