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The building that was before the separate place at the side toward the west was seventy cubits broad; and the wall of the building was five cubits thick round about, and the length of it ninety cubits.

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A Place for Holy Refuse

Commentators suggest this western building, separate from the main temple, served a practical purpose. It was likely the designated place for burning the remains of sin offerings and other holy refuse, ensuring the entire temple area was managed with order and sanctity.

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Ezekiel

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Ezekiel 41:12

18th Century

Theologian

The separate place - See F, Plan II. The word occurs only in this chapter. The name, which seems one of discredit, has led to the conjecture…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ezekiel 41:12

19th Century

Bishop

The separate place. This is the space at the west end of the Temple (20 cubits wide) before reaching another building.

Noth…

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 41:12

17th Century

Pastor

Now the building that was before the separate place
The "separate place" is the holy of holies, which was separated …

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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 …