Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The inner court also had a gate facing south, and he measured from this gate to the outer gate on the south side; it was a hundred cubits. New Living Translation And here again, directly opposite the outer gateway, was another gateway that led into the inner courtyard. The distance between the two gateways was 175 feet. English Standard Version And there was a gate on the south of the inner court. And he measured from gate to gate toward the south, a hundred cubits. Berean Standard Bible The inner court also had a gate facing south, and he measured the distance from gateway to gateway toward the south to be a hundred cubits. Berean Literal Bible And a gateway was for the inner court toward the south, and he measured from gateway to gateway toward the south, a hundred cubits. King James Bible And there was a gate in the inner court toward the south: and he measured from gate to gate toward the south an hundred cubits. New King James Version There was also a gateway on the inner court, facing south; and he measured from gateway to gateway toward the south, one hundred cubits. New American Standard Bible The inner courtyard had a gate toward the south; and he measured from gate to gate toward the south, a hundred cubits. NASB 1995 The inner court had a gate toward the south; and he measured from gate to gate toward the south, a hundred cubits. NASB 1977 And the inner court had a gate toward the south; and he measured from gate to gate toward the south, a hundred cubits. Legacy Standard Bible The inner court had a gate toward the south; and he measured from gate to gate toward the south, one hundred cubits. Amplified Bible The inner courtyard had a gate toward the south; and he measured from gate to gate toward the south, a hundred cubits. Berean Annotated Bible The inner court also had a gate facing south, and he measured the distance from gateway to gateway toward the south to be a hundred cubits. Christian Standard Bible The inner court had a gate on the south. He measured from gate to gate on the south; it was 175 feet. Holman Christian Standard Bible The inner court had a gate on the south. He measured from gate to gate on the south; it was 175 feet. American Standard Version And there was a gate to the inner court toward the south: and he measured from gate to gate toward the south a hundred cubits. Contemporary English Version And directly across the outer courtyard was a gate on the south side of the inner courtyard. The man measured the distance between the outer and inner gate, and it was also 50 meters. English Revised Version And there was a gate to the inner court toward the south: and he measured from gate to gate toward the south an hundred cubits. GOD'S WORD® Translation The inner courtyard had a gateway facing south. The man measured the distance from the gateway on the south side to its opposite gateway. It was 175 feet. Good News Translation Here, too, there was a gateway leading to the inner courtyard. The man measured the distance to this second gateway, and it was 168 feet. International Standard Version The inner court contained a south-facing gate measuring 100 cubits from gate to gate toward the south. NET Bible The inner court had a gate toward the south; he measured it from gate to gate toward the south as 175 feet. New Heart English Bible There was a gate to the inner court toward the south. And he measured from gate to gate toward the south one hundred seventy-two feet three inches. Webster's Bible Translation And there was a gate in the inner court towards the south: and he measured from gate to gate towards the south a hundred cubits. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe inner court also had a gate facing south, and he measured the distance from gateway to gateway toward the south to be a hundred cubits. World English Bible There was a gate to the inner court toward the south. He measured one hundred cubits from gate to gate toward the south. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the gate of the inner court [is] southward, and he measures from gate to gate southward, one hundred cubits. Berean Literal Bible And a gateway was for the inner court toward the south, and he measured from gateway to gateway toward the south, a hundred cubits. Young's Literal Translation and the gate of the inner court is southward, and he measureth from gate unto gate southward, a hundred cubits. Smith's Literal Translation And a gate to the inner enclosure the way of the south: and he will measure from gate to gate the way of the south, a hundred cubits. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd there was a gate of the inner court towards the south: and he measured from gate to gate towards the south, a hundred cubits. Catholic Public Domain Version And there was a gate at the inner court, on the way to the south. And he measured from one gate to another, on the way to the south, to be one hundred cubits. New American Bible The inner court also had a gate facing south. He measured it from gate to gate, facing south, one hundred cubits. New Revised Standard Version There was a gate on the south of the inner court; and he measured from gate to gate toward the south, one hundred cubits. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd there were gates in the inner court toward the south; and he measured from gate to gate toward the south a hundred cubits. