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It was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide. <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/40.htm">New Living Translation</a> Here, too, there were three guard alcoves on each side, with dividing walls and an entry room. All the measurements matched those of the east gateway. The gateway passage was 87 1 / 2 feet long and 43 3 / 4 feet wide between the back walls of facing guard alcoves. <a href="/esv/ezekiel/40.htm">English Standard Version</a> Its side rooms, three on either side, and its jambs and its vestibule were of the same size as those of the first gate. Its length was fifty cubits, and its breadth twenty-five cubits. <a href="/bsb/ezekiel/40.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Its three gate chambers on each side, its side pillars, and its portico all had the same measurements as the first gate: fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide. <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/40.htm">King James Bible</a> And the little chambers thereof were three on this side and three on that side; and the posts thereof and the arches thereof were after the measure of the first gate: the length thereof was fifty cubits, and the breadth five and twenty cubits. <a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/40.htm">New King James Version</a> Its gate chambers, three on this side and three on that side, its gateposts and its archways, had the same measurements as the first gate; its length was fifty cubits and its width twenty-five cubits. <a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/40.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> It had three guardrooms on each side; and its side pillars and its porches had the same measurement as the first gate. Its length was fifty cubits, and the width twenty-five cubits. <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/40.htm">NASB 1995</a> It had three guardrooms on each side; and its side pillars and its porches had the same measurement as the first gate. Its length was fifty cubits and the width twenty-five cubits. <a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/40.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And it had three guardrooms on each side; and its side pillars and its porches had the same measurement as the first gate. Its length was fifty cubits, and the width twenty-five cubits. <a href="/lsb/ezekiel/40.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> It had three guardrooms on each side; and its side pillars and its porches had the same measurement as the first gate. Its length was fifty cubits and the width twenty-five cubits. <a href="/amp/ezekiel/40.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Its guardrooms, three on each side, and its side pillars and its porches had the same measurement as the first gate. Its length was fifty cubits and the width was twenty-five cubits. <a href="/csb/ezekiel/40.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Its three recesses on each side, its jambs, and its portico had the same measurements as the first gate: 87 1 /2 feet long and 43 3 /4 feet wide. <a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/40.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Its three recesses on each side, its pilasters, and its portico had the same measurements as the first gate: 87 1/2 feet long and 43 3/4 feet wide. <a href="/asv/ezekiel/40.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the lodges thereof were three on this side and three on that side; and the posts thereof and the arches thereof were after the measure of the first gate: the length thereof was fifty cubits, and the breadth five and twenty cubits. <a href="/cev/ezekiel/40.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> This gate also had three guardrooms on each side of a passageway. The measurements of these rooms, the walls between them, and the entrance room at the far end of the passageway were exactly the same as those of the east gate. The north gate was also 25 meters long and 12.5 meters wide, <a href="/erv/ezekiel/40.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the lodges thereof were three on this side and three on that side; and the posts thereof and the arches thereof were after the measure of the first gate: the length thereof was fifty cubits, and the breadth five and twenty cubits. <a href="/gwt/ezekiel/40.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Its three guardrooms, its recessed walls, and its entrance hall were the same size as those in the east gateway. The gateway was 87 1/2 feet long and 44 feet wide. <a href="/gnt/ezekiel/40.htm">Good News Translation</a> The three guardrooms on each side of the passageway, the walls between them, and the entrance room all had the same measurements as those in the east gateway. The total length of the gateway was 84 feet and the width 42 feet. <a href="/isv/ezekiel/40.htm">International Standard Version</a> It was equipped with three guardhouses on each side. Its side pillars and porches had measurements identical to the first gate: 50 cubits long and 25 cubits wide. <a href="/msb/ezekiel/40.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Its three gate chambers on each side, its side pillars, and its portico all had the same measurements as the first gate: fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide. <a href="/net/ezekiel/40.htm">NET Bible</a> Its alcoves, three on each side, and its jambs and porches had the same measurement as the first gate; 87 1/2 feet long and 43 3/4 feet wide. <a href="/nheb/ezekiel/40.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And its side-rooms were three on either side, and its jambs and its porches had the same measurement as the first gate; its length was eighty-six feet one inch, and the breadth fourty-three feet one inch. <a href="/wbt/ezekiel/40.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the little chambers of it were three on this side and three on that side; and its posts and its arches were after the measure of the first gate; its length was fifty cubits, and its breadth five and twenty cubits. <a href="/web/ezekiel/40.htm">World English Bible</a> The lodges of it were three on this side and three on that side. Its posts and its arches were the same as the measure of the first gate: its length was fifty cubits, and the width twenty-five cubits. