Compare Ezekiel 40:2's vision with Revelation's visions. What similarities do you find? High Mountain Settings • Ezekiel 40:2: “He brought me … and set me on a very high mountain” • Revelation 21:10: “He carried me away in the Spirit to a great and high mountain” • Both prophets are lifted to an elevated vantage point so they can see God’s redemptive construction from a heavenly perspective. Carried “in the Spirit” • Ezekiel 40:2: “In visions of God He brought me” • Revelation 1:10; 4:2; 17:3; 21:10: John repeatedly says he was “in the Spirit” when the visions unfolded. • The same divine initiative—God’s Spirit transports the seer and controls what is shown. A Structure Like a City or Temple • Ezekiel sees “a structure like a city” that unfolds as the restored temple (Ezekiel 40–48). • John sees the New Jerusalem, “the holy city” (Revelation 21:10), and earlier a heavenly temple (Revelation 11:19; 15:5). • In both visions, God’s dwelling place is depicted as architectural and tangible, emphasizing the literal completion of His covenant promises. Measuring With a Rod • Ezekiel 40:3–5: an angelic “man” with a measuring reed measures every part of the temple. • Revelation 11:1: John receives “a reed like a measuring rod” to measure the temple; Revelation 21:15: the angel measures the city. • Measuring underscores precision, ownership, and security—God defines and protects His holy domain. Angelic Tour Guides • Ezekiel 40:3: the radiant “man” (often understood as an angel) leads Ezekiel through each gate, court, and chamber. • Revelation 17:1; 21:9: one of the seven angels escorts John, saying “Come, I will show you…,” then guides him through the vision. • The guided tour format helps the prophet—and readers—grasp God’s ordered, holy design. Glory Filling the Vision • Ezekiel 43:4–5: “the glory of the LORD entered the temple” and “filled the temple.” • Revelation 21:23: “the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp.” • Both visions climax with God’s manifest presence shining forth, abolishing darkness and signaling full restoration. Priestly & Royal Imagery Combined • Ezekiel’s temple reinstates priestly service (Ezekiel 44–46). • Revelation 1:6; 5:10: believers are made “a kingdom and priests,” while the New Jerusalem houses both throne (kingship) and temple (priesthood) realities. Covenant Fulfillment and Eternal Inheritance • Ezekiel 48:35: the city’s name becomes “The LORD Is There.” • Revelation 21:3: “God Himself will be with them and be their God.” • Both prophets witness the covenant formula—God dwelling with His people—sealed forever in a concrete, glorious environment. |
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