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He measured also the porch of the gate toward the house, one reed.

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God's Precise Plan

Commentators note the meticulous measurement of the temple's porch, down to a single reed (about 9-10 feet). This precision throughout the vision highlights that God's plans, including for His future dwelling and His church, are not accidental or chaotic but are perfectly ordered and exact.

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Ezekiel

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Albert Barnes

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

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

John Gill

On Ezekiel 40:8

17th Century

Pastor

He measured also the porch of the gate within ,
one reed .
] This was either the meas…

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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…