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/40.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and its little chambers, three on this side and three on that side, and its posts and its arches have been according to the measure of the first gate, its length [is] fifty cubits, and breadth [is] twenty-five by the cubit; <a href="/ylt/ezekiel/40.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and its little chambers, three on this side, and three on that side, and its posts and its arches have been according to the measure of the first gate, fifty cubits its length, and the breadth five and twenty by the cubit; <a href="/slt/ezekiel/40.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And its chamber, three from hence; and three from thence; and its post and its porch was as the measure of the first gate: fifty cubits its length, and its breadth five and twenty by the cubit.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezekiel/40.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the little chambers thereof three on this side, and three on that side: and the front thereof, and the porch thereof according to the measure of the former gate, fifty cubits long, and five and twenty cubits broad. <a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/40.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And its chambers were three from one side to the other. And its front and its vestibule, in accord with the measure of the former gate, were fifty cubits in its length and twenty-five cubits in width. <a href="/nabre/ezekiel/40.htm">New American Bible</a> Its cells, three on each side, its posts, and its vestibule had the same measurements as those of the first gate, fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide. <a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/40.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Its recesses, three on either side, and its pilasters and its vestibule were of the same size as those of the first gate; its depth was fifty cubits, and its width twenty-five cubits.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/40.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And its small rooms were three on this side and three on that side; and its posts and its arches had the same measurements as those of the first gate; its length was fifty cubits, and its breadth twenty-five cubits. <a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/40.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And its measurement, three from here and three from there, like the measurement of the first door, fifty cubits in its length, and its width, twenty cubits and five<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezekiel/40.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the cells thereof were three on this side and three on that side; and the posts thereof and the arches thereof were after the measure of the first gate; the length thereof was fifty cubits, and the breadth five and twenty cubits. <a href="/sep/ezekiel/40.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> and the chambers, three on this side and three on that; and the posts, and the porches, and the palm-trees thereof: and they were according to the measures of the gate that looks eastward: the length thereof was fifty cubits, and the breadth thereof was twenty-five cubits. <a href="/parallel/ezekiel/40-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=12133" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/40.htm">The North Gate</a> 20He also measured the length and width of the gateway of the outer court facing north. 21<a href="/hebrew/7969.htm" title="7969: šə·lō·wō·šāh (Number-ms) -- A three, triad. Or shalosh; masculine shlowshah; or shloshah; a primitive number; three; occasionally third, or Thrice.">Its three</a> <a href="/hebrew/8372.htm" title="8372: wə·ṯå̄·ʾō (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A chamber. And ta ah; from ta'ah; a room.">gate chambers</a> <a href="/hebrew/6311.htm" title="6311: mip·pōw (Prep-m:: Adv) -- Here, hither. Or po; or pow; probably from a primitive inseparable particle p and huw'; this place, i.e. Here or hence.">on each side,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7969.htm" title="7969: ū·šə·lō·šāh (Conj-w:: Number-ms) -- A three, triad. Or shalosh; masculine shlowshah; or shloshah; a primitive number; three; occasionally third, or Thrice."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6311.htm" title="6311: mip·pōw (Prep-m:: Adv) -- Here, hither. Or po; or pow; probably from a primitive inseparable particle p and huw'; this place, i.e. Here or hence."></a> <a href="/hebrew/352.htm" title="352: wə·ʾē·lō (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- From the same as 'uwl; properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief; also a ram; a pilaster; an oak or other strong tree.">its side pillars,</a> <a href="/hebrew/361.htm" title="361: wə·ʾē·lam·mō (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A porch. Or;elam; or ielammah; probably from 'ayil; a pillar-space, i.e. A pale.">and its portico</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">all had</a> <a href="/hebrew/4060.htm" title="4060: kə·mid·daṯ (Prep-k:: N-fsc) -- Feminine of mad; properly, extension, i.e. Height or breadth; also a measure; hence a portion or a vestment; specifically, tribute.">the same measurements</a> <a href="/hebrew/7223.htm" title="7223: hā·ri·šō·wn (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Former, first, chief. Or riishon; from ri'shah; first, in place, time or rank.">as the first</a> <a href="/hebrew/8179.htm" title="8179: haš·ša·‘ar (Art:: N-ms) -- A gate. From sha'ar in its original sense; an opening, i.e. Door or gate.">gate:</a> <a href="/hebrew/2572.htm" title="2572: ḥă·miš·šîm (Number-cp) -- Fifty. Multiple of chamesh; fifty.">fifty</a> <a href="/hebrew/520.htm" title="520: ’am·māh (N-fs) -- Prolonged from 'em; properly, a mother (below the elbow), i.e. A cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance).">cubits</a> <a href="/hebrew/753.htm" title="753: ’ā·rə·kōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Length. From 'arak; length.">long</a> <a href="/hebrew/2568.htm" title="2568: ḥā·mêš (Number-fs) -- Five. Masculine chamishshah; a primitive numeral; five."