Ezekiel 47:7 asv — Now when I had returned, behold, upon the bank of the river were very many trees on the one side and on the other.

American Standard Version

"Now when I had returned, behold, upon the bank of the river were very many trees on the one side and on the other. "

— Ezekiel 47:7, American Standard Version

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Ezekiel 47 — Context

4

Again he measured a thousand, and caused me to pass through the waters, waters that were to the knees. Again he measured a thousand, and caused me to pass through the waters, waters that were to the loins.

5

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.

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And he said unto me, Son of man, hast thou seen this? Then he brought me, and caused me to return to the bank of the river.

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Now when I had returned, behold, upon the bank of the river were very many trees on the one side and on the other.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Ezekiel 47:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 47:7 say?
Ezekiel 47:7 in the American Standard Version reads: “Now when I had returned, behold, upon the bank of the river were very many trees on the one side and on the other. ”
Where is Ezekiel 47:7 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 47:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 47, verse 7.
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 47:7.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 47:7 in?
Ezekiel 47:7 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 47:7?
Ezekiel 47:7 reads (ASV): “Now when I had returned, behold, upon the bank of the river were very many trees on the one side and on the other. ” 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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