Ezekiel 45:2 Within this area there is to be a section for the sanctuary 500 cubits square, with 50 cubits around it for open land.

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New International Version
Of this, a section 500 cubits square is to be for the sanctuary, with 50 cubits around it for open land.

New Living Translation
A section of this land, measuring 875 feet by 875 feet, will be set aside for the Temple. An additional strip of land 87 1 / 2 feet wide is to be left empty all around it.

English Standard Version
Of this a square plot of 500 by 500 cubits shall be for the sanctuary, with fifty cubits for an open space around it.

Berean Standard Bible
Within this area there is to be a section for the sanctuary 500 cubits square, with 50 cubits around it for open land.

King James Bible
Of this there shall be for the sanctuary five hundred in length, with five hundred in breadth, square round about; and fifty cubits round about for the suburbs thereof.

New King James Version
Of this there shall be a square plot for the sanctuary, five hundred by five hundred rods, with fifty cubits around it for an open space.

New American Standard Bible
Out of this there shall be for the sanctuary a square encompassing five hundred by five hundred cubits, and fifty cubits for its open space round about.

NASB 1995
“Out of this there shall be for the holy place a square round about five hundred by five hundred cubits, and fifty cubits for its open space round about.

NASB 1977
“Out of this there shall be for the holy place a square round about five hundred by five hundred cubits, and fifty cubits for its open space round about.

Legacy Standard Bible
Out of this there shall be for the holy place a square round about five hundred by five hundred cubits, and fifty cubits for its open space round about.

Amplified Bible
Of this there shall be a square plot five hundred by five hundred cubits in perimeter for the holy place, and fifty cubits for the open space around it.

Christian Standard Bible
In this area there will be a square section for the sanctuary, 875 by 875 feet, with 87 1 /2 feet of open space all around it.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
In this area there will be a square section for the sanctuary, 875 by 875 feet, with 87 1/2 feet of open space all around it.

American Standard Version
Of this there shall be for the holy place five hundred in length by five hundred in breadth, square round about; and fifty cubits for the suburbs thereof round about.

Contemporary English Version
The temple will be on a piece of land 255 meters square, and the temple will be completely surrounded by an open space 25 meters wide.

English Revised Version
Of this there shall be for the holy place five hundred in length by five hundred in breadth, square round about; and fifty cubits for the suburbs thereof round about.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
An area of 875 feet square will be for the holy place with an open area 87 1/2 feet wide.

Good News Translation
In this area there is to be a square plot of land for the Temple, 840 feet on each side, entirely surrounded by an open space 84 feet wide.

International Standard Version
A Holy Place is to be dedicated from this area in the form of a square measuring 500 by 500 cubits, with a 50 cubit buffer zone surrounding it.

Majority Standard Bible
Within this area there is to be a section for the sanctuary 500 cubits square, with 50 cubits around it for open land.

NET Bible
Of this area a square 875 feet by 875 feet will be designated for the sanctuary, with 87 1/2 feet set aside for its open space round about.

New Heart English Bible
Of this there shall be for the holy place eight hundred sixty-one feet three inches in length by eight hundred sixty-one feet three inches in breadth, square all around; and eighty-six feet two inches for its suburbs all around.

Webster's Bible Translation
Of this there shall be for the sanctuary five hundred in length, with five hundred in breadth, square around; and fifty cubits around for the suburbs of it.

World English Bible
Of this there shall be a five hundred by five hundred square for the holy place, and fifty cubits for its pasture lands all around.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
There is of this for the sanctuary five hundred by five hundred, square, around; and fifty cubits of outskirt [is] around it.

Young's Literal Translation
There is of this for the sanctuary five hundred by five hundred, square, round about; and fifty cubits of suburb is to it round about.

Smith's Literal Translation
There shall be from this to the holy place five hundred, by five being square round about; and fifty cubits the area to it round about.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And there shall be for the sanctuary on every side five hundred by five hundred, foursquare round about: and fifty cubits for the suburbs thereof round about.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And there shall be, out of the entire region, a sanctified portion of five hundred by five hundred, foursquare all around, with fifty cubits for its suburbs on all sides.

