Ezekiel 42:16
“He measured the east side with the measuring reed, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed round about.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
He measured the east side,.... He began with that, being at the east gate: the building was foursquare, and so was the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Ezekiel 42:15-19
The Precincts. The temple and its courts were surrounded by an area of exact dimensions 3,000 cubits (1,500 yards)…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He measured the east - north - south - west side - Each of which was five hundred reeds: and, as the building was…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ezekiel 42:15-20
We have attended the measuring of this mystical temple and are now to see how far the holy ground on which we tread…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
five hundred reeds Rather: cubits. Five hundred reeds, the reed being 6 cubits, would give a measurement of 3000 cubits.…