EZEKIEL—NOTE ON EZEKIEL 40:1 Vision of Restoration. With the last date in the book appearing at Ezekiel 40:1, Ezekiel arrives at the beginning of the end. The book’s final vision establishes God’s absolute supremacy among his people. The vision of chs. Ezekiel 40:1 is a direct counterpart to the pre... [ Continue Reading ]
EZEKIEL—NOTE ON EZEKIEL 40:5 The tour with accompanying measurements begins at the main east entrance. The main units of measurement are given (v. Ezekiel 40:5): the REED, about 10 feet (3.1 m), which was equal to SIX LONG CUBITS of about 20 inches (50 cm). The outer wall is thus about 10 feet high... [ Continue Reading ]
EZEKIEL—NOTE ON EZEKIEL 40:28 Ezekiel’s guide then leads him into the inner court by way of the south gate (v. Ezekiel 40:28). The descriptions are briefer since the design is repeated from the outer gates. The sequence now is south gate (vv. Ezekiel 40:28), east gate (vv. Ezekiel 40:32), and north... [ Continue Reading ]