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it was five hundred cubits by the measuring rod.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/42.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The south side was also 875 feet,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ezekiel/42.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He measured the south side, 500 cubits by the measuring reed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/42.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He measured the south side to be five hundred cubits long.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/42.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He measured the south side, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/42.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He measured the south side, five hundred rods by the measuring rod.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/42.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the south side he measured five hundred rods with the measuring rod.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/42.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />On the south side he measured five hundred reeds with the measuring reed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/42.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />On the south side he measured five hundred reeds with the measuring reed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezekiel/42.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />On the south side he measured 500 reeds with the measuring reed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezekiel/42.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He measured the south side, five hundred rods by the measuring rod.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezekiel/42.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He measured the south side; it was 875 feet by the measuring rod.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/42.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He measured the south side; it was 875 feet by the measuring rod. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezekiel/42.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He measured on the south side five hundred reeds with the measuring reed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezekiel/42.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He measured on the south side, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezekiel/42.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He measured the south side. It was 875 feet long according to the measuring stick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezekiel/42.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />the south side at 500 reeds, according to the length of the measuring stick, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezekiel/42.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He measured the south side to be five hundred cubits long.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezekiel/42.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He measured the south side as 875 feet by the measuring stick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezekiel/42.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He measured on the south side eight hundred sixty-one feet three inches with the measuring reed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezekiel/42.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He measured the south side, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezekiel/42.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He measured on the south side five hundred reeds with the measuring reed. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/42.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The south side he has measured, five hundred reeds, with the measuring-reed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezekiel/42.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The south side he hath measured, five hundred reeds, with the measuring-reed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezekiel/42.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The wind of the south he measured five hundred reeds by the reed of measure.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezekiel/42.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And towards the south he measured five hundred reeds with the measuring reed round about. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/42.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And toward the south wind, he measured five hundred reeds with the measuring reed throughout the course.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezekiel/42.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and measured the south side, five hundred cubits by his measuring rod.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/42.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then he turned and measured the south side, five hundred cubits by the measuring reed.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/42.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He measured the south side, five hundred reeds with the measuring reed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/42.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he measured to the south wind, five hundred reeds on a measuring reed<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezekiel/42.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He measured the south side, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezekiel/42.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he turned to the west, and measured in front of the west side, five hundred <i>cubits</i> with the measuring reed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezekiel/42-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=12941" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/42.htm">Outer Measurements</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>He measured the north side to be five hundred cubits long. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4058.htm" title="4058: mā·ḏāḏ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To measure. A primitive root: properly, to stretch; by implication, to measure; figuratively, to be extended.">He measured</a> <a href="/hebrew/1864.htm" title="1864: had·dā·rō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- The south. Of uncertain derivation; the south; poet. The south wind.">the south</a> <a href="/hebrew/7307.htm" title="7307: rū·aḥ (N-csc) -- Breath, wind, spirit. From ruwach; wind; by resemblance breath.">side</a> <a href="/hebrew/2568.htm" title="2568: ḥă·mêš- (Number-fsc) -- Five. Masculine chamishshah; a primitive numeral; five.">to be five</a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: mê·’ō·wṯ (Number-fpc) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction.">hundred</a> <a href="/hebrew/7070.htm" title="7070: qā·nîm (N-mp) -- A stalk, reed. From qanah; a reed; by resemblance a rod, shaft, tube, stem, the radius, beam.">cubits</a> <a href="/hebrew/4060.htm" title="4060: ham·mid·dāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Feminine of mad; properly, extension, i.e. Height or breadth; also a measure; hence a portion or a vestment; specifically, tribute.">long.