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The Sanctuary's Standard
Multiple commentators note that the scroll's dimensions, twenty by ten cubits, match those of the holy place in the Tabernacle or the porch of Solomon's Temple. This is seen as deeply symbolic, indicating that the standard by which sin is measured is God's own holiness. The judgment comes from the sanctuary, reminding believers that they are called to live by God's perfect standard, not by comparing themselves to others.
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Zechariah
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Albert Barnes
On Zechariah 5:2
18th Century
Theologian
And he—(the interpreting angel) said to me: It cannot be without meaning that the dimensions of the roll should be those of the tabernacle, …
Charles Ellicott
On Zechariah 5:2
19th Century
Bishop
He. —The angel-interpreter. (Compare to Zechariah 5:5.)
The length ... and the breadth ... —These were the…
John Calvin
On Zechariah 5:1–4
16th Century
Theologian
The angel shows in this chapter that whatever evils the Jews had suffered proceeded from the righteous judgment of God. Then he adds a consolation:…
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John Gill
On Zechariah 5:2
17th Century
Pastor
And he said to me
That is, the angel: What do you see? and I answered, I see a flying roll, the length
Matthew Henry
On Zechariah 5:1–4
17th Century
Minister
The Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are scrolls, in which God has written the great things of his law and gospel; they are flying scrolls. …