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Ezekiel 45

Ezekiel 45:3

Consecration of the Land · Ezekiel 45:1–6
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Translations

Modern
From this holy portion, you are to measure off a length of 25,000 cubits and a width of 10,000 cubits, and in it will be the sanctuary, the Most Holy Place.
Traditional
And of this measure shalt thou measure the length of five and twenty thousand, and the breadth of ten thousand: and in it shall be the sanctuary and the most holy place.
Literal
And from this measure, you shall measure a length of five and twenty thousand, and a width of ten thousand; and in it will be the sanctuary, the Holy of Holies.
Latin
Et a mensura ista mensurabis longitudinem viginti quinque millium, et latitudinem decem millium: et in ipso erit templum, Sanctumque sanctorum.

Original

Hebrew
English
From this holy portion, you are to measure off a length of 25,000 cubits and a width of 10,000 cubits, and in it will be the sanctuary, the Most Holy Place.

Notes

Ezekiel 45:3–4

Within this holy portion, the temple complex would form the Most Holy Place at the center of a sacred square. Like the Most Holy Place in the temple, which was protected by an inner court for priests only, the temple complex was also surrounded by a section reserved for priests.

Ezekiel 45:1–8

Ezekiel 47–48 describes how the restored promised land was divided among the tribes. This section focuses on the central sacred area, which included land for the priests.

The exiles were eager to regain land, as they had none. Ezekiel's goal was not just to ensure fair land distribution. He wanted to remind them of the promised land's true purpose. It was a place where God would live among his people. Therefore, the central part of the land was assigned to the Lord as his holy portion. This created a zone of holiness and protection around the temple.

Events

Measurements

  • 10,000 cubits: About 8.3 mi x 3.3 mi (13.3 km)

Places

Most Holy Place: The innermost room of the tabernacle and temple

Glossary

Baptism of Jesus Book of Revelation Ezekiel (Person) Ezekiel, Book of Inheritance Judaism New Jerusalem Pentecost Sadducees Son of Man Temple Theocracy

Topics

Church: Sanctuary Priest: Benefits of Portions of Sacrifices and offerings Priest: Benefits of Provided with Cities and Suburbs