Ezekiel 40:18 - Exposition

See drawing, Inner and Outer Gates for Ezekiel's Temple

Legend for the Inner and Outer Gates.

A, stair of seven steps.

T , threshold of 6 x 10 cubits.

C, chambers of 6 cubits square.

S , spaces between the chambers.

P, porch of gate, 6 x 5 cubits.

O , outer wall, 6 x 6 cubits.

W, wall of gate, 6 x 5 cubits.

w, w, thickness of chamber wall, 1½ cubit.

f, f, barriers or fence before chambers, 6 x 1 cubits.

l, l, lines to which covering of way reached.

E, gate pillars, 2 cubits square, 60 cubits high.

H, F, walls of threshold and porch, 14 x 5 cubits.

b, b, chambers for washing.

c, c, tables for slaughtering.

d, d, table for knives, etc.

e, e, tables for flaying flesh.

A', stair of eight stairs