Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I saw a wall completely surrounding the temple area. The length of the measuring rod in the man’s hand was six long cubits, each of which was a cubit and a handbreadth. He measured the wall; it was one measuring rod thick and one rod high. New Living Translation I could see a wall completely surrounding the Temple area. The man took a measuring rod that was 10 1 / 2 feet long and measured the wall, and the wall was 10 1 / 2 feet thick and 10 1 / 2 feet high. English Standard Version And behold, there was a wall all around the outside of the temple area, and the length of the measuring reed in the man’s hand was six long cubits, each being a cubit and a handbreadth in length. So he measured the thickness of the wall, one reed; and the height, one reed. Berean Standard Bible And I saw a wall surrounding the temple area. Now the length of the measuring rod in the man’s hand was six long cubits (each measuring a cubit and a handbreadth), and he measured the wall to be one rod thick and one rod high. King James Bible And behold a wall on the outside of the house round about, and in the man's hand a measuring reed of six cubits long by the cubit and an hand breadth: so he measured the breadth of the building, one reed; and the height, one reed. New King James Version Now there was a wall all around the outside of the temple. In the man’s hand was a measuring rod six cubits long, each being a cubit and a handbreadth; and he measured the width of the wall structure, one rod; and the height, one rod. New American Standard Bible And behold, there was a wall on the outside of the temple all around, and in the man’s hand was a measuring rod of six cubits, each of which was a cubit and a hand width. So he measured the thickness of the wall, one rod; and the height, one rod. NASB 1995 And behold, there was a wall on the outside of the temple all around, and in the man’s hand was a measuring rod of six cubits, each of which was a cubit and a handbreadth. So he measured the thickness of the wall, one rod; and the height, one rod. NASB 1977 And behold, there was a wall on the outside of the temple all around, and in the man’s hand was a measuring rod of six cubits, each of which was a cubit and a handbreadth. So he measured the thickness of the wall, one rod; and the height, one rod. Legacy Standard Bible And behold, there was a wall on the outside of the house of Yahweh all around, and in the man’s hand was a measuring rod of six cubits, each of which was a cubit and a handbreadth. So he measured the thickness of the wall, one rod; and the height, one rod. Amplified Bible And behold, there was a wall all around the outside [area] of the temple (house) [of the LORD], and in the man’s hand a measuring rod six cubits long (10.2 ft.), each cubit being longer than the standard one by a hand width. So he measured the thickness of the wall, one rod; and the height, one rod. Christian Standard Bible Now there was a wall surrounding the outside of the temple. The measuring rod in the man’s hand was six units of twenty-one inches; each unit was the standard length plus three inches. He measured the thickness of the wall structure; it was 10 1 /2 feet, and its height was the same. Holman Christian Standard Bible Now there was a wall surrounding the outside of the temple. The measuring rod in the man’s hand was six units of 21 inches; each unit was the standard length plus three inches. He measured the thickness of the wall structure; it was about 10 feet, and its height was the same. American Standard Version And, behold, a wall on the outside of the house round about, and in the man's hand a measuring reed six cubits long, of a cubit and a handbreadth each: so he measured the thickness of the building, one reed; and the height, one reed. Contemporary English Version The first thing I saw was an outer wall that completely surrounded the temple area. The man took his measuring stick, which was three meters long, and measured the wall; it was three meters high and three meters thick. English Revised Version And behold, a wall on the outside of the house round about, and in the man's hand a measuring reed of six cubits long, of a cubit and an handbreadth each: so he measured the thickness of the building, one reed; and the height, one reed. GOD'S WORD® Translation I saw a wall that surrounded the temple. The man had a measuring stick that was 10 1/2 feet long. He measured the wall. It was 10 1/2 feet thick and 10 1/2 feet high. Good News Translation What I saw was the Temple, and there was a wall around it. The man took his measuring rod, which was 10 feet long, and measured the wall. It was 10 feet high and 10 feet thick. International Standard Version All of a sudden, we were at the exterior wall that completely surrounded the Temple. The man whom I had observed held a measuring reed that was six cubits long as measured in cubits that were a cubit and a handbreadth long. As he measured the thickness of the wall, he measured out one reed. Its height was also one reed. Majority Standard Bible And I saw a wall surrounding the temple area. Now the length of the measuring rod in the man?s hand was six long cubits (each measuring a cubit and a handbreadth), and he measured the wall to be one rod thick and one rod high. NET Bible I saw a wall all around the outside of the temple. In the man's hand was a measuring stick 10 1/2 feet long. He measured the thickness of the wall as 10 1/2 feet, and its height as 10 1/2 feet. New Heart English Bible Look, a wall on the outside of the house all around, and in the man?s hand a measuring reed ten feet four inches (based on a standard eighteen inches plus three inches). So he measured the thickness of the building ten feet four inches, and the height ten feet four inches. Webster's Bible Translation And behold a wall on the outside of the house around, and in the man's hand a measuring reed of six cubits long by the cubit and a hand-breadth: so he measured the breadth of the building, one reed: and the hight, one reed. World English Bible Behold, there was a wall on the outside of the house all around, and in the man’s hand a measuring reed six cubits long, of a cubit and a hand width each. So he measured the thickness of the building, one reed; and the height, one reed. