The Chambers For the Priests

Ezekiel 42:1–20
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Leaving the temple proper, Ezekiel then described several adjacent structures for use by the priests (vv. 1-12). This complex of rooms was connected with the inner court, with entrances from the outer court. There were two buildings on the north side with a common corridor 17½ feet (10 cubits) wide (v. 4). The row of rooms next to the outer court was 87½ feet (50 cubits) long. The other row of rooms next to the sanctuary was twice as long, 175 feet (100 cubits, v. 8). These rooms were three stories high, with the rooms on the third level being narrower than those on the first and second floors (vv. 3-6). An identical group of rooms was on the temple’s south side (vv. 10-12).

In these rooms the priests who approach the Lord will eat the most holy offerings and store their garments (vv. 13-14)). Approaching God must not be taken lightly. The Priests were to wear holy garments which may have symbolized having a holy heart when approaching God. According to the Mosaic Law the priests received a portion of some offerings (Lev. 6:16, 26-30). A similar provision will be made for the millennial priests. After the angel measured everything within the temple complex, he then led Ezekiel outside to record the external dimensions of the temple (vv. 15-20). The complex was a square measuring 875 feet (500 cubits) on each side. The total area occupied by this temple area was 765,625 square feet-enough square feet for more than 13 football fields.

Application

I always want to respect God for who He is and approach Him with a holy heart. I believe this includes being careful in the way I dress and in the way I act as well as the way I handle the Word of God.