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Then went he inward, and measured each post of the entrance, two cubits; and the entrance, six cubits; and the breadth of the entrance, seven cubits.
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The Sanctity of God's Presence
Commentators observe a significant detail: the angel enters the Most Holy Place alone, while Ezekiel, a priest, remains outside. This was because under the Old Covenant, only the high priest could enter this sacred space once a year. This action powerfully illustrates the profound holiness and unapproachability of God's immediate presence before Christ.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He went inward - Toward the holy of holies. It is not said, “he brought me in,” but “he went in,” because the holy of holies was not to be e…
19th Century
Anglican
He went inward.— There is here a noticeable change in the usual expression; in all other cases the angel had brought the prophet t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then went he inward Through the temple or holy place he had measured, to the holy of holies: and measure…
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