Berothah, and Sibraim (which is on the border between Damascus and Hamath), as far as Hazer-hatticon, which is on the border of Hauran. BerothahThis location is mentioned in the context of the boundaries of the land described in Ezekiel's vision. The name "Berothah" is thought to be derived from the Hebrew root "bērôt," meaning "wells" or "cisterns." This suggests a place of sustenance and life, symbolizing God's provision for His people. Historically, Berothah is associated with a region that was part of the northern boundary of the land promised to Israel, indicating the extent of God's promise and the abundance He intends for His people. Sibraim
The mention of Sibraim, which is less known in biblical records, highlights the precision and detail in God's promises. The name may be linked to the Hebrew root "sabar," meaning "to hope" or "to wait." This can be seen as a reminder of the hope and expectation that God's people should have in His promises. The location serves as a marker of the boundary, emphasizing the completeness and certainty of God's covenant. which lies on the border between Damascus and Hamath
This phrase situates the vision within a real geographical context, grounding the prophetic vision in historical reality. Damascus and Hamath were significant cities in ancient Near Eastern history, often representing powerful nations. The border between these cities signifies a place of transition and interaction, symbolizing the influence and reach of God's kingdom. It underscores the idea that God's promises transcend political and national boundaries, offering a vision of peace and unity. as far as Hazer-hatticon
The name "Hazer-hatticon" can be translated as "the middle village" or "the village in the middle." This suggests a central point or a place of gathering. In the context of Ezekiel's vision, it may symbolize the centrality of God's presence and His desire to dwell among His people. The mention of this location emphasizes the inclusivity and centrality of God's kingdom, where all are invited to partake in His blessings. which is on the border of Hauran
Hauran was a fertile region known for its agricultural productivity. The border of Hauran represents the edge of a fruitful land, symbolizing the abundance and prosperity that come from living within God's ordained boundaries. This phrase serves as a reminder of the blessings that flow from obedience and alignment with God's will. It also points to the future hope of restoration and renewal for God's people, as they inhabit the land He has prepared for them. Persons / Places / Events 1. BerothahA location mentioned in the context of the boundaries of the land. Its exact historical location is uncertain, but it is believed to be in the northern region of ancient Israel. 2. SibraimAnother location mentioned as part of the boundary description. Like Berothah, its precise location is not definitively known today. 3. DamascusThe capital of modern-day Syria, Damascus is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. In biblical times, it was a significant city-state and often mentioned in the context of Israel's northern border. 4. HamathAn ancient city located in what is now western Syria. It was a significant city in biblical times and often marked the northern boundary of Israel. 5. Hazer-hatticonA location mentioned as part of the boundary description. Its exact location is not known, but it is associated with the region of Hauran. 6. HauranA region located in modern-day southern Syria. It was known for its fertile land and is mentioned in the context of the northern boundary of the land described in Ezekiel. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness to His PromisesThe detailed description of boundaries in Ezekiel 47:16 reflects God's faithfulness to His covenant promises regarding the land. Believers can trust in God's faithfulness in their own lives. The Importance of BoundariesJust as physical boundaries were important for the nation of Israel, spiritual and moral boundaries are essential for believers today. They help maintain order and protect us from spiritual harm. Historical Context and Prophetic FulfillmentUnderstanding the historical and geographical context of biblical passages enriches our comprehension of God's redemptive plan. It also points to the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises in Christ. God's Sovereignty Over NationsThe mention of various cities and regions underscores God's sovereignty over all nations and His control over history. Believers can find comfort in knowing that God is in control of world events. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the description of boundaries in Ezekiel 47:16 reflect God's covenant promises to Israel, and what does this teach us about His faithfulness? 2. In what ways can understanding the historical and geographical context of biblical passages enhance our study of Scripture? 3. How can the concept of boundaries in Ezekiel 47:16 be applied to setting spiritual and moral boundaries in our own lives? 4. What does the mention of cities like Damascus and Hamath in Ezekiel 47:16 reveal about God's sovereignty over nations, and how can this influence our perspective on current world events? 5. How do the territorial promises in Ezekiel 47 connect with the broader biblical account of God's redemptive plan, and what implications does this have for our understanding of Scripture? Connections to Other Scriptures Numbers 34:7-9This passage describes the northern boundary of the land of Israel, similar to the description in Ezekiel 47. It provides a broader context for understanding the territorial promises to Israel. Amos 6:14This verse mentions Hamath as a boundary, highlighting its significance in the territorial discussions of Israel. Genesis 15:18God's covenant with Abraham includes a promise of land, which is echoed in the territorial descriptions found in Ezekiel 47. People Amos, Enan, Ezekiel, Israelites, Joseph, TamarPlaces Arabah, Berothah, Brook of Egypt, Damascus, Eneglaim, Engedi, Gilead, Great Sea, Hamath, Hauran, Hazar-enan, Hazer-hatticon, Hethlon, Jordan River, Lebo-hamath, Meribah-kadesh, Most Holy Place, Sibraim, Tamar, ZedadTopics Berothah, Bero'thah, Border, Coast, Damascus, Hamath, Hatticon, Hauran, Havran, Hazarhatticon, Hazar-hatticon, Hazer, Hazer-hatticon, Lies, Limit, Sibraim, Sib'raim, ZedadDictionary of Bible Themes Ezekiel 47:15-20 5235 boundary Library The River of Life
Waters issued out from under the threshold of the house ... EZEKIEL xlvii. 1. Unlike most great cities, Jerusalem was not situated on a great river. True, the inconsiderable waters of Siloam--'which flow softly' because they were so inconsiderable--rose from a crevice in the Temple rock, and beneath that rock stretched the valley of the Kedron, dry and bleached in the summer, and a rainy torrent during the rainy seasons; but that was all. So, many of the prophets, who looked forward to the better …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture"And the Redeemer Shall Come unto Zion, and unto them that Turn,"
Isaiah lix. 20.--"And the Redeemer shall come unto Zion, and unto them that turn," &c. Doctrines, as things, have their seasons and times. Every thing is beautiful in its season. So there is no word of truth, but it hath a season and time in which it is beautiful. And indeed that is a great part of wisdom, to bring forth everything in its season, to discern when and where, and to whom it is pertinent and edifying, to speak such and such truths. But there is one doctrine that is never out of season, …
Hugh Binning—The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning The Coast of the Asphaltites, the Essenes. En-Gedi.
