Pardon this trivial question, but I lack a commentary on the book of Ezekiel.

What do the palm trees mentioned in Ezekiel 40 and 41 stand for in relation to the Temple and/or to the vision the prophet is relating?

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James Helbert, Wytheville, VA
Providence Reformed Presbyterian Church, RPCUS
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"Is this not a brand plucked from the fire?” - Zechariah 3:2

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They are a reminder that the temple is a symbol for the garden of Eden. See also the Song of Songs with its emphases on topography.

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John
Evangelical Free Church, no offices held
Langhorne, PA

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