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The doors of the side-chambers were toward [the place] that was left, one door toward the north, and another door toward the south: and the breadth of the place that was left was five cubits round about.

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God's Perfect Order

Commentators note that the specific measurements in this verse, like the five-cubit wide space, are part of a larger, perfectly symmetrical plan. When all the dimensions of the temple and its surrounding structures are added up, they form a perfect 100x100 cubit square. This architectural precision reflects the perfection, order, and intentionality of God's design.

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Ezekiel

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Ezekiel 41:11

18th Century

Theologian

The doors of the side-chambers opened onto the passage or corridor, between the chambers and the temple wall.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ezekiel 41:11

19th Century

Bishop

The doors of the side chambers.— These doors opened onto the platform; the door for the north-side series opened to the north, and…

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 41:11

17th Century

Pastor

And the doors of the side chambers were towards the place that was left

These opened to the void space before them…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Ezekiel 41:1–26

17th Century

Minister

After the prophet had observed the courts, he was brought to the temple. If we attend to instructions in the plainer parts of religion, and profit …