Ezekiel 47:3
“And when the man that had the line in his hand went forth eastward, he measured a thousand cubits, and he brought me through the waters; the waters were to the ankles.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And when the man that had the line in his hand,.... The same as in Eze 40:3 and is no other than Christ, who appeared in…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The ancles - This may coincide with the step gained in the baptism of Cornelius Acts 10, and the opening of the Church…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He measured a thousand cubits - the waters were to the Ankles; a thousand more, - the waters were to the Knees; a…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ezekiel 47:1-12
This part of Ezekiel's vision must so necessarily have a mystical and spiritual meaning that thence we conclude the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
A thousand cubits from the place of emergence the waters were ankle deep.
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