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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 />Then he measured the north side, and it 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 north side, 500 cubits by the measuring reed all around.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/42.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He measured the north 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 north side, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed round about.<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 north side, five hundred rods by the measuring rod all around.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/42.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He measured on the north side: five hundred rods by the measuring rod.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/42.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He measured on the north side five hundred reeds by the measuring reed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/42.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He measured on the north side five hundred reeds by the measuring reed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezekiel/42.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He measured on the north side 500 reeds by 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 north 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 north 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 north 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 north side five hundred reeds with the measuring reed round about.<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 north side, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed round about.<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 north 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 north 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 north 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 north 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 north side eight hundred sixty-one feet three inches, with the measuring reed all around.<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 north side, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed around.<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 north side five hundred reeds with the measuring reed all around. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/42.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />He has measured the north side, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed all around.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezekiel/42.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> He hath measured the north side, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed round about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezekiel/42.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He measured the wind of the north, five hundred reeds by the reed of measure round about.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezekiel/42.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he measured toward the north 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 he measured facing the wind of the north: 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 north side: five hundred cubits by his measuring rod. He turned<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 north 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 north side, five hundred reeds with the measuring reed round about.<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 north wind on a measuring reed, five hundred reeds in a circle<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 north side, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed round about.<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 north and measured in front of the north <i>side</i> five hundred cubits with the measuring reed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezekiel/42-17.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=12937" 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">16</span>With a measuring rod he measured the east side to be five hundred cubits long. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4058.htm" title="4058: mā·ḏaḏ (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/6828.htm" title="6828: haṣ·ṣā·p̄ō·wn (Art:: N-fs) -- North. Or tsaphon; from tsaphan; properly, hidden, i.e. Dark; used only of the north as a quarter.">the north</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/5439.htm" title="5439: sā·ḇîḇ (Adv) -- Circuit, round about. Or cbiybah; from cabab; a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly around."></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">18</span>He measured the south 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="/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="/revelation/11-1.htm">Revelation 11:1-2</a></span><br />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.<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="/ezekiel/40-3.htm">Ezekiel 40:3-5</a></span><br />So He took me there, and I saw a man whose appearance was like bronze. He was standing in the gateway with a linen cord and a measuring rod in his hand. / “Son of man,” he said to me, “look with your eyes, hear with your ears, and pay attention to everything I am going to show you, for that is why you have been brought here. Report to the house of Israel everything you see.” / 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/45-1.htm">Ezekiel 45:1-6</a></span><br />“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. / Within this area there is to be a section for the sanctuary 500 cubits square, with 50 cubits around it for open land. / From 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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-15.htm">Ezekiel 48:15-20</a></span><br />The remaining area, 5,000 cubits wide and 25,000 cubits long, will be for common use by the city, for houses, and for pastureland. The city will be in the center of it / and will have these measurements: 4,500 cubits on the north side, 4,500 cubits on the south side, 4,500 cubits on the east side, and 4,500 cubits on the west side. / The pastureland of the city will extend 250 cubits to the north, 250 cubits to the south, 250 cubits to the east, and 250 cubits to the west. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/34-3.htm">Numbers 34:3-12</a></span><br />Your southern border will extend from the Wilderness of Zin along the border of Edom. On the east, your southern border will run from the end of the Salt Sea, / cross south of the Ascent of Akrabbim, continue to Zin, and go south of Kadesh-barnea. Then it will go on to Hazar-addar and proceed to Azmon, / where it will turn from Azmon, join the Brook of Egypt, and end at the Sea. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/18-15.htm">Joshua 18:15-19</a></span><br />On the south side the border began at the outskirts of Kiriath-jearim and extended westward to the spring at the Waters of Nephtoah. / Then it went down to the foot of the hill that faces the Valley of Ben-hinnom at the northern end of the Valley of Rephaim and ran down the Valley of Hinnom toward the southern slope of the Jebusites and downward to En-rogel. / From there it curved northward and proceeded to En-shemesh and on to Geliloth facing the Ascent of Adummim, and continued down to the Stone of Bohan son of Reuben. ...