Ezekiel 41:11
New International Version
There were entrances to the side rooms from the open area, one on the north and another on the south; and the base adjoining the open area was five cubits wide all around.

New Living Translation
Two doors opened from the side rooms into the terrace yard, which was 8 3 / 4 feet wide. One door faced north and the other south.

English Standard Version
And the doors of the side chambers opened on the free space, one door toward the north, and another door toward the south. And the breadth of the free space was five cubits all around.

Berean Standard Bible
The side rooms opened into this area, with one entrance on the north and another on the south. The open area was five cubits wide all around.

King James Bible
And the doors of the side chambers were toward the place that was left, one door toward the north, and another door toward the south: and the breadth of the place that was left was five cubits round about.

New King James Version
The doors of the side chambers opened on the terrace, one door toward the north and another toward the south; and the width of the terrace was five cubits all around.

New American Standard Bible
The doorways of the side chambers toward the free space consisted of one doorway toward the north, and another doorway toward the south; and the width of the free space was five cubits all around.

NASB 1995
The doorways of the side chambers toward the free space consisted of one doorway toward the north and another doorway toward the south; and the width of the free space was five cubits all around.

NASB 1977
And the doorways of the side chambers toward the free space consisted of one doorway toward the north and another doorway toward the south; and the width of the free space was five cubits all around.

Legacy Standard Bible
The doorways of the side chambers toward the free space consisted of one doorway toward the north and another doorway toward the south; and the width of the place of the free space was five cubits all around.

Amplified Bible
The doorways of the side chambers toward the free space were one doorway toward the north and another doorway toward the south; and the width of the free space was five cubits all around.

Christian Standard Bible
The side rooms opened into the free space, one entrance toward the north and another to the south. The area of free space was 8 3 /4 feet wide all around.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The side rooms opened into the free space, one entrance toward the north and another to the south. The area of free space was 8 3/4 feet wide all around.

American Standard Version
And the doors of the side-chambers were toward the place that was left, one door toward the north, and another door toward the south: and the breadth of the place that was left was five cubits round about.

Contemporary English Version
One door led into the storage rooms on the north side of the temple, and another door led to those on the south side. The stone base extended two and a half meters beyond the outside wall of the storage rooms.

English Revised Version
And the doors of the side-chambers were toward the place that was left, one door toward the north, and another door toward the south: and the breadth of the place that was left was five cubits round about.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The doors in the side rooms were entrances into the open area. There was one door to the north and another to the south. The base of the open area was 9 feet wide all the way around.

International Standard Version
The side chamber doorway facing the free space contained a single north-facing doorway and a second south-facing doorway. The width of the free space was five cubits all around the perimeter.

Majority Standard Bible
The side rooms opened into this area, with one entrance on the north and another on the south. The open area was five cubits wide all around.

NET Bible
There were entrances from the side chambers toward the open area, one entrance toward the north, and another entrance toward the south; the width of the open area was 8 3/4 feet all around.

New Heart English Bible
The doors of the side-rooms were toward the place that was left, one door toward the north, and another door toward the south: and the breadth of the place that was left was eight feet seven inches all around.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the doors of the side-chambers were towards the place that was left, one door towards the north, and another door towards the south: and the breadth of the place that was left was five cubits around.

World English Bible
The doors of the side rooms were toward an open area that was left, one door toward the north, and another door toward the south. The width of the open area was five cubits all around.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the opening of the side-chamber [is] to the remaining [space], one opening northward and one opening southward, and the breadth of the remaining space [is] five cubits all around.

Young's Literal Translation
And the opening of the side-chamber is to the place left, one opening northward, and one opening southward, and the breadth of the place that is left is five cubits all round about.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the entrance of the side to that remaining, one door the way of the north, and one door to the south: and the breadth of the remaining place, five cubits round about, round about.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the door of the side chambers was turned towards the place of prayer: one door was toward the north, and another door was toward the south: and the breadth of the place for prayer, was five cubits round about.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the door of the side chambers was toward the place of prayer. One door was toward the way of the north, and one door was toward the way of the south. And the width of the place for prayer was five cubits all around.

New American Bible
The side chambers had entrances to the open space, one entrance on the north and the other on the south. The width of the wall surrounding the open space was five cubits.

