Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then he measured the distance from the inside of the lower gateway to the outside of the inner court; it was a hundred cubits on the east side as well as on the north. New Living Translation Then the man measured across the Temple’s outer courtyard between the outer and inner gateways; the distance was 175 feet. English Standard Version Then he measured the distance from the inner front of the lower gate to the outer front of the inner court, a hundred cubits on the east side and on the north side. Berean Standard Bible Then he measured the distance from the front of the lower gateway to the outside of the inner court; it was a hundred cubits on the east side as well as on the north. Berean Literal Bible And he measured the width from the front of the lower gateway to the front of the inner court on the outside, a hundred cubits toward the east and the north. King James Bible Then he measured the breadth from the forefront of the lower gate unto the forefront of the inner court without, an hundred cubits eastward and northward. New King James Version Then he measured the width from the front of the lower gateway to the front of the inner court exterior, one hundred cubits toward the east and the north. New American Standard Bible Then he measured the width from the front of the lower gate to the front of the exterior of the inner courtyard, a hundred cubits on the east and on the north. NASB 1995 Then he measured the width from the front of the lower gate to the front of the exterior of the inner court, a hundred cubits on the east and on the north. NASB 1977 Then he measured the width from the front of the lower gate to the front of the exterior of the inner court, a hundred cubits on the east and on the north. Legacy Standard Bible Then he measured the width from the front of the lower gate to the front of the exterior of the inner court, one hundred cubits on the east and on the north. Amplified Bible Then he measured the width from the front of the lower gate to the front of the exterior of the inner court, a hundred cubits [both] on the east and on the north. Berean Annotated Bible Then he measured the distance from the front of the lower gateway to the outside of the inner court; it was a hundred cubits <175 ft / 53.3 m> on the east side as well as on the north. Christian Standard Bible Then he measured the distance from the front of the lower gate to the exterior front of the inner court; it was 175 feet. This was the east; next the north is described. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then he measured the distance from the front of the lower gate to the exterior front of the inner court; it was 175 feet. This was the east; next the north is described. American Standard Version Then he measured the breadth from the forefront of the lower gate unto the forefront of the inner court without, a hundred cubits, both on the east and on the north. Contemporary English Version I saw the gates that led to the inner courtyard of the temple and noticed that they were higher than those leading to the outer courtyard. The man measured the distance between the outer and inner gates, and it was 50 meters. English Revised Version Then he measured the breadth from the forefront of the lower gate unto the forefront of the inner court without, an hundred cubits, both on the east and on the north. GOD'S WORD® Translation The man measured the distance from the inside of the lower gateway to the outside of the inner courtyard. It was 175 feet from east to north. Good News Translation There was a gateway at a higher level that led to the inner courtyard. The man measured the distance between the two gateways, and it was 168 feet. International Standard Version He also measured the width from the front lower gate to the front of the exterior inner court at 100 cubits to the east and to the north. NET Bible Then he measured the width from before the lower gate to the front of the exterior of the inner court as 175 feet on the east and on the north. New Heart English Bible Then he measured the breadth from the forefront of the lower gate to the forefront of the inner court outside, one hundred seventy-two feet three inches, both on the east and on the north. Webster's Bible Translation Then he measured the breadth from the front of the lower gate to the front of the inner court without, a hundred cubits eastward and northward. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen he measured the distance from the front of the lower gateway to the outside of the inner court; it was a hundred cubits on the east side as well as on the north. World English Bible Then he measured the width from the forefront of the lower gate to the forefront of the inner court outside, one hundred cubits, both on the east and on the north. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he measures the breadth from before the lower gate, to the front of the inner court, on the outside—one hundred cubits, eastward and northward. Berean Literal Bible And he measured the width from the front of the lower gateway to the front of the inner court on the outside, a hundred cubits toward the east and the north. Young's Literal Translation and he measureth the breadth from before the lower gate, to the front of the inner court, on the outside, a hundred cubits, eastward and northward. Smith's Literal Translation And he will measure the breadth from the face of the lower gate to the face of the enclosure within from with out, a hundred cubits to the east and to the north. