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He measured the length of it, twenty cubits, and the breadth, twenty cubits, before the temple: and he said to me, This is the most holy place.
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The Most Holy Place
Commentators clarify that the space being measured is the "Most Holy Place," the innermost sanctuary. Its dimensions, a perfect 20x20 cubit square, intentionally mirror the Most Holy Place in Solomon's original temple, establishing a clear continuity with Israel's past worship.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The Temple - this is the holy place, as distinguished from the most holy, “the Oracle,” which is “before” the holy place, further inward.
19th Century
Anglican
Before the temple— Temple is here, as in Ezekiel 41:1, used of the Holy Place, and before, or west of this, was …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
So he measured the length thereof twenty cubits That is, of the most holy place, from east to west; which was the measure…
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