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These shall be the measures of it: the north side four thousand and five hundred, and the south side four thousand and five hundred, and on the east side four thousand and five hundred, and the west side four thousand and five hundred.
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A Perfect and Stable City
Commentators note that the city is a perfect square, with each side measuring 4,500 units (reeds). This symmetry is seen as symbolic of the church's perfection, firmness, and stability. One scholar draws a direct parallel to the New Jerusalem in Revelation, which is also described as a perfect square.
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Ezekiel
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19th Century
Anglican
The measures. The city itself is to be an exact square of 4,500 reeds, and according to Ezekiel 48:17, was to have “suburbs,” or r…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And this shall be the measures thereof Of the city: the north side four thousand and five hundred
Presbyterian
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…
