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Moreover, when you shall divide by lot the land for inheritance, you shall offer an offering to Yahweh, a holy portion of the land; the length shall be the length of twenty-five thousand [reeds], and the breadth shall be ten thousand: it shall be holy in all the border of it round about.

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A Vision, Not a Blueprint

Commentators unanimously agree that the massive land portion described—over 40 miles long—is not a literal architectural plan. Instead, it's a symbolic vision. It represents the immense scale, perfect order, and central importance of God's presence and worship in the coming kingdom of Christ.

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Ezekiel

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Ezekiel 45:1

18th Century

Theologian

By lot - Not by casting lots, but by “allotment,” the several portions being assigned by rule (Joshua 13:6).

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ezekiel 45:1

19th Century

Bishop

This and the first part of the following chapter form a remarkable portion of the book. They first describe the setting apart of a large part of th…

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 45:1

17th Century

Pastor

Moreover, when you shall divide by lot the land, for
inheritance
This is not to be un…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Ezekiel 45:1–25

17th Century

Minister

In the period here foretold, the worship and the ministers of God will be provided for; the princes will rule with justice, as holding their power …