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6242.htm" title="6242: wə·‘eś·rîm (Conj-w:: Number-cp) -- Twenty. From eser; twenty; also twentieth.">and twenty-five</a> <a href="/hebrew/520.htm" title="520: bā·’am·māh (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- Prolonged from 'em; properly, a mother (below the elbow), i.e. A cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance).">cubits</a> <a href="/hebrew/7341.htm" title="7341: wə·rō·ḥaḇ (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Breadth, width. From rachab; width.">wide.</a> 22Its windows, portico, and palm trees had the same measurements as those of the gate facing east. Seven steps led up to it, with its portico opposite them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/ezekiel/40-6.htm">Ezekiel 40:6-16</a> Then he came to the gate facing east and climbed its steps. He measured the threshold of the gate to be one rod deep. / Each gate chamber was one rod long and one rod wide, and there were five cubits between the gate chambers. The inner threshold of the gate by the portico facing inward was one rod deep. / Then he measured the portico of the gateway inside; ... <a href="/ezekiel/40-28.htm">Ezekiel 40:28-37</a> Next he brought me into the inner court through the south gate, and he measured the south gate; it had the same measurements as the others. / Its gate chambers, side pillars, and portico had the same measurements as the others. Both the gateway and its portico had windows all around; it was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide. / (The porticoes around the inner court were twenty-five cubits long and five cubits deep.) ... <a href="/ezekiel/41-1.htm">Ezekiel 41:1-4</a> Then the man brought me into the outer sanctuary and measured the side pillars to be six cubits wide on each side. / The width of the entrance was ten cubits, and the sides of the entrance were five cubits on each side. He also measured the length of the outer sanctuary to be forty cubits, and the width to be twenty cubits. / And he went into the inner sanctuary and measured the side pillars at the entrance to be two cubits wide. The entrance was six cubits wide, and the walls on each side were seven cubits wide. ... <a href="/ezekiel/43-1.htm">Ezekiel 43:1-5</a> Then the man brought me back to the gate that faces east, / and I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east. His voice was like the roar of many waters, and the earth shone with His glory. / The vision I saw was like the vision I had seen when He came to destroy the city and like the visions I had seen by the River Kebar. I fell facedown, ... <a href="/ezekiel/44-1.htm">Ezekiel 44:1-3</a> The man then brought me back to the outer gate of the sanctuary that faced east, but it was shut. / And the LORD said to me, “This gate is to remain shut. It shall not be opened, and no man shall enter through it, because the LORD, the God of Israel, has entered through it. Therefore it will remain shut. / Only the prince himself may sit inside the gateway to eat in the presence of the LORD. He must enter by way of the portico of the gateway and go out the same way.” <a href="/ezekiel/47-1.htm">Ezekiel 47:1-2</a> Then the man brought me back to the entrance of the temple, and I saw water flowing from under the threshold of the temple toward the east (for the temple faced east). The water was coming down from under the south side of the temple, south of the altar. / Next he brought me out through the north gate and led me around the outside to the outer gate facing east, and there I saw the water trickling out from the south side. <a href="/1_kings/6-3.htm">1 Kings 6:3-5</a> 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. / He also had narrow windows framed high in the temple. / 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. <a href="/1_kings/7-12.htm">1 Kings 7:12</a> 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. <a href="/2_chronicles/3-4.htm">2 Chronicles 3:4</a> 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. <a href="/2_chronicles/4-9.htm">2 Chronicles 4:9</a> He made the courtyard of the priests and the large court with its doors, and he overlaid the doors with bronze. <a href="/revelation/21-12.htm">Revelation 21:12-13</a> 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. <a href="/revelation/21-15.htm">Revelation 21:15-17</a> 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. <a href="/revelation/21-25.htm">Revelation 21:25-27</a> Its gates will never be shut at the end of the day, because there will be no night there. / And into the city will be brought the glory and honor of the nations. / But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who practices an abomination or a lie, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life. <a href="/revelation/22-14.htm">Revelation 22:14-15</a> Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by its gates. / But outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. <a href="/hebrews/9-1.htm">Hebrews 9:1-5</a> 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, ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the little chambers thereof were three on this side and three on that side; and the posts thereof and the arches thereof were after the measure of the first gate: the length thereof was fifty cubits, and the breadth five and twenty cubits.the little<a href="/ezekiel/40-7.htm">Ezekiel 40:7,10-16,29,30,36,37</a> And every little chamber was one reed long, and one reed broad; and between the little chambers were five cubits; and the threshold of the gate by the porch of the gate within was one reed… arches.<a href="/ezekiel/40-8.htm">Ezekiel 40:8,10,13,15,25,29</a> He measured also the porch of the gate within, one reed… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/40-16.htm">Alcoves</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-16.htm">Arches</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-20.htm">Breadth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-17.htm">Cells</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-17.htm">Chambers</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-19.htm">Cubits</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-12.htm">Either</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-15.htm">Fifty</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-11.htm">First</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-13.htm">Five</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-20.