Matthew Poole and continuators on Ezekiel 47:3

3 And when the man that had the line in his hand, went forth east-ward, he measured a thousand cubits , and he brought me through the waters : the waters were to the ankles .

This is he, who accompanied the Prophet, as his Guide all along, and of whom already hath been spoken in several notes.

Mentioned in chap. 40. ver. 3. but hitherto not used, for the Reed and Cubit hitherto were used only, at least only mentioned.

From the gate directly East, with whom the Prophet goeth.

By the Line in his hand.

Almost the third part of an English Mile, it wanted about 80 yards of a third part.

Went before him, as his Guide, and the Prophet followed, all this in vision.

Some five or six inches deep.

Marginal references: Heb. waters of the ankles.