Albert Barnes Commentary Ezekiel 48:15

"And the five thousand that are left in the breadth, in front of the five and twenty thousand, shall be for common use, for the city, for dwelling and for suburbs; and the city shall be in the midst thereof." — Ezekiel 48:15 (ASV)

The five thousand ... - The remainder of the square of 25,000 reeds from north to south.

Profane - For common use, as distinguished from that which is holy to the Lord.