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The gate of the outer court whose prospect is toward the north, he measured the length of it and the breadth of it.

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A Symbol of Church Unity

One commentator, John Gill, suggests that the identical measurements of the north gate, matching the east and south gates, symbolize a future unity in the church. This uniformity points to a consistent way of entering the church and a shared understanding of doctrine, worship, and ordinances in the 'latter day.'

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Ezekiel

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Ezekiel 40:20–23

18th Century

Theologian

The gates both of the outer and of the inner court. Compare Plan II.

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 40:20

17th Century

Pastor

And the gate of the outward court that looked toward the
north
Or the north gate of t…

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…