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I saw also that the house had a raised base round about: the foundations of the side-chambers were a full reed of six great cubits.
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An Elevated Foundation
Commentators explain that this verse describes a raised platform or foundation for the temple complex. This elevation, measuring 'a full reed of six great cubits' (about 10.5 feet), set the sacred space apart and gave it a commanding presence. The temple wasn't just on the ground, but was intentionally lifted up.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The foundations of the side chambers - Therefore, the height of the side-chambers from the floor was six cubits (as there were three stories…
19th Century
Anglican
I saw also the height of the house.— This does not mean the height of the house itself, which is nowhere stated. The words are, li…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I saw also the height of the house round about Not of the temple itself, but of the chambers, and the three stories …
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