Ezekiel 47:11 asv — But the miry places thereof, and the marshes thereof, shall not be healed; they shall be given up to salt.

American Standard Version

"But the miry places thereof, and the marshes thereof, shall not be healed; they shall be given up to salt. "

— Ezekiel 47:11, American Standard Version

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Ezekiel 47 — Context

8

Then said he unto me, These waters issue forth toward the eastern region, and shall go down into the Arabah; and they shall go toward the sea; into the sea shall the waters go which were made to issue forth; and the waters shall be healed.

9

And it shall come to pass, that every living creature which swarmeth, in every place whither the rivers come, shall live; and there shall be a very great multitude of fish; for these waters are come thither, and the waters of the sea shall be healed, and everything shall live whithersoever the river cometh.

10

And it shall come to pass, that fishers shall stand by it: from En-gedi even unto En-eglaim shall be a place for the spreading of nets; their fish shall be after their kinds, as the fish of the great sea, exceeding many.

11

But the miry places thereof, and the marshes thereof, shall not be healed; they shall be given up to salt.

12

And by the river upon the bank thereof, on this side and on that side, shall grow every tree for food, whose leaf shall not wither, neither shall the fruit thereof fail: it shall bring forth new fruit every month, because the waters thereof issue out of the sanctuary; and the fruit thereof shall be for food, and the leaf thereof for healing.

13

Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: This shall be the border, whereby ye shall divide the land for inheritance according to the twelve tribes of Israel: Joseph shall have two portions.

14

And ye shall inherit it, one as well as another; for I sware to give it unto your fathers: and this land shall fall unto you for inheritance.

Ezekiel 47:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 47:11 say?
Ezekiel 47:11 in the American Standard Version reads: “But the miry places thereof, and the marshes thereof, shall not be healed; they shall be given up to salt. ”
Where is Ezekiel 47:11 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 47:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 47, verse 11.
Who wrote Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.
What is the book of Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.
What are the major themes of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 47:11.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 47:11 in?
Ezekiel 47:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezekiel 47:11?
Ezekiel 47:11 reads (ASV): “But the miry places thereof, and the marshes thereof, shall not be healed; they shall be given up to salt. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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