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The Symbolism of 'Squared'
Commentators note the specific detail that the doorposts were 'squared,' not rounded or arched. This architectural choice is seen as symbolic. As one scholar explains, almost everything in this visionary temple was foursquare, representing the 'firmness, stability, and perfection' of God's new work and the church.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 41:21
18th Century
Theologian
The posts - Not the word used before (see Ezekiel 40:9 note). These “posts” are rather pilasters forming part of the inner walls.
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Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 41:21
19th Century
Bishop
The posts of the temple.— Posts is a different word from that previously used, and alwa…
John Gill
On Ezekiel 41:21
17th Century
Pastor
The posts of the temple were squared
Or, were "foursquare" F14 ; the two posts on each side the door, 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 …