Ezekiel 48:35

It was round about eighteene thousand measures, and the name of the citie from that day shall be, The Lord is there. Ezekiel 48:35 (KJV)

measures:

and the name of the city from

that day

shall be,

The LORD

is there. Ezekiel 48:35 (KJV)

Ezekiel was a prophet who lived during the Babylonian exile. He prophesied about the restoration of Israel and the rebuilding of the temple. In Ezekiel 40‑48 the prophet receives a detailed vision of a future temple and the division of the land among the twelve tribes of Israel. Ezekiel 48:35 concludes the book of Ezekiel and the vision of the future temple. The measurement mentioned in the verse—”eighteen thousand measures”—refers to a unit used in the vision, though its exact nature is debated among scholars; some interpret it as cubits or reeds, while others see it as symbolic. Earlier portions of the vision describe various dimensions of the temple and the surrounding city using units like cubits, and the exact nature of those units remains a matter of scholarly discussion. The latter part of the verse states, “and the name of the city from that day shall be, THE LORD IS THERE.” This phrase underscores the central theme of God’s presence among His people. The city represents the capital of restored Israel in the vision, emphasizing divine dwelling and covenantal faithfulness. The name “THE LORD IS THERE” signifies His abiding presence, pointing toward the Messianic era when Jesus Christ fulfills God’s promise of dwelling with humanity. Ezekiel’s vision of the future temple and city reflects the restoration and blessings that God intends for His people. It signifies a time of ultimate fulfillment when God dwells among His chosen ones and His glory fills the city. For believers today the passage affirms God’s enduring presence through Christ, as reflected in Matthew 28:20: “Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.” Thus Ezekiel 48:35 offers hope in God’s faithful presence, both in the promised restoration of Israel and in the ongoing reality of His nearness to His people through Jesus. The vision reminds us of the ultimate fulfillment of God’s promises and His presence with His people. Christians can take comfort and find assurance that God is always with us, guiding, protecting, and providing for us. In conclusion, Ezekiel 48:35 reveals a future city where the Lord’s presence dwells among His people, symbolizing the restoration and blessings God intends for His chosen ones.