Vision of the new temple and the new land

The new temple (Ezekiel 40–48)

David A. Dorsey, The Literary Structure of the Old Testament

1. a
   measurements of the temple40:1–42:20
2. b
   arrival of the glory of God to the temple from the east43:1–12Ezekiel is brought to the gate that faces east to witness the glory of God coming to the temple from the east; "the sound of his coming was like the sound of many waters"
3. c
   temple regulations43:13–44:31
4. d
   CENTER: measurements of the holy sector45:1–12
5. c′
   temple regulations45:13–46:24
6. b′
   departure of river from the temple, toward the east47:1–12Ezekiel is brought to the gate that faces east to witness the river (comprising much water) coming from the east side of the temple and flowing eastward, the direction from which the glory of God had come
7. a′
   measurements of land of Israel, culminating in the measurements and description of Jerusalem, "with the sanctuary of the temple in its midst"47:13–48:35