Ezekiel 40:3
Ezekiel 40:3 in Multiple Translations
So 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.
And he brought me thither, and, behold, there was a man, whose appearance was like the appearance of brass, with a line of flax in his hand, and a measuring reed; and he stood in the gate.
And he brought me thither; and, behold, there was a man, whose appearance was like the appearance of brass, with a line of flax in his hand, and a measuring reed; and he stood in the gate.
He took me there, and I saw a man, looking like brass, with a linen cord in his hand and a measuring rod: and he was stationed in the doorway.
When he took me there I saw a man who looked like shining bronze. He was holding a linen cord and a measuring rod as he stood in the entrance way.
And he brought me thither, and beholde, there was a man, whose similitude was to looke to, like brasse, with a linnen thread in his hand, and a reede to measure with: and he stoode at the gate.
And He bringeth me in thither, and lo, a man, his appearance as the appearance of brass, and a thread of flax in his hand, and a measuring-reed, and he is standing at the gate,
He brought me there; and, behold, there was a man whose appearance was like the appearance of bronze, with a line of flax in his hand and a measuring reed; and he stood in the gate.
And he brought me thither, and behold, there was a man, whose appearance was like the appearance of brass, with a line of flax in his hand, and a measuring reed; and he stood in the gate.
And he brought me in thither, and behold a man, whose appearance was like the appearance of brass, with a line of flax in his hand, and a measuring reed in his hand, and he stood in the gate.
When he took there, I saw a man whose face was like [SIM] bronze. He was standing in the entrance of a building. He had a linen cord and a measuring stick in his hand.
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Ezekiel 40:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יָּבֵ֨יא
אוֹתִ֜/י
שָׁ֗מָּ/ה
וְ/הִנֵּה
אִישׁ֙
מַרְאֵ֨/הוּ֙
כְּ/מַרְאֵ֣ה
נְחֹ֔שֶׁת
וּ/פְתִיל
פִּשְׁתִּ֥ים
בְּ/יָד֖/וֹ
וּ/קְנֵ֣ה
הַ/מִּדָּ֑ה
וְ/ה֥וּא
עֹמֵ֖ד
בַּ/שָּֽׁעַר
וַ/יָּבֵ֨יא
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
אוֹתִ֜/י
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
שָׁ֗מָּ/ה
shâm
H8033
there
Adv | Suff
וְ/הִנֵּה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Conj | Part
אִישׁ֙
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-ms
מַרְאֵ֨/הוּ֙
marʼeh
H4758
appearance
N-ms | Suff
כְּ/מַרְאֵ֣ה
marʼeh
H4758
appearance
Prep | N-ms
נְחֹ֔שֶׁת
nᵉchôsheth
H5178
bronze
N-fs
וּ/פְתִיל
pâthîyl
H6616
cord
Conj | N-ms
פִּשְׁתִּ֥ים
pishteh
H6593
flax
N-mp
בְּ/יָד֖/וֹ
yâd
H3027
hand
Prep | N-cs | Suff
וּ/קְנֵ֣ה
qâneh
H7070
branch
Conj | N-ms
הַ/מִּדָּ֑ה
middâh
H4060
`great stature`
Art | N-fs
וְ/ה֥וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Conj | Pron
עֹמֵ֖ד
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
V-Qal
בַּ/שָּֽׁעַר
shaʻar
H8179
gate
Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 40:3
וַ/יָּבֵ֨יא
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
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.
אוֹתִ֜/י
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
שָׁ֗מָּ/ה
shâm
H8033
"there"
Adv | Suff
The Hebrew word sham means there or then, often used to describe a location or point in time. It can also mean thither or thence, indicating movement or direction. This word is used frequently in the Bible to provide context and clarify the setting of a story.
Definition: 1) there, thither 1a) there 1b) thither (after verbs of motion) 1c) from there, thence 1d) then (as an adverb of time) Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)
Usage: Occurs in 732 OT verses. KJV: in it, [phrase] thence, there (-in, [phrase] of, [phrase] out), [phrase] thither, [phrase] whither. See also: Genesis 2:8; Exodus 21:33; Deuteronomy 19:4.
