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When the man went forth eastward with the line in his hand, he measured a thousand cubits, and he caused me to pass through the waters, waters that were to the ankles.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The ankles - This may coincide with the step gained in the baptism of Cornelius (Acts 10:0), and the opening of the Church to th…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Brought me through the waters—The point from which the measurement began is not distinctly mentioned, but is to be assume…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And when the man that had the line in his hand The same as in (Ezekiel 40:3) and is no other than Christ, who…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

These waters signify the gospel of Christ, which went out from Jerusalem and spread into the surrounding countries; also the gifts and powers of th…

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