Ezekiel 47:4 — Meaning and Application

Then brought he me out of the way of the gate northward, and led me about the way without unto the utter gate by the way that looketh eastward; and, behold, there ran out waters on the right side.

And when the man that had the line in his hand went forth eastward, he measured a thousand cubits, and he brought me through the waters; the waters {were} to the ankles. {the waters were...: Heb. waters of the ankles}

Again he measured a thousand, and brought me through the waters; the waters {were} to the knees. Again he measured a thousand, and brought me through; the waters {were} to the loins.

Afterward he measured a thousand; {and it was} a river that I could not pass over: for the waters were risen, waters to swim in, a river that could not be passed over. {waters to...: Heb. waters of swimming}

And he said unto me, Son of man, hast thou seen {this}? Then he brought me, and caused me to return to the brink of the river.