Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Ezekiel 47:3
The man: this is he who accompanied the prophet as his guide all along, and of whom already hath been spoken in several notes. The line, mentioned in Ezekiel 40:3, but hitherto not used, for the reed and cubit hitherto were used only, at least only mentioned. Eastward; from the gate directly east, with whom the prophet goeth. He measured, by the line in his hand. A thousand cubits; almost the third part of an English mile; it wanted about eighty yards of a third part. Through the waters; went... read more
Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 47:1-12
Ezekiel 47, 48. The Holy Land, its Beauty, Boundaries, and Divisions. Now that the Temple and its worship, which are indispensable to the welfare of the land, have been described, Ezekiel directs his parting glance to the land itself, introducing his description with a beautiful and suggestive picture, particularly refreshing after the long stretch of minute ceremonial detail, of the life-giving stream that flowed from the heart of the sanctuary. The clearness and keenness with which the... read more