New Revised Standard Version
The side chambers opened onto the area left free, one door toward the north, and another door toward the south; and the width of the part that was left free was five cubits all around.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the doors of the side rooms were toward the place that was left open, one door toward the south, another door toward the north; and the breadth of the door that was left was five cubits round about.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the door of the side partition that was separate, one to the south, and one to the north, and the width of the place that was separate, five cubits
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the doors of the side-chambers were toward the place that was left, one door toward the north, and another door toward the south; and the breadth of the place that was left was five cubits round about.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the doors of the chambers were toward the space left by the one door that looked northward, and there was one door southward; and the breadth of the remaining open space was five cubits in extent round about.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Outside the Temple
10and the outer chambers was twenty cubits wide all around the temple. 11The side rooms opened into this area, with one entrance on the north and another on the south. The open area was five cubits wide all around. 12Now the building that faced the temple courtyard on the west was seventy cubits wide, and the wall of the building was five cubits thick all around, with a length of ninety cubits.…

Cross References
1 Kings 6:5-10
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. / The bottom floor was five cubits wide, the middle floor six cubits, and the third floor seven cubits. He also placed offset ledges around the outside of the temple, so that nothing would be inserted into its walls. / The temple was constructed using finished stones cut at the quarry, so that no hammer or chisel or any other iron tool was heard in the temple while it was being built. ...

1 Kings 6:16-17
He partitioned off the twenty cubits at the rear of the temple with cedar boards from floor to ceiling to form within the temple an inner sanctuary, the Most Holy Place. / And the main hall in front of this room was forty cubits long.

1 Kings 6:36
Solomon built the inner courtyard with three rows of dressed stone and one row of trimmed cedar beams.

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 3:9
The weight of the nails was fifty shekels of gold. He also overlaid the upper rooms with gold.

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.

Nehemiah 3:1-32
At the Sheep Gate, Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests began rebuilding. They dedicated it and installed its doors. After building as far as the Tower of the Hundred and the Tower of Hananel, they dedicated the wall. / The men of Jericho built next to Eliashib, and Zaccur son of Imri built next to them. / The Fish Gate was rebuilt by the sons of Hassenaah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. ...

Nehemiah 12:39
over the Gate of Ephraim, the Jeshanah Gate, the Fish Gate, the Tower of Hananel, and the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Sheep Gate. And they stopped at the Gate of the Guard.

Jeremiah 32:39-40
I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them. / I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never turn away from doing good to them, and I will put My fear in their hearts, so that they will never turn away from Me.

Zechariah 2:5
For I will be a wall of fire around it, declares the LORD, and I will be the glory within it.’”

Matthew 24:1-2
As Jesus left the temple and was walking away, His disciples came up to Him to point out its buildings. / “Do you see all these things?” He replied. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”

Mark 13:1-2
As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of His disciples said to Him, “Teacher, look at the magnificent stones and buildings!” / “Do you see all these great buildings?” Jesus replied. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”

Luke 21:5-6
As some of the disciples were remarking how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and consecrated gifts, Jesus said, / “As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”

John 2:19-21
Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.” / “This temple took forty-six years to build,” the Jews replied, “and You are going to raise it up in three days?” / But Jesus was speaking about the temple of His body.

Acts 7:48-50
However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says: / ‘Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me, says the Lord, or where will My place of repose be? / Has not My hand made all these things?’


Treasury of Scripture

And the doors of the side chambers were toward the place that was left, one door toward the north, and another door toward the south: and the breadth of the place that was left was five cubits round about.

and the breadth

Ezekiel 41:9
The thickness of the wall, which was for the side chamber without, was five cubits: and that which was left was the place of the side chambers that were within.

Ezekiel 42:4
And before the chambers was a walk of ten cubits breadth inward, a way of one cubit; and their doors toward the north.

