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A New, Symbolic Altar
Commentators highlight that this altar's dimensions are unique, differing from the altars in the Tabernacle and Solomon's Temple. The measurements, using a special cubit (a standard cubit plus a handbreadth), are meticulously detailed. This suggests the design is not a mere copy but a new, symbolic representation chosen for its numerical symmetry and divine significance.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Theologian
The altar of sacrifice that stood in the inner court, not the altar of incense described (Ezekiel 41:22). In the temple of the vision, …
19th Century
Bishop
A cubit and a handbreadth.— The measurement of the altar begins with the statement that the cubit used was of the same length as b…
17th Century
Pastor
And these are the measures of the altar after the cubits
Of the altar of burnt offering, which though measured befor…
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17th Century
Minister
After Ezekiel had surveyed the temple of God, he had a vision of the glory of God. When Christ crucified, and the things freely given to us of God,…