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The temple and the sanctuary had two doors.

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Symbolism of the Two Doors

One commentator, John Gill, interprets the two doors symbolically. The wider door to the main temple hall represents the visible church, which many people enter. The narrower door to the Most Holy Place, or sanctuary, represents the way into heavenly glory, which is entered by fewer. This imagery highlights a distinction between the broader community of faith and the inner reality of God's presence.

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Ezekiel

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Ezekiel 41:23–25

18th Century

Theologian

See the marginal reference (Ezekiel 41:25).

Thick planks - Others render it: leaves in wood ().

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 41:23

17th Century

Pastor

And the temple and the sanctuary had two doors. Or the house of propitiatory, as the Targum; that is, the most holy place…

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 …