Ezekiel 41

Ezekiel 41:1

9. The Sanctuary and Most Holy Place (41:1-4)The measurements of the sanctuary are to be the same as in Solomon’s temple and twice as large as the tabernacle in the wilderness. The man with the appearance of bronze brought Ezekiel into the sanctuary, but he alone went into the Most Holy Place, reminding us of the ancient temple and tabernacle restrictions of entry (see Heb_9:8, Heb_9:12; Heb_10:19). The same twofold division of the ancient temple apparently will be continued in the millennial temple.

Ezekiel 41:5

10. The Side Chambers (41:5-11)The temple will be very massive and spacious; it will have three stories with thirty chambers in each story. They will increase in size as one ascends, probably by going deeper into the main structure in stair-like fashion (v. 7).

Ezekiel 41:12

11. A Building West of the Temple (41:12)Facing the western end of the temple complex is a separate building seventy by ninety cubits. The purpose of this structure is not given.

Ezekiel 41:13

12. The Measurements of the Temple (41:13-15a)Ezekiel’s guide to the temple measured it at one hundred cubits long and one hundred cubits wide.

Ezekiel 41:15

13. The Interior Decoration and Furnishing of the Temple (41:15b-26)The interior of the temple is to have galleries on both sides, doorposts, and beveled window frames. Cherubim and palm trees will be the decorations, alternating all around the building. The cherubim, which speak of God’s holiness (see Genesis 3), have the face of a young lion toward one palm tree and the face of a man toward the other palm tree. Palm trees are symbolic of victory and righteousness in Scripture. The altar, which is to be made of wood, is called by Ezekiel’s guide “the table that is before the LORD.“The temple is to have two doors of two panels each, also carved with cherubim and palm trees. The vestibule outside will be covered with a wooden canopy. No mention is made of any veil, ark, or high priest. The veil was split apart at Calvary. The symbolism of the ark is fulfilled in Christ. And He is there as Great High Priest.