"On the western shore" (of the Asphaltites) "dwell the Essenes; whom persons, guilty of any crimes, fly from on every side. A nation it is that lives alone, and of all other nations in the whole world, most to be admired; they are without any woman; all lust banished, &c. Below these, was the town Engadda, the next to Jerusalem for fruitfulness, and groves of palm-trees, now another burying-place. From thence stands Massada, a castle in a rock, and this castle not far from the Asphaltites." Solinus, …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Fresh Supplies of Power.
"As the Dew." There is another very important bit needed to complete the circle of truth we are going over together in these quiet talks. Namely, the daily life after the act of surrender and all that comes with that act. The steady pull day by day. After the eagle-flight up into highest air, and the hundred yards dash, or even the mile run, comes the steady, steady walking mile after mile. The real test of life is here. And the highest victories are here, too. I recall the remark made by a friend …
S.D. Gordon—Quiet Talks on Power The Holy City; Or, the New Jerusalem:
WHEREIN ITS GOODLY LIGHT, WALLS, GATES, ANGELS, AND THE MANNER OF THEIR STANDING, ARE EXPOUNDED: ALSO HER LENGTH AND BREADTH, TOGETHER WITH THE GOLDEN MEASURING-REED EXPLAINED: AND THE GLORY OF ALL UNFOLDED. AS ALSO THE NUMEROUSNESS OF ITS INHABITANTS; AND WHAT THE TREE AND WATER OF LIFE ARE, BY WHICH THEY ARE SUSTAINED. 'Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God.'-Psalm 87:3 'And the name of the city from that day shall be, THE LORD IS THERE.'-Ezekiel 48:35 London: Printed in the year 1665 …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 The Iranian Conquest
Drawn by Boudier, from the engraving in Coste and Flandin. The vignette, drawn by Faucher-Gudin, from a statuette in terra-cotta, found in Southern Russia, represents a young Scythian. The Iranian religions--Cyrus in Lydia and at Babylon: Cambyses in Egypt --Darius and the organisation of the empire. The Median empire is the least known of all those which held sway for a time over the destinies of a portion of Western Asia. The reason of this is not to be ascribed to the shortness of its duration: …
G. Maspero—History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 9 The Gospel Feast
"When Jesus then lifted up His eyes, and saw a great company come unto Him, He saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread that these may eat?"--John vi. 5. After these words the Evangelist adds, "And this He said to prove him, for He Himself knew what He would do." Thus, you see, our Lord had secret meanings when He spoke, and did not bring forth openly all His divine sense at once. He knew what He was about to do from the first, but He wished to lead forward His disciples, and to arrest and …
John Henry Newman—Parochial and Plain Sermons, Vol. VII Kadesh. Rekam, and that Double. Inquiry is Made, Whether the Doubling it in the Maps is Well Done.
The readers of the eastern interpreters will observe, that Kadesh is rendered by all Rekam, or in a sound very near it. In the Chaldee, it is 'Rekam': in the Syriac, 'Rekem': in the Arabic, 'Rakim'... There are two places noted by the name Rekam in the very bounds of the land,--to wit, the southern and eastern: that is, a double Kadesh. I. Of Kadesh, or Rekam, in the south part, there is no doubt. II. Of it, in the eastern part, there is this mention: "From Rekam to the east, and Rekam is as the …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica The Prophet Joel.
PRELIMINARY REMARKS. The position which has been assigned to Joel in the collection of the Minor Prophets, furnishes an external argument for the determination of the time at which Joel wrote. There cannot be any doubt that the Collectors were guided by a consideration of the chronology. The circumstance, that they placed the prophecies of Joel just between the two prophets who, according to the inscriptions and contents of their prophecies, belonged to the time of Jeroboam and Uzziah, is …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament Ezekiel
To a modern taste, Ezekiel does not appeal anything like so powerfully as Isaiah or Jeremiah. He has neither the majesty of the one nor the tenderness and passion of the other. There is much in him that is fantastic, and much that is ritualistic. His imaginations border sometimes on the grotesque and sometimes on the mechanical. Yet he is a historical figure of the first importance; it was very largely from him that Judaism received the ecclesiastical impulse by which for centuries it was powerfully …
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament Links Ezekiel 47:16 NIVEzekiel 47:16 NLTEzekiel 47:16 ESVEzekiel 47:16 NASBEzekiel 47:16 KJV
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