New American Bible
Of this land a square plot, five hundred by five hundred cubits, shall be assigned to the sanctuary, with fifty cubits of free space around it.

New Revised Standard Version
Of this, a square plot of five hundred by five hundred cubits shall be for the sanctuary, with fifty cubits for an open space around it.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
Of this there shall be for the sanctuary a space five hundred in length and five hundred in breadth, square round about with fifty cubits of open space round it.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And there shall be for the Holy Place five hundred by five hundred, and there shall be an enclosure as a circle, and fifty cubits for its open courtyard

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
Of this there shall be for the holy place five hundred in length by five hundred in breadth, square round about; and fifty cubits for the open land round about it.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And there shall be a sanctuary out of this, five hundred reeds in length by five hundred in breadth, a square round about; and there shall be a vacant space beyond this of fifty cubits round about.

Additional Translations ...

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Context

Consecration of the Land
1“When you divide the land by lot as an inheritance, you are to set aside a portion for the LORD, a holy portion of the land 25,000 cubits long and 20,000 cubits wide. This entire tract of land will be holy. 2Within this area there is to be a section for the sanctuary 500 cubits square, with 50 cubits around it for open land. 3From this holy portion, you are to measure off a length of 25,000 cubits and a width of 10,000 cubits, and in it will be the sanctuary, the Most Holy Place.…

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Cross References

Revelation 21:16
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.

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

2 Chronicles 3:3
The foundation that Solomon laid for the house of God was sixty cubits long and twenty cubits wide, according to the old standard.

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.

Exodus 27:1
“You are to build an altar of acacia wood. The altar must be square, five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high.

1 Kings 7:27-37
In addition, he made ten movable stands of bronze, each four cubits long, four cubits wide, and three cubits high. / This was the design of the stands: They had side panels attached to uprights, / and on the panels between the uprights were lions, oxen, and cherubim. On the uprights was a pedestal above, and below the lions and oxen were wreaths of beveled work. ...

2 Chronicles 4:1
He made a bronze altar twenty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and ten cubits high.

Revelation 21:15
The angel who spoke with me had a golden measuring rod to measure the city and its gates and walls.

Exodus 38:1
Bezalel constructed the altar of burnt offering from acacia wood. It was square, five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high.

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 3:8
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.

Revelation 21:12
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.

Exodus 25:8-9
And they are to make a sanctuary for Me, so that I may dwell among them. / You must make the tabernacle and design all its furnishings according to the pattern I show you.

1 Kings 6:5-6
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.

2 Chronicles 3:4
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.

Treasury of Scripture

Of this there shall be for the sanctuary five hundred in length, with five hundred in breadth, square round about; and fifty cubits round about for the suburbs thereof.

five hundred in length

Ezekiel 42:16-20
He measured the east side with the measuring reed, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed round about…

suburbs.

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Ezekiel 45

1. The portion of land for the sanctuary
6. for the city
7. and for the prince
9. Ordinances for the prince

Berean Study Bible

The entire area will be holy
The phrase "The entire area will be holy" underscores the sanctity and set-apart nature of the land designated for the temple. In Hebrew, "holy" is "qodesh," which signifies something that is consecrated or dedicated to God. This reflects the broader biblical theme of holiness, where God calls His people and places to be distinct and pure, set apart for His purposes. The holiness of this area emphasizes the centrality of worship and the presence of God among His people, reminding us of the call to live lives that are consecrated to Him.

including a square plot for the sanctuary
The "square plot for the sanctuary" indicates a precise and intentional design. The Hebrew word for "sanctuary" is "miqdash," meaning a sacred place or holy site. The square shape symbolizes perfection and completeness, reflecting God's perfect nature and His desire for order. This design mirrors the heavenly temple described in Revelation, suggesting that earthly worship is a reflection of heavenly realities. The sanctuary serves as a focal point for worship, where God's presence dwells among His people, inviting them into a deeper relationship with Him.

