there was a man The "man" is not to be identified with Jehovah himself, who brought the prophet to him. It is scarcely necessary to enquire who the man is. He is a creation of the prophet's own mind, a living symbol of the revelation of God. This revelation personified has the attributes of Jehovah himself; hence the man is like bright brass (Ezekiel 1:7), and speaks with authority (Ezekiel 40:4). Cf. Ezekiel 44:2; Ezekiel 44:5.

a line of flax For measuring greater dimensions (Ezekiel 47:3), as the reed usually for smaller.

in the gate Or, at. The east gateway is meant, Ezekiel 40:6.

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