And the glory of the LORD went up from the midst of the city, and stood upon the mountain which is on the east side of the city.
What does Ezekiel 11:23 mean?
Here is the departure of God's presence from the city and temple. It was from the Mount of Olives that the vision went up, typifying the ascension of Christ to heaven from that very mountain.
Key themes
Justice and mercyGlory of GodJudgmentExile
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Keep this verse inside Ezekiel 11:22-23 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
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Glossary
- City People
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The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).