Ezekiel 40:2
Ezekiel 40:2 in Multiple Translations
In visions of God He took me to the land of Israel and set me on a very high mountain, on whose southern slope was a structure that resembled a city.
In the visions of God brought he me into the land of Israel, and set me upon a very high mountain, by which was as the frame of a city on the south.
In the visions of God brought he me into the land of Israel, and set me down upon a very high mountain, whereon was as it were the frame of a city on the south.
In the visions of God he took me into the land of Israel, and put me down on a very high mountain, on which there was, as it seemed, a building like a town opposite me.
God took me to the country of Israel in vision and set me down on a very high mountain. On the south side of the mountain there were buildings that seemed to be a city.
Into the lande of Israel brought he me by a diuine vision, and set me vpon a very hie mountaine, whereupon was as the building of a citie, toward the South.
in visions of God He hath brought me in unto the land of Israel, and causeth me to rest on a very high mountain, and upon it [is] as the frame of a city on the south.
In the visions of God he brought me into the land of Israel, and set me down on a very high mountain, on which was something like the frame of a city to the south.
In the visions of God he brought me into the land of Israel, and set me upon a very high mountain, by which was as the frame of a city on the south.
In the visions of God he brought me into the land of Israel, and set me upon a very high mountain: upon which there was as the building of a city, bending towards the south.
He set me on a very high mountain. On the south side of that mountain there were some buildings that appeared to be part of a city.
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Ezekiel 40:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּ/מַרְא֣וֹת
אֱלֹהִ֔ים
הֱבִיאַ֖/נִי
אֶל
אֶ֣רֶץ
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
וַ/יְנִיחֵ֗/נִי
אֶל
הַ֤ר
גָּבֹ֨הַּ֙
מְאֹ֔ד
וְ/עָלָ֥י/ו
כְּ/מִבְנֵה
עִ֖יר
מִ/נֶּֽגֶב
בְּ/מַרְא֣וֹת
marʼâh
H4759
vision
Prep | N-fp
אֱלֹהִ֔ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
הֱבִיאַ֖/נִי
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms | Suff
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
אֶ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
N-cs
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
וַ/יְנִיחֵ֗/נִי
nûwach
H5117
to rest
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
הַ֤ר
har
H2022
mountain
N-ms
גָּבֹ֨הַּ֙
gâbôahh
H1364
high
Adj
מְאֹ֔ד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
much
Adv
וְ/עָלָ֥י/ו
ʻal
H5921
upon
Conj | Prep | Suff
כְּ/מִבְנֵה
mibneh
H4011
structure
Prep | N-ms
עִ֖יר
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fs
מִ/נֶּֽגֶב
negeb
H5045
Negeb
Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 40:2
בְּ/מַרְא֣וֹת
marʼâh
H4759
"vision"
Prep | N-fp
A mirror or vision, like a reflection in a looking glass, used to describe a prophetic vision or a clear view of something.
Definition: 1) vision 1a) mode of revelation
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: looking glass, vision. See also: Genesis 46:2; Ezekiel 8:3; Daniel 10:16.
אֱלֹהִ֔ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
הֱבִיאַ֖/נִי
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms | Suff
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
אֶ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
וַ/יְנִיחֵ֗/נִי
nûwach
H5117
"to rest"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
To rest means to settle down and remain in one place, and can be used literally or figuratively. This verb appears in many parts of the Bible, including Exodus 20:11 and Matthew 11:28.
Definition: 1) to rest 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rest, settle down and remain 1a2) to repose, have rest, be quiet 1b) (Hiph) 1b1) to cause to rest, give rest to, make quiet 1b2) to cause to rest, cause to alight, set down 1b3) to lay or set down, deposit, let lie, place 1b4) to let remain, leave 1b5) to leave, depart from 1b6) to abandon 1b7) to permit 1c) (Hoph) 1c1) to obtain rest, be granted rest 1c2) to be left, be placed 1c3) open space (subst) Also means: ya.nach (יָנַח "to rest" H3240)
Usage: Occurs in 67 OT verses. KJV: cease, be confederate, lay, let down, (be) quiet, remain, (cause to, be at, give, have, make to) rest, set down. Compare H3241 (יָנִים). See also: Genesis 8:4; Nehemiah 9:28; Psalms 125:3.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
הַ֤ר
har
H2022
"mountain"
N-ms
A mountain or hill, sometimes used to describe a spiritual high point. In the Bible, it can refer to a real mountain or a figurative one. The word is often translated as hill or mount.
