Ezekiel 43:10-11

10 "As for you, son of man, describe the temple to the house of Israel,[a] so that they may be ashamed of their iniquities.[b] Let them measure [its] pattern,
11 and they will be ashamed of all that they have done. Reveal[c] the design of the temple to them-its layout with its exits and entrances-its complete design along with all its statutes, design specifications, and laws. Write it down in their sight so that they may observe its complete design and all its statutes and may carry them out.

Ezekiel 43:10-11 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO EZEKIEL 43

The temple or house of God being measured, the worship of God in it is pointed out and observed in this and the following chapter; and which, though evangelical, is expressed in the language of the Old Testament. An account is given of the glory of the Lord returning to the house, and the way he did, and his taking possession of it, which the prophet was favoured with a view of, Eze 43:1-5, a promise is made of his continuance there, provided his people behaved as they should, Eze 43:6-9, an order is given to the prophet, to show them the form and fashion, the laws, orders, and ordinances of the house to them, to be observed by them, Eze 43:10-12, then follows the measuring of the altar of burnt offerings; which, though measured before in chapter forty, the dimensions are here given, Eze 43:13-17, and the chapter is concluded with directions about the consecration of it, Eze 43:18-27.

Footnotes 3

  • [a]. Ezk 40:4
  • [b]. Ezk 16:61-63
  • [c]. LXX, Vg; MT reads pattern. Verse 11: And if they are ashamed . . . done, reveal
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