Ezekiel 43 continues with the prophet’s vision of the glory of God returning to the temple. The chapter begins with Ezekiel being taken to the gate facing east, where he sees the glory of the Lord coming from the east. The voice of God’s presence is described as the sound of many waters and the earth shining with His glory.
The glory of the Lord enters the temple through the gate facing east, and the spirit lifts Ezekiel and brings him into the inner court, where he sees the glory of the Lord filling the temple. The vision depicts the return of God’s presence to dwell among His people.
The chapter further describes the measurements and specifications of the altar and its significance in relation to the Lord’s presence. God’s instructions emphasize the importance of the priests in conducting the rituals and maintaining the sanctity of the temple.