וְ/הִנֵּה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Conj | Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
אִישׁ֙
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
מַרְאֵ֨/הוּ֙
marʼeh
H4758
"appearance"
N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to a sight or appearance, and can describe something beautiful or a supernatural vision. It encompasses various aspects of seeing, including physical and mental perceptions, and is used in different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) sight, appearance, vision 1a) sight, phenomenon, spectacle, appearance, vision 1b) what is seen 1c) a vision (supernatural) 1d) sight, vision (power of seeing)
Usage: Occurs in 82 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] apparently, appearance(-reth), [idiom] as soon as beautiful(-ly), countenance, fair, favoured, form, goodly, to look (up) on (to), look(-eth), pattern, to see, seem, sight, visage, vision. See also: Genesis 2:9; Job 41:1; Isaiah 11:3.
כְּ/מַרְאֵ֣ה
marʼeh
H4758
"appearance"
Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to a sight or appearance, and can describe something beautiful or a supernatural vision. It encompasses various aspects of seeing, including physical and mental perceptions, and is used in different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) sight, appearance, vision 1a) sight, phenomenon, spectacle, appearance, vision 1b) what is seen 1c) a vision (supernatural) 1d) sight, vision (power of seeing)
Usage: Occurs in 82 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] apparently, appearance(-reth), [idiom] as soon as beautiful(-ly), countenance, fair, favoured, form, goodly, to look (up) on (to), look(-eth), pattern, to see, seem, sight, visage, vision. See also: Genesis 2:9; Job 41:1; Isaiah 11:3.
נְחֹ֔שֶׁת
nᵉchôsheth
H5178
"bronze"
N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to copper or something made of it, like a coin or chain. It can also symbolize something base or impure, as in lust or filthiness. It appears in various KJV translations, including brasen and brass.
Definition: 1) copper, bronze 1a) copper (ore), bronze (as copper alloy) 1b) fetters (of copper or bronze) 1c) copper (as value)
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: brasen, brass, chain, copper, fetter (of brass), filthiness, steel. See also: Genesis 4:22; 1 Kings 7:38; Psalms 107:16.
וּ/פְתִיל
pâthîyl
H6616
"cord"
Conj | N-ms
This word refers to a cord or thread, like something used for tying. It appears in Exodus 28:28, where it describes the threads used in priestly garments. It is a twisted thread or cord.
Definition: cord, thread (twisted)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: bound, bracelet, lace, line, ribband, thread, wire. See also: Genesis 38:18; Exodus 39:21; Ezekiel 40:3.
פִּשְׁתִּ֥ים
pishteh
H6593
"flax"
N-mp
This Hebrew word refers to flax, a plant used to make linen thread. It is mentioned in Exodus 9 as part of the plague of hail that damaged the flax crops in Egypt. The word is about a natural resource used for clothing.
Definition: 1) flax, linen 1a) fibre used as material for garments
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: flax, linen. See also: Leviticus 13:47; Proverbs 31:13; Isaiah 19:9.
בְּ/יָד֖/וֹ
yâd
H3027
"hand"
Prep | N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
וּ/קְנֵ֣ה
qâneh
H7070
"branch"
Conj | N-ms
This word describes a branch or reed, and is used to represent measurement, strength, or support. In the Bible, it is used to describe objects like the rod of a steelyard or the branches of a lampstand.
Definition: : branch 1) reed, stalk, bone, balances 1a) stalk 1b) water-plant, reed 1c) calamus (aromatic reed) 1d) derived meanings 1d1) measuring-rod 1d2) reed (as unit of measure-6 cubits) 1d3) beam (of scales-for scales themselves) 1d4) shaft (of lampstand) 1d5) branches (of lampstand) 1d6) shoulder-joint
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: balance, bone, branch, calamus, cane, reed, [idiom] spearman, stalk. See also: Genesis 41:5; Isaiah 19:6; Psalms 68:31.
הַ/מִּדָּ֑ה
middâh
H4060
"`great stature`"
Art | N-fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something that is measured, like height, width, or a portion of something. It can also refer to a garment or tribute, like a tax. It is used to describe Goliath's great stature in 2 Samuel 21:20.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.21.20; son of: Rapha (H7497A); brother of: Goliath (H1555), Ishbi-benob (H3430), Saph (H5593), Lahmi (H3902) § (BDB) tribute
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: garment, measure(-ing, meteyard, piece, size, (great) stature, tribute, wide. See also: Exodus 26:2; Isaiah 45:14; Psalms 39:5.
וְ/ה֥וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Conj | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
עֹמֵ֖ד
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
V-Qal
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
בַּ/שָּֽׁעַר
shaʻar
H8179
"gate"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gate or door, often referring to city entrances or temple doors, like in Genesis and Exodus. It can also symbolize a meeting place or marketplace. The word is used to describe important locations in the Bible.
