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For these, even for the priests, shall be the holy offering: toward the north twenty-five thousand [in length], and toward the west ten thousand in breadth, and toward the east ten thousand in breadth, and toward the south twenty-five thousand in length: and the sanctuary of Yahweh shall be in the midst of it.
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The Centrality of God's Presence
The vision deliberately places the sanctuary at the very center of the land portion for the priests. Commentators see this as a powerful symbol. The physical layout emphasizes a spiritual truth: God's holy presence is meant to be the absolute center of the life and worship of His people, both as a community and as individuals.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 48:10
18th Century
Theologian
Toward the north ... toward the east ... - that is, the measurements are “along the north and east sides,” etc.
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 48:1–11
19th Century
Bishop
The closing chapter of Ezekiel is mainly occupied with the distribution of the land in detail. Beginning at the north, a portion is assigned to eac…
John Gill
On Ezekiel 48:10
17th Century
Pastor
And for them, even the priests, shall be this holy oblation , &c.] This holy portion of land, excepting that which is for…
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Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 48:1–35
17th Century
Minister
Here is a description of the several portions of the land belonging to each tribe. In gospel times, behold, all things have become new. Much is wra…