Ezekiel 40:24
New International Version
Then he led me to the south side and I saw the south gate. He measured its jambs and its portico, and they had the same measurements as the others.

New Living Translation
Then the man took me around to the south gateway and measured its various parts, and they were exactly the same as in the others.

English Standard Version
And he led me toward the south, and behold, there was a gate on the south. And he measured its jambs and its vestibule; they had the same size as the others.

Berean Standard Bible
Then he led me to the south side, and I saw a gateway facing south. He measured its side pillars and portico, and they had the same measurements as the others.

King James Bible
After that he brought me toward the south, and behold a gate toward the south: and he measured the posts thereof and the arches thereof according to these measures.

New King James Version
After that he brought me toward the south, and there a gateway was facing south; and he measured its gateposts and archways according to these same measurements.

New American Standard Bible
Then he led me toward the south, and behold, there was a gate toward the south; and he measured its side pillars and its porches according to those same measurements.

NASB 1995
Then he led me toward the south, and behold, there was a gate toward the south; and he measured its side pillars and its porches according to those same measurements.

NASB 1977
Then he led me toward the south, and behold, there was a gate toward the south; and he measured its side pillars and its porches according to those same measurements.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then he led me toward the south, and behold, there was a gate toward the south; and he measured its side pillars and its porches according to those same measurements.

Amplified Bible
Then he led me toward the south, and behold, there was a gate toward the south; and he measured its side pillars and its porches, and they measured the same as the others.

Christian Standard Bible
He brought me to the south side, and there was also a gate on the south. He measured its jambs and portico; they had the same measurements as the others.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He brought me to the south side, and there was also a gate on the south. He measured its pilasters and portico; they had the same measurements as the others.

American Standard Version
And he led me toward the south; and, behold, a gate toward the south: and he measured the posts thereof and the arches thereof according to these measures.

Contemporary English Version
The man then took me to the south gate. He measured the walls and the entrance room of this gate, and the measurements were exactly the same as those of the other two gates.

English Revised Version
And he led me toward the south, and behold a gate toward the south: and he measured the posts thereof and the arches thereof according to these measures.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then the man led me to the south side, and I saw a gateway that faced south. He measured its recessed walls and its entrance hall. They were the same size as those of the other gateways.

Good News Translation
Next, the man took me to the south side, and there we saw another gateway. He measured its inner walls and its entrance room, and they were the same as the others.

International Standard Version
Then he led me toward the south, where there was a gate with side pillar and porch measurements identical to the others.

Majority Standard Bible
Then he led me to the south side, and I saw a gateway facing south. He measured its side pillars and portico, and they had the same measurements as the others.

NET Bible
Then he led me toward the south. I saw a gate on the south. He measured its jambs and its porches; they had the same dimensions as the others.

New Heart English Bible
He led me toward the south; and look, a gate toward the south. And he measured its jambs and its porches; they were the same size as the others.

Webster's Bible Translation
After that he brought me towards the south, and behold a gate towards the south: and he measured its posts and its arches according to these measures.

World English Bible
He led me toward the south; and behold, there was a gate toward the south. He measured its posts and its arches according to these measurements.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he causes me to go southward, and behold, a gate southward, and he has measured its posts and its arches according to these measurements;

Young's Literal Translation
And he causeth me to go southward, and lo, a gate southward, and he hath measured its posts and its arches according to these measures;

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will cause me to go the way of the south, and behold a gate the way of the south: and he measured its post and its porch according to these measures.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he brought me out to the way of the south, and behold the gate that looked to the south : and he measured the front thereof, and the porch thereof according to the former measures.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he led me to the way of the south, and behold, there was a gate which looked toward the south. And he measured its front and its vestibule to be the same as the measures above.

New American Bible
Then he led me to the south. There, too, facing south, was a gate! He measured its posts and vestibule; they were the same size as the others.

New Revised Standard Version
Then he led me toward the south, and there was a gate on the south; and he measured its pilasters and its vestibule; they had the same dimensions as the others.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then he brought me toward the south, and behold, a gate toward the south; and he measured its posts and its arches according to these measures.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he carried me to the road of the south, and I saw the gate of the south, and he measured its gate posts and its pillars according to these measurements
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he led me toward the south, and behold a gate toward the south; and he measured the posts thereof, and the arches thereof according to these measures.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he brought me to the south side, and behold a gate looking southwards: and he measured it, and its chambers, and its posts, and its porches, according to these dimensions.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The South Gate
24Then he led me to the south side, and I saw a gateway facing south. He measured its side pillars and portico, and they had the same measurements as the others. 25Both the gateway and its portico had windows all around, like the other windows. It was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide.…

Cross References
Ezekiel 43:1-2
Then the man brought me back to the gate that faces east, / and I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east. His voice was like the roar of many waters, and the earth shone with His glory.

Ezekiel 44:1-2
The man then brought me back to the outer gate of the sanctuary that faced east, but it was shut. / And the LORD said to me, “This gate is to remain shut. It shall not be opened, and no man shall enter through it, because the LORD, the God of Israel, has entered through it. Therefore it will remain shut.

Ezekiel 47:1-2
Then the man brought me back to the entrance of the temple, and I saw water flowing from under the threshold of the temple toward the east (for the temple faced east). The water was coming down from under the south side of the temple, south of the altar. / Next he brought me out through the north gate and led me around the outside to the outer gate facing east, and there I saw the water trickling out from the south side.

