Ezekiel 48:20 Meaning and Explanation
“All the oblation shall be five and twenty thousand by five and twenty thousand: ye shall offer the holy oblation foursquare, with the possession of the city.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The entire sacred and urban complex—the holy oblation and the city—forms a perfect square of twenty-five thousand by twenty-five thousand.
The Context of Ezekiel 48:20
The total sacred complex is summarized as a single perfect square.
What Does Ezekiel 48:20 Mean?
The whole sacred and municipal zone is a perfect square, emphasizing completeness, balance, and divine symmetry. The foursquare shape represents stability and perfection, suggesting that the covenant arrangement is complete and unchanging.
This comprehensive square encompasses both the sanctuary (at the spiritual center) and the city (which serves the nation's practical needs). The unified square shows that sacred and civic life are integrated, not separated, in the restored order.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 48:20
What does Ezekiel 48:20 mean?
The entire sacred and urban complex—the holy oblation and the city—forms a perfect square of twenty-five thousand by twenty-five thousand.
What is the context of Ezekiel 48:20?
The total sacred complex is summarized as a single perfect square.