Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then he measured the portico of the gateway; New Living Translation He also measured the entry room of the gateway. English Standard Version Then he measured the vestibule of the gateway, on the inside, one reed. Berean Standard Bible Then he measured the portico of the gateway inside; Berean Literal Bible And He measured the porch of the gate inside, one rod. King James Bible He measured also the porch of the gate within, one reed. New King James Version He also measured the vestibule of the inside gate, one rod. New American Standard Bible Then he measured the porch of the gate facing inward, one rod. NASB 1995 Then he measured the porch of the gate facing inward, one rod. NASB 1977 Then he measured the porch of the gate facing inward, one rod. Legacy Standard Bible Then he measured the porch of the gate facing inward, one rod. Amplified Bible He also measured the porch of the gate facing inward [toward the temple of the LORD], one rod. Berean Annotated Bible Then he measured the portico of the gateway inside \the portico of the gateway inside, one rod/; Christian Standard Bible Next he measured the gate’s portico; Holman Christian Standard Bible Next he measured the portico of the gate; American Standard Version He measured also the porch of the gate toward the house, one reed. English Revised Version He measured also the porch of the gate toward the house, one reed. GOD'S WORD® Translation He also measured the entrance hall of the gateway. International Standard Version Next, he measured the vestibule of the gate facing away from the Temple entrance at one reed. NET Bible Then he measured the porch of the gate facing inward as 10 1/2 feet. New Heart English Bible He measured also the porch of the gate toward the house, one reed. Webster's Bible Translation He measured also the porch of the gate within, one reed. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen he measured the portico of the gateway inside; World English Bible He measured also the porch of the gate toward the house, one reed. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he measures the porch of the gate from within—one reed, Berean Literal Bible And He measured the porch of the gate inside, one rod. Young's Literal Translation And he measureth the porch of the gate from within one reed, Smith's Literal Translation And he will measure the porch of the gate from the house, one reed. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the threshold of the gate by the porch of the gate within, was one reed. Catholic Public Domain Version And the threshold of the gate, next to the inner vestibule of the gate, was one reed. New American Bible He also measured the vestibule of the inner gate, New Revised Standard Version Then he measured the inner vestibule of the gateway, one cubit. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe measured also the porch of the gate within, one reed. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated (This redundant verse about the porch’s measurements according to the Hebrew is “He measured also the porch of the gate within, one reed.” see v.7, and is not found in the Peshitta Bible.) OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He measured also the porch of the gate toward the house, one reed. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the third chamber equal in length to the reed, and equal in breadth to the reed. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The East Gate…7Each 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. 8Then he measured the portico of the gateway inside; 9it was eight cubits deep, and its jambs were two cubits thick. And the portico of the gateway faced the temple.… Cross References Then he measured Revelation 11:1 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. 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.” Amos 7:7-8 This is what He showed me: Behold, the Lord was standing by a wall true to plumb, with a plumb line in His hand. / “Amos, what do you see?” asked the LORD. “A plumb line,” I replied. “Behold,” said the Lord, “I am setting a plumb line among My people Israel; I will no longer spare them: the portico of the gateway Ezekiel 46:2 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. 1 Kings 6:3 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. 2 Chronicles 3:4 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. inside 1 Kings 6:19 Solomon also prepared the inner sanctuary within the temple to set the ark of the covenant of the LORD there. Hebrews 9:3 Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, Exodus 26:33 And hang the veil from the clasps and place the ark of the Testimony behind the veil. So the veil will separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place. 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. 1 Kings 6:2-3 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. 2 Chronicles 3:3-4 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. Exodus 26:30 So you are to set up the tabernacle according to the pattern shown you on the mountain. 1 Kings 7:15-22 He cast two pillars of bronze, each eighteen cubits high and twelve cubits in circumference. / He also made two capitals of cast bronze to set on top of the pillars, each capital five cubits high. / For the capitals on top of the pillars he made a network of lattice, with wreaths of chainwork, seven for each capital. … Exodus 25:9 You must make the tabernacle and design all its furnishings according to the pattern I show you. 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 He measured also the porch of the gate within, one reed. Jump to Previous Covered Cubits Doorway Eight Facing Gate Gateway House Inside Inward Measure Measured Measureth Porch Portico Reed Rod Vestibule Way WithinJump to Next Covered Cubits Doorway Eight Facing Gate Gateway House Inside Inward Measure Measured Measureth Porch Portico Reed Rod Vestibule Way WithinEzekiel 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 act of measuring in Ezekiel's vision signifies God's precise and intentional design for His temple. This reflects the divine order and holiness required in worship. Measuring is a recurring theme in Ezekiel's vision, symbolizing God's sovereignty and the establishment of His standards (Ezekiel 40:3-5). It also echoes the measuring of the New Jerusalem in Revelation 21:15-17, indicating a future fulfillment and the perfection of God's kingdom. the portico of the gateway: inside; 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 An angelic figure who guides Ezekiel through the vision, measuring the temple's dimensions, symbolizing divine order and precision. 