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God's Precise Order
Commentators explain that the 'lodges' were guard chambers, each a perfect square (one reed by one reed, roughly 10.5 feet). This meticulous detail throughout the vision highlights the divine order, precision, and holiness associated with God's dwelling place. The structure was designed for security, with guards protecting the sanctity of the temple.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 40:6–16
18th Century
Theologian
The east gate-building. See Plan III.
(Ezekiel 40:6) Stairs: These were seven in number (Ezekiel 40:22). Each…
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 40:6–16
19th Century
Bishop
Ezekiel 40:6–16 contain a description of the eastern gate, or rather, gate-building of the Temple, by which one entered from the precin…
John Gill
On Ezekiel 40:7
17th Century
Pastor
And every little chamber was one reed long, and one reed broad , &c.] The length and breadth were equal, three yards and …
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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…