19. Verse 2. Revelation 22:2 In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. Later, when they disobey God, their access to the tree is cut off lest they eat of it and live forever (Gen. Gen. 3:22-24). each tree yielding Yielding is ἀποδιδοῦν [apodidoun] , present tense participle: continually giving out. We rejoice in the fact that in the redemptive counsels of God, history is to be brought full circle to affect a full return to a Paradise without death which was previously lost: The harmonious unity of Scripture is herein exhibited. We are not to suppose that there will be sickness, and a healing process in heaven, for that idea is expressly excluded in Revelation 21:4; but the meaning is, that the life and health of that blessed world will have been imparted by partaking of that tree; and the writer says that, in fact, it was owing to it that they who dwell there had been healed of their spiritual maladies, and had been made to live forever. 1:1-3). 23 Wong, “The Tree of Life in Revelation 2:7,” 220-221. every month The tree produces fruit on a monthly basis. The proper translation is, "producing twelve fruits, yielding or rendering its fruit in each month." Eden Restored - Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb down the middle of the great street of the city. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. The idea is that of abundance, not variety. Introduction. We cannot suppose that they ever hunger or thirst in that high realm, or that there is ever any waste in their immortal energies needing recuperation from physical digestion; but still the participation of these Life-fruits bespeaks a communion with Life, the joy of which exceeds all present comprehension.8, The fact that months are identified as such in [the] New Jerusalem indicates that the orbital and rotational motions of the earth will go on as God established in the very beginning and that the moon likewise will continue orbiting around the earth.10. The text implies fruit is continuously being produced from which we can conclude it is also being consumed on an ongoing basis. 22. Revelation 22:2 is a Bible verse from the last chapter in the Bible that describes the effects of the river of water of life. This book is not a private affair, knowable only by an elite - it is for all believers. And on either side of the river - As well as in all the streets. Read Introduction to Revelation “And there shall be no more curse, but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it, and His servants shall serve Him“ And there shall be no more curse, There is no curse at all in Heaven. Spiritual Meaning of REVELATION 22:2 previous - next - text - summary - Revelation - BM Home - Full Page. Just as the literal walls and foundations of the New Jerusalem will be memorials to Israel and to the apostles (Rev. Revelation 22:2 Context. which bore twelve fruits Which bore is ποιοῦν [poioun] , present tense participle: continually making. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. We can probably assume the nations will eat of the fruit of the tree. Here are three parties threatened with judgment: (1) Jezebel; (2) those having intercourse with her; (3) her children. Ps. 3 “The trees in both cases line the river; but in the earthly order they are outside the city; and though bread trees, they are not the Tree of Life. Revelation 22:2 A Preterist Interpretation and Commentary: The New Jerusalem is the New Eden. (Rev. And — Proceeding with his description of the heavenly city, the apostle observes, he — That is, the angel who condescended to be his guide on this occasion; showed me a pure river of the water of life — The ever fresh and fructifying influence of the Holy Spirit; see Ezekiel 47:1-12, where also the trees are mentioned which bear fruit every month, that is, perpetually. 15:4), metaphorically depicting wisdom, fruitful works, hope, and the benefits of the wise use of the tongue.”—Daniel K. Wong, “The Tree of Life in Revelation 2:7,” in Bibliotheca Sacra, vol. Then he showed me a river of the water of life, clear as crystal, coming from the throne of God and of the Lamb, in the middle of its street. 8:2; Jas. 22:2 In the midst of the street - Here is the paradise of God, mentioned, Revelation 2:7 . Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. 59:21; Eze. Read Revelation 22:2 commentary using Robertson's Word Pictures of the New Testament. Both are relevant to all believers: authority over the Tree of Life and access to the way that leads to it.21. But from Eze 47:7, I prefer English Version. The meaning is not that the nations are full of sicknesses and ailments; for these remains of the curse are gone then, though it may be from the virtue of these leaves. 9 Fruchtenbaum believes a monthly calendar will continue, but without the benefit of the moon: “It should be noted that the word month is used, so some kind of dating system will be present in the Eternal Order. Commentary. Those who do His commandments (or wash their robes , MT and NU texts) will have authority to access the tree of life (Rev. Revelation 22:2: down the middle of the great street of the city. Eze. 65:20): Along the bank of the river, on this side and that, will grow all kinds of trees used for food; their leaves will not wither, and their fruit will not fail. 155 no. Eze. Epilogue SUMMARY OF REVELATION 22: The River of the Water of Life. 7 “The Saviour after his glorious resurrection did eat, even of the course food of mortals. Rev. Revelation 2:22 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Revelation 2:22, NIV: "So I will cast her on a bed of suffering, and I will make those who commit adultery with her suffer intensely, unless they repent of her ways." However, there are numerous reasons why the tree in the New Jerusalem should be taken as a literal tree: Some interpreters view the tree as only symbolic. Browse Sermons on Revelation 22. 