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The porch before the temple of the house, twenty cubits was the length of it, according to the breadth of the house; [and] ten cubits was the breadth of it before the house.
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A Grand Entrance
Commentators explain that the temple's porch was impressive, measuring 20 cubits long (about 30 feet) by 10 cubits deep (about 15 feet). This grand entrance was part of a structure significantly larger and more permanent than the wilderness tabernacle, symbolizing a new stage in Israel's relationship with God.
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19th Century
Anglican
The porch was thirty feet wide and fifteen feet deep. The height is not here given; but in the present text of [Reference 2 Chroni…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the porch before the temple of the house Which stood at the east end of it:
twenty cubits [wa…
Presbyterian
The temple is called the house of the Lord, because it was directed and modelled by him, and was to be employed in his service. This gave it the be…
