Ezekiel 40:23
New International Version
There was a gate to the inner court facing the north gate, just as there was on the east. He measured from one gate to the opposite one; it was a hundred cubits.

New Living Translation
Here on the north side, just as on the east, there was another gateway leading to the Temple’s inner courtyard directly opposite this outer gateway. The distance between the two gateways was 175 feet.

English Standard Version
And opposite the gate on the north, as on the east, was a gate to the inner court. And he measured from gate to gate, a hundred cubits.

Berean Standard Bible
There was a gate to the inner court facing the north gate, just as there was on the east. He measured the distance from gateway to gateway to be a hundred cubits.

King James Bible
And the gate of the inner court was over against the gate toward the north, and toward the east; and he measured from gate to gate an hundred cubits.

New King James Version
A gate of the inner court was opposite the northern gateway, just as the eastern gateway; and he measured from gateway to gateway, one hundred cubits.

New American Standard Bible
The inner courtyard had a gate opposite the gate on the north as well as the gate on the east; and he measured a hundred cubits from gate to gate.

NASB 1995
The inner court had a gate opposite the gate on the north as well as the gate on the east; and he measured a hundred cubits from gate to gate.

NASB 1977
And the inner court had a gate opposite the gate on the north as well as the gate on the east; and he measured a hundred cubits from gate to gate.

Legacy Standard Bible
The inner court had a gate opposite the gate on the north as well as the gate on the east; and he measured one hundred cubits from gate to gate.

Amplified Bible
The inner courtyard had a gate opposite the gate on the north as well as the gate on the east; and he measured a hundred cubits from gate to gate.

Christian Standard Bible
The inner court had a gate facing the north gate, like the one on the east. He measured the distance from gate to gate; it was 175 feet.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The inner court had a gate facing the north gate, like the one on the east. He measured the distance from gate to gate; it was 175 feet.

American Standard Version
And there was a gate to the inner court over against the other gate, both on the north and on the east; and he measured from gate to gate a hundred cubits.

Contemporary English Version
Directly across the outer courtyard was a gate that led to the inner courtyard, just as there was for the east gate. The man measured the distance between the outer and inner gate, and it was 50 meters.

English Revised Version
And there was a gate to the inner court over against the other gate, both on the north and on the east; and he measured from gate to gate an hundred cubits.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The inner courtyard had a gateway opposite the north gate just like the east gateway. The man measured the distance from one gate to the other gate. It was 175 feet.

Good News Translation
Across the courtyard from this north gateway was another gateway leading to the inner courtyard, just as there was on the east side. The man measured the distance between these two gateways, and it was 168 feet.

International Standard Version
From a gate that stood opposite the northern gate he measured 100 cubits, as well as from the eastern gate.

Majority Standard Bible
There was a gate to the inner court facing the north gate, just as there was on the east. He measured the distance from gateway to gateway to be a hundred cubits.

NET Bible
Opposite the gate on the north and the east was a gate of the inner court; he measured the distance from gate to gate at 175 feet.

New Heart English Bible
And there was a gate to the inner court across the gate to the north and the east; and he measured from gate to gate one hundred seventy-two feet three inches.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the gate of the inner court was over against the gate towards the north, and towards the east; and he measured from gate to gate a hundred cubits.

World English Bible
There was a gate to the inner court facing the other gate, on the north and on the east. He measured one hundred cubits from gate to gate.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the gate of the inner court [is] opposite the gate at the north and at the east; and he measures from gate to gate—one hundred cubits.

Young's Literal Translation
And the gate of the inner court is over-against the gate at the north and at the east; and he measureth from gate unto gate, a hundred cubits.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the gate to the interior enclosure over against the gate to the north and to the east: and he will measure from gate to gate, a hundred cubits.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the gate of the inner court was over against the gate of the north, and that of the ease: and he measured from gate to gate a hundred cubits.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the gate of the inner court was opposite the gate of the north, and that of the east. And he measured from gate to gate as one hundred cubits.

New American Bible
The inner court had a gate opposite the north gate, just as at the east gate; he measured one hundred cubits from one gate to the other.

New Revised Standard Version
Opposite the gate on the north, as on the east, was a gate to the inner court; he measured from gate to gate, one hundred cubits.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the gates of the inner court were opposite the northeast gate; and he measured from gate to gate a hundred cubits.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the gates of the inner courtyard that were opposite the gate of the northeast, he measured from gate to gate, a hundred cubits
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And there was a gate to the inner court over against the other gate, northward as also eastward; and he measured from gate to gate a hundred cubits.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And there was a gate to the inner court looking toward the north gate, after the manner of the gate looking toward the east; and he measured the court from gate to gate, a hundred cubits.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The North Gate
22Its windows, portico, and palm trees had the same measurements as those of the gate facing east. Seven steps led up to it, with its portico opposite them. 23There was a gate to the inner court facing the north gate, just as there was on the east. He measured the distance from gateway to gateway to be a hundred cubits.

