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In the thirtieth year
This is the thirtieth year of Ezekiel's life. Ezekiel had a vision of God calling him to prophetic ministry.
the fourth month, and the fifth day of the month
"the fifth day of the fourth month." This is the fourth month of the Hebrew calendar. The fifth day is around the end of June on Western calendars.
it came about that
This phrase marks an important event in the story.
I was living among the captives
"I was one of the captives". The word "I" refers to Ezekiel.
I saw visions of God
"God showed me unusual things"
the Kebar Canal
"the Kebar River". This is a river that people in Chaldea had dug to give water to their gardens.