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he measured the breadth from the face of the lower gate to the front of the inner court without, a hundred cubits to the east, and to the north. Catholic Public Domain Version And he measured the width, from the face of the lower gate to the front of the outer part of the inner court, to be one hundred cubits, to the east and to the north. New American Bible He measured the length of the pavement from the front of the lower gate to the outside of the inner gate, one hundred cubits. He then moved from the east to the north side. New Revised Standard Version Then he measured the distance from the inner front of the lower gate to the outer front of the inner court, one hundred cubits. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen he measured its breadth from the forefront of the gate of the court, one hundred cubits eastward and northward. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he measured its width from before the door of the courtyard, a hundred cubits to the East and to the North OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then he measured the breadth from the forefront of the lower gate unto the forefront of the inner court without, a hundred cubits, eastward as also northward. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he measured the breadth of the court, from the open space of the outer gate inwards to the open space of the gate looking outwards: a hundred cubits was the distance to the place of the gate looking eastward: and he brought me to the north; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Outer Court…18which flanked the gateways and corresponded to the length of the gates; this was the lower pavement. 19Then he measured the distance from the front of the lower gateway to the outside of the inner court; it was a hundred cubits on the east side as well as on the north. Cross References Then he measured the distance Revelation 11:1-2 Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff and was told, “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, and count the number of worshipers there. / But exclude the courtyard outside the temple. Do not measure it, because it has been given over to the nations, and they will trample the holy city for 42 months. Ezekiel 41:1-4 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. … Zechariah 2:1-2 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.” from the front of the lower gateway Ezekiel 44:1-2 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. Ezekiel 46:1-3 “This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘The gate of the inner court that faces east must be kept shut during the six days of work, but on the Sabbath day and on the day of the New Moon it shall be opened. / The prince is to enter from the outside through the portico of the gateway and stand by the gatepost, while the priests sacrifice his burnt offerings and peace offerings. He is to bow in worship at the threshold of the gate and then depart, but the gate must not be shut until evening. / On the Sabbaths and New Moons the people of the land are also to bow in worship before the LORD at the entrance to that gateway. Ezekiel 43:1-5 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, … to the outside of the inner court; 1 Kings 6:36 Solomon built the inner courtyard with three rows of dressed stone and one row of trimmed cedar beams. Ezekiel 8:16 So He brought me to the inner court of the house of the LORD, and there at the entrance to the temple of the LORD, between the portico and the altar, were about twenty-five men with their backs to the temple of the LORD and their faces toward the east; and they were bowing to the east in worship of the sun. Ezekiel 10:3-5 Now when the man went in, the cherubim were standing on the south side of the temple, and a cloud filled the inner court. / Then the glory of the LORD rose from above the cherubim and stood over the threshold of the temple. The temple was filled with the cloud, and the court was filled with the brightness of the glory of the LORD. / The sound of the wings of the cherubim could be heard as far as the outer court, like the voice of God Almighty when He speaks. it was a hundred cubits Ezekiel 42:2 The building with the door facing north was a hundred cubits long and fifty cubits wide. Exodus 27:18 The entire courtyard shall be a hundred cubits long and fifty cubits wide, with curtains of finely spun linen five cubits high, and with bronze bases. Exodus 38:9-20 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. … on the east side as well as on the north. Revelation 21:13 There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south, and three on the west. Ezekiel 10:19 As I watched, the cherubim lifted their wings and rose up from the ground, with the wheels beside them as they went. And they stopped at the entrance of the east gate of the house of the LORD, with the glory of the God of Israel above them. Ezekiel 8:3-5 He stretched out what looked like a hand and took me by the hair of my head. Then the Spirit lifted me up between earth and heaven and carried me in visions of God to Jerusalem, to the entrance of the north gate of the inner