Ezekiel 47:9Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

The river flows into the sea, reaching the waters of corruption and restoring them. Every individual born wherever this river flows will be renewed. There will be an abundance of fish in these waters because this river will enter and purify them. The "abundance of fish" symbolizes those devoted individuals who are eager to engage in the ministry and lead the faithful nations.

Those who immerse themselves in the waters of salvation will be blessed with deliverance. It is stated that these waters will teem with fish and draw many fishermen, indicating that numerous souls will be rescued through these waters, and many will be chosen to gather this harvest. The mention of ingaddi to inhalim represents the joy that follows trials and hardships; ingaddi refers to the temptation of the eyes, while inhalim signifies the eye of the calf that is sacrificed, addressing sin and becoming yoked in service for cultivation. The phrase drylo mrejem not only denotes abundance but also the diligence of the fishermen. They will not abandon their pursuit; instead, they will find rest in their labor.