Ezekiel 48:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 48:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 48:17 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the suburbs of the city shall be toward the north two hundred and fifty, and toward the south two hundred and fifty,..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 48:17 — KJV
“And the suburbs of the city shall be toward the north two hundred and fifty, and toward the south two hundred and fifty, and toward the east two hundred and fifty, and toward the west two hundred and fifty.”
— Ezekiel 48:17 (KJV)
Ezekiel 48:17 in Context — About the Book of Ezekiel
Ezekiel saw heaven opened from a refugee camp in Babylon — wheels of fire, a valley of dry bones rattling to life, and a river flowing from God's temple that heals everything it touches. His message: God's glory departs from sin but returns with resurrection power and a brand-new heart.
Cross-References for Ezekiel 48:17
“And ye shall measure from without the city on the east side two thousand cubits, and on the south side two thousand cubits, and on the west side two thousand cubits, and on the north side two thousand cubits; and the city shall be in the midst: this shall be to them the suburbs of the cities.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 48:17: suburbs, city, north
“It stood upon twelve oxen, three looking toward the north, and three looking toward the west, and three looking toward the south, and three looking toward the east: and the sea was set above upon them, and all their hinder parts were inward.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 48:17: toward, north, south
“In four quarters were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 48:17: toward, north, south
“Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and toward Asuppim two and two.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 48:17: toward, north, two
“It stood upon twelve oxen, three looking toward the north, and three looking toward the west, and three looking toward the south, and three looking toward the east: and the sea was set above upon them, and all their hinder parts were inward.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 48:17: toward, north, south
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