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Ezekiel 42

Ezekiel 42:16

The Outer Measurements · Ezekiel 42:15–20
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Translations

Modern
With a measuring rod he measured the east side to be five hundred cubits long.
Traditional
He measured the east side with the measuring reed, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed round about.
Literal
He measured the side to the east with a measuring rod, five hundred cubits, by the measuring rod, all around.
Latin
Mensus est autem contra ventum orientalem calamo mensuræ, quingentos calamos in calamo mensuræ per circuitum.

Original

Hebrew
English
With a measuring rod he measured the east side to be five hundred cubits long.

Notes

Ezekiel 42:16–20

After finishing his tour of the inner courtyard, Ezekiel saw the overall dimensions of the area. The entire complex was square, symbolizing holiness. This shape set it apart from Solomon's Temple and the tabernacle, where only the Most Holy Place was square. The description of the temple ends where it started, mentioning a wall surrounding it (see Ezekiel 40:5). Ezekiel reminds us that the wall's purpose was to separate the holy from the common.

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).

Events

Measurements

  • five hundred cubits long: About 5,250 ft (1,600 m; similarly in verses 17, 18, 19, and 20.)

Glossary

Book of Revelation Ezekiel (Person) Ezekiel, Book of Judaism Laver New Jerusalem Sadducees Son of Man Temple Theocracy

Topics

Reed used As a Measuring Device (Six Cubits)