Ezekiel 40:20
New International Version
Then he measured the length and width of the north gate, leading into the outer court.

New Living Translation
The man measured the gateway on the north just like the one on the east.

English Standard Version
As for the gate that faced toward the north, belonging to the outer court, he measured its length and its breadth.

Berean Standard Bible
He also measured the length and width of the gateway of the outer court facing north.

King James Bible
And the gate of the outward court that looked toward the north, he measured the length thereof, and the breadth thereof.

New King James Version
On the outer court was also a gateway facing north, and he measured its length and its width.

New American Standard Bible
And as for the gate of the outer courtyard which faced north, he measured its length and its width.

NASB 1995
As for the gate of the outer court which faced the north, he measured its length and its width.

NASB 1977
And as for the gate of the outer court which faced the north, he measured its length and its width.

Legacy Standard Bible
As for the gate of the outer court which faced the north, he measured its length and its width.

Amplified Bible
And as for the gate of the outer courtyard which faced the north he measured [both] its length and its width.

Christian Standard Bible
He measured the gate of the outer court facing north, both its length and width.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He measured the gate of the outer court facing north, both its length and width.

American Standard Version
And the gate of the outer court whose prospect is toward the north, he measured the length thereof and the breadth thereof.

Contemporary English Version
Next, the man measured the north gate that led to the outer courtyard.

English Revised Version
And the gate of the outer court whose prospect is toward the north, he measured the length thereof and the breadth thereof.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then the man measured the length and width of the gateway, leading to the outer courtyard. This was the gateway that faced north.

Good News Translation
Then the man measured the gateway on the north side that led into the outer courtyard.

International Standard Version
Next, he measured the length and width of the outer north-facing gate to the courtyard.

Majority Standard Bible
He also measured the length and width of the gateway of the outer court facing north.

NET Bible
He measured the length and width of the gate of the outer court which faces north.

New Heart English Bible
And the gate of the outer court which faced toward the north, he measured its length and its breadth.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the gate of the outward court that looked towards the north, he measured its length, and its breadth.

World English Bible
He measured the length and width of the gate of the outer court which faces toward the north.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
As for the gate of the outer court whose front [is] northward, he has measured its length and its breadth;

Young's Literal Translation
As to the gate of the outer court whose front is northward, he hath measured its length and its breadth;

Smith's Literal Translation
And a gate whose face the way of the north to the enclosure without, he measured its length and its breadth.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He measured also both the length and the breadth of the gate of the outward court, which looked northward.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Likewise, he measured the gate of the outer court, which looked to the way of the north, to be as much in length as in width.

New American Bible
He measured the length and width of the north gate of the outer courtyard.

New Revised Standard Version
Then he measured the gate of the outer court that faced north—its depth and width.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And at the gate of the outer court that looks toward the north, he measured its length and its breadth.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the gate that is before it from the north of the courtyard, he measured its length and its width
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the gate of the outer court that looked toward the north, he measured the length thereof and the breadth thereof.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and behold a gate looking northwards belonging to the outer court, and he measured it, both the length of it and the breadth;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The North Gate
20He also measured the length and width of the gateway of the outer court facing north. 21Its three gate chambers on each side, its side pillars, and its portico all had the same measurements as the first gate: fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide.…

Cross References
Revelation 21:12-13
The city had a great and high wall with twelve gates inscribed with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, and twelve angels at the gates. / There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south, and three on the west.

Revelation 21:15-17
The angel who spoke with me had a golden measuring rod to measure the city and its gates and walls. / The city lies foursquare, with its width the same as its length. And he measured the city with the rod, and all its dimensions were equal—12,000 stadia in length and width and height. / And he measured its wall to be 144 cubits, by the human measure the angel was using.

Revelation 11:1-2
Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff and was told, “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, and count the number of worshipers there. / But exclude the courtyard outside the temple. Do not measure it, because it has been given over to the nations, and they will trample the holy city for 42 months.

Revelation 21:10-11
And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the holy city of Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God, / shining with the glory of God. Its radiance was like a most precious jewel, like a jasper, as clear as crystal.

Revelation 21:19-21
The foundations of the city walls were adorned with every kind of precious stone: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald, / the fifth sardonyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst. / And the twelve gates were twelve pearls, with each gate consisting of a single pearl. The main street of the city was pure gold, as clear as glass.

Revelation 21:22-27
But I saw no temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. / And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp. / By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory. ...

Revelation 22:14-15
Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by its gates. / But outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.

Hebrews 8:5
The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”

Hebrews 9:24
For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God.

Hebrews 10:1
For the law is only a shadow of the good things to come, not the realities themselves. It can never, by the same sacrifices offered year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship.

Zechariah 2:1-2
Then I lifted up my eyes and saw a man with a measuring line in his hand. / “Where are you going?” I asked. “To measure Jerusalem,” he replied, “and to determine its width and length.”