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7070.htm" title="7070: biq·nêh (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A stalk, reed. From qanah; a reed; by resemblance a rod, shaft, tube, stem, the radius, beam."></a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>And he came around and measured the west side to be five hundred cubits long.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/40-5.htm">Ezekiel 40:5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/41-13.htm">Ezekiel 41:13-15</a></span><br />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. / The width of the temple courtyard on the east, including the front of the temple, was a hundred cubits. / Next he measured the length of the building facing the temple courtyard at the rear of the temple, including its galleries on each side; it was a hundred cubits. The outer sanctuary, the inner sanctuary, and the porticoes facing the court,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/43-13.htm">Ezekiel 43:13-17</a></span><br />These are the measurements of the altar in long cubits (a cubit and a handbreadth): Its gutter shall be a cubit deep and a cubit wide, with a rim of one span around its edge. And this is the height of the altar: / The space from the gutter on the ground to the lower ledge shall be two cubits, and the ledge one cubit wide. The space from the smaller ledge to the larger ledge shall be four cubits, and the ledge one cubit wide. / The altar hearth shall be four cubits high, and four horns shall project upward from the hearth. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/45-2.htm">Ezekiel 45:2</a></span><br />Within this area there is to be a section for the sanctuary 500 cubits square, with 50 cubits around it for open land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-8.htm">Ezekiel 48:8</a></span><br />Bordering the territory of Judah, from east to west, will be the portion you are to set apart. It will be 25,000 cubits wide, and the length of a tribal portion from east to west. In the center will be the sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-15.htm">Revelation 21:15-17</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-2.htm">1 Kings 6:2-3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-3.htm">2 Chronicles 3:3-4</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/2-1.htm">Zechariah 2:1-2</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/27-9.htm">Exodus 27:9-18</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/38-9.htm">Exodus 38:9-20</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/35-4.htm">Numbers 35:4-5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/18-4.htm">Joshua 18:4-6</a></span><br />Appoint three men from each tribe, and I will send them out to survey the land and map it out, according to the inheritance of each. Then they will return to me / and divide the land into seven portions. Judah shall remain in their territory in the south, and the house of Joseph shall remain in their territory in the north. / When you have mapped out the seven portions of land and brought it to me, I will cast lots for you here in the presence of the LORD our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/7-15.htm">1 Kings 7:15-22</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/4-2.htm">2 Chronicles 4:2-5</a></span><br />He also made the Sea of cast metal. It was circular in shape, measuring ten cubits from rim to rim, five cubits in height, and thirty cubits in circumference. / Below the rim, figures of oxen encircled it, ten per cubit all the way around the Sea, cast in two rows as a part of the Sea. / The Sea stood on twelve oxen, three facing north, three facing west, three facing south, and three facing east. The Sea rested on them, with all their hindquarters toward the center. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He measured the south side, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed.</p><p class="hdg">no references for this verse </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/42-17.htm">Cubits</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-17.htm">Five</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-17.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-17.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-17.htm">Measured</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-17.htm">Measuring</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-17.htm">Measuring-Reed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-17.htm">Reed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-17.htm">Reeds</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-17.htm">Rod</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-17.htm">Round</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-17.htm">Side</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-13.htm">South</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-17.htm">Turned</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/42-19.htm">Cubits</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-19.htm">Five</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-19.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-19.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-19.htm">Measured</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-19.htm">Measuring</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-19.htm">Measuring-Reed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-19.htm">Reed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-19.htm">Reeds</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-19.htm">Rod</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-19.htm">Round</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-19.htm">Side</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-9.htm">South</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-19.htm">Turned</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 42</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/42-1.htm">The chambers for the priests</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/42-13.htm">The use thereof</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/42-15.htm">The measures of the outward court</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/42.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ezekiel/42.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>He measured the south side</b><br>In the context of Ezekiel's vision of the temple, the act of measuring signifies God's order and precision in His plans. Measuring is a recurring theme in Ezekiel, symbolizing divine judgment and restoration. The south side of the temple complex is significant as it represents the direction of warmth and light, often associated with blessing and life in biblical symbolism. This act of measuring also reflects the meticulous nature of God's design for His dwelling place among His people.