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He measured the length of the building before the separate place which was at the back of it, and the galleries of it on the one side and on the other side, one hundred cubits; and the inner temple, and the porches of the court;

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Commentators note that this verse serves as a summary of previous measurements before introducing new details. This repetition isn't redundant; it emphasizes the meticulous order and divine precision of the visionary temple, reflecting the character of a God who is not the author of confusion but of peace and order.

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Ezekiel

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Ezekiel 41:15

18th Century

Theologian

The description of certain details is introduced by a summary statement of what had already been done.

Galleries - On either side of …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ezekiel 41:15

19th Century

Bishop

And he measured. —The rest of the chapter consists of an enumeration of various details, for the most part not previously mentione…

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 41:15

17th Century

Pastor

And he measured the length of the building over against the
separate place
Which was …

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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 …