Ezekiel 48:30-35
“These will be the exits of the city: Beginning on the north side, which will be 4,500 cubits long, / the gates of the city will be named after the tribes of Israel. On the north side there will be three gates: the gate of Reuben, the gate of Judah, and the gate of Levi. / On the east side, which will be 4,500 cubits long, there will be three gates: the gate of Joseph, the gate of Benjamin, and the gate of Dan. ...

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 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.

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 62:10
Go out, go out through the gates; prepare the way for the people! Build it up, build up the highway; clear away the stones; raise a banner for the nations!

Zechariah 14:4-5
On that day His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, east of Jerusalem, and the Mount of Olives will be split in two from east to west, forming a great valley, with half the mountain moving to the north and half to the south. / You will flee by My mountain valley, for it will extend to Azal. You will flee as you fled from the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah. Then the LORD my God will come, and all the holy ones with Him.

Zechariah 14:8-9
And on that day living water will flow out from Jerusalem, half of it toward the Eastern Sea and the other half toward the Western Sea, in summer and winter alike. / On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth—the LORD alone, and His name alone.

1 Kings 6:3-5
The portico at the front of the main hall of the temple was twenty cubits long, extending across the width of the temple and projecting out ten cubits in front of the temple. / He also had narrow windows framed high in the temple. / Against the walls of the temple and the inner sanctuary, Solomon built a chambered structure around the temple, in which he constructed the side rooms.

1 Kings 7:12
The great courtyard was surrounded by three rows of dressed stone and a row of trimmed cedar beams, as were the inner courtyard and portico of the house of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 3:4
The portico at the front, extending across the width of the temple, was twenty cubits long and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold.


Treasury of Scripture

After that he brought me toward the south, and behold a gate toward the south: and he measured the posts thereof and the arches thereof according to these measures.

and behold

Ezekiel 40:6,20,35
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…

Ezekiel 46:9
But when the people of the land shall come before the LORD in the solemn feasts, he that entereth in by the way of the north gate to worship shall go out by the way of the south gate; and he that entereth by the way of the south gate shall go forth by the way of the north gate: he shall not return by the way of the gate whereby he came in, but shall go forth over against it.

and he

Ezekiel 40:21,28,29,33,35,36
And the little chambers thereof were three on this side and three on that side; and the posts thereof and the arches thereof were after the measure of the first gate: the length thereof was fifty cubits, and the breadth five and twenty cubits…

according.

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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














Then he led me to the south
This phrase marks a continuation of Ezekiel's visionary journey, guided by a divine messenger. The direction "south" in biblical terms often symbolizes warmth, light, and sometimes judgment. In the Hebrew context, the south (Hebrew: "negev") is a region known for its arid desert landscape, which can symbolize spiritual desolation or a place of testing. This movement southward may suggest a transition into a deeper understanding or revelation, as Ezekiel is being shown the full scope of God's plans for His people.

and I saw a gate
Gates in biblical times were significant structures, often representing access, authority, and protection. The Hebrew word for gate, "sha'ar," implies a place of decision and transition. In the context of Ezekiel's vision, this gate is part of the temple complex, symbolizing entry into the sacred and the divine presence. It serves as a reminder of the access believers have to God through faith and obedience, and the importance of entering His presence with reverence.

facing south
The orientation of the gate "facing south" is noteworthy. In ancient Near Eastern architecture, the direction a gate faced could have symbolic meaning. A south-facing gate might suggest openness to the nations or peoples from that direction, indicating God's inclusive plan for all humanity. It also reflects the temple's readiness to receive worshippers from all directions, emphasizing the universal call to worship the one true God.

He measured its jambs and its portico
The act of measuring in biblical visions often signifies divine order, precision, and intentionality. The "jambs" and "portico" are architectural elements that provide structure and support, symbolizing stability and strength. In Hebrew, the word for measure, "madad," conveys the idea of setting boundaries and establishing standards. This meticulous attention to detail underscores God's perfect design and the importance of adhering to His standards in worship and life.

and they had the same measurements as the others
This phrase highlights consistency and uniformity in God's design. The repeated measurements indicate that God's standards are unchanging and apply equally to all parts of His creation. It reflects the divine order and harmony that God desires in His temple and among His people. This consistency serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the reliability of His promises, encouraging believers to trust in His unchanging nature.

Verses 24-27. - The south gate. Here again the same details recur as to the structure of the gate, its dimensions, and distance from the gate which led into the inner court.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then he led
וַיּוֹלִכֵ֙נִי֙ (way·yō·w·li·ḵê·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

me to
דֶּ֣רֶךְ (de·reḵ)
Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action

the south side,
הַדָּר֔וֹם (had·dā·rō·wm)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1864: The south, poet, the south wind

and I saw
וְהִנֵּה־ (wə·hin·nêh-)
Conjunctive waw | Interjection
Strong's 2009: Lo! behold!

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

facing
דֶּ֣רֶךְ (de·reḵ)
Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action

south.
הַדָּר֑וֹם (had·dā·rō·wm)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1864: The south, poet, the south wind

He measured
וּמָדַ֤ד (ū·mā·ḏaḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4058: To stretch, to measure, to be extended

its side pillars
אֵילָיו֙ (’ê·lāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 352: Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree

and portico,
וְאֵ֣ילַמָּ֔יו (wə·’ê·lam·māw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 361: A pillar-space, a pale

and they had the same measurements
כַּמִּדּ֖וֹת (kam·mid·dō·wṯ)
Preposition-k, Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 4060: Extension, height, breadth, a measure, a portion, a vestment, tribute

as the others.
הָאֵֽלֶּה׃ (hā·’êl·leh)
Article | Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those


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