Ezekiel 40:16 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Bible Comments

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.

Ver. 16. Narrow windows,] i.e., Narrowed, the better to let in light, and so shadowing out that spiritual illumination and joy wrought in the hearts of the children of light. See Isaiah 42:7; Isaiah 49:6; Isa 60:19-20 Mic 7:8 2 John 1:3 :19; John 8:12; John 9:5; John 12:35,36; John 12:46 .

Were palm trees.] As for ornament, so in token of victory gotten by the saints, who do overcome. Romans 8:31,37 1Co 15:54-55

Ezekiel 40:16

16 And there were narrowd 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.