Zechariah 2:5
For I will be a wall of fire around it, declares the LORD, and I will be the glory within it.’”

Zechariah 14:20-21
On that day, HOLY TO THE LORD will be inscribed on the bells of the horses, and the cooking pots in the house of the LORD will be like the sprinkling bowls before the altar. / Indeed, every pot in Jerusalem and Judah will be holy to the LORD of Hosts, and all who sacrifice will come and take some pots and cook in them. And on that day there will no longer be a Canaanite in the house of the LORD of Hosts.

Isaiah 60:11
Your gates will always stand open; they will never be shut, day or night, so that the wealth of the nations may be brought into you, with their kings being led in procession.

Isaiah 60:18
No longer will violence be heard in your land, nor ruin or destruction within your borders. But you will name your walls Salvation and your gates Praise.


Treasury of Scripture

And the gate of the outward court that looked toward the north, he measured the length thereof, and the breadth thereof.

the gate

Ezekiel 40:6
Then came he unto the gate which looketh toward the east, and went up the stairs thereof, and measured the threshold of the gate, which was one reed broad; and the other threshold of the gate, which was one reed broad.

that looked [heb] whose face was

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Ezekiel 40
1. The time, manner, and end of the vision of the city and temple
6. The description of the east gate of the outer court
20. of the north gate
24. of the south gate
27. of the south gate of the inner court
32. of the east gate
35. and of the north gate
39. Eight tables
44. The chambers
48. The porch of the house














He also measured
The act of measuring in this context is significant, as it reflects God's precision and order. The Hebrew root for "measured" is "מָדַד" (madad), which implies a careful and deliberate action. This measurement is not merely a physical act but a divine assessment, symbolizing God's meticulous attention to detail in His plans and purposes. It reminds us of the importance of order and structure in our spiritual lives, reflecting God's character of precision and intentionality.

the length and width
The dimensions of the gate are crucial, as they signify the boundaries and limits set by God. In the Hebrew context, "length" (אֹרֶךְ, orek) and "width" (רֹחַב, rochab) are not just physical measurements but also represent the scope and capacity of God's provision and protection. These dimensions assure us that God has established boundaries for our safety and well-being, and within these limits, we find His provision and presence.

of the outer gate
The "outer gate" serves as an entry point, symbolizing access to the presence of God. In ancient times, gates were places of authority and decision-making. The Hebrew word for "gate" is "שַׁעַר" (sha'ar), which often represents a place of transition and transformation. Spiritually, this gate signifies the initial step in approaching God, reminding us of Jesus' words in John 10:9, "I am the gate; whoever enters through Me will be saved." It is an invitation to enter into a relationship with God through Christ.

facing north
The direction "north" (צָפוֹן, tsaphon) holds symbolic meaning in biblical literature. It often represents a place of mystery and divine revelation. In Ezekiel's vision, the north-facing gate may suggest the unveiling of God's plans and purposes. Historically, the north was also the direction from which invaders often came, indicating that God's protection and presence are assured even from potential threats. It is a reminder of God's sovereignty over all directions and circumstances in our lives.

as it led into the outer court
The "outer court" (חָצֵר, chatser) is a significant area in the temple complex, representing a place of preparation and purification before entering the inner sanctuaries. It is a space where worshippers gather, symbolizing communal worship and fellowship. The outer court serves as a reminder of the importance of preparing our hearts and lives before approaching the holy presence of God. It encourages us to engage in self-examination and repentance, ensuring that we are spiritually ready to enter deeper into God's presence.

Verses 20-23. - The north gate. This was in all respects similar to that upon the east, though its description proceeds in the reverse order, beginning with the three "chambers," or lodges, on each side of the footway (ver. 21), going on to the "posts," "arches," and "windows," and ending with the outside steps, seven in number (ver. 22), which are here first mentioned in connection with the gates. Its dimensions were the same as those of the "first" gate, fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits broad. It stood exactly in front of a corresponding gate into the inner court, and the distance between the two gates was, as before, a hundred cubits.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He also measured
מָדַ֥ד (mā·ḏaḏ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4058: To stretch, to measure, to be extended

the length
אָרְכּ֖וֹ (’ā·rə·kōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 753: Length

and width
וְרָחְבּֽוֹ׃ (wə·rā·ḥə·bōw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7341: Breadth, width

of the gateway
וְהַשַּׁ֗עַר (wə·haš·ša·‘ar)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate

of the outer
הַחִֽיצוֹנָ֑ה (ha·ḥî·ṣō·w·nāh)
Article | Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 2435: The, wall side, exterior, secular

court
לֶחָצֵ֖ר (le·ḥā·ṣêr)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet

facing
פָּנָיו֙ (pā·nāw)
Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6440: The face

north.
הַצָּפ֔וֹן (haṣ·ṣā·p̄ō·wn)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6828: Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter


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