EZEKIEL 40

EZEKIEL’S VISION OF MEASURING THE NEW TEMPLE

Twenty-five years into the exile, God reveals to Ezekiel a vision on the day of Passover. This vision consisted of a man with a bronze appearance carrying a linen cord and measuring reed. Throughout the vision, the man uses the tools to measure the gates of the temple area as well as the inner and outer court.

The vision continues with Ezekiel being shown the area designated for sacrifices and the chamber for the priests. Ezekiel is instructed to share what he has seen with the people of Israel, offering them a message of hope for God’s plans to rebuild the temple.