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Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezekiel 40:6-16

The east gate-building. See Plan III.Ezekiel 40:6Stairs - Seven in number Ezekiel 40:22. Each threshold of the gate (was) one reed broad (or 9 ft.). The measurements are being taken from East to west, i. e., in depth.Ezekiel 40:7Every little chamber - The guard-chambers (a) for the use of the Levites who kept watch in the temple.The threshold of the gate by the porch - The second threshold in the easternmost gate-way (c).Porch - Hebrew אולם 'ûlâm; the Septuagint: αἰλάμ ailam; Vulgate:... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 40:6-8

Ezekiel 40:6-8. Then came he unto the gate, &c. After having passed the court of the Gentiles, he came to the eastern gate, or the court of Israel. For the temple being placed toward the west part of the holy mountain, as the holy of holies was at the west end of the temple, this was the first gate that led to it, and it opened into the court of the people: see Ezekiel 40:19. It is called the king’s gate, (1 Chronicles 9:18,) as being built by King Solomon. And went up the stairs... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 40:1-47

Click image for full-size version40:1-48:35 THE NEW AGEIn this the final section of his book, Ezekiel adds to the picture he has already given of Israel’s restoration to the land and the golden age that will follow. He has already dealt at length with the return to the land; now he deals with matters relating to the people’s way of life within the land. In particular he deals with the temple and the city.Although the blessings outlined by Ezekiel were intended for restored Israel, the nation... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ezekiel 40:7

little. This word may well be omitted. within. Revised Version = toward the house. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ezekiel 40:6

6. the stairs—seven in number (Ezekiel 40:26). threshold—the sill [FAIRBAIRN]. other threshold—FAIRBAIRN considers there is but one threshold, and translates, "even the one threshold, one rod broad." But there is another threshold mentioned in Ezekiel 40:7. The two thresholds here seem to be the upper and the lower. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ezekiel 40:7

7. chamber—These chambers were for the use of the Levites who watched at the temple gates; guard-chambers (2 Kings 22:4; 1 Chronicles 9:26; 1 Chronicles 9:27); also used for storing utensils and musical instruments. read more

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