Verse 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 before him, as his guide, and the prophet followed; all this in vision.
To the ankles; some five or six inches deep.
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