Ezekiel 48:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the suburbs of the city shall be toward the north two hundred and fifty, and toward the south two hundred and fifty, and toward the east two hundred and fifty, and toward the west two hundred and fifty.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The city will have open space around it, 250 cubits of breathing room in every direction: north, south, east, and west.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even God's perfect city design includes space to breathe.

📚 Historical Context

Ezekiel was a prophet during the Babylonian exile, where he received visions of a restored Israel, including a new temple and the division of land among the tribes. This verse specifically outlines the measurements for the open suburbs around the holy city in his prophetic blueprint, symbolizing God's orderly plan for a sacred and structured community. These details reflect the hope of return from exile and the establishment of divine order in everyday life.

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