Ezekiel 41:15 Meaning and Explanation
“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;”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The western building, including its galleries and connected inner temple structures, also measures one hundred cubits in length.
The Context of Ezekiel 41:15
All connected structures maintain the one-hundred-cubit standard.
What Does Ezekiel 41:15 Mean?
The measurement now encompasses the western building situated behind (west of) the separate inner place, including its galleries flanking it on both sides. The total length from the temple through the inner place to the western building and its galleries equals one hundred cubits. This integrates all horizontal components into a unified measurement.
The repetition of the hundred-cubit measure reinforces the vision's architectural perfection. Multiple dimensions equaling one hundred cubits shows that from every perspective—length, breadth, building-to-building—the temple complex reflects complete, undivided order. The galleries on both sides suggest balanced functionality and access, mirroring the bilateral symmetry governing all design.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 41:15
What does Ezekiel 41:15 mean?
The western building, including its galleries and connected inner temple structures, also measures one hundred cubits in length.
What is the context of Ezekiel 41:15?
All connected structures maintain the one-hundred-cubit standard.