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd behold, a wall all around on the outside of the house, and a measuring-reed in the hand of the man, six cubits by a cubit and a handbreadth, and he measures the breadth of the building—one reed, and the height—one reed. Young's Literal Translation And lo, a wall on the outside of the house all round about, and in the hand of the man a measuring-reed, six cubits by a cubit and a handbreadth, and he measureth the breadth of the building one reed, and the height one reed. Smith's Literal Translation And behold a wall from without to the house round about, round about, and in the man's hand a reed of measure six cubits by the cubit, and a handbreadth: and he will measure the breadth of the building, one reed: and the height, one reed. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd behold there was a wall on the outside of the house round about, and in the man's hand a measuring reed of six cubits and a handbreadth: and he measured the breadth of the building one reed, and the height one reed. Catholic Public Domain Version And behold, there was a wall outside of the house, encircling it all around, and in the man’s hand was a measuring reed of six cubits and a palm. And he measured the width of the edifice with one reed; likewise, the height with one reed. New American Bible There an outer wall completely surrounded the temple. The measuring rod in the man’s hand was six cubits long, each cubit being a cubit plus a handbreadth; he measured the width of the structure, one rod, and its height, one rod. New Revised Standard Version Now there was a wall all around the outside of the temple area. The length of the measuring reed in the man’s hand was six long cubits, each being a cubit and a handbreadth in length; so he measured the thickness of the wall, one reed; and the height, one reed. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd behold, a wall round about the house, and in the man's hand a measuring reed six cubits and a hand breadth long; so he measured the breadth of the building, one reed; and the height, one reed. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I saw a wall that encircled that house and a measuring reed in the hand of that man, and it was six cubits and a handbreadth, and he measured the width of the building, one reed, and its height, one reed OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And behold a wall on the outside of the house round about, and in the man's hand a measuring reed of six cubits long, of a cubit and a hand-breadth each; so he measured the breadth of the building, one reed, and the height, one reed. Brenton Septuagint Translation And behold a wall round about the house without, and in the man's hand a reed, the measure of it was six cubits by the cubit, and a span: and he measured across the front wall; the breadth was equal to the reed, and the length of it equal to the reed. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The East Gate5And I saw a wall surrounding the temple area. Now the length of the measuring rod in the man’s hand was six long cubits (each measuring a cubit and a handbreadth), and he measured the wall to be one rod thick and one rod high. 6Then he came to the gate facing east and climbed its steps. He measured the threshold of the gate to be one rod deep.… Cross References 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. Zechariah 2:1-2 Then I lifted up my eyes and saw a man with a measuring line in his hand. / “Where are you going?” I asked. “To measure Jerusalem,” he replied, “and to determine its width and length.” 1 Kings 6:2-3 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. 2 Chronicles 3:3-4 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. Exodus 27:9-18 You are also to make a courtyard for the tabernacle. On the south side of the courtyard make curtains of finely spun linen, a hundred cubits long on one side, / with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and silver hooks and bands on the posts. / Likewise there are to be curtains on the north side, a hundred cubits long, with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and with silver hooks and bands on the posts. ... Exodus 38:9-20 Then he constructed the courtyard. The south side of the courtyard was a hundred cubits long and had curtains of finely spun linen, / with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and with silver hooks and bands on the posts. / The north side was also a hundred cubits long, with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases. The hooks and bands of the posts were silver. ... Numbers 35:4-5 The pasturelands around the cities you are to give the Levites will extend a thousand cubits from the wall on every side. / You are also to measure two thousand cubits outside the city on the east, two thousand on the south, two thousand on the west, and two thousand on the north, with the city in the center. These areas will serve as larger pasturelands for the cities. 1 Kings 7:15-22 He cast two pillars of bronze, each eighteen cubits high and twelve cubits in circumference. / He also made two capitals of cast bronze to set on top of the pillars, each capital five cubits high. / For the capitals on top of the pillars he made a network of lattice, with wreaths of chainwork, seven for each capital. ... 