<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="/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="/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_kings/21-13.htm">2 Kings 21:13</a></span><br />I will stretch out over Jerusalem the measuring line used against Samaria and the plumb line used against the house of Ahab, and I will wipe out Jerusalem as one wipes out a bowl—wiping it and turning it upside down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-38.htm">Jeremiah 31:38-40</a></span><br />“The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when this city will be rebuilt for Me, from the tower of Hananel to the Corner Gate. / The measuring line will once again stretch out straight to the hill of Gareb and then turn toward Goah. / The whole valley of the dead bodies and ashes, and all the fields as far as the Kidron Valley, to the corner of the Horse Gate to the east, will be holy to the LORD. It will never again be uprooted or demolished.”</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 north side, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed round about.</p><p class="hdg">no references for this verse </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/42-16.htm">Cubits</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-16.htm">Five</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-16.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-16.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-16.htm">Measured</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-16.htm">Measuring</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-16.htm">Measuring-Reed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-13.htm">North</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-16.htm">Reed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-16.htm">Reeds</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-16.htm">Rod</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-16.htm">Round</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-16.htm">Side</a> <a href="/ezekiel/39-2.htm">Turned</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/42-18.htm">Cubits</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-18.htm">Five</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-18.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-18.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-18.htm">Measured</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-18.htm">Measuring</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-18.htm">Measuring-Reed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-4.htm">North</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-18.htm">Reed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-18.htm">Reeds</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-18.htm">Rod</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-18.htm">Round</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-18.htm">Side</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-18.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 north side</b><br>In the context of Ezekiel's vision of the temple, the act of measuring signifies God's order and precision. Measuring is a recurring theme in Ezekiel, symbolizing divine judgment and restoration. The north side of the temple is significant as it often represents a place of divine presence and judgment in biblical literature. The act of measuring also reflects the meticulous nature of God's plans and the importance of boundaries in maintaining holiness.<p><b>to be five hundred cubits long</b><br>A cubit is an ancient measurement roughly equivalent to 18 inches or 45 centimeters. The specific measurement of five hundred cubits indicates a large and significant structure, emphasizing the grandeur and majesty of the temple. This measurement aligns with the detailed architectural plans given to Ezekiel, which reflect the perfection and completeness of God's design. The number five hundred can also symbolize completeness and divine order, reinforcing the idea of God's perfect plan for His people. This measurement is part of the larger vision of the temple, which serves as a type of Christ, representing His body and the ultimate dwelling place of God with 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 restoration and the presence of God among His people. It symbolizes hope and divine order.<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, order, and God's meticulous plan.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_north_side.htm">The North Side</a></b><br>Part of the temple complex, the north side's measurement signifies completeness and the encompassing nature of God's design.<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, showcasing God's future plans for His people and the restoration of worship.<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 meticulous measurements in the temple vision remind us of His precision and order in our lives. We are called to trust His perfect plan, even when we do not see the full picture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_worship.htm">The Importance of Worship</a></b><br>The temple represents a place of worship and communion with God. We should prioritize worship in our lives, ensuring that our hearts are aligned with God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_restoration.htm">Hope in Restoration</a></b><br>Ezekiel's vision offers hope for restoration and renewal. In times of personal or communal exile, we can hold onto the promise of God's restorative power.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_among_his_people.htm">God's Presence Among His People</a></b><br>The temple signifies God's desire to dwell among His people. We are reminded of the importance of cultivating a relationship with God, knowing that He desires to be present 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 sovereignty. We should recognize that our lives are under God's authority and seek to live according to His standards.<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/do_ezekiel_41_1-5_measurements_match_any_temple.htm">How do the specific measurements in Ezekiel 41 (particularly verses 1-5) align with any known historical or archaeological temple structure?</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/how_does_ezekiel_42_fit_ancient_jerusalem.htm">How can the vast space described in Ezekiel 42 be reconciled with the known geographical and historical realities of ancient Jerusalem?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/42-17.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">מָדַ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(mā·ḏaḏ)</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 north</span><br /><span class="heb">הַצָּפ֑וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(haṣ·ṣā·p̄ō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6828.htm">Strong's 6828: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">side</span><br /><span class="heb">ר֣וּחַ</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">קָנִ֛ים</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">הַמִּדָּ֖ה</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/42-17.htm">Ezekiel 42:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/42-17.htm">Ezekiel 42:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezekiel/42-17.htm">Ezekiel 42:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/42-17.htm">Ezekiel 42:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/42-17.htm">Ezekiel 42:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/42-17.htm">Ezekiel 42:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/42-17.htm">Ezekiel 42:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/42-17.htm">Ezekiel 42:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/42-17.htm">Ezekiel 42:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezekiel/42-17.htm">Ezekiel 42:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezekiel/42-17.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 42:17 He measured on the north side five (Ezek. 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