Ezekiel 47:3

Ezekiel · Old Testament · Chapter 47

“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.”Ezekiel 47:3

What Does Ezekiel 47:3 Mean?

Ezekiel 47:3 is found in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 47, verse 3 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 10 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (10)

These passages are connected to Ezekiel 47:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Ezekiel 40:3“And he brought me thither, and, behold, there was a man, whose appearance was like the appearance of brass, with a line of flax in his hand, and a measuring reed; and he stood in the gate.”Zechariah 2:1“I lifted up mine eyes again, and looked, and behold a man with a measuring line in his hand.”Luke 24:49“And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.”Acts 2:4“And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”Acts 2:33“Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.”Acts 10:45“And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.”Acts 11:16“Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.”Revelation 11:1“And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein.”Zechariah 1:16“Therefore thus saith the LORD; I am returned to Jerusalem with mercies: my house shall be built in it, saith the LORD of hosts, and a line shall be stretched forth upon Jerusalem.”Revelation 21:15“And he that talked with me had a golden reed to measure the city, and the gates thereof, and the wall thereof.”

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