Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The width of the temple courtyard on the east, including the front of the temple, was a hundred cubits. New Living Translation The inner courtyard to the east of the Temple was also 175 feet wide. English Standard Version also the breadth of the east front of the temple and the yard, a hundred cubits. Berean Standard Bible The width of the temple courtyard on the east, including the front of the temple, was a hundred cubits. Berean Literal Bible And the width of the face of the temple, and the separating courtyard to the east, was a hundred cubits. King James Bible Also the breadth of the face of the house, and of the separate place toward the east, an hundred cubits. New King James Version also the width of the eastern face of the temple, including the separating courtyard, was one hundred cubits. New American Standard Bible Also the width of the front of the temple and that of the separate areas along the east side totaled a hundred cubits. NASB 1995 Also the width of the front of the temple and that of the separate areas along the east side totaled a hundred cubits. NASB 1977 Also the width of the front of the temple and that of the separate areas along the east side totaled a hundred cubits. Legacy Standard Bible Also the width of the front of the house and that of the separate areas along the east side totaled one hundred cubits. Amplified Bible Also the width of the front of the temple and the separate areas along the east side totaled a hundred cubits. Berean Annotated Bible The width of the temple courtyard on the east, including the front of the temple, was a hundred cubits. Christian Standard Bible The width of the front of the temple along with the temple yard to the east was 175 feet. Holman Christian Standard Bible The width of the front of the temple along with the temple yard to the east was 175 feet. American Standard Version also the breadth of the face of the house, and of the separate place toward the east, a hundred cubits Contemporary English Version The distance across the front of the temple, including the open space on either side, was also 50 meters. English Revised Version also the breadth of the face of the house, and of the separate place toward the east, an hundred cubits. GOD'S WORD® Translation The eastern side of the temple, including the open area, was also 175 feet wide. Good News Translation The distance across the front of the Temple, including the open space on either side, was also 168 feet. International Standard Version The front of the Temple and its east-facing courtyard were each 100 cubits long. NET Bible and also the width of the front of the temple and the courtyard on the east as 175 feet. New Heart English Bible also the breadth of the face of the house, and of the separate place toward the east, one hundred seventy-two feet three inches. Webster's Bible Translation Also the breadth of the face of the house, and of the separate place towards the east, a hundred cubits. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe width of the temple courtyard on the east, including the front of the temple, was a hundred cubits. World English Bible also the width of the face of the temple, and of the separate place toward the east, one hundred cubits. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the breadth of the front of the house, and of the separate place eastward—one hundred cubits. Berean Literal Bible And the width of the face of the temple, and the separating courtyard to the east, was a hundred cubits. Young's Literal Translation and the breadth of the front of the house, and of the separate place eastward, a hundred cubits. Smith's Literal Translation And the breadth of the face of the house, and the separated place to the east, a hundred cubits. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the breadth before the face of the house, and of the separate place toward the east, a hundred cubits. Catholic Public Domain Version Now the width before the face of the house, and of that which was separate facing the east, was one hundred cubits. New American Bible The temple facade, along with the restricted area to the east, was also one hundred cubits wide. New Revised Standard Version also the width of the east front of the temple and the yard, one hundred cubits. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAlso the breadth opposite the house, and the separate place toward the east. a hundred cubits. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the width next to the house and the eastern partition, a hundred cubits OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917also the breadth of the face of the house and of the separate place toward the east, a hundred cubits. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the breadth in front of the house, and the remaining spaces before it were a hundred cubits. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Outside the Temple…13Then he measured the temple to be a hundred cubits long, and the temple courtyard and the building with its walls were also a hundred cubits long. 14The width of the temple courtyard on the east, including the front of the temple, was a hundred cubits. Cross References The width of the temple courtyard on the east, Ezekiel 40:6-16 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; … Ezekiel 40:47 Next he measured the court. It was square, a hundred cubits long and a hundred cubits wide. And the altar was in front of the temple. Ezekiel 42:20 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. including the front of the temple, Ezekiel 40:48-49 Then he brought me to the portico of the temple and measured the side pillars of the portico to be five cubits on each side. The width of the gateway was fourteen cubits and its sidewalls were three cubits on either side. / The portico was twenty cubits wide and twelve cubits deep, and ten steps led up to it. There were columns by the side pillars, one on each side. 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. was a hundred cubits. Exodus 38:9-13 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. … 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. 1 Kings 7:2 He built the House of the Forest of Lebanon a hundred cubits long, fifty cubits wide, and thirty cubits high, with four rows of cedar pillars supporting the cedar beams. 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. 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 40:5 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. Exodus 26:30 So you are to set up the tabernacle according to the pattern shown you on the mountain. 