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the gates of the inner court which is in the way of the south, he measured from gate to gate, a hundred cubits OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And there was a gate to the inner court toward the south; and he measured from gate to gate toward the south a hundred cubits. Brenton Septuagint Translation And there was a gate opposite the gate of the inner court southward: and he measured the court from gate to gate, a hundred cubits in breadth southward. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The South Gate…26Seven steps led up to it, and its portico was opposite them; it had palm trees on its side pillars, one on each side. 27The inner court also had a gate facing south, and he measured the distance from gateway to gateway toward the south to be a hundred cubits. Cross References The inner court also had a gate facing south, Ezekiel 46:9 When the people of the land come before the LORD at the appointed feasts, whoever enters by the north gate to worship must go out by the south gate, and whoever enters by the south gate must go out by the north gate. No one is to return through the gate by which he entered, but each must go out by the opposite gate. Ezekiel 48:33-34 On the south side, which will be 4,500 cubits long, there will be three gates: the gate of Simeon, the gate of Issachar, and the gate of Zebulun. / And on the west side, which will be 4,500 cubits long, there will be three gates: the gate of Gad, the gate of Asher, and the gate of Naphtali. Revelation 21:13 There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south, and three on the west. and he measured the distance from gateway to gateway toward the south Ezekiel 42:15-20 Now when the man had finished measuring the interior of the temple area, he led me out by the gate that faced east, and he measured the area all around: / With a measuring rod he measured the east side to be five hundred cubits long. / He measured the north side to be five hundred cubits long. … 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. Revelation 21:15-16 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. to be 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 38:9-11 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. Revelation 21:12-13 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. Revelation 21:10 And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the holy city of Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God, Revelation 21:17 And he measured its wall to be 144 cubits, by the human measure the angel was using. Revelation 21:25 Its gates will never be shut at the end of the day, because there will be no night there. Revelation 22:14 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. Hebrews 9:24 For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God. Hebrews 8:5 The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.” Treasury of Scripture And there was a gate in the inner court toward the south: and he measured from gate to gate toward the south an hundred cubits. in the Ezekiel 40:23,32 And the gate of the inner court was over against the gate toward the north, and toward the east; and he measured from gate to gate an hundred cubits… and he Ezekiel 40:19,23,47 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… Jump to Previous Court Cubits Doorway Facing Gate Hundred Inner Measure Measured Measureth Outer Side South Southward Square TowardsJump to Next Court Cubits Doorway Facing Gate Hundred Inner Measure Measured Measureth Outer Side South Southward Square TowardsEzekiel 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 The inner court also had a gate facing south The inner court refers to the more sacred area within the temple complex, distinct from the outer court. This inner court was reserved for the priests and certain sacrificial activities, emphasizing the holiness and separation inherent in the temple's design. The south-facing gate indicates a specific orientation, which may symbolize openness to the nations, as the south often represented the direction of Egypt and other Gentile lands. This gate's presence highlights the temple's role as a place of worship for all nations, a theme echoed in Isaiah 56:7, where God's house is called a "house of prayer for all peoples." and he measured the distance from gateway to gateway toward the south to be a hundred cubits 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. 2. The Inner Court Part of the temple complex in Ezekiel's vision, representing a place of greater holiness and proximity to God's presence. 3. The South Gate One of the gates of the inner court, symbolizing access and entry into a deeper relationship with God. 4. The Measuring The act of measuring signifies God's order, precision, and the importance of the temple's design. 5. The Vision of the Temple A prophetic vision given to Ezekiel, symbolizing hope, restoration, and God's future dwelling with His people. Teaching Points God's Order and PrecisionThe detailed measurements in Ezekiel's vision remind us of God's order and precision in His plans. We can trust that God has a specific and perfect plan for our lives. Access to God's Presence The gates of the inner court symbolize access to God's presence. As believers, we have access to God through Jesus Christ, our mediator. Hope and Restoration Ezekiel's vision of the temple was given during a time of exile and despair. It serves as a reminder that God is always working towards restoration and hope, even in difficult times. Holiness and Reverence The inner court represents a place of holiness. We are called to live lives that reflect God's holiness and to approach Him with reverence and awe. The Spiritual Temple Just as the physical temple was meticulously designed, we are called to build our lives as spiritual temples, grounded in Christ and aligned with His purposes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 40:27?2. How does Ezekiel 40:27 reflect God's detailed plan for His temple? 