2 Kings 25:17 Each pillar was eighteen cubits tall. The bronze capital atop one pillar was three cubits high, with a network of bronze pomegranates all around. The second pillar, with its network, was similar. Jeremiah 52:21 Each pillar was eighteen cubits tall and twelve cubits in circumference; each was hollow, four fingers thick. Isaiah 28:17 I will make justice the measuring line and righteousness the level. Hail will sweep away your refuge of lies, and water will flood your hiding place. Amos 7:7-9 This is what He showed me: Behold, the Lord was standing by a wall true to plumb, with a plumb line in His hand. / “Amos, what do you see?” asked the LORD. “A plumb line,” I replied. “Behold,” said the Lord, “I am setting a plumb line among My people Israel; I will no longer spare them: / The high places of Isaac will be deserted, and the sanctuaries of Israel will be laid waste; and I will rise up against the house of Jeroboam with My sword.” Zechariah 1:16 Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘I will return to Jerusalem with mercy, and there My house will be rebuilt, declares the LORD of Hosts, and a measuring line will be stretched out over Jerusalem.’ Revelation 21:12-14 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. / The wall of the city had twelve foundations bearing the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. Treasury of Scripture And behold a wall on the outside of the house round about, and in the man's hand a measuring reed of six cubits long by the cubit and an hand breadth: so he measured the breadth of the building, one reed; and the height, one reed. a wall Ezekiel 42:20 He measured it by the four sides: it had a wall round about, five hundred reeds long, and five hundred broad, to make a separation between the sanctuary and the profane place. Psalm 125:2 As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever. Isaiah 26:1 In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a strong city; salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks. by Deuteronomy 3:11 For only Og king of Bashan remained of the remnant of giants; behold, his bedstead was a bedstead of iron; is it not in Rabbath of the children of Ammon? nine cubits was the length thereof, and four cubits the breadth of it, after the cubit of a man. so he Ezekiel 42:20 He measured it by the four sides: it had a wall round about, five hundred reeds long, and five hundred broad, to make a separation between the sanctuary and the profane place. Jump to Previous Breadth Building Cubit Cubits Hand Handbreadth Hand-Breadth Height Hight House Measured Measuring Outside Reed Rod Round Six Thickness WallJump to Next Breadth Building Cubit Cubits Hand Handbreadth Hand-Breadth Height Hight House Measured Measuring Outside Reed Rod Round Six Thickness WallEzekiel 40 1. The time, manner, and end of the vision of the city and temple6. 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 And I saw a wall The vision begins with Ezekiel observing a wall, which signifies separation and protection. In the Hebrew context, the word for "wall" (חוֹמָה, chomah) often symbolizes a boundary that delineates the sacred from the profane. This wall around the temple area represents God's holiness and the separation required from sin. It is a reminder of the divine protection offered to those within His covenant. surrounding the temple area The length of the measuring rod in the man’s hand was six long cubits each of which was a cubit and a handbreadth So he measured the wall it was one rod thick and one rod high The breadth of the building--i.e., the thickness of the wall surrounding the court. The length of this wall is not given until Ezekiel 40:47. The thickness and height are made equal, evidently for the sake of the symmetry of the measures. (Comp. Revelation 21:16.) Verse 5-27. - The outer court, with its gates and chambers:(1) the enclosing wall (ver. 5); (2) the east gate (ver. 5-16); (3) the outer court (ver. 17-19); . . . Hebrew And I sawוְהִנֵּ֥ה (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! a wall חוֹמָ֛ה (ḥō·w·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2346: A wall of protection surrounding סָבִ֣יב ׀ (sā·ḇîḇ) Adverb Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around the temple area. לַבַּ֖יִת (lab·ba·yiṯ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house Now the length of the measuring הַמִּדָּ֗ה (ham·mid·dāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4060: Extension, height, breadth, a measure, a portion, a vestment, tribute rod קְנֵ֣ה (qə·nêh) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7070: A reed, a, rod, shaft, tube, stem, the radius, beam in the man’s הָאִ֜ישׁ (hā·’îš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person hand וּבְיַ֨ד (ū·ḇə·yaḏ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand [was] six [long] שֵׁשׁ־ (šêš-) Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number) cubits אַמּ֤וֹת (’am·mō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base ([each measuring a] cubit בָּֽאַמָּה֙ (bā·’am·māh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base and a handbreadth), וָטֹ֔פַח (wā·ṭō·p̄aḥ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2948: A spread of the hand, a palm-breadth, a corbel and he measured וַיָּ֜מָד (way·yā·māḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4058: To stretch, to measure, to be extended the [wall to be] הַבִּנְיָן֙ (hab·bin·yān) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1146: A structure one אֶחָ֔ד (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first rod קָנֶ֣ה (qā·neh) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7070: A reed, a, rod, shaft, tube, stem, the radius, beam thick רֹ֤חַב (rō·ḥaḇ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7341: Breadth, width [and] one אֶחָֽד׃ (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first rod קָנֶ֥ה (qā·neh) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7070: A reed, a, rod, shaft, tube, stem, the radius, beam high. וְקוֹמָ֖ה (wə·qō·w·māh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6967: Height Links Ezekiel 40:5 NIVEzekiel 40:5 NLT Ezekiel 40:5 ESV Ezekiel 40:5 NASB Ezekiel 40:5 KJV Ezekiel 40:5 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 40:5 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 40:5 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 40:5 French Bible Ezekiel 40:5 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 40:5 Behold a wall on the outside (Ezek. 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