What is the meaning of Ezekiel 43:10? As for you, son of man – The LORD directly addresses Ezekiel, underscoring personal responsibility (Ezekiel 2:1; 33:7). – “Son of man” reminds us that God chooses ordinary men to convey extraordinary revelation, just as He did with Moses (Exodus 3:11-12) and Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:6-8). – The phrase roots the message in history: a real prophet, a real audience, a real God who speaks and expects obedience. Describe the temple to the people of Israel – Ezekiel’s vision of the future temple (chapters 40-48) is detailed, precise, and meant to be taken literally, much like the tabernacle plans given to Moses (Exodus 25:9; Hebrews 8:5). – By describing every court, gate, chamber, and altar, Ezekiel reveals God’s ongoing desire to dwell among His covenant people (Ezekiel 43:7; Revelation 21:3). – The temple vision confirms God’s faithfulness to His promises even after judgment and exile (Ezekiel 11:16-20; Jeremiah 31:38-40). So that they may be ashamed of their iniquities – Confronted with God’s holiness, Israel is moved to genuine repentance, echoing earlier prophecies: “Then they will loathe themselves” (Ezekiel 6:9; 20:43). – Shame here is redemptive, not destructive—similar to Isaiah’s “Woe is me” (Isaiah 6:5) and Peter’s reaction to Jesus’ power (Luke 5:8). – Seeing the temple’s perfection exposes the ugliness of sin and stirs longing for restored fellowship (Psalm 51:17). Let them measure the plan – “Measure” invites participation: the people are to study, count, and internalize every dimension (Ezekiel 40:3-4; Revelation 11:1). – The act of measuring reinforces accuracy and accountability, just as the plumb line in Amos 7:7-8 tested Israel’s alignment with God’s standard. – Engaging with the plan nurtures hope: if God specifies the future so carefully, He will surely bring it to pass (Zechariah 2:1-5). summary God commissions Ezekiel to present the literal, future temple so clearly that Israel cannot ignore its glory or their own sin. As they examine each measured detail, conviction and hope grow side by side: conviction over past iniquities and hope in a faithful God who intends to dwell among them again. |
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