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-19.htm">Gateway</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-16.htm">Guardrooms</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-16.htm">Jambs</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-20.htm">Length</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-16.htm">Lodges</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-20.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-14.htm">Measurement</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-10.htm">Measurements</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-16.htm">Pillars</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-16.htm">Porches</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-16.htm">Portico</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-16.htm">Posts</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-16.htm">Projecting</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-17.htm">Rooms</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-19.htm">Side</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-10.htm">Size</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-20.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-10.htm">Three</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-14.htm">Twenty</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-13.htm">Twenty-Five</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-15.htm">Vestibule</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-16.htm">Walls</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-18.htm">Wide</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-20.htm">Width</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/40-29.htm">Alcoves</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-22.htm">Arches</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-25.htm">Breadth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-29.htm">Cells</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-29.htm">Chambers</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-23.htm">Cubits</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-26.htm">Either</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-25.htm">Fifty</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-30.htm">First</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-25.htm">Five</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-22.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-25.htm">Gateway</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-29.htm">Guardrooms</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-24.htm">Jambs</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-25.htm">Length</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-29.htm">Lodges</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-22.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/ezekiel/41-17.htm">Measurement</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-22.htm">Measurements</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-24.htm">Pillars</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-22.htm">Porches</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-22.htm">Portico</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-24.htm">Posts</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-26.htm">Projecting</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-24.htm">Rooms</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-24.htm">Side</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-22.htm">Size</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-22.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-48.htm">Three</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-25.htm">Twenty</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-25.htm">Twenty-Five</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-24.htm">Vestibule</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-29.htm">Walls</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-25.htm">Wide</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-25.htm">Width</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 40</div>1. <a href="/ezekiel/40-1.htm">The time, manner, and end of the vision of the city and temple</a> 6. <a href="/ezekiel/40-6.htm">The description of the east gate of the outer court</a> 20. <a href="/ezekiel/40-20.htm">of the north gate</a> 24. <a href="/ezekiel/40-24.htm">of the south gate</a> 27. <a href="/ezekiel/40-27.htm">of the south gate of the inner court</a> 32. <a href="/ezekiel/40-32.htm">of the east gate</a> 35. <a href="/ezekiel/40-35.htm">and of the north gate</a> 39. <a href="/ezekiel/40-39.htm">Eight tables</a> 44. <a href="/ezekiel/40-44.htm">The chambers</a> 48. <a href="/ezekiel/40-48.htm">The porch of the house</a> </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'; 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The number three may symbolize completeness or divine perfection, often seen in biblical numerology. The chambers likely served as guardrooms or waiting areas, emphasizing the order and security of the temple. This structure mirrors the gates of Solomon's temple, suggesting continuity in divine worship practices.its side pillars The side pillars, or posts, are significant in ancient architecture, often representing strength and stability. In the context of the temple, they may symbolize the enduring nature of God's covenant with His people. Pillars are frequently mentioned in the Bible, such as the two pillars, Jachin and Boaz, in Solomon's temple, which also carried symbolic meaning.and its portico The portico, or porch, served as an entranceway, providing a transition from the outer court to the inner sanctum. It signifies the approach to holiness and the reverence required when entering God's presence. The portico's inclusion in the vision underscores the importance of preparation and purification before worship.all had the same measurements as the first gate The uniformity in measurements indicates a divine order and precision in God's design. This consistency reflects God's unchanging nature and the equality of access to His presence for all who enter. It also suggests that the standards of holiness and worship are the same for everyone.fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide The specific dimensions highlight the grandeur and majesty of the temple structure. A cubit, roughly 18 inches, makes the gate approximately 75 feet long and 37.5 feet wide, indicating a significant and imposing entrance. These measurements may also have symbolic meanings, with the number fifty often associated with jubilee and freedom, and twenty-five representing grace upon grace.