court, where the idol that provokes jealousy was seated. / And there I saw the glory of the God of Israel, like the vision I had seen in the plain. / “Son of man,” He said to me, “now lift up your eyes to the north.” So I lifted up my eyes to the north, and in the entrance north of the Altar Gate I saw this idol of jealousy. Revelation 21:15-17 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. Treasury of Scripture Then he measured the breadth from the forefront of the lower gate to the forefront of the inner court without, an hundred cubits eastward and northward. unto the Ezekiel 40:6 Then came he unto the gate which looketh toward the east, and went up the stairs thereof, and measured the threshold of the gate, which was one reed broad; and the other threshold of the gate, which was one reed broad. that looked [heb] whose face was Jump to Previous Breadth Court Cubits Direction Distance East Eastward Forefront Front Gate Gateway Hundred Inner Inside Lower Measure Measured Measureth North Northward Outer Outside Side Square WidthJump to Next Breadth Court Cubits Direction Distance East Eastward Forefront Front Gate Gateway Hundred Inner Inside Lower Measure Measured Measureth North Northward Outer Outside Side Square WidthEzekiel 40 1. The time, manner, and end of the vision of the city and temple6. The description of the east gate of the outer court 20. of the north gate 24. of the south gate 27. of the south gate of the inner court 32. of the east gate 35. and of the north gate 39. Eight tables 44. The chambers 48. The porch of the house Then he measured the distance In Ezekiel's vision, the act of measuring signifies God's order and precision in His plans. Measuring is a recurring theme in prophetic literature, symbolizing divine assessment and the establishment of boundaries (see Zechariah 2:1-2, Revelation 11:1). It underscores the importance of God's meticulous design for His temple, reflecting His holiness and the need for purity in worship. from the front of the lower gateway to the outside of the inner court it was a hundred cubits on the east side as well as on the north Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet and priest during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel receives visions from God, including the detailed vision of a new temple in chapters 40-48. 2. The Man with the Measuring Rod A heavenly being, possibly an angel, who guides Ezekiel through the vision and measures the temple's dimensions. 3. The Lower Gateway Part of the temple complex in Ezekiel's vision, symbolizing access and entry into the sacred space. 4. The Inner Court A more sacred area within the temple, representing a closer proximity to God's presence. 5. The Temple Vision A prophetic vision given to Ezekiel, symbolizing restoration, order, and God's presence among His people. Teaching Points God's Order and PrecisionThe detailed measurements in Ezekiel's vision reflect God's nature of order and precision. Believers are called to reflect this order in their lives, valuing discipline and intentionality in their walk with God. Access to God's Presence The gateways and courts symbolize access to God. Through Christ, believers have direct access to God, and this privilege should be cherished and utilized through prayer and worship. Restoration and Hope Ezekiel's vision was given during a time of exile and despair. It serves as a reminder of God's promise to restore and renew. Believers can hold onto hope in God's promises, even in difficult times. Holiness and Separation The inner court represents a place of holiness. Believers are called to live lives set apart for God, pursuing holiness in their daily actions and decisions. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 40:19?2. How does Ezekiel 40:19's measurement reflect God's order and precision in design? 3. What significance does the "outer court" hold in Ezekiel's temple vision? 4. How can we apply the concept of divine measurement in our spiritual lives? 5. Connect Ezekiel 40:19 to other biblical passages about God's meticulous planning. 6. How does understanding Ezekiel's vision enhance our appreciation for God's detailed plans? 7. What is the significance of the measurement in Ezekiel 40:19 for understanding biblical prophecy? 8. How does Ezekiel 40:19 relate to the concept of divine order and structure? 9. What historical context is necessary to understand the architectural details in Ezekiel 40:19? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 40? 11. How do the specific measurements in Ezekiel 41 (particularly verses 1-5) align with any known historical or archaeological temple structure? 12. How can Ezekiel 41's instructions be reconciled with the different layout presented for Solomon's Temple in 1 Kings 6? 13. How do the measurements in Ezekiel 40:5-16 align with archaeological evidence of any actual Temple structure? 