Ezekiel 40:11

Translations

Modern

And he measured the width of the gateway entrance to be ten cubits, and its length was thirteen cubits.

Traditional

And he measured the breadth of the entry of the gate, ten cubits; and the length of the gate, thirteen cubits.

Literal

And He measured the width of the entrance of the gateway, ten cubits, and the length of the gate, thirteen cubits.

Latin

Et mensus est latitudinem liminis portæ decem cubitorum, et longitudinem portæ tredecim cubitorum.

Original

Hebrew

English

And he measured the width of the gateway entrance to be ten cubits, and its length was thirteen cubits.

Notes

Ezekiel 40:5–16

The exact architectural details of the temple are difficult to translate. Some of the building terms are hard to understand in every language. However, the overall impression of these gates is clear.

The gates looked like fortresses (strong buildings used for defense). They were built to keep out people who did not have permission to enter. These gates protected the holy space of the temple.

The eastern gateway is described first because it was the most important. It stood on the sacred east–west line (a straight line from east to west) on which the whole temple was built. This gateway is also important because the glory of the Lord (God’s visible and powerful presence) would return through it (Ezekiel 43:1–5).

Ezekiel 40:1–46:24

The prophet’s tour of the new temple began outside the building. He then moved step by step toward its center.

After reaching the inside, he walked outward again. The tour ended at the kitchens located in the corners of the outer courtyard (Ezekiel 46:19–24).

Theme notes and profiles

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