· Translation: KJV

Ezekiel 47:3When the man went forth eastward with the line in his hand, he measured one thousand cubits, and he caused me to pass through the waters, waters that were to the ankles.

The setting

Tel Aviv area, Israel, ~593 BC. The measuring man uses a cord to mark exactly 1,000 cubits (1,500 feet) before having Ezekiel wade into the supernatural water that reaches his ankles...

The emotion here: cautious wonder while longing for home during Babylonian exile

The original word

madad (מָדַד) — to measure precisely, to determine exact dimensions

Why it matters

A cubit was measured from elbow to fingertip — about 18 inches

Read with care

What most readers miss in Ezekiel 47:3

God MEASURES before He asks you to step in — He knows exactly how deep you can handle right now

Common misconceptionPeople think ankle-deep water is 'not enough,' but this verse shows God starts gently — the river gets deeper later, but He begins where you can stand safely.

Bible Genome reading

Ezekiel 47:3 — Bible Genome reading

SpeakerEzekiel
EraExile
Primary emotiongrowing
Literary typevision
MarkProphecy

Emotional genome

Comfort power80%
Quotability80%
Memorability80%
Crisis relevance50%
Standalone60%
Themes:growthliving waterprogressive revelation

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Ezekiel 47:3 comes from the book of Ezekiel, written during the Exile period. These words are attributed to Ezekiel. The dominant emotion in this verse is growing, with a comfort power of 80% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the vision genre of biblical literature. Key themes include growth, living water, progressive revelation. Notable phrases: measured one thousand; waters that were to the ankles. This verse contains prophecy.

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