יחזקאל, פרק מ׳, פסוק כ״ט

The architectural vision of the Temple continues by detailing the inner courtyard gate. This structure mirrored the previously measured gates in both its design and its dimensions. It contained multiple chambers, pillars, and an entrance porch. These architectural elements were built directly into the thickness of the Temple courtyard wall [אברבנאל].

Light entered the structure through a series of windows. These windows were positioned both in each individual gate chamber and along the walls of the porch that surrounded the area on all sides [מצודת דוד]. Just like the main structural components, these windows and porches were set deeply within the thick walls of the surrounding courtyard [אברבנאל].

The overall measurements of the gate are recorded as fifty cubits in length and twenty-five cubits in width. While these numbers can be understood simply as the total floor area of the gate, there are different ways to interpret these dimensions. One approach suggests that the length actually refers to the vertical height of the gate, while the width matches the measurement of the outer gate [מצודת דוד]. Another perspective focuses on the interior spaces, noting that the inner width of each porch was exactly five cubits. This specific interior measurement is a unique feature of the inner courtyard and was not mentioned when detailing the outer courtyard [אברבנאל].