Ezekiel 48:15The five thousand that are left in the breadth, in front of the twenty-five thousand, shall be for common use, for the city, for dwelling and for suburbs; and the city shall be in its midst.
The setting
Tel Aviv, Iraq (ancient Babylon), ~571 BC. God shows Ezekiel precise measurements for a future holy city, with designated areas for worship and daily life...
The emotion here: amazed at God's attention to mundane city details
The original word
chol (חֹל) — common, ordinary, for everyday use (opposite of holy)
Why it matters
These exact measurements have never been implemented in any historical Jerusalem
Read with care
What most readers miss in Ezekiel 48:15
God cares about BOTH sacred and ordinary spaces — He plans cities, not just temples
Common misconceptionMost people skip these 'boring' measurement verses, missing that God cares deeply about ordinary civic life, not just spiritual matters.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
Ezekiel 48:15 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Ezekiel 48:15 comes from the book of Ezekiel, written during the Exile period. These words are attributed to Ezekiel. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is prophetic. It belongs to the vision genre of biblical literature. Key themes include provision, community life. Notable phrases: common use; for dwelling. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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