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Ezekiel 47:9 · KJV

"And it shall come to pass, that every thing that liveth, which moveth, whithersoever the rivers shall come, shall live: and there shall be a very great multitude of fish, because these waters shall come thither: for they shall be healed; and every thing shall live whither the river cometh."

King James Version

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Passage Context

7Now when I had returned, behold, at the bank of the river were very many trees on the one side and on the other.
8Then said he unto me, These waters issue out toward the east country, and go down into the desert, and go into the sea: which being brought forth into the sea, the waters shall be healed.
9And it shall come to pass, that every thing that liveth, which moveth, whithersoever the rivers shall come, shall live: and there shall be a very great multitude of fish, because these waters shall come thither: for they shall be healed; and every thing shall live whither the river cometh.
10And it shall come to pass, that the fishers shall stand upon it from En-gedi even unto En-eglaim; they shall be a place to spread forth nets; their fish shall be according to their kinds, as the fish of the great sea, exceeding many.
11But the miry places thereof and the marishes thereof shall not be healed; they shall be given to salt.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean for you to be a source of life for others?

2

How do you respond to the idea of abundance in your life?

3

When have you seen a community thrive because of shared resources?

Life Application

community

Consider ways you can contribute to the well-being of your community, sharing resources and support.

spirituality

Reflect on how you can be a source of spiritual life and encouragement to those around you.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

The promise that everything living will thrive where the river flows reflects Jesus' promise of abundant life.

See also: John 10:10

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