A hundred and forty and four cubits (εκατον τεσσερακοντα τεσσαρων πηχων). Another multiple of 12 (12x12=144) as in 7:4; 14:1. It i…

And he measured the wall thereof. In respect to its height. Of course, its length corresponded with the extent of the ci…

And he measured the wall thereof . . .—Better. And he measured its wall by a hundred and forty-four cubits (that is,<…

And there came to me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come here, I…

The angel measures the city with a golden measuring rod . The act of measuring signifies securing something for ble ing. Ezekiel’s elaborate descri…

And he measured the wall thereof, an hundred and forty and
four cubits
The root of wh…

God has various employments for his holy angels. Sometimes they sound the trumpet of Divine Providence and warn a careless world; sometimes they re…