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The lodges of it were three on this side and three on that side; and the posts of it and the arches of it were after the measure of the first gate: the length of it was fifty cubits, and the breadth twenty-five cubits.

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A Pattern for the Church

John Gill interprets the identical measurements of this gate and the first gate as a powerful symbol. He suggests this uniformity represents how future gospel churches will be built on the same divine pattern, sharing the same order and faith. The repetition isn't just architectural; it's a blueprint for spiritual consistency among believers.

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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 40:21

17th Century

Pastor

And the little chambers thereof were three on this side, and three on that side As in the eastern gate, and the measures …

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…