* the visions.
There can be little doubt, that the grand outlines of the
description of the temple, in the following extraordinary
vision, were taken from that of Solomon's, with all the
additions made to it in after ages; and we may suppose that
Zerubbabel and the other Jews had respect to it, as far as
circumstances would permit, in rebuilding the temple after the
captivity. There are, however, many circumstances which
conclusively shew, that something infinitely superior to
either the first or second temple was intended; and that the
external description must be considered as a figure and emblem
of spiritual blessings. Probably the more immediate
accomplishment of the prophecy will be subsequent to the
conversion and restoration of the Jews, the destruction of Gog
and Magog, and the pouring out of the Spirit, mentioned at the
close of the last chapter; but whether there will be any
external forms analogous to these cannot be determined, though
in some respects it seems improbable.
1:1 8:3 Da 7:1,7 Ac 2:17 16:9 2Co 12:1-7
* a very.
17:22,23 Isa 2:2,3 Da 2:34,35 Mic 4:1 Re 21:10
* by. or, upon. as the.
48:30-35 Ga 4:26 Re 21:10-23
* frame.
1Ch 28:12,19
* on the south.
Isa 48:2 14:13
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