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Ezekiel 41
1. The measures, parts, chambers, and ornaments of the temple














There were two entrances
The phrase "two entrances" signifies access and openness, reflecting God's desire for His people to have a way to approach Him. In the Hebrew context, the word for "entrances" (פְּתָחִים, petaḥim) can also mean openings or doorways, symbolizing opportunities for communion with God. The duality of the entrances may represent the inclusivity of God's invitation, open to all who seek Him, reminiscent of Jesus' words in John 10:9, "I am the door."

to the side rooms
The "side rooms" (Hebrew: צְלָעִים, tsela'im) were auxiliary chambers in the temple structure, possibly used for storage or priestly activities. These rooms highlight the practical and sacred functions of the temple, serving as a reminder that every aspect of our lives, even the mundane, can be dedicated to God's service. Historically, these rooms underscore the temple's complexity and the detailed planning involved in its construction, reflecting God's order and precision.

one on the north and another on the south
The specific mention of "north" (צָפוֹן, tsafon) and "south" (דָּרוֹם, darom) entrances emphasizes the temple's accessibility from different directions, symbolizing the universality of God's presence. In biblical symbolism, the north often represents judgment or mystery, while the south signifies warmth and blessing. This duality can inspire believers to approach God in all circumstances, whether in times of trial or blessing.

and the width of the wall of the side rooms
The "width of the wall" (רֹחַב הַקִּיר, roḥav haqir) indicates the strength and stability of the temple's structure. In a spiritual sense, walls can represent protection and separation from the profane. The precise measurement underscores the importance of boundaries in our spiritual lives, encouraging believers to maintain integrity and holiness.

was five cubits all around
The measurement "five cubits" (חָמֵשׁ אַמּוֹת, ḥamesh amot) is significant in biblical numerology, where the number five often symbolizes grace and God's goodness. The uniformity "all around" suggests completeness and perfection in God's design. This measurement can inspire believers to recognize God's grace as a foundational element in their spiritual lives, providing strength and support in their walk with Him.

(11) The doors of the side chambers.--These doors opened upon the platform, that for the series on the north side to the north, and for the other to the south. There was but one door on each side, so that the series of chambers must have been entered one from another.

We may now sum up the measurements of the Temple with its chambers and surrounding space. The wall, 6 cubits; the chambers, 4; their outer wall, 5; the platform beyond, 5; the space beyond this, 20 (6 + 4 + 5 + 5 + 20 = 40). This was on each side, and therefore is to be doubled, making 80 cubits; to this add the 20 cubits of the inner width of the Temple, and we have exactly the 100 cubits, the width of the inner court. In the same way the length: here the porch is considered as belonging to the court, and with it the front wall of the Temple, the thickness of which is included in the length of the porch. Beginning then at the inside of the outer walls, we have the inner length of Temple, 60 cubits; rear wall, 6; chambers, 4; outer wall, 5; platform, 5; space, 20; in all, 100 cubits. thus making an exact square.

Verse 11. - The place that was left has been differently explained (see above on ver. 9); but on any hypothesis the side chambers opened on the free space towards the north and towards the south, g.s. one row of chambers was entered by a door from the south, another by a door from the north. The corridor into which the chambers opened - whether between them and the house (Ewald, Currey) or between them and an outside wall (Kliefoth, Hengstenberg, Keil) - was five cubits broad. Thus the whole breadth of the temple court can be obtained.

I. The breadth of the court -

1. Breadth of the house 20 cubits

2. Breadth of wall, 6 × 2 cubits = 12 cubits . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The side rooms
הַצֵּלָע֙ (haṣ·ṣê·lā‘)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6763: A rib, a side, a, timber, plank

opened into this area,
לַמֻּנָּ֔ח (lam·mun·nāḥ)
Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Hofal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3240: Bestow, cast down, lay down, up, leave off, let alone remain, pacify, place,

with one
אֶחָד֙ (’e·ḥāḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

entrance
וּפֶ֤תַח (ū·p̄e·ṯaḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6607: An opening, door, entrance way

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

the north
הַצָּפ֔וֹן (haṣ·ṣā·p̄ō·wn)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6828: Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter

and another
אֶחָ֖ד (’e·ḥāḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

on the south.
לַדָּר֑וֹם (lad·dā·rō·wm)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1864: The south, poet, the south wind

The open area
מְק֣וֹם (mə·qō·wm)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition

[was] five
חָמֵ֥שׁ (ḥā·mêš)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 2568: Five

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

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

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


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