Commentaries:
Robertson's Word Pictures (NT)
In the midst of the street thereof (en mesw thv plateiav authv). Connected probably with the river in verse Revelation 22:1, though many connect it with verse Revelation 22:2. Only one street mentioned here as in Revelation 21:21.
On this side of the river and on that (tou potamou enteuqen kai ekeiqen). Enteuqen occurs as a preposition in Daniel 12:5 (Theodoret) and may be so here (post-positive), purely adverbial in John 19:18.
The tree of life (culon zwhv). For the metaphor see Genesis 1:11 f. and Revelation 2:7; Revelation 22:14. Culon is used for a green tree in Luke 23:31; Ezekiel 47:12.
Bearing (poioun). Neuter active participle of poiew (making, producing, as in Matthew 7:17). Some MSS. have poiwn (masculine), though culon is neuter.
Twelve manner of fruits (karpouv dwdeka). "Twelve fruits."
Yielding (apodidoun). Neuter active participle of apodidwmi, to give back, but some MSS. have apodidouv (masculine) like poiwn.
For the healing of the nations (eiv qerapeian twn eqnwn). Spiritual healing, of course, as leaves (fulla) are often used for obtaining medicines. Here again the problem occurs whether this picture is heaven before the judgment or afterwards. Charles distinguishes sharply between the Heavenly City for the millennial reign and the New Jerusalem that descends from heaven after the judgment. Charles rearranges these chapters to suit his theory. But chronology is precarious here.
Other Robertson's Word Pictures (NT) entries containing Revelation 22:2:
Revelation 2:7
Revelation 3:21
Revelation 11:8
Revelation 19:7
Revelation 21:24
Revelation 22:2
Revelation 22:14
Revelation 22:17
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