Ezekiel 40:32
New International Version
Then he brought me to the inner court on the east side, and he measured the gateway; it had the same measurements as the others.

New Living Translation
Then he took me to the east gateway leading to the inner courtyard. He measured it, and it had the same measurements as the other gateways.

English Standard Version
Then he brought me to the inner court on the east side, and he measured the gate. It was of the same size as the others.

Berean Standard Bible
And he brought me to the inner court on the east side, and he measured the gateway; it had the same measurements as the others.

King James Bible
And he brought me into the inner court toward the east: and he measured the gate according to these measures.

New King James Version
And he brought me into the inner court facing east; he measured the gateway according to these same measurements.

New American Standard Bible
Then he brought me into the inner courtyard toward the east. And he measured the gate according to those same measurements.

NASB 1995
He brought me into the inner court toward the east. And he measured the gate according to those same measurements.

NASB 1977
And he brought me into the inner court toward the east. And he measured the gate according to those same measurements.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then he brought me into the inner court toward the east. And he measured the gate according to those same measurements.

Amplified Bible
He brought me into the inner courtyard toward the east, and he measured the gate; it measured the same as the others.

Christian Standard Bible
Then he brought me to the inner court on the east side. When he measured the gate, it had the same measurements as the others.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then he brought me to the inner court on the east side. When he measured the gate, it had the same measurements as the others.

American Standard Version
And he brought me into the inner court toward the east: and he measured the gate according to these measures;

Contemporary English Version
Next, we went through the east gate to the inner courtyard. The man measured this gate, and it was the same size as the others.

English Revised Version
And he brought me into the inner court toward the east: and he measured the gate according to these measures;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then the man brought me to the east side of the inner courtyard. He measured the gateway. It was the same size as the others.

Good News Translation
The man took me through the east gateway into the inner courtyard. He measured the gateway, and it was the same size as the others.

International Standard Version
Then he brought me into the inner east-facing courtyard, where he measured the gate, identical to the others.

Majority Standard Bible
And he brought me to the inner court on the east side, and he measured the gateway; it had the same measurements as the others.

NET Bible
Then he brought me to the inner court on the east side. He measured the gate; it had the same dimensions as the others.

New Heart English Bible
And he brought me to the inner court toward the east, and he measured the gate as being the same size;

Webster's Bible Translation
And he brought me into the inner court towards the east: and he measured the gate according to these measures.

World English Bible
He brought me into the inner court toward the east. He measured the gate according to these measurements;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he brings me into the inner court eastward, and he measures the gate according to these measurements;

Young's Literal Translation
And he bringeth me in unto the inner court eastward, and he measureth the gate according to these measures;

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will bring me to the inner enclosure the way of the east: and he will measure the gate according to these measures.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he brought me into the inner court by the way of the east: and he measured the gate according to the former measures.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he led me into the inner court, along the way of the east. And he measured the gate to be in accord with the measures above.

New American Bible
Then he brought me to the inner courtyard on the east and measured the gate there; its dimensions were the same as the others.

New Revised Standard Version
Then he brought me to the inner court on the east side, and he measured the gate; it was of the same size as the others.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he brought me into the inner court toward the east; and he measured the gate according to these measures.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he brought me to the inner courtyard in the way of the East, and he measured the gate like these measurements
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he brought me into the inner court toward the east; and he measured the gate according to these measures;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he brought me in at the gate that looks eastward: and he measured it according to these measures:

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Gates of the Inner Court
31Its portico faced the outer court, and its side pillars were decorated with palm trees. Eight steps led up to it. 32And he brought me to the inner court on the east side, and he measured the gateway; it had the same measurements as the others. 33Its 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.…

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
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 21:22-27
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.

Revelation 21:9-11
Then one of the seven angels with the seven bowls full of the seven final plagues came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb.” / 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 21:18-21
The wall was made of jasper, and the city itself of pure gold, as pure as glass. / 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. ...

Revelation 22:1-2
Then the angel showed me a river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb / 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 22:3-5
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. / They will see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads. / 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 21:1-2
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. / I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

Revelation 21:3-4
And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God. / ‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”

Revelation 21:5-6
And the One seated on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” Then He said, “Write this down, for these words are faithful and true.” / And He told me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give freely from the spring of the water of life.

Revelation 21:7-8
The one who overcomes will inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he will be My son. / But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death.”

Revelation 21:23-24
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.


Treasury of Scripture

And he brought me into the inner court toward the east: and he measured the gate according to these measures.

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Ezekiel 40:28-31,35
And he brought me to the inner court by the south gate: and he measured the south gate according to these measures; …

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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 brought me
This phrase indicates a continuation of a guided vision, where Ezekiel is being led by a divine messenger or angel. The Hebrew root for "brought" is "בּוֹא" (bo), which often implies a purposeful movement or entrance. This suggests that Ezekiel's journey is intentional and directed by God, emphasizing the divine orchestration of the vision. It reflects the idea that God leads His prophets to reveal His plans and purposes.

into the inner court
The "inner court" refers to a more sacred area within the temple complex. In the Hebrew context, the temple's inner court was a place of greater holiness, accessible only to the priests. This symbolizes a deeper spiritual journey or a closer approach to God's presence. Theologically, it can represent the believer's progression into a more intimate relationship with God, moving from the outer courts of general faith into the inner courts of deeper communion.

facing east
The orientation "facing east" is significant in biblical symbolism. Eastward is often associated with the direction of God's glory and the coming of the Messiah. In the Hebrew tradition, the east is where the sun rises, symbolizing new beginnings and divine revelation. This directional focus underscores the anticipation of God's presence and the hope of redemption and restoration.

and he measured the gateway
The act of measuring is a recurring theme in Ezekiel's vision, symbolizing God's order, precision, and sovereignty. The Hebrew root "מָדַד" (madad) implies a careful assessment or evaluation. Measuring the gateway signifies God's meticulous planning and the establishment of His standards. It reflects the idea that God's kingdom is built on divine order and righteousness.

it had the same measurements as the others
This phrase highlights consistency and uniformity in God's design. The repetition of measurements throughout the vision suggests that God's plans are unchanging and reliable. Theologically, it speaks to the constancy of God's character and His unwavering standards of holiness and justice. It reassures believers of the stability and dependability of God's promises and His eternal kingdom.

Verses 32-34. - The east gate of the inner court. The same resemblance to the outer gates are noted in connection with this doorway, and the same two points of distinction just commented on.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And he brought
וַיְבִיאֵ֛נִי (way·ḇî·’ê·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

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

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

court
הֶחָצֵ֥ר (he·ḥā·ṣêr)
Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet

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

the east side,
הַקָּדִ֑ים (haq·qā·ḏîm)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6921: The fore, front part, the East

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

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

it 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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