3. The Temple The central place of worship for the Israelites, representing God's presence among His people. In this vision, it symbolizes restoration and hope for the exiled community. 4. The Gateway Part of the temple structure, symbolizing access to God's presence. The measurements indicate the importance of order and holiness in approaching God. 5. The Portico An architectural feature of the temple, representing the transition from the outer court to the inner sanctum, emphasizing the progression towards holiness. Teaching Points Divine Order and PrecisionGod's attention to detail in the temple's measurements reflects His nature of order and holiness. Believers are called to reflect this order in their spiritual lives. Access to God's Presence The gateway and portico symbolize the way to approach God. Through Christ, believers have direct access to God, emphasizing the importance of reverence and preparation in worship. Hope and Restoration Ezekiel's vision provided hope to the exiled Israelites. Similarly, believers can find hope in God's promises of restoration and His presence in their lives. Symbolism of the Temple The temple represents God's dwelling among His people. Today, believers are the temple of the Holy Spirit, called to live lives that reflect God's holiness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 40:8?2. How does Ezekiel 40:8's measurement reflect God's attention to detail in worship? 3. What significance does the "vestibule of the gateway" hold in Ezekiel's vision? 4. How can we apply the precision in Ezekiel 40:8 to our spiritual lives? 5. How does Ezekiel 40:8 connect to the broader theme of God's holiness? 6. What lessons from Ezekiel 40:8 can enhance our understanding of biblical prophecy? 7. What is the significance of the temple measurements in Ezekiel 40:8 for biblical prophecy? 8. How does Ezekiel 40:8 relate to the concept of divine perfection in architecture? 9. Why does Ezekiel describe such detailed measurements in Ezekiel 40:8? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 40? 11. What explains inconsistencies between the Temple vision in Ezekiel 40 and other biblical Temple descriptions, such as in 1 Kings 6-7? 12. If Ezekiel's vision in Ezekiel 40 was meant as a literal blueprint, why hasn't this Temple been constructed in the centuries that followed? 13. How do the measurements in Ezekiel 40:5-16 align with archaeological evidence of any actual Temple structure? 14. Lamentations 2:7 - If God truly abandoned His altar and temple, how do we reconcile this with the belief that the divine presence is everlasting? What Does Ezekiel 40:8 Mean Then heThe man “whose appearance was like bronze” (Ezekiel 40:3) continues the tour: • God—not Ezekiel—directs the prophet’s steps, just as in Zechariah 2:1–2 and Revelation 4:1. • The guide’s consistent activity marks this vision as a literal preview, fulfilling Exodus 25:40 and Hebrews 8:5. Measured “Then he measured …”—three words that announce precision: • The portico is “eight cubits deep … and its jambs were two cubits” (Ezekiel 40:8), proving that the future Temple is built to definable dimensions (Ezekiel 43:10–11). • Measuring seals ownership (Revelation 11:1; 21:15): what is measured belongs to the Lord. • The God who “numbers the stars” (Psalm 147:4) lays out His house with equal care. The portico A covered porch bridging outside and in: • Solomon’s Temple had one (1 Kings 6:3); Jesus later taught in Solomon’s Colonnade (John 10:23). • As worshipers pause here, devotion deepens (2 Chronicles 29:17; Psalm 15:1). • Its architecture says, “Welcome home,” echoing Acts 3:11 where healed lives gathered under a porch. Of the gateway A gateway controls access and proclaims authority: • City elders judged at gates (Ruth 4:1); the prince will worship at this east gate (Ezekiel 44:1–3). • “I am the gate,” Jesus declared (John 10:9), fulfilling Psalm 118:20. • The pairing of porch and gate fuses invitation with holiness—only the cleansed may enter (Ezekiel 46:9). Inside Twice emphasized—“inside”: • Focus shifts from keeping outsiders out to drawing worshipers in (Hebrews 10:19–22). • God’s glory will soon fill this inner area (Ezekiel 43:4–5), and living water will flow from within (Ezekiel 47:1). • Ultimately, believers are called “inside the veil” where Christ has gone before us (Hebrews 6:19–20). summary Ezekiel 40:8 highlights a literal measurement of an eight-cubit portico on the inner side of a gateway. Every detail—the divine guide, the act of measuring, the welcoming porch, the authoritative gate, and the orientation “inside”—displays God’s exacting care and gracious invitation. In the coming Temple and in Christ, the true Gate, the Lord prepares a holy but hospitable dwelling for His people. Verses 8, 9. - The divergent measurements of this porch, which are given in these verses, led the LXX. and the Vulgate to reject ver. 8 as spurious, and it is certainly wanting in some Hebrew manuscripts. Hitzig, Ewald, and Smend have accordingly expunged it from the text - an altogether unnecessary proceeding. The seeming discrepancy may be removed by supposing either, with Kliefoth, that ver. 8 furnishes the measurement of the porch from east to west, and ver. 9 its measurement from north to south, with the measurements in addition of the posts (אֵלִים, from אַיִל, "a ram," hence anything curved or twisted), i.e. pillars or jambs; or, with Keil, that ver. 8 states the depth from east to west, and ver. 9 the length from north to south. The "posts," which were sixty cubits high (ver. 14), were two cubits square at the base.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then he measuredוַיָּ֜מָד (way·yā·māḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4058: To stretch, to measure, to be extended the portico אֻלָ֥ם (’u·lām) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 197: A vestibule of the gateway הַשַּׁ֛עַר (haš·ša·‘ar) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate inside; מֵהַבַּ֖יִת (mê·hab·ba·yiṯ) Preposition-m, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house Links Ezekiel 40:8 NIVEzekiel 40:8 NLT Ezekiel 40:8 ESV Ezekiel 40:8 NASB Ezekiel 40:8 KJV Ezekiel 40:8 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 40:8 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 40:8 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 40:8 French Bible Ezekiel 40:8 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 40:8 He measured also the porch (Ezek. Eze Ezk) |
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