The court (την αυλην). The uncovered yard outside the house. There were usually two, one between the door and the street, the oute…

But the court which is without the temple. Which is outside of the temple proper, and, therefore, which does not strictly pertain to it. T…

But the court . . .—Translate, And the court which is outside the Temple cast out, and measure not it; because it was given to…

As the “outer court” in the Jerusalem temple was frequented by a mixed group including Gentiles and unbelievers, so in John’s mind the earthly temp…

But the court which is without the temple leave out, and
measure it not
The allusion …

This prophetic passage about measuring the temple seems to refer to Ezekiel's vision. The design of this measuring seems to be the preservation of …