Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
Then measured he a thousand - a river which I could not pass through - for the waters had risen-waters to swim in, la river, that could not be forded.
New American Standard Bible
Again he measured a thousand; and it was a river that I could not ford, for the water had risen, enough water to swim in, a
King James Version
Afterward he measured a thousand; and it was a river that I could not pass over: for the waters were risen, waters to swim in, a river that could not be passed over.
Holman Bible
Again he measured off a third of a mile
International Standard Version
When he had measured out another 1,000 cubits, the water had become deep enough that I wasn't able to ford it. Instead, I would have had to swim through it.
A Conservative Version
Afterward he measured a thousand, [and it was] a river that I could not pass through, for the waters were risen, waters to swim in, a river that could not be passed through.
American Standard Version
Afterward he measured a thousand; and it was a river that I could not pass through; for the waters were risen, waters to swim in, a river that could not be passed through.
Amplified
Again he measured a thousand [cubits]; and it was a river that I could not pass through, for the water had risen, enough water to swim in, a river that could not be crossed [by wading].
Bible in Basic English
Again, after his measuring a thousand, it became a river which it was not possible to go through: for the waters had become deep enough for swimming, a river it was not possible to go through.
Darby Translation
And he measured a thousand: it was a river that I could not pass through, for the waters were risen, waters to swim in, a river that could not be passed through.
Julia Smith Translation
And he will measure a thousand, a torrent which I shall not be able to pass through: for the waters rose, waters of swimming, a torrent which shall not be passed through.
King James 2000
Afterward he measured a thousand; and it was a river that I could not pass over: for the waters were risen, waters to swim in, a river that could not be passed over.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And he measured a thousand [cubits], [and] [it became] a stream that I was not able to cross, because the water rose, {waters a person could swim in}, [and became] a stream that could not be crossed.
Modern King James verseion
And he measured a thousand; and there was a torrent which I was not able to pass; for the water had risen, water to swim in, a torrent that could not be passed.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
After this he measured a thousand again, then was it such a river, that I might not wade through it: The water was so deep, that it was needful to have swimmed, for it might not be waded over.
NET Bible
Again he measured 1,750 feet and it was a river I could not cross, for the water had risen; it was deep enough to swim in, a river that could not be crossed.
New Heart English Bible
Afterward he measured one thousand; and it was a river that I could not pass through; for the waters were risen, waters to swim in, a river that could not be passed through.
Webster
Afterward he measured a thousand; and it was a river that I could not pass over: for the waters had risen, waters to swim in, a river that could not be passed over.
World English Bible
Afterward he measured one thousand; [and it was] a river that I could not pass through; for the waters were risen, waters to swim in, a river that could not be passed through.
Youngs Literal Translation
And he measureth a thousand -- a stream that I am not able to pass over; for risen have the waters -- waters to swim in -- a stream that is not passed over.
Themes
Living waters » Where the fountain of water shall go out from
River » Figurative » Of salvation
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Rivers
Interlinear
Yakol
Mayim
Mayim
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Ezekiel 47:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
River Of The Temple, Division Of The Land And Its Boundaries
4 Then measured he a thousand, and caused me to pass through the waters - waters reaching to the knees, - and again measured he a thousand, and caused me to pass through-waters reaching to the loins. 5 Then measured he a thousand - a river which I could not pass through - for the waters had risen-waters to swim in, la river, that could not be forded. 6 Then said he unto me Hast thou seen son of man? Then he took me along and caused me to return to the bank of the river.
Cross References
Isaiah 11:9
They shall not hurt - nor destroy, in all my holy mountain, - For filled is the land with the knowledge of Yahweh, As the waters, to the sea, form a covering.
Habakkuk 2:14
For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of Yahweh, - as, the waters, cover the sea.
Daniel 2:34-35
Thou didst look, until that a stone tare itself away, not by the aid of hands, and smote the image upon its feet, which were of iron and clay, - and they were broken in pieces.
Matthew 13:31-32
Another parable, put he before them, saying - The kingdom of the heavens is like unto, a grain of mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field;
Revelation 7:9
After these things, I saw, and 1o! a great multitude, - which, to number it! no one was able, - of every nation, and of all tribes, and peoples, and tongues; standing before the throne, and before the Lamb; arrayed in white robes, and palm-branches in their hands; -
Revelation 11:15
And, the seventh messenger, sounded; and there came to be loud voices in heaven, saying - The kingdom of the world, hath become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign unto the ages of ages.
Revelation 20:2-4
and he laid hold of the dragon, the ancient serpent, who is Adversary and the Accuser, and bound him for a thousand years, -