Ezekiel 47:2 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then brought he me out of the way of the gate northward, and led me about the way without unto the utter gate by the way that looketh eastward; and, behold, there ran out waters on the right side.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then he brought me out through the north gate and led me around the outside to the outer gate that faces east. And look — water was flowing out from the south side of the temple.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes you have to step outside and walk around to see where the life-giving water is actually flowing.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The book of Ezekiel was written by the prophet Ezekiel to the Jewish exiles living in Babylon during the early 6th century BCE. It was written to provide hope and a vision of future restoration for the exiled people, following the destruction of Jerusalem and its temple.

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