


Ezekiel 41:25
Bible Versions
And [there were] made on them, on the doors of the temple, cherubims and palm trees, like as [were] made upon the walls; and [there were] thick planks upon the face of the porch without.
On them, that is, on the doors of the sanctuary, were carved k'ruvim and palm trees like those on the walls; and on the exterior facade of the outside entrance were thick beams of wood.
Cherubim and palm trees like those on the walls were carved on the doors of the outer sanctuary, and there was a wooden canopy outside, on the front of the portico.
And there were made on them, on the doors of the temple, cherubim and palm-trees, like as were made upon the walls; and there was a threshold of wood upon the face of the porch without.
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Ezekiel 41:18
And [it was] made with cherubims and palm trees, so that a palm tree [was] between a cherub and a cherub; and [every] cherub had two faces;
Commentary on Ezekiel 41:25
Ezekiel 41:25 is part of a detailed architectural blueprint for a visionary temple, given to the prophet Ezekiel by God. This specific verse describes the decorative elements on the doors of the temple and the structure of the porch, underscoring the meticulousness of God's design.
Context
This verse falls within Ezekiel's extensive vision of a new temple, recorded in chapters 40-48. Following the destruction of the First Temple and the Babylonian exile, this vision served as a profound message of hope and restoration for the exiled Israelites. It provided a detailed blueprint for a future temple, far grander and more perfect than any previous structure, symbolizing God's enduring presence among His people and the promise of a renewed covenant. The descriptions are highly symbolic, pointing towards an ideal spiritual reality as much as a literal building. Chapters 40-42 focus on the temple's structure, dimensions, and various components, with Ezekiel 41 detailing the inner sanctuary, side chambers, and decorative elements.
Key Themes
Symbolism
Practical Application
While Ezekiel's temple vision may not be a literal blueprint for a future physical building, its spiritual significance remains profound. It reminds believers of: