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the thresholds, and the closed windows, and the galleries round about on their three stories, over against the threshold, with wood ceilings round about, and [from] the ground up to the windows, (now the windows were covered),

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A Temple of Detailed Splendor

The vision describes a temple of immense detail and richness. Commentators note that the walls were paneled, or 'ceiled,' with wood from the floor up to the windows. This extensive use of wood paneling echoes the splendor of Solomon's temple, signifying the glory, completeness, and value of this future place of worship.

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Ezekiel

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Ezekiel 41:16

18th Century

Theologian

Galleries - The upper story of the side-chambers was probably built in the form of an open gallery.

Over against the door - Th…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ezekiel 41:16

19th Century

Bishop

The door posts. This is the same word as in Ezekiel 40:6–7 and following, and means thresholds. The various spec…

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 41:16

17th Century

Pastor

The door posts and the narrow windows Of the inner temple or holy of holies; for this is what is last mentioned; of the d…

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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 …