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He measured its wall, one hundred forty-four cubits, by the measure of a man, that is, of an angel.
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Commentators consistently point out that the wall's measurement of 144 cubits is highly symbolic. As the product of 12 times 12, it represents the full community of God's people—the 12 tribes of Israel and the 12 apostles. This isn't just an architectural detail; it's a picture of the perfection and completion of God's promises for His church.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And he measured the wall thereof. In respect to its height. Of course, its length corresponded with the extent of the ci…
A hundred and forty and four cubits (εκατον τεσσερακοντα τεσσαρων πηχων). Another multiple of 12 (12x12=144) as in 7:4; 14:1. It i…
19th Century
Anglican
And he measured the wall thereof . . .—Better. And he measured its wall by a hundred and forty-four cubits (that is,<…
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Baptist
And there came to me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come here, I…
The angel measures the city with a golden measuring rod (). The act of measuring signifies securing something for blessing. Ezekiel’s elaborate des…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he measured the wall thereof, an hundred and forty and four cubits The root of wh…
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God has various employments for his holy angels. Sometimes they sound the trumpet of Divine Providence and warn a careless world; sometimes they re…
