‏ Ezekiel 41:12-15

The Vision of the Temple

This passage gives more details about the temple in Ezekiel’s vision. It describes another building behind the temple, the decorations inside the temple, details about the doors and altar, and the beautiful designs on the walls and entrances. Each part teaches us something about God’s presence, his victory, and how he welcomes us into close fellowship with him through Christ.

v. 12-15: There is a building behind the main temple, on the west side, which is measured and found to be as large as the temple itself. It stands in its own court and has galleries, posts, and windows. The Bible does not say exactly what this building was used for, but it may point to a future church for the Gentiles, equal in value to the old temple but different in character (Ezekiel 41:12-15 a).

v. 15-17: The inside walls of the temple and the other building are decorated with carvings of cherubim and palm trees, just as in Solomon’s temple (1 Kings 6:29 b). The cherubim and palm trees are placed in a pattern, showing God’s power and the victory he gives to his people (Ezekiel 41:15-17 c).

Copyright information for MHM