Ezekiel 47:10
Fishermen will stand beside the sea. From Engedi to Eneglaim it will be a place for the spreading of nets. Its fish will be of very many kinds, like the fish of the Great Sea.
English Standard Version (ESV)
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What’s easily missed here is the significance of the locations mentioned, Engedi and Eneglaim. These points essentially defined the entire Dead Sea, indicating that the miraculous healing and life-giving waters will extend their reach and fruitfulness across the whole desolate expanse, transforming it entirely. This sweep across the entirety of a once barren area emphasizes the complete and comprehensive nature of God's restorative power.
This passage vividly describes the abundance of life that will fill the waters Ezekiel sees flowing from the temple. Following the vision of the miraculous river healing the land and sea, this verse focuses on the practical impact of this revitalized water source, now teeming with diverse and plentiful fish from one end of the Dead Sea to the other. It paints a picture of bustling activity and bountiful harvest, showing how the divine life-source transforms even barren places into thriving ecosystems.
Imagine fishing in a sea so salty, nothing can live in it. Ezekiel paints a picture of just that—a miraculous transformation bringing life to a dead place.
A Dead Sea Brought to Life
Ezekiel is describing a future vision where the waters flowing from God's temple bring life to the desolate Dead Sea. This area, known historically for its extreme saltiness and inability to support life, becomes a vibrant fishing ground.
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Ezekiel's vision of fishermen isn't just about literal fish. It points to a spiritual reality that Jesus Himself used to describe His mission and the work of His followers.
The Gospel Net Cast Wide
The imagery of fishermen and a bountiful catch is deeply symbolic, especially when understood through the lens of the New Testament.
Understand the original words
miqweh · Hebrew Noun
A place used for human industry, specifically the gathering of sustenance; in this context, it represents the abundance and the reach of the blessing that transforms a barren place into a place of utility and provision.
Ezekiel's vision of a healing river and abundant fish is deeply rooted in the despair of the Babylonian exile. It paints a stark contrast to the barrenness of the Dead Sea region and the spiritual desolation of his people, offering a powerful message of future restoration and divine blessing.
c. 750 BC
Assyrian Empire Expansion
The Neo-Assyrian Empire began its major expansion phase, conquering territories across the Near East and impacting regional politics.
605 BC
First Deportation of Judahites to Babylon
Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon began deporting Jewish elites and skilled workers, including Daniel, after conquering Jerusalem.
597 BC
Second Deportation of Judahites
Another significant deportation occurred, including King Jehoiachin and many more citizens, following a rebellion against Babylonian rule.
586 BC
Destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple
Nebuchadnezzar's forces destroyed Jerusalem and its magnificent Temple, leading to the final, largest deportation of the remaining population to Babylon.
c. 571 BC— this verse
Ezekiel's Vision of the Temple and River
Ezekiel prophesied his visions of a restored Temple and a life-giving river flowing from it, offering hope to the exiles in Babylon.
c. 539 BC
Fall of Babylon to Persia
Cyrus the Great conquered Babylon, leading to the end of the Babylonian exile and the decree allowing the Jewish people to return to their homeland.
Jesus calls his first disciples, who were fishermen, saying, 'I will make you fishers of men,' directly connecting the imagery of fishing to spreading the Gospel and gathering people.
Mark 1:17This passage echoes Matthew 4:19, showing Jesus' immediate and impactful call to fishermen, highlighting the transition from literal fishing to a spiritual harvest of humanity.
Luke 5:4-10After a miraculous catch of fish, Peter and his companions are told by Jesus, 'Don't be afraid; from now on you will fish for people,' reinforcing the theme of spiritual fishing and its abundance.
John 21:6Following Jesus' resurrection, the disciples experience another miraculous catch of fish, and Jesus asks them to cast their net on the right side of the boat, symbolizing the successful and diverse gathering of souls in the new covenant.
Matthew 13:47-48The parable of the net cast into the sea that gathers fish of every kind illustrates the inclusive nature of God's kingdom, where people from all backgrounds will be gathered, just as Ezekiel describes the multitude of fish.
barnesEzekiel 47:10: "And it shall come to pass, that the fishers shall stand upon it from Engedi even unto Eneglaim; 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."
"En-gedi" (see 1 Samuel 23:29 ) was about the middle of the western shore of the Dead Sea. En-eglaim does not occur elsewhere. Its form indicates that it was one of the double cities of Moab (see Ezekiel 25:9 note). It has been identified with "Ain-e…
clarkeEzekiel 47:10: "And it shall come to pass, that the fishers shall stand upon it from Engedi even unto Eneglaim; 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."
The fishers shall stand upon it - On the above plan of interpretation these must mean - 1. The apostles of our Lord Jesus. 2. The preachers of the everlasting Gospel. See Matthew 4:19. From En-gedi - At the southern extremity of the Dead Sea. Unto En…
What’s easily missed here is the significance of the locations mentioned, Engedi and Eneglaim. These points essentially defined the entire Dead Sea, indicating that the miraculous healing and life-giving waters will extend their reach and fruitfulness across the whole desolate expanse, transforming it entirely. This sweep across the entirety of a once barren area emphasizes the complete and comprehensive nature of God's restorative power.
This passage vividly describes the abundance of life that will fill the waters Ezekiel sees flowing from the temple. Following the vision of the miraculous river healing the land and sea, this verse focuses on the practical impact of this revitalized water source, now teeming with diverse and plentiful fish from one end of the Dead Sea to the other. It paints a picture of bustling activity and bountiful harvest, showing how the divine life-source transforms even barren places into thriving ecosystems.
This passage vividly describes the abundance of life that will fill the waters Ezekiel sees flowing from the temple. Following the vision of the miraculous river healing the land and sea, this verse focuses on the practical impact of this revitalized water source, now teeming with diverse and plentiful fish from one end of the Dead Sea to the other. It paints a picture of bustling activity and bountiful harvest, showing how the divine life-source transforms even barren places into thriving ecosystems.
"Fishermen will stand beside the sea. From Engedi to Eneglaim it will be a place for the spreading of nets. Its fish will be of very many kinds, like the fish of the Great Sea." — What’s easily missed here is the significance of the locations mentioned, Engedi and Eneglaim. These points essentially defined the entire Dead Sea, indicating that the miraculous healing and life-gi…
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