Ezekiel’s Temple Vision
Temple Tour
Reference
Explanation
1
Eze. 40:6
The eastern (main) gate begins the tour; the E–W axis of the temple should be noted; if a line is drawn from the east gate to the Most Holy Place, there is a sequence of three elevations, as the space in the inner temple becomes increasingly constricted.
2
Eze. 40:17
From this vantage point in the outer court, Ezekiel is shown the main features of this “plaza” area.
3
Eze. 40:20
The northern-facing gate.
4
Eze. 40:24
En route to the southern-facing gate, no details are given of the outer facade of the inner court; the architectural details of this area must remain speculative.
5
Eze. 40:28
Ezekiel’s entry to the inner court is by way of its south gate …
6
Eze. 40:32
… then to the east gate (past the imposing altar, not yet described) …
7
Eze. 40:35
… and on to the north gate, which includes areas for handling sacrificial animals.
8
Eze. 40:48; Eze. 41:1
Ezekiel approaches the inner temple structure itself, first describing its entrance; he is then stationed outside the entrance while his guide first measures its interior, then the exterior.
9
Eze. 42:1
They exit the inner court through its north gate to explore the northwestern quadrant of the outer court.
10
Eze. 42:15
Ezekiel and his guide leave the temple from the east gate by which they first entered. From this vantage point, Ezekiel was able to watch the return of “the glory of the God of Israel” moments later (Eze. 43:1–5).
Crossway Bibles. The ESV Study Bible. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2008. Print.
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