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A Significant Location
Commentators explain that Ezekiel is brought to the north gate, a location significant for two reasons: it was a site of past idolatry and the place where sacrifices were handled. God's glory appears here to establish new, holy standards for ministry, confronting past failures with His holy presence.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 44:4–16
18th Century
Theologian
Admonition to the ministering priests, grounded upon former neglect.
On Ezekiel 44:4: The north gate before the house – This…
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 44:4
19th Century
Bishop
The north gate. —The prophet is now carried to the north gate, and since this is described as before the house and was in…
John Gill
On Ezekiel 44:4
17th Century
Pastor
Then brought he me the way of the north gate before the house, &c.] The north gate of the inward court, where he was brou…
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Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 44:1–31
17th Century
Minister
This chapter contains ordinances relative to the true priests. The prince evidently means Christ, and the words in Ezekiel 44:2 may remind us that …