Ezekiel Chapter 40 
MillenniumGood news to a young man of a glorious Jerusalem and temple in the future. |
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Ezekiel 40:Chs. 40 to 48.
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Isaiah 40:1,2
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MillenniumJerusalem to be built to Jehovah in the Millennial day. |
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Ezekiel 40:Chs. 40 to 48.
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Jeremiah 31:38-40
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Abraham waited for a city which has foundations. See ** earthly links and ## heavenly links below. |
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Ezekiel 40:1-49** also chs.41-48.
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Psalms 45:13-15
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MillenniumCh 40-46 set out the temple, sacrifices and feasts etc in the Millennium. See other references in Psalm 72:1-19. |
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Ezekiel 40:1-49 (P)Also chs. 41 to 48.
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Psalms 72:1-19
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MillenniumSolomon's reign, looks forward to Christ's rule in the Millennium. |
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Ezekiel 40:1-49
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Genesis 49:10
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John saw from a great and high mountain the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God, having the glory of God. See references below. |
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Ezekiel 40:1-49Also chs.41-44. Note earthly Jerusalem.
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Hebrews 12:22-24
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The Coming MessiahMessiah's feet standing on the mount of olives, and a violent earthquake changing the topography of Jerusalem. Christ's return as spoken of in Acts 1:9-12. |
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Ezekiel 40:2
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Joel 3:12
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JND v11, pp277JND Collected writings |
MillenniumHigh mountain. |
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Ezekiel 40:2 (P)
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Micah 4:1
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End of DaysIn the end of days Jehovah's house is established on the top of the mountains. See end of days Num. 24:14. and links to the mountains lifted up. |
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Ezekiel 40:2"set me upon a very high mountain".
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Numbers 24:14
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The angel has a golden reed that he might measure the city, and its gates, and its wall. the city is four-square 12,000 stadia; the length and breadth and height are equal (about 1,380 to 1.400 miles each way). Its wall was 144 cubits high. See links belo |
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Ezekiel 40:3-5
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Zechariah 2:1,2,4,5
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JND v5, pp99JND Collected writings. |
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Man with a measuring line. To measure for the temple, perhaps the one rebuilt in Ezra's time, but more likely to the future temple in the Millennium. |
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Ezekiel 40:3,5
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Zechariah 2:1,2
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A certain man clothed in linen. Perhaps one like a son of man in Ezekiel 40:3. Daniel has a similar experience as John in Rev.1:12-20. See many references in Ezekiel 40:3. Note personal touch of this remarkable personage in Dan.10:10 and Rev.1:17. |
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Ezekiel 40:3
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Isaiah 6:1-4
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A mighty angel announces no further delay. The description of this angel has similar parallels to Christ in Rev 1:12-16, 5:2, 8:3 and other OT references in Ezek 1:26-28, 40:3, Dan 8:26,27, 10:4-6, and 12:9. |
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Ezekiel 40:3
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Ezekiel 1:26-28
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JND v5, pp30,31JND Collected writings. Note comment about the rainbow Vs.2 on pg. 30. JT v48, pp432-453JND v2, pp192JND Collected writings. Notes on the Revelation. |
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Given to John a reed to measure the temple, and the altar, and them that worship in it. (This is the temple that will exist during the tribulation). Outer court given up to the nations and they tread under foot 42 months. See many references below. |
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Ezekiel 40:3,5Final earthly temple during thr millenium.
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Daniel 9:27
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JND v5, pp31,32JND Collected writings. |
MillenniumAppearance of one like the son of Man. See Ezekiel 1:26-28 Dan. 10:5-12 and Rev 1:12-20. Measuring cord in His hand, see Zech.2:1 and Rev.11:1,21:15. |
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Ezekiel 40:3 (P)
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Ezekiel 1:26-28
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MillenniumAppearance of a man like the appearance of brass etc. |
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Ezekiel 40:3 (P)
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Ezekiel 1:26-28
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Features of the appearance of a man above the throne. See also chart of similatities between Ezekiel and Revelation. |
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Ezekiel 40:3
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Isaiah 6:1
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MillenniumMeasuring reed (about 10.5 feet). Dimensions of the house. |
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Ezekiel 40:5 (P)
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Psalms 45:13-15
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The material of the wall was jasper (diamonds) and the city pure gold, like pure glass. See 2 Chr 3:8-17, Solomon's temple and Ez 40:5 through to ch 42:20, the Millenial temple. |
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Ezekiel 40:5-49Also chs. 41 and 42.
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2 Chronicles 3:8-17
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Offerings - Levitical and MillennialOblation, peace and drink offerings added here. See also Ezekiel 40:39-43 for burnt,sin and trespass offerings. Look at Leviticus 1:3-7 for references, comparing Leviticus to Ezekiel. See further references in Is.,Jer.,and Mal.,below. See chart Lev.23. |
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Ezekiel 40:39-43
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Leviticus 1:3-7
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Offerings - Levitical and MillennialSee Leviticus 1:3-7 references comparing offerings in Leviticus to Ezekiel. Ch 40 is the burnt, sin and trespass offering. See Ch 45 for comments, as well on the oblation, peace and drink offerings. |
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Ezekiel 40:39-43 (P)
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Leviticus 1:3-7
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Offerings - Levitical and MillennialAlso Is 56:7,66:20-23, Jer 33:18, confirm burnt offerings and oblations in the Millennium. |
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Ezekiel 40:39Trespass offering. Millenial.
Ezekiel 40:39Sin offering. Millenial. Also Ezek.45:23.
Ezekiel 40:39Burnt offering. Millenial. Also see Ezek. 43:18 and 45:23.
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Leviticus 1:3-7
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