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.
This cannot be literal water for washing sacrifices, that would make a sacred vision into a common sewer. These waters are the Gospel of Christ flowing out from Jerusalem, carrying the gifts and power of the Holy Ghost to spread and bless the world. Grace begun here becomes glory perfected hereafter.
AI summary
Commenting on Ezekiel 47:1-12
And when the man that had the line in his hand,.... The same as in Eze 40:3 and is no other than Christ, who appeared in a human form to the prophet; and who hitherto had only made use of the measuring reed in taking the dimensions of the house, and what appertained to it; but now he uses the line of flax he had...
He measured a thousand cubits - the waters were to the Ankles; a thousand more, - the waters were to the Knees; a thousand more, - they became a River that could not be forded. The waters were risen, and they were waters to Swim in. I. This may be applied to the gradual discoveries of the plan of salvation, - 1. In the patriarchal ages. 2.