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From the bottom on the ground to the lower ledge shall be two cubits, and the breadth one cubit; and from the lesser ledge to the greater ledge shall be four cubits, and the breadth a cubit.

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The Altar's Tiered Design

Commentators explain that this verse details a multi-tiered altar. It had a lower stage two cubits high and an upper stage four cubits high. Each stage featured a one-cubit-wide ledge, which scholars suggest served as a walkway for the priests ministering at the altar. This precise design underscores the order and specific instructions God provides for worship.

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Ezekiel

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Ezekiel 43:14

18th Century

Theologian

The bottom - The basement just described is now called “the bottom upon the ground.” The altar (independently of the bottom) was composed of…

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 43:14

17th Century

Pastor

And from the bottom upon the ground, even to the lower settle ,
&c.] From the basis or foundation of the altar, as i…

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,…

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