And the doors of the side chambers were toward the place that was left, one door toward the north, and another door toward the south: and the breadth of the place that was left was five cubits round about.
The side rooms had doors that opened into the open space around the temple, one door facing north and another facing south. That open area was about seven and a half feet wide all the way around.
Even God's house had thoughtful design with proper spacing and access points.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet in exile in Babylon around 593-571 BC, receiving visions from God about a restored temple for Israel as a symbol of future hope and renewal after their judgment. This verse is part of a detailed description of the temple's architecture in Ezekiel's vision, emphasizing the precise layout of side chambers to reflect God's holiness and order in worship. Such details were meant to inspire the exiled people with the promise of God's enduring presence.
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