Ezekiel 41:15

And he measured the length of the building over against the separate place which [was] behind it, and the galleries thereof on the one side and on the other side, an hundred cubits, with the inner temple, and the porches of the court;

And he measured {H4058} the length {H753} of the building {H1146} over against {H6440} the separate place {H1508} which was behind {H310} it, and the galleries {H862} thereof on the one side and on the other side, an hundred {H3967} cubits {H520}, with the inner {H6442} temple {H1964}, and the porches {H197} of the court {H2691};

He measured the length of the building facing the separated yard behind [the house], together with its galleries on both sides, at 175 feet. The sanctuary, the inner place and the vestibules [leading from the house] to the courtyard,

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. The outer sanctuary, the inner sanctuary, and the porticoes facing the court,

And he measured the length of the building before the separate place which was at the back thereof, and the galleries thereof on the one side and on the other side, a hundred cubits; and the inner temple, and the porches of the court;

Commentary

Ezekiel 41:15 is part of a highly detailed, visionary description of a future temple, given to the prophet Ezekiel during the Babylonian exile. This particular verse focuses on specific measurements of the building's exterior and key internal sections, emphasizing the meticulous detail of God's divine blueprint.

Context

The prophet Ezekiel received this elaborate vision of a new temple and its surrounding complex beginning in Ezekiel chapter 40. At this time, Jerusalem and Solomon's Temple had been destroyed, and the people of Israel were in captivity. This vision served as a profound source of hope and a promise of God's future restoration and renewed presence among His people. The measurements described in Ezekiel 41:15, covering "the length of the building over against the separate place" and "the galleries thereof," along with the "inner temple, and the porches of the court," highlight the vastness and intricate design of this divine structure.

Key Themes

  • Divine Precision and Order: The exhaustive measurements throughout Ezekiel chapters 40-42, including the hundred cubits mentioned here, underscore God's meticulous nature and His perfect design. Every detail of this visionary temple is ordained by Him, signifying a divine order and holiness.
  • Promise of God's Presence: The ultimate purpose of a temple is to be a dwelling place for God's glory. This vision, with its precise architecture, points to a future where the glory of the Lord would return and fill His house, symbolizing His faithfulness to His covenant people.
  • Hope for Restoration: For the exiled Israelites, this detailed vision was a powerful symbol of future restoration—not just of a physical building, but of their relationship with God and their national identity. It offered comfort and assurance that God had not forgotten them.

Linguistic Insights

The primary unit of measurement throughout this vision is the cubit, which was an ancient unit based on the length of a forearm, typically ranging from 18 to 21 inches (or about 45-53 cm). The "hundred cubits" mentioned here indicates a significant length, emphasizing the grandeur and scale of the visionary temple complex. The terms "separate place," "galleries," "inner temple," and "porches of the court" refer to specific architectural components within the temple's layout, each with its own function and symbolic significance in the overall design.

Significance and Application

While the exact nature of Ezekiel's temple (whether it is a literal future building, a symbolic representation, or a blueprint for the Messianic age) is debated, its enduring significance lies in what it reveals about God. It demonstrates His attention to detail, His commitment to holiness, and His unyielding desire to dwell among His people. For believers today, this vision can be seen as a foreshadowing:

  • It points to Jesus Christ as the true temple, in whom God dwells fully (John 2:19-21).
  • It speaks to the Church as the spiritual temple, built together as a dwelling place for God by the Spirit (Ephesians 2:21-22).
  • Ultimately, it anticipates the eternal state in the New Jerusalem, where there will be no need for a physical temple because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple, and God will dwell directly with humanity (Revelation 21:3 and Revelation 21:22).

Thus, even in the technical measurements of Ezekiel 41:15, we find a profound message of God's faithfulness, His desire for communion, and His ultimate plan for a perfect dwelling with His redeemed people.

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Cross-References

  • Ezekiel 42:3 (5 votes)

    Over against the twenty [cubits] which [were] for the inner court, and over against the pavement which [was] for the utter court, [was] gallery against gallery in three [stories].

  • Ezekiel 42:1 (3 votes)

    ¶ Then he brought me forth into the utter court, the way toward the north: and he brought me into the chamber that [was] over against the separate place, and which [was] before the building toward the north.

  • Song Of Solomon 7:5 (2 votes)

    Thine head upon thee [is] like Carmel, and the hair of thine head like purple; the king [is] held in the galleries.

  • Ezekiel 41:12 (2 votes)

    ¶ Now the building that [was] before the separate place at the end toward the west [was] seventy cubits broad; and the wall of the building [was] five cubits thick round about, and the length thereof ninety cubits.

  • Ezekiel 42:5 (2 votes)

    Now the upper chambers [were] shorter: for the galleries were higher than these, than the lower, and than the middlemost of the building.

  • Zechariah 3:7 (2 votes)

    Thus saith the LORD of hosts; If thou wilt walk in my ways, and if thou wilt keep my charge, then thou shalt also judge my house, and shalt also keep my courts, and I will give thee places to walk among these that stand by.

  • Song Of Solomon 1:17 (2 votes)

    The beams of our house [are] cedar, [and] our rafters of fir.