Ezekiel 47:11

“But the miry places thereof, and the marshes thereof, &c.] That is, of the sea; the waters of which were healed, by the waters of the sanctuary coming into them: but the ditches and lakes, the miry and marsh ground, separate from the sea, which lay near it, and upon the borders of it, shall not be healed; these design the reprobate part of the world, obstinate and perverse sinners, that abandon themselves to their filthy lusts, and sensual pleasures; that wallow like swine in the mire and dirt of sin; are wholly immersed in the things of this world, mind nothing but earth and earthly things, and load themselves with thick clay; whose god is their belly, and who glory in their shame: also…”

“marshes--marshy places. The region is known to have such pits and marshes. The Arabs take the salt collected by evaporation in these pits for their own use, and that of their flocks. not be healed--Those not reached by the healing waters of the Gospel, through their sloth and earthly-mindedness, are given over (Rev 22:11) to their own bitterness and barrenness (as "saltness" is often employed to express, Deu 29:23; Psa 107:34; Zep 2:9); and awful example to others in the punishment they suffer (Pe2 2:6).”

“The exception, which reserves for sterility places to which the living water does not reach, probably indicates that the life and health are solely due to the stream which proceeds from beneath the throne of God. Compare Isaiah 57:20-21. return to 'Top of Page'”

“47:11 The useful salt deposits previously gathered from the Dead Sea area would not be lost—the marshes and swamps would still be salty.”

“the miry places: Those who reject, neglect, or pervert the gospel. shall not be healed, they shall be: or, and that which shall not be shall be: etc. Heb 6:4-8, Heb 10:26-31; Pe2 2:19-22; Rev 21:8, Rev 22:11 given: Deu 29:23; Jdg 9:45; Psa 107:34; Jer 17:6; Mar 9:48, Mar 9:49 Ezekiel 47:12”