Fruit trees of all kinds will grow along both sides of the river. The leaves of these trees will never turn brown and fall, and there will always be fruit on their branches. There will be a new crop every month, for they are watered by the river flowing from the Temple. The fruit will be for food and the leaves for healing.”

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Be consumed—Better, fail. The fruit is to be eaten, but will not fail to grow as it is needed. These trees with their sup…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And by the river on the banks thereof, on this side and on
that side
On each side of …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

These waters signify the gospel of Christ, which went out from Jerusalem and spread into the surrounding countries; also the gifts and powers of th…