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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Other Translations for Ezekiel 47:3

BSB
As the man went eastward with a measuring line in his hand, he measured off a thousand cubits and led me through ankle-deep water.
AKJV
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.
CPDV
Then the man who held the rope in his hand departed toward the east, and he measured one thousand cubits. And he led me forward, through the water, up to the ankles.
ERV
When the man went forth eastward with the line in his hand, he measured a thousand cubits, and he caused me to pass through the waters, waters that were to the ankles.
NHEB
When the man went forth eastward with the line in his hand, he measured one thousand seven hundred twenty-two feet six inches, and he caused me to pass through the waters, waters that were to the ankles.
SMT
And in the going forth of the man eastward, and the line in his hand, and he will measure a thousand by the cubit, and he will cause me to pass through the waters; the waters of the soles.

Commentary for Ezekiel 47:3

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Overview of Ezekiel 47:3
Summary
Water deepens gradually as Ezekiel advances eastward
Event
Water depth increases progressively
Estimated Time Period
c. 573 BC
Category
Vision