“So he measured the length thereof, twenty cubits; and the breadth, twenty cubits, before the temple: and he said unto me, This is the most holy place.”
And he measured the length of the inner room, which was twenty cubits, and the width was twenty cubits, making it a perfect cube—identifying the holy of holies as a perfect cube. The twenty-cubit cube represents perfect proportion and symbolizes the transcendent holiness of God's dwelling place. The cube shape recalls the holy of holies in Solomon's temple and emphasizes divine transcendence and wholeness. The smaller size (compared to the nave) emphasizes restriction and holiness; access is limited and the space is reserved for the most sacred presence. This verse provides the dimensions of the holy of holies and emphasizes its perfect, cubical form.
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