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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezekiel 43:6

The man - A “man.” Probably an angel different from “the man” who had hitherto accompanied the seer. That angel guided, measured, and explained; this is present only to guide. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezekiel 43:7-8

He said - i. e., God “said.” Both the Septuagint and the Vulgate break this verse into two, so as to make the first half the solemn words of dedication. place a full stop after “forever;” the words mark the distinction between the new and the former sanctuary.The palace of Solomon abutted upon the southern side of the embankment of the temple-platform; there was but “a wall between Yahweh and them.” When the kings gave themselves up to idolatry, this vicinity was to the temple a pollution and... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 43:6

Ezekiel 43:6. I heard him speaking unto me, &c. The prophet now receives instructions more immediately from the glory of the Lord, as Moses did when God had taken possession of the tabernacle, Leviticus 1:1. When God’s glory shines in the church, we must from thence expect to receive divine oracles. And the man stood by me We could not bear to hear the voice of God, any more than to see the face of God, if Jesus Christ did not stand by us as a Mediator. Or, if this was a created... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 43:7-9

Ezekiel 43:7-9. And he said unto me, Son of man, &c. God here, in retaking possession of his house, in effect renews his covenant with his people Israel; and Ezekiel negotiates the matter, as Moses formerly did. This would be of great use to the captives at their return, both for direction and for encouragement; but it more especially concerns those that are blessed with the privileges of the gospel temple, and shows that they hold their blessings under the condition of their obedience.... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 43:1-12

God returns to the temple (43:1-12)Nineteen years earlier, Ezekiel had seen visions in which God left the temple, went out of Jerusalem to a nearby mountain, then destroyed the city and its inhabitants (see 8:1; 9:1-11; 10:19; 11:22-24). Now, with the new temple established, he sees God returning by the same route, coming to his temple and filling it with glory (43:1-5).God then told Ezekiel that this temple was to be his earthly dwelling place. It was holy, and his people were not to defile it... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ezekiel 43:7

Son of man. See note on Ezekiel 2:1 . the place of My throne. The Ellipsis must be thus supplied: "[This is] the place", &c. Not the ark, as in Solomon's Temple. There is no ark here. where I will dwell, &c. See Ezekiel 43:9 ; Ezekiel 37:26 , Ezekiel 37:28 ; Eze 37:48 , Eze 37:35 .Psalms 68:18 ; Psalms 132:14 .Joel 3:17 . I will dwell, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Exodus 29:45 ). children = sons, for ever. Showing that this prophecy yet waits for its fulfilment, holy. See... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ezekiel 43:8

setting , &c. Compare Ezekiel 5:11 ; Ezekiel 8:3-16 ; Ezekiel 23:39 ; Ezekiel 44:7 . 2Ki 16:14 , 2 Kings 16:15 ; 2 Kings 21:4-7 ; 2 Kings 23:11 , 2Ki 23:12 ; 2 Chronicles 33:4 , 2 Chronicles 33:7 . by close by, alongside of. and the wall : or, "For [there was but a] wall". abominations = idolatries. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Ezekiel 43:7

Ezekiel 43:7. Son of man, the place— Son of man, thou seest the place. Houbigant. The prophet here refers to the promise formerly made in relation to the tabernacle and temple; alluding to Christ, in whom all the prophesies of the Old Testament are to have their final accomplishment. Zechariah prophesies of the Messiah, that he should build the temple of the Lord, and bear the glory; that is to say, as the spiritual sense of these prophesies is explained in the New Testament, "He shall build... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Ezekiel 43:8

Ezekiel 43:8. And the wall— And but a wall. Houbigant. read more

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