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Then he measured the breadth from the forefront of the lower gate to the forefront of the inner court outside, one hundred cubits, [both] on the east and on the north.

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God's Orderly Design

Commentators explain that the 100-cubit (about 150-175 feet) space between the outer and inner gates was consistent on the east, north, and south sides. This precise, symmetrical, and expansive design for the court highlights the order, majesty, and intentionality of God's dwelling place among His people.

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Ezekiel

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Ezekiel 40:17–19

18th Century

Theologian

The “outward” or outer “court” (o, Plan II) corresponds to what was in Herod’s temple the Court of Women, into which all Jews, but not Gentiles, we…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ezekiel 40:19

19th Century

Bishop

One hundred cubits eastward.— As the prophet is taken through the outer court, its width is measured from the eastern gate, which …

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 40:19

17th Century

Pastor

Then he measured the breadth from the fore front of the lower
gate
That is, from the …

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Matthew Henry

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…

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