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There was a gate to the inner court toward the south: and he measured from gate to gate toward the south a hundred cubits.

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Symmetry in God's Vision

John Gill's commentary points out that the 100-cubit distance between the inner and outer south gates perfectly matches the measurements for the east and north gates. This repetition isn't just a minor detail; it underscores the divine order, symmetry, and intentional design within Ezekiel's vision of the new temple.

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John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 40:27

17th Century

Pastor

And there was a gate in the inner court toward the south

Which answered to the gate of the outward court before me…

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…