30 "These will be the exits of the city: Beginning on the north side, which is 4,500 cubits long,
30 And these are the goings out of the city on the north side, four thousand and five hundred measures.
30 "These shall be the exits of the city: On the north side, which is to be 4,500 cubits by measure,
30 "These are the gates of the city. On the north side, which is 2,250 yards long
30 "These are the exits of the city. On the north side, measuring four thousand five hundred cubits
30 "These will be the exits to the city: On the north wall, which is 1 miles long,
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 48:30
Chapter Summary
Here is a description of the several portions of the land belonging to each tribe. In gospel times, behold all things are become new. Much is wrapped up in emblems and numbers. This method God has used to state mysterious truths in his word, not to be more clearly revealed till the proper time and season. But into the church of Christ, both in its state of warfare and triumph, there is free access by faith, from every side. Christ has opened the kingdom of heaven for all believers. Whoever will, may come, and take of the water of life, of the tree of life, freely. The Lord is there, in his church, to be nigh unto them in all they call upon him for. This is true of every real Christian; whatever soul has in it a living principle of grace, it may truly be said, The Lord is there. May we be found citizens of this holy city, and act agreeably to that character; and have the benefit of the Lord's presence with us, in life, in death, and for evermore.