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He led me toward the south; and, behold, a gate toward the south: and he measured the posts of it and the arches of it according to these measures.

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Symmetry Points to Christ

One commentator highlights that the south gate's measurements are identical to the east and north gates. This perfect symmetry is interpreted theologically to signify that there is only one way to enter God's presence. These identical gates all point to Jesus Christ as the single entry point for all people from every direction.

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Ezekiel

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John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 40:24

17th Century

Pastor

After that he brought me toward the south Having taken the dimensions of the east and north gates, the prophet was had on…

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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