Definition: : mount/hill hill, mountain, hill country, mount
Usage: Occurs in 486 OT verses. KJV: hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. See also: Genesis 7:19; Deuteronomy 3:12; Judges 18:13.
גָּבֹ֨הַּ֙
gâbôahh
H1364
"high"
Adj
High means elevated or powerful, like a tall mountain or a proud person, as described in Proverbs where pride comes before a fall.
Definition: adj 1) high, exalted 1a) high, tall 1b) high (in position) 1c) proud, haughty n m 2) loftiness Also means: ga.vah (גָּבֹהַּ "high" H1362)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: haughty, height, high(-er), lofty, proud, [idiom] exceeding proudly. See also: Genesis 7:19; Isaiah 5:15; Psalms 104:18.
מְאֹ֔ד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
"much"
Adv
Meod means 'much' or 'very' and is used to emphasize something. It can mean 'exceedingly' or 'greatly' and is often used to show strong feelings or actions.
Definition: adv 1) exceedingly, much subst 2) might, force, abundance n m 3) muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly 3a) force, might 3b) exceedingly, greatly, very (idioms showing magnitude or degree) 3b1) exceedingly 3b2) up to abundance, to a great degree, exceedingly 3b3) with muchness, muchness
Usage: Occurs in 278 OT verses. KJV: diligently, especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), [idiom] louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so) sore, utterly, very ([phrase] much, sore), well. See also: Genesis 1:31; 1 Samuel 11:6; Psalms 6:4.
וְ/עָלָ֥י/ו
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Conj | Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
כְּ/מִבְנֵה
mibneh
H4011
"structure"
Prep | N-ms
This term refers to a building or structure, like a frame or a physical construction. It is used in the Bible to describe physical buildings and creations.
Definition: structure, building
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: frame. See also: Ezekiel 40:2.
עִ֖יר
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
מִ/נֶּֽגֶב
negeb
H5045
"Negeb"
Prep | N-ms
The Negeb is the southern district of Judah, also known as the south country, and can occasionally refer to Egypt, which is south of Palestine.
Definition: region of southern Judah Also named: ne.gev (נֶ֫גֶב "south" H5045H) This name means south-country
Usage: Occurs in 97 OT verses. KJV: south (country, side, -ward). See also: Genesis 12:9; 1 Samuel 14:5; Psalms 126:4.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 40:2
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- Context
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- Ezekiel 40:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 40:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 40:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:2
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 40:2
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 40:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:2
- Sermons on Ezekiel 40:2
Context — The Man with a Measuring Rod
1In the twenty-fifth year of our exile, at the beginning of the year, on the tenth day of the month—in the fourteenth year after Jerusalem had been struck down—on that very day the hand of the LORD was upon me, and He took me there.
2In visions of God He took me to the land of Israel and set me on a very high mountain, on whose southern slope was a structure that resembled a city.
