Biblical Reading and Reflections: June 19th (Ezekiel 40 & Acts 17:16-34)
Alastair's Adversaria
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The Temple Complex and Its Measurements
Ezekiel's temple gates have a two to one length to breadth ratio, while its courts are more sacred squares. This is an amplification of the holiness of the place. Ezekiel records the chambers for priests, whene located at the north facing and the other at the south gate facing north. These are for the priestly guardians of the temple and the altar. Those performing these roles must not only be levites, but must be zadokites. The final seventh gate is into the temple itself, which will lead to the throne room of the lord, the great final square.
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