The East Gate to the Outer Court
And there were narrow windows to the little chambers, and to their posts within the gate round about, and likewise to the arches: and windows were round about inward: and upon each post were palm trees. Eze 40:16
and upon each... The palm trees were evidently artificial.
Since they had no glass, there are lattices. On each post … palm trees: These depict God’s desire for fruit in Israel. Palms are symbols of beauty, salvation and triumph. Palms are on the inner court’s gateposts as well (verse 31).
He described the gate in detail, with its steps… threshold, guards’ alcoves… portico facing the temple… with palm trees (Eze. 40:16) along the projecting walls.
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