The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 40:7
And every little chamber . Proceeding inward beneath a covered porch, the exact width of the gate and threshold, i.e. ten cubits, the prophet's guide, after having passed the threshold, conducted him to a series of lodges , תָּאִיִם , or "guard-chambers," six in number, three on each side ( Ezekiel 40:10 ), one reed or six cubits square, roofed ( Ezekiel 40:11 ), and separated from each other by a space of five cubits square, open overhead and closed towards the north or south as... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 40:6-11
Entrance to the kingdom. Much mention is made, in this description of the temple, of the gates of that building; access was provided in abundance to its interior as well as exterior compartments. Having regard to the kingdom of God (of which this ideal structure is a picture (see previous homily), and taking into our thought the work and the teaching of our Lord on the subject, we learn— I. THAT THERE IS ONE WAY INTO KINGDOM . Jesus Christ himself is that Way. "I am the... read more