Ezekiel 41:13
New International Version
Then he measured the temple; it was a hundred cubits long, and the temple courtyard and the building with its walls were also a hundred cubits long.

New Living Translation
Then the man measured the Temple, and it was 175 feet long. The courtyard around the building, including its walls, was an additional 175 feet in length.

English Standard Version
Then he measured the temple, a hundred cubits long; and the yard and the building with its walls, a hundred cubits long;

Berean Standard Bible
Then he measured the temple to be a hundred cubits long, and the temple courtyard and the building with its walls were also a hundred cubits long.

King James Bible
So he measured the house, an hundred cubits long; and the separate place, and the building, with the walls thereof, an hundred cubits long;

New King James Version
So he measured the temple, one hundred cubits long; and the separating courtyard with the building and its walls was one hundred cubits long;

New American Standard Bible
Then he measured the temple, a hundred cubits long; the separate area with the building and its walls were also a hundred cubits long.

NASB 1995
Then he measured the temple, a hundred cubits long; the separate area with the building and its walls were also a hundred cubits long.

NASB 1977
Then he measured the temple, a hundred cubits long; the separate area with the building and its walls were also a hundred cubits long.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then he measured the house, one hundred cubits long; the separate area with the building and its walls were also one hundred cubits long.

Amplified Bible
Then he measured the temple, a hundred cubits long; the separate area and the building with its walls were also a hundred cubits long.

Christian Standard Bible
Then the man measured the temple; it was 175 feet long. In addition, the temple yard and the building, including its walls, were 175 feet long.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the man measured the temple; it was 175 feet long. In addition, the temple yard and the building, including its walls, were 175 feet long.

American Standard Version
So he measured the house, a hundred cubits long; and the separate place, and the building, with the walls thereof, a hundred cubits long;

Contemporary English Version
The man measured the length of the temple, and it was 50 meters. He then measured from the back wall of the temple, across the open space behind the temple, to the back wall of the west building; it was 50 meters.

English Revised Version
So he measured the house, an hundred cubits long, and the separate place, and the building, with the walls thereof, an hundred cubits long;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then the man measured the temple. It was 175 feet long. This included the open area with the building and its walls. All together it was 175 feet long.

Good News Translation
The man measured the outside of the Temple, and it was 168 feet long. And from the back of the Temple, across the open space to the far side of the building to the west, the distance was also 168 feet.

International Standard Version
Then he measured the Temple. It was 100 cubits long, and the courtyard, its building, and its walls were 100 cubits long.

Majority Standard Bible
Then he measured the temple to be a hundred cubits long, and the temple courtyard and the building with its walls were also a hundred cubits long.

NET Bible
Then he measured the temple as 175 feet long, the courtyard of the temple and the building and its walls as 175 feet long,

New Heart English Bible
So he measured the house, one hundred seventy-two feet three inches long; and the separate place, and the building, with its walls, one hundred seventy-two feet three inches long;

Webster's Bible Translation
So he measured the house, a hundred cubits long; and the separate place, and the building, with its walls, a hundred cubits long;

World English Bible
So he measured the temple, one hundred cubits long; and the separate place, and the building, with its walls, one hundred cubits long;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he has measured the house, the length [is] one hundred cubits; and the separate place, and the building, and its walls, the length [is] one hundred cubits;

Young's Literal Translation
And he hath measured the house, the length is a hundred cubits; and the separate place, and the building, and its walls, the length is a hundred cubits;

Smith's Literal Translation
And he measured the house, the length, a hundred cubits; and the separated place and the building and its walls, the length, a hundred cubits.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he measured the length of the house, a hundred cubits: and the separate building, and the walls thereof, a hundred cubits in length.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he measured the length of the house to be one hundred cubits, and the edifice, which was separate, with its walls, to be one hundred cubits in length.

New American Bible
Thus he measured the temple, one hundred cubits long. The restricted area, its building and walls, measured a hundred cubits in length.

