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There were seven steps to go up to it, and the arches of it were before them; and it had palm-trees, one on this side, and another on that side, on the posts of it.

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Symbolic Order and Design

Commentators point out the specific details of the gate: seven steps to ascend and palm trees carved on its posts. This consistency with the other gates described in the vision emphasizes the divine order, symmetry, and intentional design of God's new temple. The palm trees are often interpreted as symbols of righteousness and victory.

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Ezekiel

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John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 40:26

17th Century

Pastor

And there were seven steps to go up to it
To the south gate, as there were to the east and north gates, ([Reference …

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…