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He measured on the north side five hundred reeds with the measuring reed round about.
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The Grandeur of God's Design
Commentators explain that the measurement of the north side at 500 reeds matches the other sides, forming a massive and perfectly square precinct around the temple. This precise and grand scale, calculated to be about 1,500 to 1,750 yards per side, highlights the immense holiness, order, and majesty of the space dedicated to God.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The Precincts. The temple and its courts were surrounded by an area of exact dimensions 3,000 cubits (1,500 yards) square ([Reference Ezekiel 42:15…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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