New Revised Standard Version
Then he measured the temple, one hundred cubits deep; and the yard and the building with its walls, one hundred cubits deep;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So he measured the house, a hundred cubits long; and the separate place and the building, with its walls, a hundred cubits long;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he measured the house, its length a hundred cubits, and the length of the separate partition of the building of the wall was a hundred cubits
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he measured the house, a hundred cubits long; and the separate place, and the building, with the walls thereof, a hundred cubits long;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he measured in front of the house a length of a hundred cubits, and the remaining spaces and the partitions; and the walls thereof were in length a hundred cubits.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Outside the Temple
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. 13Then he measured the temple to be a hundred cubits long, and the temple courtyard and the building with its walls were also a hundred cubits long. 14The width of the temple courtyard on the east, including the front of the temple, was a hundred cubits.…

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

1 Kings 6:17
And the main hall in front of this room was forty cubits long.

1 Kings 6:20
The inner sanctuary was twenty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold, and he also overlaid the altar of cedar.

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.

2 Chronicles 3:8
Then he made the Most Holy Place; its length corresponded to the width of the temple—twenty cubits long and twenty cubits wide. And he overlaid the inside with six hundred talents of fine gold.

2 Chronicles 3:11
The total wingspan of the cherubim was twenty cubits. One wing of the first cherub was five cubits long and touched the wall of the temple, and its other wing was five cubits long and touched the wing of the other cherub.

Exodus 26:1-30
“You are to construct the tabernacle itself with ten curtains of finely spun linen, each with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and cherubim skillfully worked into them. / Each curtain shall be twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide—all curtains the same size. / Five of the curtains are to be joined together, and the other five joined as well. ...

Exodus 36:8-38
All the skilled craftsmen among the workmen made the ten curtains for the tabernacle. They were made of finely spun linen, as well as blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, with cherubim skillfully worked into them. / Each curtain was twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide; all the curtains were the same size. / And he joined five of the curtains together, and the other five he joined as well. ...

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 21:12-13
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 21:22
But I saw no temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple.

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, ...

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 9:24
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.


Treasury of Scripture

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Then he measured the temple
The act of measuring in biblical terms often signifies a divine assessment or judgment. In Hebrew, the word for "measured" is "מָדַד" (madad), which implies a careful and precise evaluation. This measurement is not merely architectural but carries a spiritual significance, indicating God's order and perfection. The temple, as the dwelling place of God, symbolizes His presence among His people. The act of measuring underscores the importance of holiness and the divine standards that God sets for His sanctuary.

it was a hundred cubits long
The "hundred cubits" is a significant measurement, reflecting completeness and divine order. In ancient times, a cubit was approximately 18 inches, making the temple about 150 feet long. The number 100 in biblical numerology often symbolizes fullness or completeness. This measurement emphasizes the grandeur and majesty of God's house, designed to reflect His glory and the completeness of His covenant with Israel. The temple's dimensions are a reminder of God's vastness and the comprehensive nature of His plans.

and the courtyard
The courtyard was an essential part of the temple complex, serving as a place for the congregation of Israel to gather and worship. In Hebrew, "courtyard" is "חָצֵר" (chatser), which can also mean an enclosure or a place of assembly. The courtyard represents accessibility to God, where the people could come near to His presence. It signifies the communal aspect of worship and the importance of fellowship among believers. The courtyard's inclusion in the measurement highlights its integral role in the worship experience.

and the building with its walls
The "building" refers to the temple structure itself, while "its walls" denote the protective and defining boundaries of the sacred space. In Hebrew, "building" is "בִּנְיָן" (binyan), which conveys the idea of something constructed with purpose and strength. The walls symbolize separation from the profane and protection of the holy. They serve as a reminder of the sanctity of God's dwelling place and the need for purity and reverence in approaching Him. The walls also represent the security and stability found in God's presence.

were also a hundred cubits long
The repetition of the "hundred cubits" measurement for both the temple and its surrounding structures reinforces the theme of divine completeness and symmetry. It suggests that every aspect of the temple complex is designed with intentionality and precision, reflecting God's perfect order. This symmetry is a metaphor for the harmony and balance that should characterize the lives of those who worship God. It calls believers to align their lives with God's standards and to seek His order in all things.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then the man measured
וּמָדַ֣ד (ū·mā·ḏaḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4058: To stretch, to measure, to be extended

the temple
הַבַּ֔יִת (hab·ba·yiṯ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1004: A house

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

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

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

and the temple courtyard
וְהַגִּזְרָ֤ה (wə·hag·giz·rāh)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 1508: The figure, person, an inclosure

and the building
וְהַבִּנְיָה֙ (wə·hab·bin·yāh)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 1140: A structure, building

with its walls
וְקִ֣ירוֹתֶ֔יהָ (wə·qî·rō·w·ṯe·hā)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 7023: A wall

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

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

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


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