3So He took me there, and I saw a man whose appearance was like bronze. He was standing in the gateway with a linen cord and a measuring rod in his hand. 4“Son of man,” he said to me, “look with your eyes, hear with your ears, and pay attention to everything I am going to show you, for that is why you have been brought here. Report to the house of Israel everything you see.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezekiel 1:1 | In the thirtieth year, on the fifth day of the fourth month, while I was among the exiles by the River Kebar, the heavens opened and I saw visions of God. |
| 2 | Daniel 7:1 | In the first year of the reign of Belshazzar over Babylon, Daniel had a dream, and visions passed through his mind as he lay on his bed. He wrote down the dream, and this is the summary of his account. |
| 3 | Daniel 7:7 | After this, as I watched in my vision in the night, suddenly a fourth beast appeared, and it was terrifying—dreadful and extremely strong—with large iron teeth. It devoured and crushed; then it trampled underfoot whatever was left. It was different from all the beasts before it, and it had ten horns. |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 28:19 | “All this,” said David, “all the details of this plan, the LORD has made clear to me in writing by His hand upon me.” |
| 5 | Micah 4:1 | In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and the peoples will stream to it. |
| 6 | Isaiah 14:13 | You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. |
| 7 | Ezekiel 17:22–23 | This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I will take a shoot from the lofty top of the cedar, and I will set it out. I will pluck a tender sprig from its topmost shoots, and I will plant it on a high and lofty mountain. I will plant it on the mountain heights of Israel so that it will bear branches; it will yield fruit and become a majestic cedar. Birds of every kind will nest under it, taking shelter in the shade of its branches. |
| 8 | Isaiah 2:2–3 | In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. |
| 9 | Ezekiel 8:3 | He stretched out what looked like a hand and took me by the hair of my head. Then the Spirit lifted me up between earth and heaven and carried me in visions of God to Jerusalem, to the entrance of the north gate of the inner court, where the idol that provokes jealousy was seated. |
| 10 | 1 Chronicles 28:12 | The plans contained everything David had in mind for the courts of the house of the LORD, for all the surrounding rooms, for the treasuries of the house of God and of the dedicated things, |
Ezekiel 40:2 Summary
In Ezekiel 40:2, God takes Ezekiel to a very high mountain and shows him a structure that looks like a city. This is a special vision from God, where He reveals His plans and purposes to Ezekiel. Just like Moses on Mount Sinai (Exodus 19:1-25), Ezekiel is being given a glimpse of God's glorious presence and His plan to restore His people, as promised in Ezekiel 37:26-28. This verse reminds us that God is always working to bring about His good plans, and we can trust in His presence and guidance in our lives, just as Ezekiel did.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be taken 'in visions of God' as described in Ezekiel 40:2?
Being taken in visions of God means that Ezekiel was experiencing a supernatural revelation from God, similar to what is described in Isaiah 6:1 and Ezekiel 1:1, where God reveals His plans and purposes to His prophets.
What is the significance of the 'very high mountain' in Ezekiel 40:2?
The very high mountain may symbolize a place of spiritual elevation and closeness to God, similar to Mount Sinai in Exodus 19:1-25, where God spoke to Moses and gave the Israelites the Law.
What is the 'structure that resembled a city' on the southern slope of the mountain?
The structure that resembled a city is likely a reference to the temple complex that Ezekiel will describe in detail in the following chapters, which represents God's dwelling place among His people, as seen in Revelation 21:22-27.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the book of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel 40:2 sets the stage for the rest of the book, which describes God's plan to restore Israel and establish a new temple, as promised in Ezekiel 37:26-28, and ultimately fulfilled in the New Jerusalem, as described in Revelation 21:1-4.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be 'taken' by God, and how can I surrender to His will in my own life?
- How can I cultivate a sense of spiritual elevation and closeness to God in my daily life, as represented by the 'very high mountain'?
- What does the 'structure that resembled a city' represent in my own life, and how can I build my life around God's presence and purposes?
- How can I, like Ezekiel, be a faithful witness to God's plans and purposes, as described in Ezekiel 40:4?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 40:2
In the visions of God brought he me into the land of Israel,.... Or by the spirit of prophecy, as the Targum again; that is, being under the impressions of the Spirit of God, it appeared to him, in a
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 40:2
In the visions of God brought he me into the land of Israel, and set me upon a very high mountain, by which was as the frame of a city on the south. In the visions of God - divinely-sent visions.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:2
In the visions: by this it appears it was not a corporeal transumption of the prophet: see . Brought me: see . Into the land of Israel; the land of Canaan was in a scheme represented to him. Set me upon a very high mountain; placed him in the most convenient situation for prospect. It were vain to inquire what mountain this was, since this is a vision; probably it was Mount Moriah here signified. Was the frame, the portrait and model, of a city; a goodly, fair city, or, by way of eminence, the city, or of that city which fourteen years ago was burnt. On the south; on the south of the mountain where the prophet was set, and this was the situation of Jerusalem, on whose north was Mount Zion, .
