Ezekiel 40:29
New International Version
Its alcoves, its projecting walls and its portico had the same measurements as the others. The gateway and its portico had openings all around. It was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide.

New Living Translation
Its guard alcoves, dividing walls, and entry room were the same size as those in the others. It also had windows along its walls and in the entry room. And like the others, the gateway passage was 87 1 / 2 feet long and 43 3 / 4 feet wide.

English Standard Version
Its side rooms, its jambs, and its vestibule were of the same size as the others, and both it and its vestibule had windows all around. Its length was fifty cubits, and its breadth twenty-five cubits.

Berean Standard Bible
Its gate chambers, side pillars, and portico had the same measurements as the others. Both the gateway and its portico had windows all around; it was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide.

King James Bible
And the little chambers thereof, and the posts thereof, and the arches thereof, according to these measures: and there were windows in it and in the arches thereof round about: it was fifty cubits long, and five and twenty cubits broad.

New King James Version
Also its gate chambers, its gateposts, and its archways were according to these same measurements; there were windows in it and in its archways all around; it was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide.

New American Standard Bible
Its guardrooms also, its side pillars, and its porches were according to those same measurements. And the gate and its porches had windows all around; it was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide.

NASB 1995
Its guardrooms also, its side pillars and its porches were according to those same measurements. And the gate and its porches had windows all around; it was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide.

NASB 1977
Its guardrooms also, its side pillars, and its porches were according to those same measurements. And the gate and its porches had windows all around; it was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide.

Legacy Standard Bible
Its guardrooms also, its side pillars, and its porches were according to those same measurements. And the gate and its porches had windows all around; it was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide.

Amplified Bible
Its guardrooms also, its side pillars and its porches measured the same as the others. And the gate and its porches had windows all around; the length was fifty cubits and the width was twenty-five cubits.

Christian Standard Bible
Its recesses, jambs, and portico had the same measurements as the others. Both it and its portico had windows all around. It was 87 1 /2 feet long and 43 3 /4 feet wide.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Its recesses, pilasters, and portico had the same measurements as the others. Both it and its portico had windows all around. It was 87 1/2 feet long and 43 3/4 feet wide.

American Standard Version
and the lodges thereof, and the posts thereof, and the arches thereof, according to these measures: and there were windows in it and in the arches thereof round about; it was fifty cubits long, and five and twenty cubits broad.

English Revised Version
and the lodges thereof, and the posts thereof, and the arches thereof; according to these measures: and there were windows in it and in the arches thereof round about: it was fifty cubits long, and five and twenty cubits broad.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Its guardrooms, recessed walls, and entrance hall were the same size as the other gateways. The guardrooms and the entrance hall had windows all around. The gateway was 87 1/2 feet long and 44 feet wide.

International Standard Version
The measurements of its guardhouses, its side pillars, and its porches were identical to the others. The gate and its porches contained windows all around. The length of the porch was 50 cubits and its width was 25 cubits.

Majority Standard Bible
Its gate chambers, side pillars, and portico had the same measurements as the others. Both the gateway and its portico had windows all around; it was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide.

NET Bible
Its alcoves, its jambs, and its porches had the same dimensions as the others, and there were windows all around it and its porches; its length was 87 1/2 feet and its width 43 3/4 feet.

New Heart English Bible
And its side-rooms, and its jambs, and its porches were of the same size as the others. And there were windows in it and in its porches all around; it was eighty-six feet one inch long, and fourty-three feet one inch broad.

Webster's Bible Translation
And its little chambers, and its posts, and its arches, according to these measures; and there were windows in it and in its arches around: it was fifty cubits long, and five and twenty cubits broad.

World English Bible
with its lodges, its posts, and its arches, according to these measurements. There were windows in it and in its arches all around. It was fifty cubits long, and twenty-five cubits wide.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and its little chambers, and its posts, and its arches [are] according to these measurements, and windows [are] in it and in its arches all around; the length—fifty cubits, and the breadth—twenty-five cubits.

