Now when he finished measuring the inner temple; he brought me out by the way of the gate whose view is toward the east, and measured it all around. The reed that is used to measure the temple in Revelation 11:1 is defined specifically in Ezekiel 40:5 KJV, which says, “a measuring reed of six cubits long by the cubit and an hand breadth.” That is, a reed is “six great cubits” (Ezekiel 41:8 KJV) or “six long cubits” (NASB). The Timing of Ezekiel’s Temple Revelation Ezekiel’s temple will be built after Jesus Christ returns.” In Rev 11:2 John is told to measure the temple & alter, but not the outer court.. why couldn’t this be Ezekiel’s Temple in that the Jews build & the outer court (& much larger surrounding wall, 1 mile square) be built in the Millennium?

It is as if Ezekiel wanted to convey to the reader that everything in the temple is measured… Then he measured all the way around the outer area. In the prophet Ezekiel’s description of a visionary temple in chapters 40-47, the words “measure,” “measured,” and “measures” are prominent. ( Log Out /  Consequently, even a surface reading of Ezekiel repeatedly reminds the reader that the city (and thus the temple) is destroyed and the people exiled. Yet Ezekiel measures a temple, even though it does not exist in history. This is an area 50 by 50 miles, or about 2,500 square miles. Furthermore in Eze 40 where Ezekiel begins the measuring, he opens this vision with: “In the twenty-fifth year of our exile, at the beginning of the year, on the tenth of the month, in the fourteenth year after the city was taken, on that same day the hand of the Lord was upon me and He brought me there” (Ezekiel 40:1). Ezekiel 41:14 The width of the temple courtyard on the east, including the front of the temple, was a hundred cubits.

And it was like the appearance of the vision which I saw, like the vision which I saw when He came to destroy the city. Eze Ezk) Christian Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools. Revelation The final chapters of the book of Revelation draw on the temple here described for their meaning. And His voice was like the sound of many waters; and the earth shone with His glory. Ezekiel 41:2-5,15 And the breadth of the door was ten cubits; and the sides of the door were five cubits on the one side, and five cubits on the other side: and he measured the length thereof, forty cubits: and the breadth, twenty cubits…. Now when he had made an end of measuring the inner house, he brought me forth toward the gate whose prospect is toward the east, and measured it round about.

Change ). And He said to me, “Son of man, this is the place of My throne and the place of the soles of My feet, where I will [future tense] dwell among the sons of Israel forever.” (Ezekiel 43:7a).

Just before this prophecy of the measuring, Ezekiel is promised by God: “Therefore thus says the Lord God, “‘Now I shall restore the fortunes of Jacob, and have mercy on the whole house of Israel; and I shall be jealous for My holy name'” (Ezekiel 39:25). Ezekiel 40:6 Then came he unto the gate which looketh toward the east, and went up the stairs thereof, and measured the threshold of the gate, which was one reed broad; and the other threshold of the gate, which was one reed broad. Married (1971) with three children and six grandchildren (three of them left-handed!). Please consider the following response. The northern section will be 50 by 20 miles. Author of about thirty books, mostly on eschatology.

R.L.T, Nashville, TN. You argue that John must be measuring an actual, historical temple in Rev 11:1-2. Why didn’t Irenaeus know the name hidden in 666? The clear implication is that the temple is standing but is in danger. So he measured the house, an hundred cubits long; and the separate place, and the building, with the walls thereof, an hundred cubits long; Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular, Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular, Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular, OT Prophets: Ezekiel 41:13 So he measured the house one hundred (Ezek. Ezekiel’s prophecy expressly tells us that Israel has been attacked and destroyed. And the visions were like the vision which I saw by the river Chebar; and I fell on my face. Ezekiel 41:15 Next he measured the length of the building facing the temple courtyard at the rear of the temple, including its galleries on each side; it was a hundred cubits. Director of GoodBirth Ministries, a Christian educational ministry.

The frequency of the words is as follows: “measure,” 10 times; “measured,” 32 times; “measures,” 9 times. Eze Ezk) Christian Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools.

Furthermore in Eze 40 where Ezekiel begins the measuring, he opens this vision with: “In the twenty-fifth year of our exile, at the beginning of the year, on the tenth of the month, in the fourteenth year after the city was taken, on that same day the hand of the Lord was upon me and He brought me there” (Ezekiel 40:1). Retired Presbyterian pastor, having served for 37 years in three conservative denominations. ( Log Out /  They were just not being careful to "measure" its meaning. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular, To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent, Extension, height, breadth, a measure, a portion, a vestment, tribute, Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular, Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that, Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular, Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, OT Prophets: Ezekiel 42:15 Now when he had made an end (Ezek. It is reasoned that, because Ezekiel describes that glory, the temple he described will be built for worship during the coming millennium. View all posts by Kenneth Gentry. He is among the exiles because Jerusalem has been attacked and destroyed. It will be the center of the worship of God. Thanks for your perceptive question.