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:2
Ezekiel 40:2 In the visions of God brought he me into the land of Israel, and set me upon a very high mountain, by which [was] as the frame of a city on the south.Ver. 2. Brought he me,] i.e., The Spirit brought me, who is called God’ s hand, quia a Patre Filioque quasi marius dimanat: so he is called the "finger of God" - that is, his power. And set me upon a very high mountain.] Moriah, where had stood the temple which overlooked the city, and had been a kind of heaven upon earth, wherein the holy priests and Israelites were as stars. By which was the frame of a city.] So the temple seemed to him, for its many courts, walls, towers, gates, &c. So doth the seraglio at this day.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:2
(2) In the visions of God.—This expression presupposes that what follows is an ideal description rather than an account of anything that ever had or ever should have a literal existence. The same expression has been used in the same sense in regard to Ezekiel 1-3, and again Ezekiel 8-11. It always refers, not to an actual image of existing things, but to a symbolic representation of their substance. Upon a very high mountain.—Comp. Isaiah 2:2; Micah 4:1. This cannot apply literally to the hill of Moriah, surrounded by greater heights, but is frequently used to mark the spiritual importance of the Temple site. (Comp. Ezekiel 17:22-23; also Revelation 21:10.) By which.—The margin is more accurate, upon which. This proposition and the one just before translated upon are different in the original, but upon is the proper sense of this one, while the former has the meaning of unto. The structure which the prophet sees is upon the mountain, and is not the city, but in size and with walls, &c., “as the frame of a city;” in fact, it was the greatly enlarged Temple, as the whole following description snows.
On the south.—The prophet, although transported only in vision, has in mind the usual way of entering Palestine from Chaldæa, viz., at the north. Hence he sees the Temple “on the south.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:2
Verse 2. Set me upon a very high mountain] Mount Moriah, the mount on which Solomon's temple was built, 2 Chronicles 3:1.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 40:2
2. visions of God] ch. Ezekiel 1:1, Ezekiel 8:3, Ezekiel 11:24. a very high mountain] The site is the ancient hill of Zion, but it is now exalted above the hills, Isaiah 2:2; Zechariah 14:10, cf. Ezekiel 17:22; Ezekiel 20:40. by which … frame of a city] lit. upon which was as it were a building of a city, i.e. a city-like, or, citadel-like building. The ref. is to the Temple, with its complex of buildings (Ezekiel 40:3). on the south] The pre-exile Temple at any rate occupied the southern slope of the hill, and possibly Ezek. recalls this. For “on the south” LXX. read fronting me (neged for negeb).
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 40:2
By which - Better as in the margin. (compare Ezekiel 43:12). As the frame of a city - It is not “a city” which is seen, but a building (the temple and its courts) like a city in its construction, surrounded by massive walls.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:2
2. The prophet seems in his vision (compare Ezekiel 1:1; Ezekiel 8:3; Ezekiel 11:24) to be brought to the old home land and placed upon the lofty mountain “whereon was a city like mass of buildings,” the new temple.
Sermons on Ezekiel 40:2
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The River of Life by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses a vision that the prophet Ezekiel had about a river of life. The preacher emphasizes that this vision is a prophecy for the Church of the lat |
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A Revelation of Christ by B.H. Clendennen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking a fresh revelation of Jesus Christ in practical life situations, highlighting the transformative power of truly seeing and knowing |
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The City & the Saved Nations by Robert B. Thompson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of patience and endurance in the Christian journey. He urges listeners to avoid the temptation of seeking shortcuts or graspin |
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The House of God by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes that the House of God is embodied in Christ, who serves as the ultimate meeting place between heaven and earth. Through the visions given to Ezekiel, th |
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The Foundation of Spiritual Education by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the importance of learning Christ rather than merely imitating Him, highlighting that true spiritual education involves a deep, subjective understanding |
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Learning by Revelation by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the necessity of divine revelation in understanding God's purpose and the person of Jesus Christ, particularly in times of spiritual decline. He draws p |
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(Men Who Met God): Ezekiel - You Must Meet God by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of meeting God through Jesus Christ. He highlights that the Lamb of God, Jesus, has taken away the sins of the world and died |