Young's Literal Translation
and its little chambers, and its posts, and its arches are according to these measures, and windows are to it and to its arches all round about; fifty cubits the length, and the breadth twenty and five cubits.

Smith's Literal Translation
And its chamber and its projection, and its porch, according to these measures: and windows to its porch round about, round about: fifty cubits the length, and the breadth five and twenty cubits.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The little chamber thereof, and the front thereof, and the porch thereof with the same measures: and the windows thereof, and the porch thereof round about it was fifty cubits in length, and five and twenty cubits in breadth.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Its chamber, and its front, and its vestibule had the same measures. And its windows and its vestibule all around were fifty cubits in length, and twenty-five cubits in width.

New American Bible
Its cells, posts, and vestibule were the same size as the others, fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide.

New Revised Standard Version
Its recesses, its pilasters, and its vestibule were of the same size as the others; and there were windows all around in it and in its vestibule; its depth was fifty cubits, and its width twenty-five cubits.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And its small rooms and its posts and its arches, according to these measurements; and there were windows in it and in its arches round about; it was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits broad.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the measurements of its inside and its porches and its vestibules are like these, and it has windows and porches in a circle, fifty cubits its length and twenty and five its width
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and the cells thereof, and the posts thereof, and the arches thereof, according to these measures; and there were windows in it and in the arches thereof round about; it was fifty cubits long, and five and twenty cubits broad.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and the chambers, and the posts, and the porches, according to these measures: and there were windows to it and to the porches round about: its length was fifty cubits, and its breadth twenty-five cubits,

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Context
The Gates of the Inner Court
28Next he brought me into the inner court through the south gate, and he measured the south gate; it had the same measurements as the others. 29Its gate chambers, side pillars, and portico had the same measurements as the others. Both the gateway and its portico had windows all around; it was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide. 30(The porticoes around the inner court were twenty-five cubits long and five cubits deep.)…

Cross References
Ezekiel 43:10-12
As for you, son of man, describe the temple to the people of Israel, so that they may be ashamed of their iniquities. Let them measure the plan, / and if they are ashamed of all they have done, then make known to them the design of the temple—its arrangement and its exits and entrances—its whole design along with all its statutes, forms, and laws. Write it down in their sight, so that they may keep its complete design and all its statutes and may carry them out. / This is the law of the temple: All its surrounding territory on top of the mountain will be most holy. Yes, this is the law of the temple.

Ezekiel 42:15-20
Now when the man had finished measuring the interior of the temple area, he led me out by the gate that faced east, and he measured the area all around: / With a measuring rod he measured the east side to be five hundred cubits long. / He measured the north side to be five hundred cubits long. ...

Ezekiel 41:1-4
Then the man brought me into the outer sanctuary and measured the side pillars to be six cubits wide on each side. / The width of the entrance was ten cubits, and the sides of the entrance were five cubits on each side. He also measured the length of the outer sanctuary to be forty cubits, and the width to be twenty cubits. / And he went into the inner sanctuary and measured the side pillars at the entrance to be two cubits wide. The entrance was six cubits wide, and the walls on each side were seven cubits wide. ...

Ezekiel 44:5
The LORD said to me: “Son of man, pay attention; look carefully with your eyes and listen closely with your ears to everything I tell you concerning all the statutes and laws of the house of the LORD. Take careful note of the entrance to the temple, along with all the exits of the sanctuary.

Ezekiel 47:1-12
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. / As the man went eastward with a measuring line in his hand, he measured off a thousand cubits and led me through ankle-deep water. ...

1 Kings 6:2-10
The house that King Solomon built for the LORD was sixty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and thirty cubits high. / 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. ...

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 3:3-7
The foundation that Solomon laid for the house of God was sixty cubits long and twenty cubits wide, according to the old standard. / 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. / He paneled the main room with cypress, which he overlaid with fine gold and decorated with palm trees and chains. ...

2 Chronicles 4:9
He made the courtyard of the priests and the large court with its doors, and he overlaid the doors with bronze.