Ezekiel 45:1 states that the holy portion of the land will be immense, measuring 25,000 by 25,000 reeds. Why do you object to the label “optimistic amillennialist”. Everyone knows that the temple was destroyed in these events. On comparing the Books of Kings and Chronicles with this prophet, we shall find the same dimensions in the parts described by both; for instance, the temple, or place which comprehended the sanctuary, the holy place, and the vestibule or porch before the temple, is found to measure equally the same both in Ezekiel and the Kings. ( Log Out /  Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. But in Revelation there is no indication that he is having a vision of a future rebuilt temple. Why wasn’t Nero considered an option in antiquity? Ezekiel 43:1-3. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. How do you explain this problem for your view? GOD'S WORD® Translation When the man had finished measuring the inner part of the temple area, he led me out through the east gate. Thus, he introduces the temple vision with words that show the historical temple no longer exists. “Then he led me to the gate, the gate facing toward the east; and behold, the glory of the God of Israel was coming from the way of the east. ( Log Out / 

Compare 1 Kings 6:3-16, with Ezekiel 41:2, etc. On building the temple of David, see the note with Amos 9. This suggests that the temple does not need to exist for John to measure it. He opens with this statement: “Now it came about in the thirtieth year, on the fifth day of the fourth month, while I was by the river Chebar among the exiles, the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God.” (Ezekiel 1:1.)

.

Elina Garanca Daughters, Sp Grade Meaning, Project Name Generator, Why Did Bo Rinehart Leaving Needtobreathe, Philip Lawrence: Bruno Mars Split, Triple Barrel Shotgun Duck Hunting, Identify Flying Insects Uk, Jacob Alexander Figueroa, Skin Cod Mobile, Mark Price Vs Last Price Binance, My Lottery Dream Home Couple Split, Faze Sway Girlfriend, Samia Nkrumah Instagram, Nick Hounslow Partner, Peter Kay Dinner Ladies Youtube, Factory Reset Surface Rt Without Keyboard, Afl Teamcoach Cards 2020, Dog Weak Hind Legs Prednisone, How To Solve Duplicate Class Error In Android Studio, Palo Pinto Lake Level, Shauna Howe Id Channel, Hemp Rope Novel Chapter 3, L4d2 Radial Menu, Jacob Beach Mma, Kuja Dosha Nakshatras In Kannada, Jw Streaming Circuit Assembly 2020, Jk Simmons Teeth, Simple Instagram Captions, Write A Literary Analysis Essay About An Intercalary Chapter Of The Grapes Of Wrath Apex, Sphere Chardonnay 2018, Goodfellas Shooting Script Pdf, Wella T14 And T18 Results, How To Hook Up Spectrum Cable Box And Modem, Divas Hit The Road, White Yardie Net Worth, Lacrosse Positions Abbreviations, Gina Rodriguez Age, Fake Class Dojo, Felicitations Malefactors Meaning, Mosquito Net Hat Kmart, Ffxiv Fishing Log, Did Zachary Smith Quit Youtube, Cousin Relationship Quotes, Isaac Challenges Worth Doing, Lioh H2o Reaction, Terraria Repeater Wire, Jocott Brands Discount Code, Rhea And Mahesh Bhatt Relationship, The Dark Knight Film Review Essay, Hello Sunshine Meaning, Hoi4 Mods Not Working 2019, Weaver T16 Scope, Barbara Niven Husband, Moonlight Run Douglasville, Spy School Movie Ben Ripley, Canal+ Plus Sport, Dot Truck Fire Extinguisher Requirement, Simon And Jasmine Dale 2020, Caviar Promo Code Reddit 2020, How To Unlock Bully Dog Gt Tuner, Descriptive Essay The Nursing Profession, Tattletail Toy Walmart, Ezekiel Measuring The Temple, Warren Dowdy Nj, Jane Levy Related To Eugene Levy, Livestock Panels For Sale Craigslist, Middle Name For Eve, Seeing Dead Insects In Dream Islam, Bill Geist Height, Where Was Tatooine Filmed, Duke Mqm Essay, 17 Signs Of Lying, Royal Mail Door To Door Customer Finder Tool, Adam Gase Salary, Submissions Only Youtube, Max Domi Teeth, Camargo, Tamaulipas Golfo Zetas, What Is Needed To Pass Smog In California, The Gate Inn Cutthorpe For Sale, Jahmene Douglas Dad Where Is He Now, Peterson Afb Veterinary Clinic, Steve Urkel First Appearance Laura's First Date, Who Owns Shoney's, Duane Howard Net Worth, Cocker Spaniel Rescue Ireland, You've Been Hit By You've Been Struck By Truck Roblox Id, Alexander Hanson Net Worth, Scranton Pa Police Log,