1Cor. Revelation 22. twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. “It was not one individual tree, but a particular tree as to its kind, as we speak of ‘the apple’ or ‘the oak,’ denoting a species of which there are many specimens.”1 There may have been exactly three trees, or John saw three groups of trees of the same kind in each of the three areas. The meaning rather is the preservation of health and comfort, and not that maladies then exist to be removed. In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life: And the leaves of the trees were for the healing of the nations; In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. The supply never fails; the tree is never barren. (John John 15:4-5). However, viewing the tree as literal does not exclude its also having symbolic significance for those who see it and eat of it. 3:13. 21:12+, Rev. Revelation 22:2 New International Version (NIV) 2 down the middle of the great street of the city. 15:50. 2 In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. 1 And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. In the midst of the street of it - That is, of the city which was described in the preceding chapter. Rom. (Rev 22:2) – 2 in the midst of the street thereof. Clarke's Commentary on the Bible. ((f) Shirhashirim Rabba, fol. Is the tree of life - Not one tree only, but many. 10 Henry Morris, The Revelation Record (Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 1983), Rev. Several things are implied by the Genesis account: (1) the tree of life served a purpose in the Garden of Eden prior to the entrance of sin and death; (2) Adam and Eve undoubtedly partook of the fruit of the tree before their fall into sin since it was permitted; (3) had Adam and Eve continued to eat from the tree after their fall into sin, then they would never have died. Mat. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations”. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. 19 Seiss, The Apocalypse: Lectures on the Book of Revelation, 507. Bible Commentaries /. On each side of the river grew a tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, [] with a fresh crop each month. Revelation 22:1 The New Jerusalem (Continued). 1. (e) Yalkut Simeoni, par. It's also worth noting that this is the first reference to the church since the letters to the seven churches in Revelation 2-3. c. Read Revelation 22 commentary using Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete). In the absence of sin, both in the Garden of Eden before the Fall and in the eternal state, what purpose does the tree of life serve? There is a close resemblance between the language used here by John and that used by Ezekiel EZechariah 47:12, and it is not improbable that both these writers refer to the same thing. And the leaves of the tree - Not only the fruit will contribute to give life, but even the leaves will be salutary. 12 Frederick William Danker and Walter Bauer, A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature (Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press, 2000), 358. — "Behold, I cast her into a bed, and those that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, unless they repent of her works, and her children will I kill with death." Revelation 22:1. 72:5; Isa. 1 J. Twelve manner of fruits (καρποὺς δώδεκα). Other Forerunner Commentary entries containing Revelation 22:2: Psalm 92:14 Revelation 6:15 Revelation 22:1 : Revelation 22:3 >> The Berean: Daily Verse and Comment Sign up for the Berean: Daily Verse and Comment, and have Biblical truth delivered to your inbox. Rev. 21:14+), The suggestion that partaking of the Tree of Life pertains to the citizens within the city and entrance through the city’s gates relates to the nations, is also faulty. 2Pe. of Bible > Revelation > Chapter 22 > Verse 2 But compare Eze 47:12, the millennial type of the final Paradise; which shows that there are several trees of the one kind, all termed "the tree of life." On either side of the river stood a tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit and yielding a fresh crop for each month. God could undoubtedly endue a tree with special medicinal powers. All Scripture quotations are from the 1901 American Standard Version unless otherwise noted. The river flowing from the throne of God and down the middle of the street of the city may be a symbol of the Holy Spirit as is implied in John 7:38-39: “Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” And yielded her fruit every month - The word "and" is also supplied by the translators, and introduces an idea which is not in the original, as if there was not only a succession of harvests, which is in the text, but that each one differed from the former, which is not in the text. Commentary on Revelation 22:1-5 (Read Revelation 22:1-5) All streams of earthly comfort are muddy; but these are clear, and refreshing. First, since there was a literal tree of life in the historical Garden of Eden (Gen. Gen. 2:9; Gen. 3:22, Gen. 3:24), it is possible for this tree also to be literal. On each side of the river stood the tree of life,(E) bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. Their fruit will be for food, and their leaves for medicine. 