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Ezekiel 40:47 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Ezekiel 40:47 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 40 verse 47 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“So he measured the court, an hundred cubits long, and an hundred cubits broad, foursquare; and the altar that was before the house.”
Ezekiel 40:47 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezekiel 40:47
The inner court's perfect square dimensions—'an hundred cubits long, and an hundred cubits broad, foursquare'—symbolize perfection, stability, and divine order. The number 100 represents completeness (10 x 10), suggesting comprehensive provision for worship. The square shape (like the Most Holy Place in 1 Kings 6:20) emphasizes symmetry and harmony. The altar's position 'before the house' (temple proper) indicates its centrality—sacrifice stands between sinful humanity and holy God. All approach to God must pass through the altar, foreshadowing Christ's cross as the sole mediator (John 14:6, 1...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezekiel 40:47
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“one hundred cubits”
“And there was a gate in the inner court toward the south: and he measured from gate to gate toward the south an hundred cubits.”
“[both] on the north and on the east; and he measured from gate to gate one hundred cubits.”