- In the vision of the prophet whence does the “majesty of the God of Israel” come (that is, from what direction)?
- What sound accompanies the coming of the “Majesty of Divinity”?
- To what earlier chapters does Ezekiel 43:3 make reference in describing the nature of God’s glory?
- The end of Ezekiel 43:3 describes an action of the prophet which might be compared to that of Moses at what location?
- According to Ezekiel 43:4 where does the majesty of God proceed?
- In Ezekiel 43:6-7, is it the “man standing next to me,” or Divinity Itself that is speaking to Ezekiel?
- What is the message of the “voice” to Ezekiel in Ezekiel 43:7?
- Will Divinity again depart from Its “place”?
- Does Ezekiel 43:11 now describe why it is that the prophet has gone on chapter after chapter in describing, in precise detail, the nature of the Temple and its surroundings?
- Is this further accentuated in Ezekiel 43:12-17?
- Ezekiel 43:18 further indicates the purpose of the description regarding which furnishing of the Temple?
- However, is there any description of the “altar of incense”?
- In Ezekiel 43:19, once again, from what family are the Kohanim to derive?
- Ezekiel 43:20-27 deal with the purification and/or preparation of the Temple; what ceremonial process is called for and how long is it to last?
- Ezekiel 43:27 makes reference to the “eighth day”; how does this compare with the dedication of the Portable Temple in the wilderness following the exodus (as set forth in Shmot)?
- When all of this is completed, what will the “posture” of Divinity be to Israel?
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