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Ezekiel 40:3 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Ezekiel 40:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 40 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he brought me thither, and, behold, there was a man, whose appearance was like the appearance of brass, with a line of flax in his hand, and a measuring reed; and he stood in the gate.”
Ezekiel 40:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezekiel 40:3
The 'man, whose appearance was like the appearance of brass' is a theophanic figure—likely a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ or a high-ranking angelic messenger representing divine authority. Bronze or brass (Hebrew נְחֹשֶׁת, nechosheth) symbolizes judgment and divine glory in Scripture (cf. Daniel 10:6, Revelation 1:15). The measuring instruments—'line of flax' and 'measuring reed'—indicate God's sovereign ordering of sacred space. Just as God measured creation (Job 38:4-5), He precisely defines the boundaries of His dwelling place. The figure 'stood in the gate,' the place of authority an...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezekiel 40:3
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“Rise, and measure God's temple, and the altar, and those who worship in it.,And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein.,,,,,,,,”
“he measured one thousand cubits”
“as if it had been refined in a furnace. His voice was like the voice of many waters.”
“And their feet were straight feet; and the sole of their feet was like the sole of a calf's foot: and they sparkled like the colour of burnished brass.”
“a golden reed”
“and looked”
“and saw”
“as the appearance of fire within it round about”
“and righteousness the plumb line. The hail will sweep away the refuge of lies”
“surely there is no morning for them.”