Ezekiel 40:27
New International Version
The inner court also had a gate facing south, and he measured from this gate to the outer gate on the south side; it was a hundred cubits.

New Living Translation
And here again, directly opposite the outer gateway, was another gateway that led into the inner courtyard. The distance between the two gateways was 175 feet.

English Standard Version
And there was a gate on the south of the inner court. And he measured from gate to gate toward the south, a hundred cubits.

Berean Standard Bible
The inner court also had a gate facing south, and he measured the distance from gateway to gateway toward the south to be a hundred cubits.

King James Bible
And there was a gate in the inner court toward the south: and he measured from gate to gate toward the south an hundred cubits.

New King James Version
There was also a gateway on the inner court, facing south; and he measured from gateway to gateway toward the south, one hundred cubits.

New American Standard Bible
The inner courtyard had a gate toward the south; and he measured from gate to gate toward the south, a hundred cubits.

NASB 1995
The inner court had a gate toward the south; and he measured from gate to gate toward the south, a hundred cubits.

NASB 1977
And the inner court had a gate toward the south; and he measured from gate to gate toward the south, a hundred cubits.

Legacy Standard Bible
The inner court had a gate toward the south; and he measured from gate to gate toward the south, one hundred cubits.

Amplified Bible
The inner courtyard had a gate toward the south; and he measured from gate to gate toward the south, a hundred cubits.

Christian Standard Bible
The inner court had a gate on the south. He measured from gate to gate on the south; it was 175 feet.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The inner court had a gate on the south. He measured from gate to gate on the south; it was 175 feet.

American Standard Version
And there was a gate to the inner court toward the south: and he measured from gate to gate toward the south a hundred cubits.

Contemporary English Version
And directly across the outer courtyard was a gate on the south side of the inner courtyard. The man measured the distance between the outer and inner gate, and it was also 50 meters.

English Revised Version
And there was a gate to the inner court toward the south: and he measured from gate to gate toward the south an hundred cubits.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The inner courtyard had a gateway facing south. The man measured the distance from the gateway on the south side to its opposite gateway. It was 175 feet.

Good News Translation
Here, too, there was a gateway leading to the inner courtyard. The man measured the distance to this second gateway, and it was 168 feet.

International Standard Version
The inner court contained a south-facing gate measuring 100 cubits from gate to gate toward the south.

Majority Standard Bible
The inner court also had a gate facing south, and he measured the distance from gateway to gateway toward the south to be a hundred cubits.

NET Bible
The inner court had a gate toward the south; he measured it from gate to gate toward the south as 175 feet.

New Heart English Bible
There was a gate to the inner court toward the south. And he measured from gate to gate toward the south one hundred seventy-two feet three inches.

Webster's Bible Translation
And there was a gate in the inner court towards the south: and he measured from gate to gate towards the south a hundred cubits.

World English Bible
There was a gate to the inner court toward the south. He measured one hundred cubits from gate to gate toward the south.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the gate of the inner court [is] southward, and he measures from gate to gate southward, one hundred cubits.

Young's Literal Translation
and the gate of the inner court is southward, and he measureth from gate unto gate southward, a hundred cubits.

Smith's Literal Translation
And a gate to the inner enclosure the way of the south: and he will measure from gate to gate the way of the south, a hundred cubits.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And there was a gate of the inner court towards the south: and he measured from gate to gate towards the south, a hundred cubits.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And there was a gate at the inner court, on the way to the south. And he measured from one gate to another, on the way to the south, to be one hundred cubits.

New American Bible
The inner court also had a gate facing south. He measured it from gate to gate, facing south, one hundred cubits.

New Revised Standard Version
There was a gate on the south of the inner court; and he measured from gate to gate toward the south, one hundred cubits.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And there were gates in the inner court toward the south; and he measured from gate to gate toward the south a hundred cubits.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the gates of the inner court which is in the way of the south, he measured from gate to gate, a hundred cubits
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And there was a gate to the inner court toward the south; and he measured from gate to gate toward the south a hundred cubits.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And there was a gate opposite the gate of the inner court southward: and he measured the court from gate to gate, a hundred cubits in breadth southward.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The South Gate
26Seven steps led up to it, and its portico was opposite them; it had palm trees on its side pillars, one on each side. 27The inner court also had a gate facing south, and he measured the distance from gateway to gateway toward the south 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.

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 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 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.

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.

Isaiah 2:2-3
In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. / And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.

Isaiah 44:28
who says of Cyrus, ‘My shepherd will fulfill all that I desire,’ who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be rebuilt,’ and of the temple, ‘Let its foundation be laid.’”

Isaiah 56:7
I will bring them to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.”


Treasury of Scripture

And there was a gate in the inner court toward the south: and he measured from gate to gate toward the south an hundred cubits.

in the

Ezekiel 40:23,32
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…

and he

Ezekiel 40:19,23,47
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…

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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














The inner court
The term "inner court" refers to the more sacred area within the temple complex, distinct from the outer court. In the Hebrew context, the inner court is a place of greater holiness, reserved for the priests and certain sacrificial activities. This reflects the gradation of holiness in the temple, symbolizing the approach to God's presence. Theologically, it represents the deeper spiritual life and intimacy with God that believers are called to pursue.

also had a gate
Gates in ancient times were not just entry points but places of judgment, commerce, and gathering. In the temple context, a gate signifies access to God's presence. The presence of a gate in the inner court underscores the idea that there is a way provided by God to approach Him, which is ultimately fulfilled in Christ, who declared Himself the "gate" for the sheep (John 10:7).

facing south
The direction south in biblical symbolism often represents warmth, light, and blessing, as it is associated with the sun's path. The south-facing gate could symbolize the openness of God's blessings and the invitation to come into His presence. It also reflects the geographical orientation of the temple, which was meticulously planned to align with divine instructions.

and he measured
Measurement in the Bible often signifies order, precision, and divine standards. The act of measuring the temple components by the angelic figure in Ezekiel's vision indicates God's sovereignty and the perfection of His plans. It reminds believers that God is a God of order and that His ways are measured and purposeful.

from gate to gate
This phrase emphasizes the connectivity and accessibility within the temple structure. Spiritually, it can be seen as a metaphor for the journey of faith, moving from one level of understanding and experience of God to another. It highlights the progression in the believer's spiritual walk, moving deeper into the presence of God.

toward the south
The direction "toward the south" reiterates the theme of moving towards blessing and light. It suggests a journey or pilgrimage in the spiritual life, where believers are called to move towards the fullness of God's presence and the warmth of His love.

a hundred cubits
The specific measurement of "a hundred cubits" signifies completeness and perfection in biblical numerology. The number 100 can symbolize fullness and the complete work of God. In the context of the temple, it reflects the perfect design and the completeness of God's plan for His dwelling place among His people. It serves as a reminder of the perfection and sufficiency of God's provision for salvation and relationship with Him.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The inner
הַפְּנִימִ֖י (hap·pə·nî·mî)
Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 6442: Interior

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

also had a gate
וְשַׁ֛עַר (wə·ša·‘ar)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
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

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

[the distance] from gateway
מִשַּׁ֧עַר (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
הַשַּׁ֛עַר (haš·ša·‘ar)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate

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

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

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

cubits.
אַמּֽוֹת׃ (’am·mō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base


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