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Leave out the court which is outside of the temple, and don`t measure it, for it has been given to the gentiles. They will tread the holy city under foot for forty-two months.
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The True vs. Visible Church
Commentators explain that the command to measure the temple but "cast out" the outer court symbolizes a crucial distinction. The inner temple represents the true, spiritually secure people of God. The outer court represents the visible church, including those who are merely nominal, worldly, or false worshippers. God is making a clear separation between the two.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But the court which is without the temple. Which is outside of the temple proper, and, therefore, which does not strictly pertain to it. T…
The court (την αυλην). The uncovered yard outside the house. There were usually two, one between the door and the street, the oute…
19th Century
Anglican
But the court . . .—Translate, And the court which is outside the Temple cast out, and measure not it; because it was given to…
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As the “outer court” in the Jerusalem temple was frequented by a mixed group including Gentiles and unbelievers, so in John’s mind the earthly temp…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not The allusion …
This prophetic passage about measuring the temple seems to refer to Ezekiel's vision. The design of this measuring seems to be the preservation of …
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