From the ground unto above the door were cherubims and palm trees made, and on the wall of the temple.
The cherubim carved on these walls, each wearing a man's face on one side and a lion's face on the other, show us the character angels bear in their warfare against darkness: the wisdom of man joined with the courage of a lion, both fixed toward the palm of victory. These ornaments teach us that in the assemblies of God's people, the holy angels are present and active.
AI summary
Commenting on Ezekiel 41:12-26
These carvings ran from floor to ceiling, either stacked in rows or each figure spanning the full height, the text allows both readings. They decorated not just the holy of holies but the temple walls throughout, signifying that in the latter-day church, faithful Gospel ministers will abound to preach the truth to men.
AI summary
From the ground unto above the door - The temple was thirty cubits high, Kg1 6:2, the gate was fourteen cubits, chap. Eze 40:48. The palm trees and the cherubim were the same height as the gate or door. The windows were above the door.