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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 />and the west 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 />Then he turned to the west side and measured, 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 />And he came around and measured the west 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 turned about to the west side, <i>and</i> measured 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 came around to the west side <i>and</i> measured 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 />He turned to the west side <i>and</i> 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 />He turned to the west side and 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 />He turned to the west side, <i>and</i> 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 />He turned to the west side <i>and</i> 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 turned about to the west side and measured 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 />Then he turned to the west side and measured 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 />Then he turned to the west side and measured 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 turned about to the west side, and measured 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 turned about to the west side, and measured 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 came around to the west side and measured it. 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 />and the west 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 />And he came around and measured the west 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 turned to the west side and measured 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 turned about to the west side, and measured 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 turned about to the west side, and measured 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 turned about to the west side, and measured 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 />He has turned around to the west 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 /> He hath turned round unto the west 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 />He turned to the wind of the sea, 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 toward the west he measured five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed. <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 west wind, he measured five hundred reeds with the measuring reed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezekiel/42.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He turned and measured the west side, also 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 to the west side and measured, 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 west 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 west 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 turned about to the west side, and measured 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 south, and measured in front of the south side, five hundred <i>cubits</i> by the measuring reed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezekiel/42-19.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=12945" 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">18</span>He measured the south side to be five hundred cubits long. <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5437.htm" title="5437: sā·ḇaḇ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively.">And he came around</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <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.">and measured</a> <a href="/hebrew/3220.htm" title="3220: hay·yām (Art:: N-ms) -- A sea or large body of water; specifically, the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river.">the west</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">20</span>So he measured the area on all four sides. It had a wall all around, five hundred cubits long and five hundred cubits wide, to separate the holy from the common.…<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/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="/ezekiel/47-1.htm">Ezekiel 47:1-5</a></span><br />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. / As the man went eastward with a measuring line in his hand, he measured off a thousand cubits and led me through ankle-deep water. ...<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="/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="/numbers/34-1.htm">Numbers 34:1-12</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Command the Israelites and say to them: When you enter the land of Canaan, it will be allotted to you as an inheritance with these boundaries: / 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, ...<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="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">Nehemiah 3:1-32</a></span><br />At the Sheep Gate, Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests began rebuilding. They dedicated it and installed its doors. After building as far as the Tower of the Hundred and the Tower of Hananel, they dedicated the wall. / The men of Jericho built next to Eliashib, and Zaccur son of Imri built next to them. / The Fish Gate was rebuilt by the sons of Hassenaah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-47.htm">Acts 7:47-50</a></span><br />But it was Solomon who built the house for Him. / However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says: / ‘Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me, says the Lord, or where will My place of repose be? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-1.htm">Hebrews 9:1-5</a></span><br />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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He turned about to the west side, and measured 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/42-18.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/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> <a href="/ezekiel/41-15.htm">West</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/42-20.htm">Cubits</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-20.htm">Five</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-20.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-20.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-20.htm">Measured</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-3.htm">Measuring</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-3.htm">Measuring-Reed</a> <a href="/hosea/13-15.htm">Reed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-20.htm">Reeds</a> <a href="/hosea/9-16.htm">Rod</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-20.htm">Round</a> <a href="/ezekiel/43-6.htm">Side</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-17.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-7.htm">West</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>And he came around and measured the west side</b><br>This phrase indicates the continuation of a detailed vision given to Ezekiel, where an angelic figure is measuring the dimensions of a temple. The act of measuring signifies God's order and precision, reflecting His sovereignty and the importance of the temple as a place of divine presence. The west side of the temple is significant as it often symbolizes the direction of the setting sun, which can represent the end of an era or the completion of a divine plan. In biblical symbolism, the west can also be associated with the Gentile nations, suggesting the inclusivity of God's plan.<p><b>to be five hundred cubits long</b><br>The measurement of five hundred cubits is substantial, indicating the grandeur and majesty of the temple structure. A cubit, an ancient unit of length, is generally considered to be about 18 inches or 45 centimeters. This measurement emphasizes the temple's vastness and the meticulous nature of God's design. The number five hundred can symbolize completeness and divine grace, suggesting the temple's role in God's redemptive plan. This measurement aligns with other biblical descriptions of sacred spaces, such as the dimensions given for the New Jerusalem in Revelation, highlighting the continuity of God's plan from the Old to the New Testament.<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_vision.htm">The Temple Vision</a></b><br>This chapter is part of a larger vision (Ezekiel 40-48) where Ezekiel is shown a new temple, symbolizing God's presence and future restoration.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_measuring_rod.htm">The Measuring Rod</a></b><br>A tool used by the angelic guide to measure the dimensions of the temple, symbolizing precision and divine order.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_west_side.htm">The West Side</a></b><br>Part of the temple complex being measured, indicating completeness and thoroughness in God's plans.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_angelic_guide.htm">The Angelic Guide</a></b><br>A figure who leads Ezekiel through the vision, providing measurements and explanations, representing divine guidance and revelation.<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 the importance of order in our spiritual 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 the importance of boundaries in our lives, both physically and spiritually.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_and_restoration.htm">Hope and Restoration</a></b><br>The vision of the temple represents hope and future restoration for God's people, encouraging us to trust in His promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_guidance.htm">Divine Guidance</a></b><br>Just as Ezekiel was guided by the angel, we are called to seek and follow divine guidance through prayer and Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_reverence.htm">Holiness and Reverence</a></b><br>The temple's detailed design underscores the holiness of God and the reverence we must maintain in our worship and daily lives.<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/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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_ezekiel_41_with_1_kings_6.htm">How can Ezekiel 41's instructions be reconciled with the different layout presented for Solomon's Temple in 1 Kings 6?</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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/42-19.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">And he came around</span><br /><span class="heb">סָבַ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(sā·ḇaḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5437.htm">Strong's 5437: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn about, go around, surround</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and measured</span><br /><span class="heb">מָדַ֛ד</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 west</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיָּ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3220.htm">Strong's 3220: </a> </span><span class="str2">A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin</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">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/42-19.htm">Ezekiel 42:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/42-19.htm">Ezekiel 42:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezekiel/42-19.htm">Ezekiel 42:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/42-19.htm">Ezekiel 42:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/42-19.htm">Ezekiel 42:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/42-19.htm">Ezekiel 42:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/42-19.htm">Ezekiel 42:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/42-19.htm">Ezekiel 42:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/42-19.htm">Ezekiel 42:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezekiel/42-19.htm">Ezekiel 42:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezekiel/42-19.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 42:19 He turned about to the west side (Ezek. 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