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These are the measures of the altar by cubits (the cubit is a cubit and a handbreadth): the bottom shall be a cubit, and the breadth a cubit, and the border of it by the edge of it round about a span; and this shall be the base of the altar.

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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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Ezekiel 43:13

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, …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ezekiel 43:13

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…

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 43:13

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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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Ezekiel 43:1–27

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,…