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 Also the breadth of the face of the house, and of the separate place toward the east, an hundred cubits. no references for this verse Jump to Previous Areas Breadth Courtyard Cubits East Eastward Face Front House Hundred Including Places Separate Side Temple Totaled Towards Wide Width YardJump to Next Areas Breadth Courtyard Cubits East Eastward Face Front House Hundred Including Places Separate Side Temple Totaled Towards Wide Width YardEzekiel 41 1. The measures, parts, chambers, and ornaments of the templeThe width of the temple courtyard on the east The temple courtyard's width on the east side is significant as it aligns with the orientation of the temple itself, which traditionally faced east. This orientation is symbolic of the rising sun, representing new beginnings and the glory of God. The eastward direction is also significant in biblical prophecy and eschatology, as it is often associated with the coming of the Lord (e.g., Matthew 24:27). The eastern gate of the temple holds particular importance in Ezekiel's vision, as it is the gate through which the glory of the Lord enters (Ezekiel 43:1-4). including the front of the temple was a hundred cubits Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA 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. 2. The Temple This is the visionary temple described in Ezekiel's vision. It represents God's presence and the restoration of Israel. 3. The Courtyard Part of the temple complex, the courtyard is a significant area for worship and gathering, symbolizing access to God. 4. The East The direction east is often significant in biblical texts, symbolizing new beginnings and the direction from which God's glory returns to the temple. 5. The Vision This is part of a larger vision given to Ezekiel, detailing the measurements and design of a future temple, symbolizing hope and restoration for Israel. Teaching Points God's Precision and OrderThe detailed measurements of the temple reflect God's nature of order and precision. This encourages believers to seek order and intentionality in their spiritual lives. Symbol of Restoration The temple vision symbolizes hope and restoration. In times of personal or communal exile, believers can find hope in God's promises of restoration. Access to God The courtyard and temple structure emphasize the importance of access to God. Believers are reminded of the privilege of approaching God through Christ, our ultimate temple. New Beginnings The eastward orientation of the temple signifies new beginnings. Believers are encouraged to look forward to new beginnings in their spiritual journey with God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 41:14?2. How does Ezekiel 41:14's temple measurement reflect God's precision and order? 3. What can we learn about God's holiness from Ezekiel 41:14's temple design? 4. How does Ezekiel's temple vision connect to Revelation's depiction of God's dwelling? 5. How can we apply the concept of divine order in our daily lives? 6. What does Ezekiel 41:14 teach about God's presence among His people today? 7. What is the significance of the temple's width in Ezekiel 41:14 for biblical architecture? 8. How does Ezekiel 41:14 reflect God's presence in the temple's design? 9. Why is the measurement of the temple important in Ezekiel 41:14? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 41? 11. What scientific or historical evidence supports or refutes the feasibility of the temple dimensions given in Ezekiel 41? 12. How do the specific measurements in Ezekiel 41 (particularly verses 1-5) align with any known historical or archaeological temple structure? 13. How can Ezekiel 41's instructions be reconciled with the different layout presented for Solomon's Temple in 1 Kings 6? 14. In Ezekiel 8:14, is there historical or archaeological proof that women publicly wept for Tammuz in the Jerusalem temple at this time? What Does Ezekiel 41:14 Mean The width• God’s revelation to Ezekiel begins with a precise measurement, reminding us that the Lord is “not a God of disorder but of peace” (1 Corinthians 14:33). • Measurements in Scripture emphasize order and intentional design, just as Solomon’s temple was “twenty cubits wide” (1 Kings 6:2). • We see the same careful detail in Noah’s ark (Genesis 6:15) and the New Jerusalem (Revelation 21:16). Of the temple courtyard • The courtyard was the gathering place where worshipers first encountered the house of God, echoing the outer court of Solomon’s temple (1 Kings 7:12). • It pictures accessibility: while the inner sanctuary was restricted, the courtyard invited participation, reflecting Psalm 100:4 — “Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise.” • Its fixed dimensions declare that worship is not left to human preference but to God’s clearly revealed pattern (Ezekiel 40:17-19). On the east • The eastern orientation highlights expectancy of God’s glory. Ezekiel later sees “the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east” (Ezekiel 43:1-2). • From Eden’s placement “in the east” (Genesis 2:8) to Christ’s return “as lightning comes from the east” (Matthew 24:27), Scripture uses the east to signal God’s entrance and initiative. • Facing east also meant worshipers looked toward the rising sun, a daily reminder of God’s faithfulness (Lamentations 3:23). Including the front of the temple • The phrase guards against leaving any portion unmeasured. Both the porch and the threshold belong to the whole; nothing is outside God’s concern (Ezekiel 40:48-49). • By mentioning the front, the text affirms that the welcoming face of the temple shares the same sanctified space as the inner courts, paralleling the “portico” of Solomon’s temple (2 Chronicles 3:4). • It underscores unity: outer appearance and inner reality must align in God’s house (Psalm 24:3-4). Was a hundred cubits • One hundred cubits (about 150 feet/46 meters) matches other temple measurements (Ezekiel 40:47), showing perfect symmetry. • Consistency in size testifies to God’s unchanging nature (Malachi 3:6). • The square courtyard foreshadows the balanced proportions of the New Jerusalem, “its length equal to its width” (Revelation 21:16). summary Each phrase of Ezekiel 41:14 reveals a God who designs worship with precision, accessibility, orientation toward His glory, unity of form and function, and perfect proportion. The measured width of the eastern courtyard—embracing the temple’s very front—invites us to approach an ordered, faithful, and unchanging Lord who plans every detail of His dwelling among His people. Hebrew The widthוְרֹחַב֩ (wə·rō·ḥaḇ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7341: Breadth, width of the temple courtyard וְהַגִּזְרָ֛ה (wə·hag·giz·rāh) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1508: The figure, person, an inclosure on the east, לַקָּדִ֖ים (laq·qā·ḏîm) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6921: The fore, front part, the East including the front פְּנֵ֨י (pə·nê) Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face of the temple, הַבַּ֧יִת (hab·ba·yiṯ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house [was] a hundred מֵאָ֥ה (mê·’āh) Number - feminine singular Strong's 3967: A hundred cubits. אַמָּֽה׃ (’am·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base Links Ezekiel 41:14 NIVEzekiel 41:14 NLT Ezekiel 41:14 ESV Ezekiel 41:14 NASB Ezekiel 41:14 KJV Ezekiel 41:14 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 41:14 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 41:14 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 41:14 French Bible Ezekiel 41:14 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 41:14 Also the breadth of the face (Ezek. 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