14. Why do the measurements in Ezekiel 42 seem to conflict with earlier temple designs described in 1 Kings 6? What Does Ezekiel 40:19 Mean Then he measured the distance“Then he measured the distance” (Ezekiel 40:19). • In Ezekiel’s vision a heavenly guide with a measuring reed is carefully marking out the future temple complex (Ezekiel 40:3–5; Revelation 11:1; Revelation 21:15). • The literal measurement underscores that God’s dwelling place is not an abstract idea but a real, ordered space He Himself designs (Exodus 25:40; Hebrews 8:5). • Every precise dimension reminds us of the Lord’s holiness and His right to set the terms for approaching Him (Exodus 26:30; Leviticus 10:3). from the front of the lower gateway • The “lower gateway” is the outer gate that opens into the outer court (Ezekiel 40:6–9, 17). • Gates in Scripture symbolize access and authority (Psalm 24:7–10; Matthew 7:13–14). • By beginning his measurement at the very entrance, the guide shows that all worshippers first encounter God’s order and holiness before moving deeper (Ezekiel 44:9; John 10:9). to the outside of the inner court; • The line runs all the way to “the outside of the inner court,” marking the space allotted for worshippers before they reach the priests’ area (1 Kings 6:36; 2 Chron 4:9). • The distinction between outer and inner courts safeguards reverence and purity (Ezekiel 42:20; Revelation 15:8). • This boundary anticipates the millennial order when nations will come up to worship but the inner sanctum remains uniquely holy (Isaiah 2:2–3; Zechariah 14:16). it was a hundred cubits • A hundred cubits is roughly 175 feet/53 meters, matching measurements for the north and south gates (Ezekiel 40:23). • Uniform dimensions reveal God’s consistency—He is “no respecter of persons” (Acts 10:34). • The sizable span offers ample room for throngs of worshippers, hinting at the worldwide worship that will characterize Christ’s reign (Isaiah 60:4–11; Revelation 7:9–10). on the east side as well as on the north • The east gate faces the Mount of Olives, the direction of the Lord’s glory returning (Ezekiel 43:1–5; Acts 1:11–12). • The north gate, identical in size, underscores the temple’s perfect symmetry and balance (Ezekiel 40:20–22, 26). • Equal measurements on multiple sides affirm that God welcomes approach from every direction while maintaining His righteous standards (Psalm 96:3; Isaiah 56:7). summary Ezekiel 40:19 records a literal 100-cubit span from the outer gate to the inner court in the future millennial temple. The precise measurement illustrates God’s holiness, order, and impartiality. Beginning at the gate, extending to the inner court, and matching on both east and north sides, the verse shows that access to God is carefully defined yet graciously wide, preparing for the day when all nations will come to worship the reigning Messiah in His sanctified house. (19) An hundred cubits eastward.--As the prophet is taken through the outer court its width is measured from the eastern gate, which he had already examined, and from the northern gate, to which he is next taken (Ezekiel 40:20). Afterwards (Ezekiel 40:27) the same measurement is made to the southern gate, and these all agree as 100 cubits each. The starting-point of the measurement is clearly defined as "from the forefront of the lower gate," i.e., from the western or innermost extremity of the outer gate-building; but the final point, as given in this verse, "the forefront of the inner court," leaves the question open, whether this was to the wall of the inner court itself, or only to the outer extremity of its gate. This doubt is removed in Ezekiel 40:23; Ezekiel 40:27, which expressly say that the measurement was "from gate to gate," i.e., between the nearest points of the gate-buildings.Ezekiel 40:20-23 describe the north gate, which was exactly like the east, already described. In Ezekiel 40:22 is the first mention of the number of steps leading up to the gates (see also Ezekiel 40:26), and in Ezekiel 40:23 the first mention of the gates of the inner court (see also Ezekiel 40:27). . . . Hebrew Then he measuredוַיָּ֣מָד (way·yā·māḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4058: To stretch, to measure, to be extended the distance רֹ֡חַב (rō·ḥaḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7341: Breadth, width from the front מִלִּפְנֵי֩ (mil·lip̄·nê) Preposition-m, Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face of the lower הַתַּחְתּ֜וֹנָה (hat·taḥ·tō·w·nāh) Article | Adjective - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 8481: Lower, lowest gateway הַשַּׁ֨עַר (haš·ša·‘ar) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate to the outside מִח֖וּץ (mi·ḥūṣ) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2351: Separate by a, wall, outside, outdoors of the inner הַפְּנִימִ֛י (hap·pə·nî·mî) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6442: Interior court; הֶחָצֵ֧ר (he·ḥā·ṣêr) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet it was a hundred מֵאָ֣ה (mê·’āh) Number - feminine singular Strong's 3967: A hundred cubits אַמָּ֑ה (’am·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base on the east side הַקָּדִ֖ים (haq·qā·ḏîm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6921: The fore, front part, the East as well as on the north. וְהַצָּפֽוֹן׃ (wə·haṣ·ṣā·p̄ō·wn) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6828: Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter Links Ezekiel 40:19 NIVEzekiel 40:19 NLT Ezekiel 40:19 ESV Ezekiel 40:19 NASB Ezekiel 40:19 KJV Ezekiel 40:19 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 40:19 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 40:19 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 40:19 French Bible Ezekiel 40:19 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 40:19 Then he measured the breadth (Ezek. 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