Ezekiel 48:35 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

It was round about eighteen thousand measures: and the name of the city from that day shall be, The LORD is there.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The whole city measures about 18,000 units around its borders, and from that day forward, the city's name will be 'The LORD is there.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's dream city gets the ultimate name drop, it's literally called 'God Lives Here.'

📚 Historical Context

Ezekiel was a prophet ministering to the Jewish exiles in Babylon during the 6th century BC, sharing visions of a restored Israel after their captivity. In the final chapter of his book, he outlines the ideal division of the land and the holy city, symbolizing God's future plan for His people and the establishment of a perfect kingdom. The name "The LORD is there" signifies God's permanent dwelling in Jerusalem, fulfilling ancient promises of His presence and restoration.

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