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Clarifying the Dimensions
Commentators clarify a potentially confusing point about the dimensions. The 50-cubit measurement, though called 'length,' is what we would consider the breadth (north-to-south) of this block of chambers. The 100-cubit measurement is the actual length (east-to-west) as it stood 'before the temple.' This detail highlights the precise and orderly layout of the visionary temple.
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 42:8
18th Century
Theologian
The length - From north to south.
Before the temple - This describes their position in a general way; more precisely they lay …
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 42:8
19th Century
Bishop
The length of the chambers.— We should say the breadth, since a longer measurement the other way immediately follows; but the word…
John Gill
On Ezekiel 42:8
17th Century
Pastor
For the length of the chambers that were in the utter court
was fifty cubits
Which wa…
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Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 42:1–20
17th Century
Minister
In this chapter are described the priests' chambers, their use, and the dimensions of the holy mount on which the temple stood. These chambers were…