Holy Book of Ezekiel

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I have some questions regarding the Holy Book of Ezekiel 47: Is there any particular meaning and significance to the directions given (south, north, east but not west…
In Ezekiel, why is there so much detail about the measurements of the temple at the end of the book?
In Ezekiel, is this temple metaphorical, real, or will happen after the Second Coming (or none of these)?

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