Eze 40:47 | TNotes | STEP | 40:47 The themes of sacrifice and restricted access coalesce in the summary of the dimensions of the inner courtyard . It was a perfect square , the shape of holy spaces throughout the Old Testament (see Exod 26:1-35 ; 1 Kgs 6:20 ), 175 feet on each side. Meanwhile, at its center stood the altar of sacrifice, the only piece of furniture located in that space. Holy sacrifices had to be offered without threat of defilement to ensure the continuing presence of the Lord once he returned to fill the Temple with his glory.

bExod 26:1-35►

c1 Kgs 6:20►

‏ Ezekiel 40:47

40:47 ^a The themes of sacrifice and restricted access coalesce in the summary of the dimensions of the inner courtyard. It was a perfect square, the shape of holy spaces throughout the Old Testament (see Exod 26:1-35 ^b; 1 Kgs 6:20 ^c), 175 feet on each side. Meanwhile, at its center stood the altar of sacrifice, the only piece of furniture located in that space. Holy sacrifices had to be offered without threat of defilement to ensure the continuing presence of the Lord once he returned to fill the Temple with his glory.