Ezekiel 40:6 Meaning and Explanation
“Then came he unto the gate which looketh toward the east, and went up the stairs thereof, and measured the threshold of the gate, which was one reed broad; and the other threshold of the gate, which was one reed broad.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The guide measures the east gate's thresholds, each one reed wide.
The Context of Ezekiel 40:6
Detailed survey of the eastern gate begins the architectural description.
What Does Ezekiel 40:6 Mean?
The tour begins at the eastern entrance, symbolically significant in Jewish tradition as the direction from which God's presence enters. The guide physically ascends the stairs and measures the gate's thresholds—the entry points on either side.
Each threshold is one reed (about 10.5 feet) broad. The dual thresholds likely refer to the inner and outer limits of the gate passage, indicating a structured entry system.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 40:6
What does Ezekiel 40:6 mean?
The guide measures the east gate's thresholds, each one reed wide.
What is the context of Ezekiel 40:6?
Detailed survey of the eastern gate begins the architectural description.