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He turned about to the west side, and measured five hundred reeds with the measuring reed.
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A Symbol of Divine Perfection
Commentators note that the measurement of the west side completes a perfect square for the temple's outer area. This precise symmetry is seen as symbolic of the divine order, completeness, and perfection that characterize God's presence and His work of restoration. The exactness of the measurements points to God's meticulous care and sovereign design.
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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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