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Symmetry and Divine Order
The verse describes a perfectly symmetrical gatehouse, with three identical guard chambers and posts on each side. Commentators explain that this meticulous detail is not accidental; it reflects God's own nature as a God of order, precision, and holiness. The perfect balance in the architecture symbolizes divine perfection.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 40:6–16
18th Century
Theologian
The east gate-building. See Plan III.
(Ezekiel 40:6) Stairs: These were seven in number (Ezekiel 40:22). Each…
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 40:6–16
19th Century
Bishop
Ezekiel 40:6–16 contain a description of the eastern gate, or rather, gate-building of the Temple, by which one entered from the precin…
John Gill
On Ezekiel 40:10
17th Century
Pastor
And the little chambers of the gate eastward
Where the man now was, and was measuring; and the like chambers there w…
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Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 40:1–49
17th Century
Minister
Here is a vision, beginning at Ezekiel 40 and continuing to the end of the book, Ezekiel 48, which is rightly regarded as one of the mos…