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When the man went forth eastward with the line in his hand, he measured one thousand cubits, and he caused me to pass through the waters, waters that were to the ankles.
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The Gospel's Humble Start
Commentators widely interpret the ankle-deep water as a symbol for the beginning stages of the Gospel's influence. It represents the early church after Pentecost, the first conversions of Gentiles, or the initial, humble spread of God's message, which is destined to grow into an unstoppable, world-encompassing river.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
Brought me through the waters—The point from which the measurement began is not distinctly mentioned, but is to be assume…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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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…