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 21:15-16
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.

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
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,

Revelation 21:17
And he measured its wall to be 144 cubits, by the human measure the angel was using.

Revelation 21:25
Its gates will never be shut at the end of the day, because there will be no night there.

Revelation 22:14
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.

Revelation 22:15
But outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.

Revelation 21:24
By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory.

Revelation 21:27
But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who practices an abomination or a lie, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.

Revelation 22:2
down the middle of the main street of the city. On either side of the river stood a tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit and yielding a fresh crop for each month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.

Revelation 22:3
No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be within the city, and His servants will worship Him.

Revelation 22:5
There will be no more night in the city, and they will have no need for the light of a lamp or of the sun. For the Lord God will shine on them, and they will reign forever and ever.

Revelation 22:12
“Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done.

Revelation 22:17
The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Let the one who hears say, “Come!” And let the one who is thirsty come, and the one who desires the water of life drink freely.


Treasury of Scripture

And the gate of the inner court was over against the gate toward the north, and toward the east; and he measured from gate to gate an hundred cubits.

the gate of.

Ezekiel 40:19,27,28,44
Then he measured the breadth from the forefront of the lower gate unto the forefront of the inner court without, an hundred cubits eastward and northward…

and he

Exodus 27:9-18
And thou shalt make the court of the tabernacle: for the south side southward there shall be hangings for the court of fine twined linen of an hundred cubits long for one side: …

Exodus 38:9-12
And he made the court: on the south side southward the hangings of the court were of fine twined linen, an hundred cubits: …

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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














There was a gate
The term "gate" in Hebrew is "שַׁעַר" (sha'ar), which often signifies a place of entry or access. In ancient cities, gates were not only physical structures but also symbolic of authority and control. In the context of Ezekiel's vision, the gate represents access to the divine presence, emphasizing the importance of entering into God's holiness with reverence and preparedness.

to the inner court
The "inner court" refers to a more sacred area within the temple complex. In the Hebrew context, the inner court was a place of greater sanctity, reserved for priests and specific sacrificial rituals. This highlights the progressive nature of approaching God, where deeper intimacy requires greater purity and dedication.

facing the north
The direction "north" in biblical symbolism often represents judgment or a place from which God's power is manifested. Historically, invaders often came from the north, and thus it can symbolize both threat and divine intervention. In Ezekiel's vision, the north-facing gate may suggest the readiness to confront and overcome spiritual challenges through divine strength.

like the one in the east
The "east" holds significant biblical symbolism, often associated with beginnings, as the sun rises in the east. The Garden of Eden was placed in the east, and the east gate of the temple is traditionally seen as the gate of hope and new beginnings. The comparison to the east gate suggests a uniformity in God's design and purpose, indicating that access to His presence is consistent and orderly.

and he measured
The act of measuring, in Hebrew "מָדַד" (madad), signifies precision and intentionality. In biblical terms, measurement often denotes God's sovereignty and the establishment of His order. It reflects the divine plan and the meticulous care God takes in preparing a place for His people.

a hundred cubits
A "cubit" is an ancient measurement roughly equivalent to 18 inches or 45 centimeters. The specific measurement of "a hundred cubits" underscores the grandeur and significance of the temple structure. It reflects the vastness of God's kingdom and the ample space He provides for worship and communion with Him.

from gate to gate
The phrase "from gate to gate" suggests a connection and continuity between different parts of the temple. It symbolizes the journey of faith, moving from one stage of spiritual growth to another. This continuity emphasizes that every part of our spiritual walk is interconnected, leading us closer to the heart of God.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
There was a gate
וְשַׁ֙עַר֙ (wə·ša·‘ar)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate

to the inner
הַפְּנִימִ֔י (hap·pə·nî·mî)
Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 6442: Interior

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

facing
נֶ֣גֶד (ne·ḡeḏ)
Preposition
Strong's 5048: A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before

the north
לַצָּפ֖וֹן (laṣ·ṣā·p̄ō·wn)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6828: Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter

gate,
הַשַּׁ֔עַר (haš·ša·‘ar)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate

just as there was on the east.
וְלַקָּדִ֑ים (wə·laq·qā·ḏîm)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6921: The fore, front part, the East

He measured the distance
וַיָּ֧מָד (way·yā·māḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4058: To stretch, to measure, to be extended

from gateway
מִשַּׁ֛עַר (miš·ša·‘ar)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

gateway
שַׁ֖עַר (ša·‘ar)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate

[to be] a hundred
מֵאָ֥ה (mê·’āh)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 3967: A hundred

cubits.
אַמָּֽה׃ (’am·māh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base


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