Ezekiel 40:49
“The length of the porch was twenty cubits, and the breadth eleven cubits; and he brought me by the steps whereby they went up to it: and there were pillars by the posts, one on this side, and another on that side.”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Ezekiel 40:48-49
The Porch of the House. The front of the temple-porch (see G, Plan I) consisted of a central opening with two columns on…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
By the steps - This was a flight of steps that led to the temple; there were eight steps in each flight. See YY in the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ezekiel 40:1-49
We have here a very short and ready way taken for the dividing of the land among the twelve tribes, not so tedious and…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Here "length" is the larger dimension N. to S. (1Ki 6:3), Fig. 2, hh; and breadth the smaller E. to W.; Fig. 2,…
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