Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
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 (Revelation 22:11) to their own bitterness and barrenness (as "saltness" is often employed to express, Deuteronomy 29:23; Psalms 107:34; Zephaniah 2:9); and awful example to others in the punishment they suffer (II Peter 2:6).
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Ezekiel 47:11:
Joel 3:18
John 7:38
DISCLAIMER: Church of the Great God (CGG) provides these resources to aid the individual in studying the Bible. However, it is up to the individual to "prove all things, and hold fast to that which is good" (I Thessalonians 5:21). The content of these resources does not necessarily reflect the views of CGG. They are provided for information purposes only.
Start Your Day with Scripture
Begin your day with God's Word — the Berean brings Scripture and commentary every morning.
Join 150,000+ subscribers growing daily in God's Word.
