Its three gate chambers on each side, its side pillars, and its portico all had the same measurements as the first gate: fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide.
The measuring rod, six cubits of the sanctuary, a hand's breadth longer than common measure, tells us this holy house is built to a standard not of this world. The outer wall, thick and high on every side, separates the church from the world and speaks of God's protection: whoever attacks it will do so at their peril.
AI summary
Commenting on Ezekiel 40:5-26
The windows, arches, and palm trees match the eastern gate exactly, showing that the light of the churches, their privileges, and flourishing condition will be alike everywhere in the world. Seven steps lead up to the arches, which stand within or inward from the steps themselves, conducting to the gate's porch.
AI summary
And the little chambers thereof were three, etc. - See the plan. Arches - Porch. The arch was not known at this period.