500 cubits by 500 cubits
The dimensions "500 cubits by 500 cubits" highlight the specific and grand scale of the temple area. A cubit, an ancient measurement, is approximately 18 inches or 45 centimeters. This large area signifies the importance and grandeur of the temple, a place where God's glory is to be manifested. The repetition of the number five, often associated with grace in biblical numerology, may suggest the abundant grace of God available to His people through worship and sacrifice. The precise measurements also reflect God's attention to detail and His desire for order in worship.

with 50 cubits of open land all around it
The "50 cubits of open land all around it" serves as a buffer zone, separating the holy sanctuary from the common areas. This open land, or "migrash" in Hebrew, provides a space for transition, emphasizing the need for preparation before entering the presence of God. The number fifty, associated with jubilee and freedom, may symbolize the liberation and rest found in God's presence. This space ensures that the sanctity of the temple is preserved, reminding worshippers of the reverence and awe due to God. It also reflects the biblical principle of creating boundaries to protect what is sacred, encouraging believers to guard their hearts and lives as holy unto the Lord.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(2) Fifty cubits round about.--In Ezekiel 42:16-20 the space of 500 reeds square is described, which was "for," or belonged to, the sanctuary, to guard it from any profanation; but here we have, still farther, a narrow strip of 50 cubits wide (about 83 feet) of open space outside the wall to prevent the priests' houses being built too close to the sacred precincts. The word suburbs is better rendered in the margin, void or open place. The situation of the sanctuary and its surroundings within the priests' portion is more definitely fixed in Ezekiel 48:10 as "in the midst thereof."

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 2. - Of this district, either of 25,000 × 10,000, or 25,000 × 20,000 reeds, according to the view taken of ver. 1, there should be measured off for the sanctuary five hundred in length, with five hundred in breadth. The supplement here also, Keil, Kliefoth, Plumptre, and others consider to be "reeds," since obviously the whole temple with its precincts is intended (Ezekiel 42:16-20), though Hengstenberg and Schroder prefer "cubits," holding the sanctuary to be the temple buildings enclosed within the outer court well (Ezekiel 40.). The free space of fifty cubits round about for the suburbs (or, open places) thereof seems to indicate that the larger area was that alluded to by the prophet. That the term מִגְדָשׁ. occurs more frequently in the so-called priest-code (Leviticus 25:84; Numbers 35:2, 3, 4, 5, 7; Joshua 14:4; Joshua 21:2, 3, 8, 11, 13, etc.) and in the Chronicles (1 Chronicles 5:16; 1 Chronicles 6:35, 37; 1 Chronicles 13:2; 2 Chronicles 11:14; 2 Chronicles 31:19) than in Ezekiel (see Ezekiel 27:28; Ezekiel 48:15, 17) is a fact; but on this fact cannot be founded an argument for the priority of Ezekiel, since it rather points to Ezekiel's acquaintance with such "suburbs" in connection with priestly and Levitical cities.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Within this area
מִזֶּה֙ (miz·zeh)
Preposition-m | Pronoun - masculine singular
Strong's 2088: This, that

there is to be
יִהְיֶ֤ה (yih·yeh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

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

the sanctuary
הַקֹּ֔דֶשׁ (haq·qō·ḏeš)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity

500 [cubits]
חֲמֵ֥שׁ (ḥă·mêš)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 2568: Five

square,
מְרֻבָּ֣ע (mə·rub·bā‘)
Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 7251: To be quadrate

with 50
וַחֲמִשִּׁ֣ים (wa·ḥă·miš·šîm)
Conjunctive waw | Number - common plural
Strong's 2572: Fifty

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

around it
סָבִֽיב׃ (sā·ḇîḇ)
Adverb
Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around

for open land.
מִגְרָ֥שׁ (miḡ·rāš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4054: A suburb, the area around a, building, the margin of the sea

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