Ezekiel 11:23

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And the glory of the LORD went up from the midst of the city, and stood upon the mountain which is on the east side of the city.

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Interpretation

Here is the departure of God's presence from the city and temple. It was from the Mount of Olives that the vision went up, typifying the ascension of Christ to heaven from that very mountain.

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This thought runs through Ezekiel 11:22-23.

Ezekiel 11:22 Ezekiel 11:23

Glossary

City People: The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).