‏ Ezekiel 40:39-43

The Vision of the Temple

This section describes the details of the inner court of the temple in Ezekiel’s vision. It explains the purpose of the tables, the use of the chambers, the arrangement of the inner court, and the porch of the temple. These details show that God’s house is a place of order, worship, and holiness. Everything is prepared so that people can draw near to God in the right way, with praise, sacrifice, and respect.

v. 39-43: There are tables in the porch of the gates of the inner court. These tables are used for preparing sacrifices. There are eight tables in total for slaying the offerings. This is different from the old temple, where there was only one altar. The many tables show that in the time of the gospel, there will be many spiritual sacrifices and many people serving God. The tables are also used for washing and preparing the offerings, teaching us that we must be clean and ready before coming to God’s altar (Ezekiel 40:39-43 a).

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