Ezekiel 40:15 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And from the face of the gate of the entrance unto the face of the porch of the inner gate were fifty cubits.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The distance from the front of the entrance gate to the front of the inner courtyard's porch was about 75 feet.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's house has specific measurements, every detail matters to him.

📚 Historical Context

Ezekiel was a prophet who lived during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC, conveying messages of judgment and future restoration to the exiled Israelites. In chapters 40-48, he receives a detailed vision from God of a magnificent temple, representing God's promise to renew His covenant and purify His people. This verse describes precise measurements of the temple's gates, emphasizing the order and holiness God requires in worship.

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