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a> 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 in chapters 40-48. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a> The vision in <a href="/bsb/ezekiel/40.htm">Ezekiel 40</a> describes a future temple, often referred to as the "Third Temple," which is a symbol of God's presence and restoration for Israel. 3. <a href="/topical/g/guardrooms.htm">Guardrooms</a> These are rooms within the temple gate structure, possibly used by temple guards or for storage, indicating order and security in the temple. 4. <a href="/topical/g/gateposts_and_portico.htm">Gateposts and Portico</a> Architectural elements of the temple gate, symbolizing strength and the welcoming of worshippers into God's presence. 5. <a href="/topical/m/measurements.htm">Measurements</a> The specific dimensions (fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide) emphasize precision and divine order in God's design for worship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_order_and_precision.htm">Divine Order and Precision</a> God's instructions for the temple's measurements reflect His nature of order and precision. This teaches us to approach worship and our lives with intentionality and reverence. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_security_and_welcome.htm">Symbolism of Security and Welcome</a> The guardrooms and gateposts symbolize both security and welcome. In our spiritual lives, we should create environments that are secure in faith yet welcoming to others. <a href="/topical/h/hope_and_restoration.htm">Hope and Restoration</a> Ezekiel's vision of the temple serves as a promise of hope and restoration. In times of personal exile or difficulty, we can trust in God's plan for renewal and His presence with us. <a href="/topical/c/continuity_of_god's_presence.htm">Continuity of God's Presence</a> The temple vision connects to the broader biblical account of God's desire to dwell with His people. This encourages us to seek His presence daily and recognize His work throughout history. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_worship.htm">Preparation for Worship</a> The detailed preparation of the temple space reminds us of the importance of preparing our hearts and minds for worship, ensuring that we honor God with our best.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_40.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 40</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_ezekiel_40's_details.htm">How should one reconcile the detailed architectural descriptions in Ezekiel 40 with the absence of any clear historical record of its fulfillment?</a> <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 href="/q/do_ezekiel_40_5-16_match_temple_finds.htm">How do the measurements in Ezekiel 40:5-16 align with archaeological evidence of any actual Temple structure?</a> <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> <a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/40-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Its three שְׁלוֹשָׁ֤ה (šə·lō·wō·šāh) Number - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7969.htm">Strong's 7969: </a> Three, third, thrice gate chambers וְתָאָ֗יו (wə·ṯā·’āw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8372.htm">Strong's 8372: </a> A chamber on each side, מִפּוֹ֙ (mip·pōw) Preposition-m | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6311.htm">Strong's 6311: </a> This place, here its side pillars, וְאֵילָ֤יו (wə·’ê·lāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_352.htm">Strong's 352: </a> Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree and its portico וְאֵֽלַמָּיו֙ (wə·’ê·lam·māw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_361.htm">Strong's 361: </a> A pillar-space, a pale all had הָיָ֔ה (hā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be the same measurements כְּמִדַּ֖ת (kə·mid·daṯ) Preposition-k | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4060.htm">Strong's 4060: </a> Extension, height, breadth, a measure, a portion, a vestment, tribute as the first הָרִאשׁ֑וֹן (hā·ri·šō·wn) Article | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7223.htm">Strong's 7223: </a> First, in place, time, rank gate: הַשַּׁ֣עַר (haš·ša·‘ar) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8179.htm">Strong's 8179: </a> An opening, door, gate fifty חֲמִשִּׁ֤ים (ḥă·miš·šîm) Number - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2572.htm">Strong's 2572: </a> Fifty cubits אַמָּה֙ (’am·māh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_520.htm">Strong's 520: </a> A mother, a cubit, a door-base long אָרְכּ֔וֹ (’ā·rə·kōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_753.htm">Strong's 753: </a> Length and twenty-five וְעֶשְׂרִ֖ים (wə·‘eś·rîm) Conjunctive waw | Number - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6242.htm">Strong's 6242: </a> Twenty, twentieth cubits בָּאַמָּֽה׃ (bā·’am·māh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_520.htm">Strong's 520: </a> A mother, a cubit, a door-base wide. וְרֹ֕חַב (wə·rō·ḥaḇ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7341.htm">Strong's 7341: </a> Breadth, width <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/40-21.htm">Ezekiel 40:21 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/40-21.htm">Ezekiel 40:21 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezekiel/40-21.htm">Ezekiel 40:21 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/40-21.htm">Ezekiel 40:21 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/40-21.htm">Ezekiel 40:21 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/40-21.htm">Ezekiel 40:21 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/40-21.htm">Ezekiel 40:21 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/40-21.htm">Ezekiel 40:21 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/40-21.htm">Ezekiel 40:21 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezekiel/40-21.htm">Ezekiel 40:21 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-21.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 40:21 The lodges of it were three (Ezek. 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