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The thickness of the wall, which was for the side-chambers, on the outside, was five cubits: and that which was left was the place of the side-chambers that belonged to the house.

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The Precision of God's Plan

Commentators agree that this verse describes specific architectural details: a five-cubit thick outer wall for the side chambers and an adjacent five-cubit wide walkway or open space. The precision of these measurements in Ezekiel's vision underscores the meticulous and orderly nature of God's design for His dwelling place.

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Ezekiel

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Ezekiel 41:9

18th Century

Theologian

And what was left – that is, the passage (F) between the side-chambers and the temple wall, was five cubits (Ezekiel 41:11).

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ezekiel 41:9

19th Century

Bishop

That which was left.— After stating the thickness of the outer wall of the side chambers at five cubits, the prophet speaks of the…

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 41:9

17th Century

Pastor

The thickness of the wall, which was for the side chambers without, was five cubits This is the outward wall of the chamb…

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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 …