3. What significance does the "inner court" hold in Ezekiel 40:27? 4. How does Ezekiel 40:27 connect to the broader vision in Ezekiel 40? 5. How can we apply the precision in Ezekiel 40:27 to our spiritual lives? 6. What does Ezekiel 40:27 teach about God's order and holiness in worship? 7. What is the significance of the south gate in Ezekiel 40:27? 8. How does Ezekiel 40:27 relate to the overall vision of the temple? 9. What does the measurement of the gate symbolize in Ezekiel 40:27? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 40? 11. How should one reconcile the detailed architectural descriptions in Ezekiel 40 with the absence of any clear historical record of its fulfillment? 12. How do the specific measurements in Ezekiel 41 (particularly verses 1-5) align with any known historical or archaeological temple structure? 13. In Revelation 11:1-2, how can the measuring of a temple be taken literally if the historical temple no longer stands? 14. What explains inconsistencies between the Temple vision in Ezekiel 40 and other biblical Temple descriptions, such as in 1 Kings 6-7? What Does Ezekiel 40:27 Mean The inner courtThe vision now brings us past the outer areas into the inner court, the place nearest the temple house where priests will minister (Ezekiel 40:28–32; 44:15–17). • This shift highlights increasing holiness, echoing the pattern established in Solomon’s temple where the inner court was “built with three rows of dressed stone and one of cedar beams” (1 Kings 6:36). • By mentioning the inner court here, Ezekiel underscores God’s desire for orderly, set-apart space in which His people approach Him (2 Chronicles 4:9). Also had a gate facing south A third inner-court gate mirrors the northern and eastern gates already described (Ezekiel 40:23, 26). • All three internal gates stress symmetry—no side of the temple is left without access, teaching that God’s presence is available from every direction (Psalm 24:7–10). • The southern orientation parallels earlier south-facing features of the outer court (Ezekiel 40:24–26), reinforcing continuity from outer to inner precincts. He measured the distance The angelic guide does not guess—he measures, showing that every detail of God’s future sanctuary is precise (Ezekiel 40:5). • Measurement signifies ownership; the Lord is claiming and defining His sacred ground (Zechariah 2:1–5). • It also assures the exiles that this vision is no abstraction but a concrete promise (Hebrews 11:10). From gateway to gateway toward the south The measuring line runs straight between the inner-court south gate and the corresponding outer-court south gate (compare Ezekiel 40:19, 23). • The unbroken line pictures unhindered approach—there is no maze of man-made barriers between worshiper and God (Ephesians 2:18). • The consistent alignment north, east, and south reflects God’s unchanging nature (Malachi 3:6). To be a hundred cubits One hundred cubits—about 175 feet or 53 meters—is the same span recorded between the eastern and northern gates (Ezekiel 40:19). • Repetition underscores reliability: God’s design is uniform, balanced, and trustworthy (1 Corinthians 14:33). • The exactness recalls earlier temple dimensions (2 Chronicles 3:3) and anticipates the symmetry of the New Jerusalem (Revelation 21:16), assuring us that God’s ultimate dwelling with humanity will be perfect in proportion. summary Ezekiel 40:27 reveals the orderly beauty of God’s future temple: a south-facing inner-court gate aligned exactly one hundred cubits with its outer counterpart. Each measured detail affirms that the Lord controls the blueprint, offers equal access from every direction, and invites His people into increasing holiness. The verse assures us that God’s plans are literal, precise, and trustworthy, foreshadowing the flawless symmetry of His eternal dwelling with His redeemed people. Hebrew The innerהַפְּנִימִ֖י (hap·pə·nî·mî) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6442: Interior court לֶחָצֵ֥ר (le·ḥā·ṣêr) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet also had a gate וְשַׁ֛עַר (wə·ša·‘ar) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate facing דֶּ֣רֶךְ (de·reḵ) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action south, הַדָּר֑וֹם (had·dā·rō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1864: The south, poet, the south wind and he measured וַיָּ֨מָד (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] from gateway מִשַּׁ֧עַר (miš·ša·‘ar) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to gateway הַשַּׁ֛עַר (haš·ša·‘ar) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate toward דֶּ֥רֶךְ (de·reḵ) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action the south הַדָּר֖וֹם (had·dā·rō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1864: The south, poet, the south wind [to be] a hundred מֵאָ֥ה (mê·’āh) Number - feminine singular Strong's 3967: A hundred cubits. אַמּֽוֹת׃ (’am·mō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base Links Ezekiel 40:27 NIVEzekiel 40:27 NLT Ezekiel 40:27 ESV Ezekiel 40:27 NASB Ezekiel 40:27 KJV Ezekiel 40:27 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 40:27 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 40:27 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 40:27 French Bible Ezekiel 40:27 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 40:27 There was a gate to the inner (Ezek. 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