When the manwentout toward the eastwith a linein his hand,he measureda thousandcubits,and he ledme throughthe water,water[reaching] the ankles.
So He broughtme there;and behold,there was a manwhose appearancewas like the appearanceof bronze,with a lineof flaxand a measuringrodin his hand;and he was standingin the gateway.
He broughtme out by wayof the northgateand ledme aroundon the outsideto the outergateby wayof [the gate] that faceseast.And behold,waterwas tricklingfrom the southside.
Again he measureda thousandand ledme throughthe water,water[reaching] the knees.Again he measureda thousandand ledme through[the water], water[reaching] the loins.
Then I liftedup my eyesand looked,and behold,[there was] a manwith a measuringlinein his hand.
For I,' declaresthe LORD,will be a wallof firearoundher, and I will be the gloryin her midst.'"
"And behold,I am sending forththe promiseof My Fatherupon you; but you are to stayin the cityuntilyou are clothedwith powerfrom on high."
"Thereforehaving been exaltedto the right handof God,and having receivedfrom the Fatherthe promiseof the HolySpirit,He has poured forththiswhichyou bothseeand hear.
And they were allfilledwith the HolySpiritand beganto speakwith othertongues,as the Spiritwas givingthem utterance.
Thenthere was givenme a measuring rodlikea staff;and someone said,"Getup and measurethe templeof Godand the altar,and thosewho worshipin it.
The one who spokewith me hada goldmeasuring rodto measurethe city,and its gatesand its wall.
