Pentecost Season · The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica · Year A
Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12
The River from the Temple
November 9, 2026
Overview & Insights
"Where the river goes, every living creature that swarms will live." (Ezekiel 47:9)
In Ezekiel's vision water flows out from beneath the threshold of the temple and grows into a deep river. Wherever it goes it brings life, turning stagnant waters fresh, and along its banks stand trees whose fruit is food and whose leaves are for healing.
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Commentary
Ezekiel 47: The River from the Temple Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse evangelical commentary on the whole of Ezekiel 47.
Ezekiel 47:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregates classic commentaries on the temple river in one place.
Gill's Exposition of Ezekiel 47 StudyLight
John Gill's verse by verse exposition of the whole chapter of Ezekiel 47.
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Explained Catholic Productions · Brant Pitre
Dr. Brant Pitre reads the temple river as fulfilled in the new temple of Christ and the church.
Background & Word Study
Ezekiel 47 in Hebrew Sefaria
The Hebrew text with English alongside and classical Jewish commentaries.
Ezekiel 47 Hebrew Interlinear BibleHub
Hebrew word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers for the temple river.
Book of Ezekiel Overview (Ezekiel 34-48) BibleProject
An animated overview of the second half of Ezekiel, including the temple vision.
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