Definition: : gate 1) gate 1a) gate (of entrance) 1b) gate (of space inside gate, i.e. marketplace, public meeting place) 1b1) city, town 1c) gate (of palace, royal castle, temple, court of tabernacle) 1d) heaven
Usage: Occurs in 302 OT verses. KJV: city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). See also: Genesis 19:1; 1 Chronicles 9:18; Psalms 9:14.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 40:3
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- Ezekiel 40:3 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 40:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 40:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:3
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 40:3
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 40:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:3
- Sermons on Ezekiel 40:3
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.” 5And I saw a wall surrounding the temple area. Now the length of the measuring rod in the man’s hand was six long cubits (each measuring a cubit and a handbreadth), and he measured the wall to be one rod thick and one rod high.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezekiel 47:3 | As the man went eastward with a measuring line in his hand, he measured off a thousand cubits and led me through ankle-deep water. |
| 2 | Revelation 11:1 | Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff and was told, “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, and count the number of worshipers there. |
| 3 | Daniel 10:5–6 | I lifted up my eyes, and behold, there was a certain man dressed in linen, with a belt of fine gold from Uphaz around his waist. His body was like beryl, his face like the brilliance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of polished bronze, and his voice like the sound of a multitude. |
| 4 | Ezekiel 1:7 | Their legs were straight, and the soles of their feet were like the hooves of a calf, gleaming like polished bronze. |
| 5 | Revelation 1:15 | His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the roar of many waters. |
| 6 | Revelation 21:15 | The angel who spoke with me had a golden measuring rod to measure the city and its gates and walls. |
| 7 | Zechariah 2:1–2 | Then I lifted up my eyes and saw a man with a measuring line in his hand. “Where are you going?” I asked. “To measure Jerusalem,” he replied, “and to determine its width and length.” |
| 8 | Ezekiel 1:27 | From what seemed to be His waist up, I saw a gleam like amber, with what looked like fire within it all around. And from what seemed to be His waist down, I saw what looked like fire; and brilliant light surrounded Him. |
| 9 | Isaiah 28:17 | I will make justice the measuring line and righteousness the level. Hail will sweep away your refuge of lies, and water will flood your hiding place. |
| 10 | Isaiah 8:20 | To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn. |
Ezekiel 40:3 Summary
[This verse describes a man with a bronze appearance who is standing in the gateway with a linen cord and a measuring rod, which symbolizes God's precision and attention to detail in His plans, as seen in Jeremiah 31:38-40. The man's role is to guide Ezekiel and provide him with measurements and instructions regarding the temple vision. This verse teaches us that God is a God of purpose and design, who desires to reveal His plans to His people, as seen in Habakkuk 2:1-4. By reflecting on this verse, we can learn to be attentive and obedient to God's leading, just as Ezekiel was, and to trust in His sovereign plan for our lives, as promised in Romans 8:28.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the man with the appearance of bronze in Ezekiel 40:3?
The man with the appearance of bronze is likely an angelic being or a divine messenger, similar to those described in Daniel 10:5-6 and Revelation 10:1, who has been sent to guide Ezekiel and provide him with measurements and instructions regarding the temple vision.
What is the significance of the linen cord and measuring rod in Ezekiel 40:3?
The linen cord and measuring rod are tools used for measuring and surveying the temple and its surroundings, as seen in Ezekiel 40:5, and symbolize the precision and attention to detail with which God has designed and will rebuild His temple, as promised in Jeremiah 31:38-40.
What can we learn from Ezekiel's experience of being taken to the temple by God in Ezekiel 40:3?
Ezekiel's experience teaches us that God is a God of vision and purpose, who desires to reveal His plans and designs to His people, as seen in Habakkuk 2:1-4, and that we should be attentive and obedient to His leading, just as Ezekiel was in Ezekiel 40:4.
How does the description of the man in Ezekiel 40:3 relate to the rest of the vision in Ezekiel 40-48?
The man in Ezekiel 40:3 serves as a guide and instructor for Ezekiel throughout the vision, providing him with detailed measurements and descriptions of the temple and its surroundings, and his appearance and actions set the tone for the rest of the vision, which is one of precision, order, and divine design, as seen in Ezekiel 43:1-12.
Reflection Questions
- What does the image of the man with the appearance of bronze evoke in me, and how can I apply the lessons of this verse to my own life and walk with God?