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 21:10-14
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. / 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. ...

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. ...

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 9:1-5
Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. / A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, ...


Treasury of Scripture

And the little chambers thereof, and the posts thereof, and the arches thereof, according to these measures: and there were windows in it and in the arches thereof round about: it was fifty cubits long, and five and twenty cubits broad.

Ezekiel 40:7,10,12
And every little chamber was one reed long, and one reed broad; and between the little chambers were five cubits; and the threshold of the gate by the porch of the gate within was one reed…

1 Chronicles 28:11,12
Then David gave to Solomon his son the pattern of the porch, and of the houses thereof, and of the treasuries thereof, and of the upper chambers thereof, and of the inner parlours thereof, and of the place of the mercy seat, …

2 Chronicles 31:11
Then Hezekiah commanded to prepare chambers in the house of the LORD; and they prepared them,

and there

Ezekiel 40:16,22,25
And there were narrow windows to the little chambers, and to their posts within the gate round about, and likewise to the arches: and windows were round about inward: and upon each post were palm trees…

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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














Its alcoves
The Hebrew word for "alcoves" is "תָּא" (ta), which can refer to a chamber or a small room. In the context of the temple vision, these alcoves likely served as guardrooms or spaces for temple personnel. The presence of alcoves emphasizes the order and structure within God's house, symbolizing the divine order and protection that God provides for His people.

its projecting walls
The term "projecting walls" refers to the architectural features that extend outward from the main structure. These walls could symbolize the strength and fortification of God's dwelling place. Historically, projecting walls were used in ancient architecture for defense and support, indicating that the temple is a place of refuge and strength for believers.

and its portico
The "portico" or porch is an entrance area that provides a transition from the outside world into the sacred space of the temple. In Hebrew, the word is "אוּלָם" (ulam), which signifies a grand entrance. This portico represents the invitation to enter into God's presence, highlighting the accessibility of God to His people through worship and prayer.

had the same measurements as the others
This phrase underscores the uniformity and precision in the temple's design. The consistent measurements reflect God's perfection and the orderliness of His creation. It also suggests that every part of God's plan is intentional and meticulously crafted, encouraging believers to trust in His divine blueprint for their lives.

It also had windows all around
Windows in ancient architecture were not just for light but also for ventilation and visibility. The presence of windows "all around" signifies openness and transparency in God's house. Spiritually, this can be seen as a metaphor for the illumination and revelation that comes from God, allowing His light to shine into the lives of His followers.

It was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide
The specific dimensions of the structure highlight the importance of precision in God's instructions. A cubit, an ancient measurement, is approximately 18 inches or 45 centimeters. The detailed dimensions remind us of the vastness and grandeur of God's plans, which are beyond human comprehension yet perfectly measured and executed.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Its gate chambers,
וְתָאָ֞יו (wə·ṯā·’āw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8372: A chamber

side pillars,
וְאֵילָ֤יו (wə·’ê·lāw)
Conjunctive waw | 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
וְאֵֽלַמָּיו֙ (wə·’ê·lam·māw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 361: A pillar-space, a pale

had the same measurements
כַּמִּדּ֣וֹת (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.
הָאֵ֔לֶּה (hā·’êl·leh)
Article | Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

Both the gateway and its portico
וּלְאֵלַמָּ֖יו (ū·lə·’ê·lam·māw)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 361: A pillar-space, a pale

had windows
וְחַלּוֹנ֥וֹת (wə·ḥal·lō·w·nō·wṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - common plural
Strong's 2474: A window

all around;
סָבִ֣יב ׀ (sā·ḇîḇ)
Adverb
Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around

it [was] fifty
חֲמִשִּׁ֤ים (ḥă·miš·šîm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 2572: Fifty

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

long
אֹ֔רֶךְ (’ō·reḵ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 753: Length

and twenty-five
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים (‘eś·rîm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth

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

wide.
וְרֹ֕חַב (wə·rō·ḥaḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7341: Breadth, width


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