And the five thousand, that are left in the breadth over against the five and twenty thousand, shall be a profane place for the city, for dwelling, and for suburbs: and the city shall be in the midst thereof.
Study Helps
Interpretation
This verse continues the thought already in view and fits the wider themes of glory of God and judgment in Ezekiel.
Read with
This thought runs through Ezekiel 48:15-19.
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).