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In the midst of the street thereof (en mesōi tēs plateias autēs). Connected probably with the river in Rev 22:1, though many connect it with Rev 22:2. Only one street mentioned here as in Rev 21:21.
On this side of the river and on that (tou potamou enteuthen kai ekeithen). Enteuthen occurs as a preposition in Dan 12:5 (Theodoret) and may be so here (post-positive), purely adverbial in Joh 19:18.
The tree of life (xulon zōēs). For the metaphor see Gen 1:11. and Rev 2:7; Rev 22:14. Xulon is used for a green tree in Luk 23:31; Eze 47:12.
Bearing (poioun). Neuter active participle of poieō (making, producing, as in Mat 7:17). Some MSS. have poiōn (masculine), though xulon is neuter.
Twelve manner of fruits (karpous dōdeka). “Twelve fruits.”
Yielding (apodidoun). Neuter active participle of apodidōmi, to give back, but some MSS. have apodidous (masculine) like poiōn.
For the healing of the nations (eis therapeian tōn ethnōn). Spiritual healing, of course, as leaves (phulla) 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.