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Echoes of Solomon's Temple
Multiple commentators (Barnes, Ellicott, Gill) emphasize that the dimensions of the Holy Place in Ezekiel's vision—forty cubits long and twenty cubits wide—are identical to those in Solomon's original temple. This direct link establishes a continuity with Israel's past worship and God's historical presence with His people.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 41:2
18th Century
Theologian
The measurements are internal, the same as in the Temple of Solomon.
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 41:2
19th Century
Bishop
Its length, forty cubits. These are exactly the dimensions of the Holy Place in Solomon’s Temple. The Holy of Holies is not includ…
John Gill
On Ezekiel 41:2
17th Century
Pastor
And the breadth of the door was ten cubits The temple door: great care is taken to observe and give the dimensions of the…
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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 …