- How can I, like Ezekiel, cultivate a sense of attentiveness and obedience to God's leading in my life, and what role does Scripture play in this process?
- What does the use of a linen cord and measuring rod in this verse reveal about God's character and priorities, and how can I reflect these values in my own life and ministry?
- In what ways can I, like the man in this verse, be an instrument of God's purpose and design in the world, and what gifts and abilities has God given me to fulfill this role?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 40:3
And he brought me thither,.... Being brought into the land of Israel in vision, and to a high mountain in it, by which were as the frame of a city; he was from thence brought to the city or temple
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 40:3
And he brought me thither, and, behold, there was a man, whose appearance was like the appearance of brass, with a line of flax in his hand, and a measuring reed; and he stood in the gate. Behold, there was a man.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:3
He brought me; the Lord by his Spirit, as . Thither: see . A man; the same, no doubt, which appeared to the prophet, , whose name is The Branch, and who builds the temple, ,13. Whose appearance, whose fashion and colour, was like burnished brass; so ; much like to that ; and speaks glory and strength. A line of flax; a plumbline, a mason’ s line, to discover the rectitude of the building, or its defects. In the gate; not in the east gate, but in the north gate next toward the east.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:3
Ezekiel 40:3 And he brought me thither, and, behold, [there was] a man, whose appearance [was] like the appearance of brass, with a line of flax in his hand, and a measuring reed; and he stood in the gate.Ver. 3. And, behold, there was a man.] Christ the sovereign architect of his Church. This might well be brought in with an Ecce Behold. He appeared after another manner in that first dreadful vision. Whose appearance was like the appearance of brass.] Bright and durable; importing Christ’ s purity and eternity. With a line of flax in his hand.] Christ’ s measuring line is the Holy Scripture and the preaching of the Word; so is also his measuring rod here said to be of reed, but in Revelation 11:1 of gold. Both these are in Christ’ s hand, to show that the power and efficacy of the Word read or preached is from him alone.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:3
(3) A line of flax . . . a measuring reed.—The former for the longer, the latter for the shorter measures, a characteristic definiteness in details.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:3
Verse 3. A man, whose appearance was like - brass] Like bright polished brass, which strongly reflected the rays of light. Probably he had what we would term a nimbus or glory round his head. This was either an angel; or, as some think, a personal appearance of our blessed Lord.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 40:3
3. there was a man] The “man” is not to be identified with Jehovah himself, who brought the prophet to him. It is scarcely necessary to enquire who the man is. He is a creation of the prophet’s own mind, a living symbol of the revelation of God. This revelation personified has the attributes of Jehovah himself; hence the man is like bright brass (Ezekiel 1:7), and speaks with authority (Ezekiel 40:4). Cf. Ezekiel 44:2; Ezekiel 44:5. a line of flax] For measuring greater dimensions (Ezekiel 47:3), as the reed usually for smaller. in the gate] Or, at. The east gateway is meant, Ezekiel 40:6.
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 40:3
The appearance of brass - Brightly shining. A line of flax - For measuring the ground plan. A measuring reed - For the walls (compare Jeremiah 31:38-39). To measure implied a separation for sacred purposes.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:3
3. A man — This was a representative of Jehovah (Daniel 10:5-6) whose face shone with heavenly glory.
Sermons on Ezekiel 40:3
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The Persistent Purpose of God - Part 10 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the instructions given to the Prophet in the book of Ezekiel. The Prophet is told to behold with his eyes, hear with his ears, and set his he |
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Christ Is the Great Spiritual Order by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes that Christ is the Great Spiritual Order, using Ezekiel's vision of the Man of brass as a symbol of righteous judgment and the standard for measuring th |
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The Man in the Glory by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of the 'Man in the Glory,' illustrating how the Spirit of God governs and transforms believers to reflect Christ's image. He draws para |
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Strengthen Me Just Once by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher starts by talking about the distractions and temptations of the world, comparing them to different varieties of ice cream and donuts. He then refers to |
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Monday Night (2 Peter 1-21) - Part 1 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers. He emphasizes that it is not a decision, but a mental flip that occurs when the |
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A Building by Robert B. Thompson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being a minister of the word of God. He describes the process of becoming a life-giving spirit through death to self and e |
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Skyland Conference 1979-08 Victorious Living by Aldy Fam Fanous | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power of being on one's knees before the Lord. He uses the example of Saul of Tarsus, who was transformed after encountering Jesus on the |