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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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).