24 Morris, The Revelation Record, Rev. Study this Bible verse and Commentary, and recognize the heritage hidden inside you. The Life-leaves are for the conservation and augmentation of the Life-blessedness of men on earth, as the Life-fruits are for the joy of the saints in heaven.19, He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. Revelation 2:22 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Revelation 2:22, NIV: "So I will cast her on a bed of suffering, and I will make those who commit adultery with her suffer intensely, unless they repent of her ways." (Seiss) iii. In this respect, this new Paradise stands in strong contrast with that in which Adam was placed at his creation, where there seems to have been a single tree that was designated as the tree of life, Genesis 3:22-23. In the middle of its street, and on either side of the river, was the tree of life. They give life, and preserve life, to those who drink of them, and thus they will flow for evermore. The book of Revelation begins and ends with the Kingdom of Christ and the Church. Rev. And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb. The tears were those caused by the troubles of this creation, tears that will no longer exist in the new creation. In the eternal state, John sees the leaves used for healing, but nothing is said concerning the use of the fruit. 21:14+), so the tree of life can have a memorial function also.17, There are two classes of people who will live eternally upon the earth: (1) the saints, who as co-heirs with Christ (Rom. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. Second, if the city, walls, gates, street, river, and light are literal (and the most reasonable evidence shows that they are), then the tree of life is most likely literal also. Revelation 22:2 in the middle of its street. Or else with Durham suppose, the tree was in the midst of the river, and extending its branches to both banks. Pr. The angels did eat of Sarah’s cakes and of Abraham’s dressed calf (Gen. Gen. 18:6-8).”—Seiss, The Apocalypse: Lectures on the Book of Revelation, 506. 22:2. Revelation 22:2 down the middle of the main street of the city. On either side of the river was the tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit every month; … Revelation 22:20, KJV: "He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. As intriguing as the view may be to some, it seems to go beyond Scripture and fails to provide significant benefit in an understanding of eternity. Adam and Eve are in the Garden of Eden, in a state of sinless perfection, and are given access to the tree of life (Gen. Gen. 2:9, Gen. 2:16). The tree of life existed in the Garden of Eden before sin and sickness (Gen. Gen. 2:9; Gen. 3:22), and it can also exist in the New Jerusalem without illness. (Rev 22:17) – 17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. Some connect these words with the preceding. 3:13).18, Two classes of people are thus distinctly recognized in the new heaven and earth;—a class in glory who get the fruits of the Tree of Life, and a class in the estate of “nations” who get the leaves; but, whether fruits or leaves, a great and glorious blessing. Revelation 22:2. Neither does it provide additional insight into the purpose of the tree of life in the eternal state because it proposes conditions no different than those in the Garden of Eden for which the mystery of the need for a tree of life during conditions of sinless perfection remains. 2 (Revelation 22:1) Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb Jesus told the Samaritan woman at the well that He could give her living water, “a spring of water gushing up to eternal life” (John 4: 7, 14). 1. fol. 2:21 In him the whole building, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, 2:22 in whom you also are … Spiritual Meaning of REVELATION 22:2 previous - next - text - summary - Revelation - BM Home - Full Page. leaves … for … healing—(Eze 47:9, 12). The Book of Revelation — and the Bible — reaches its climax with this passage. We see this in Rev 1:5-6 (see commentary) and now here in these verses of the last chapter. (Please read commentary on Revelation 11) The sixth trumpet is divided into two parts: In chapter 9 (first part), the focus is on the military conquest and unifying of the world, which once complete, will move against the Christians (the Church) of the world, which is what we see in chapter 11 (the second part of the sixth trumpet). Revelation 22, John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this verse-by-verse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient Jewish writings In the midst of the street of it - That is, of the city which was described in the preceding chapter. Go to Bible: Revelation 22 : Rev 22:1 - Rev 22:2 - Rev 22:3 “and his servants will serve him.” ... For information on this phrase, see commentary on Revelation 21:6. On either side of the river is the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, producing its fruit each month; and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. 22:3+).14, Healing, however, does not necessarily indicate the presence of disease any more than the wiping away of tears (Rev. . ((g) Sepher Avodah Hakkodesh, fol. Revelation 2:22, ESV: "Behold, I will throw her onto a sickbed, and those who commit adultery with her I will throw into great tribulation, unless they repent of her works,"