<p><b>to be five hundred cubits long</b><br>The measurement of five hundred cubits indicates a substantial and complete structure, emphasizing the grandeur and perfection of God's temple. A cubit, approximately 18 inches or 45 centimeters, was a standard unit of measurement in ancient times, derived from the length of the forearm. This specific measurement aligns with the detailed descriptions found in other parts of Ezekiel's vision, underscoring the temple's vastness and the comprehensive nature of God's plan for His people. The number five hundred, being a multiple of ten, often symbolizes completeness and divine order in biblical numerology. This measurement can also be seen as a foreshadowing of the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises through Jesus Christ, who embodies the true temple and the presence of God among humanity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a></b><br>A prophet and priest during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is the author of the book. He receives visions from God, including the detailed vision of the new temple.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>The vision of the temple in Ezekiel chapters 40-48 represents a future, idealized temple. It symbolizes God's presence and the restoration of Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_measuring_rod.htm">The Measuring Rod</a></b><br>A tool used by the angelic figure to measure the dimensions of the temple, symbolizing precision and divine order.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_south_side.htm">The South Side</a></b><br>Part of the temple's outer court, the south side's measurement signifies completeness and the thoroughness of God's plan.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_vision.htm">The Vision</a></b><br>This vision is part of a larger revelation given to Ezekiel, emphasizing God's holiness and the restoration of His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_precision_and_order.htm">God's Precision and Order</a></b><br>God's plans are precise and orderly, as seen in the detailed measurements of the temple. This reflects His nature and His desire for order in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_measurement.htm">Symbolism of Measurement</a></b><br>The act of measuring signifies God's ownership and His intention to restore and perfect His creation. We are called to align our lives with His divine standards.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_and_restoration.htm">Hope and Restoration</a></b><br>The vision of the temple offers hope for restoration and renewal. It reminds us that God is committed to restoring His people and dwelling among them.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_worship.htm">Holiness and Worship</a></b><br>The temple represents holiness and the proper worship of God. We are encouraged to pursue holiness and prioritize worship in our daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence.htm">God's Presence</a></b><br>The temple symbolizes God's presence with His people. We are reminded that God desires to be present in our lives and communities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_42.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 42</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/biblical_weights_and_measures.htm">What are the Biblical weights and measures?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_ezekiel's_temple_sizes_differ.htm">Given Ezekiel 42:15-20 lists precise measurements, how do we explain discrepancies with other ancient Near Eastern temple dimensions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_evidence_for_ezekiel_42_4_design.htm">Ezekiel 42:4 describes specific architectural details for temple chambers--why is there no clear archaeological evidence supporting this exact design?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_ezekiel_42_and_1_kings_6_differ.htm">Why do the measurements in Ezekiel 42 seem to conflict with earlier temple designs described in 1 Kings 6?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/42-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He measured</span><br /><span class="heb">מָדָ֑ד</span> <span class="translit">(mā·ḏāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4058.htm">Strong's 4058: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stretch, to measure, to be extended</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the south</span><br /><span class="heb">הַדָּר֖וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(had·dā·rō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1864.htm">Strong's 1864: </a> </span><span class="str2">The south, poet, the south wind</span><br /><br /><span class="word">side</span><br /><span class="heb">ר֥וּחַ</span> <span class="translit">(rū·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7307.htm">Strong's 7307: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[to be] five</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲמֵשׁ־</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·mêš-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2568.htm">Strong's 2568: </a> </span><span class="str2">Five</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hundred</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵא֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(mê·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3967.htm">Strong's 3967: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hundred</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cubits</span><br /><span class="heb">קָנִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(qā·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7070.htm">Strong's 7070: </a> </span><span class="str2">A reed, a, rod, shaft, tube, stem, the radius, beam</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[long].</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּדָּֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mid·dāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4060.htm">Strong's 4060: </a> </span><span class="str2">Extension, height, breadth, a measure, a portion, a vestment, tribute</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/42-18.htm">Ezekiel 42:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/42-18.htm">Ezekiel 42:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezekiel/42-18.htm">Ezekiel 42:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/42-18.htm">Ezekiel 42:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/42-18.htm">Ezekiel 42:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/42-18.htm">Ezekiel 42:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/42-18.htm">Ezekiel 42:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/42-18.htm">Ezekiel 42:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/42-18.htm">Ezekiel 42:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezekiel/42-18.htm">Ezekiel 42:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezekiel/42-18.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 42:18 He measured on the south side five (Ezek. 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