40:34 40:34

Ezekiel 40:35

40:36 40:36
And he brought me to the north gate, and measured [it] according to these measures;
And he brought {H935} me to the north {H6828} gate {H8179}, and measured {H4058} it according to these measures {H4060};
He brought me over to the north gate and measured it as being the same size;
Then he brought me to the north gate and measured it. It had the same measurements as the others,
And he brought me to the north gate: and he measureditaccording to these measures;

Ezekiel 40:35 KJV continues the prophet’s detailed vision of a future temple, a significant part of God’s message of hope and restoration to the exiled Israelites. Here, the focus shifts to the meticulous measurement of the north gate, emphasizing divine precision.

Context

This verse is situated within a lengthy and highly symbolic section of the book of Ezekiel (chapters 40-48), often referred to as Ezekiel’s Temple Vision. Given to the prophet while in Babylonian exile, this vision provided a powerful message of hope and the promise of future restoration for Israel, both spiritually and physically. Chapters 40-42 meticulously describe the temple's outer court, inner court, and various chambers, with the gates being a primary focus due to their importance for access and control. Ezekiel 40:35 specifically describes the measurements of the north gate, which are consistent with the measurements of the other gates previously detailed (like the east gate and south gate), underscoring the divine order and uniformity of the entire structure.

Key Themes

  • Divine Precision and Order: The repeated and exact measurements throughout Ezekiel 40, including the north gate in verse 35, highlight God's meticulous nature. Every detail of His plan is purposeful and divinely ordained, signifying perfection and holiness. This contrasts with the chaos and destruction Israel had experienced.
  • Future Restoration and Hope: For a people in exile, a vision of a perfectly measured and functioning temple offered profound hope for a future where God’s presence would dwell among them again. It was a promise of spiritual and national renewal, a theme central to Ezekiel's prophecies of Israel's restoration.
  • Symbolism of the Temple: While some interpret this as a literal future temple, many see it as highly symbolic, representing the ideal worship and community life under God's perfect rule. The gates, in particular, symbolize access to and protection of God's holy dwelling.
  • God's Guidance and Revelation: The phrase "he brought me" (referring to the angelic guide) emphasizes that this knowledge and understanding are not Ezekiel's own but divinely revealed, highlighting the supernatural origin of this prophetic vision.

Linguistic Insights

The KJV phrase "measured it according to these measures" directly translates the Hebrew, emphasizing the consistency and adherence to a standard set forth earlier in the vision. The Hebrew word for "measured" (מָדַד, madad) implies a precise, deliberate act of determining dimensions. This repetition of "measures" reinforces the idea of an established, unchanging standard, critical for the sanctity and order of the temple. While no single complex Hebrew word needs deep unpacking here, the emphasis on numerical exactness throughout chapters 40-42 is a significant linguistic and thematic feature, underscoring the divine blueprint.

Practical Application

  • God's Order in Our Lives: Just as God has a precise design for His temple, He also has a perfect plan for our lives. This verse encourages us to seek and adhere to God's divine standards and principles rather than human whims, knowing that His ways lead to true order and holiness.
  • Hope in God's Promises: The vision of the temple was a tangible sign of hope for a people facing despair. Similarly, we can find assurance in God's promises of future restoration and renewal, even amidst present difficulties or spiritual desolation.
  • The Importance of Holiness: The meticulous measurements and careful construction of the temple underscore the holiness and purity required for God's dwelling place. This can prompt believers to consider the holiness required in their own lives and in the Church, recognizing that believers are called to be temples of the Holy Spirit.
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Ezekiel 47:2

    Then brought he me out of the way of the gate northward, and led me about the way without unto the utter gate by the way that looketh eastward; and, behold, there ran out waters on the right side.

  • Ezekiel 44:4

    ¶ Then brought he me the way of the north gate before the house: and I looked, and, behold, the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD: and I fell upon my face.

  • Ezekiel 40:32

    And he brought me into the inner court toward the east: and he measured the gate according to these measures.

  • Ezekiel 40:27

    ¶ 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.

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