Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version On the south side along the length of the wall of the outer court, adjoining the temple courtyard and opposite the outer wall, were rooms New Living Translation On the south side of the Temple there were two blocks of rooms just south of the inner courtyard between the Temple and the outer courtyard. These rooms were arranged just like the rooms on the north. English Standard Version In the thickness of the wall of the court, on the south also, opposite the yard and opposite the building, there were chambers Berean Standard Bible On the south side along the length of the wall of the outer court were chambers adjoining the courtyard and opposite the building, Berean Literal Bible Along the length of the wall of the court toward the south, toward the face of the separating courtyard, and toward the face of the building, were chambers King James Bible The chambers were in the thickness of the wall of the court toward the east, over against the separate place, and over against the building. New King James Version Also there were chambers in the thickness of the wall of the court toward the east, opposite the separating courtyard and opposite the building. New American Standard Bible In the thickness of the wall of the courtyard toward the east, facing the separate area and facing the building, there were chambers. NASB 1995 In the thickness of the wall of the court toward the east, facing the separate area and facing the building, there were chambers. NASB 1977 In the thickness of the wall of the court toward the east, facing the separate area and facing the building, there were chambers. Legacy Standard Bible In the thickness of the wall of the court toward the east, facing the separate area and facing the building, there were chambers. Amplified Bible In the width of the wall of the courtyard toward the east, facing the separate area and facing the building, were chambers; Berean Annotated Bible On the south side [east side] along the length of the wall of the outer court were chambers adjoining the courtyard and opposite the building, Christian Standard Bible In the thickness of the wall of the court toward the south, there were chambers facing the temple yard and the western building, Holman Christian Standard Bible In the thickness of the wall of the court toward the south, there were chambers facing the temple yard and the western building, American Standard Version In the thickness of the wall of the court toward the east, before the separate place, and before the building, there were chambers. English Revised Version In the thickness of the wall of the court toward the east, before the separate place, and before the building, there were chambers. GOD'S WORD® Translation There were side rooms parallel to the wall of the courtyard on the south side. They faced the open area and the building. International Standard Version There were chambers built into the thick part of the wall of the court facing the east; that is, facing the separate area toward the front of the building, NET Bible At the beginning of the wall of the court toward the south, facing the courtyard and the building, were chambers New Heart English Bible In the thickness of the wall of the court toward the south, before the separate place, and before the building, there were rooms. Webster's Bible Translation The chambers were in the thickness of the wall of the court towards the east, over against the separate place, and over against the building. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleOn the south side along the length of the wall of the outer court were chambers adjoining the courtyard and opposite the building, World English Bible In the thickness of the wall of the court toward the east, before the separate place, and before the building, there were rooms. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIn the breadth of the wall of the court eastward, to the front of the separate place, and to the front of the building, [are] chambers. Berean Literal Bible Along the length of the wall of the court toward the south, toward the face of the separating courtyard, and toward the face of the building, were chambers Young's Literal Translation In the breadth of the wall of the court eastward, unto the front of the separate place, and unto the front of the building, are chambers. Smith's Literal Translation In the breadth of the wall of the enclosure the way of the east to the separated place and to the face of the building, the cells. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn the breadth of the outward wall of the court that was toward the east, over against the separate building, and there were chambers before the building. Catholic Public Domain Version In the width of the enclosing wall of the court that was opposite the way of the east, at the face of the separate edifice, there were also storerooms, before the edifice. New American Bible where the wall of the court began. To the south along the side of the restricted area and the building there were also chambers New Revised Standard Version The width of the passage was fixed by the wall of the court. On the south also, opposite the vacant area and opposite the building, there were chambers Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe rooms were in the breadth of the wall of the court at the eastern gate opposite the separate place, and in front of the building where the rooms were. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated In the width of the wall of the courtyard, the eastern entrance before the separate partition and before the building of the rooms OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917In the breadth of the wall of the court toward the east, before the separate place, and before the building, there were chambers, Brenton Septuagint Translation by the opening of the walk at the corner; and the south parts were toward the south, toward the remaining space, and toward the partition, and so were the chambers. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Chambers for the Priests…9And below these chambers was the entrance on the east side as one enters them from the outer court. 10On the south side along the length of the wall of the outer court were chambers adjoining the courtyard and opposite the building, 11with a passageway in front of them, just like the chambers that were on the north. They had the same length and width, with similar exits and dimensions.… Cross References On the south side 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. Numbers 3:29 The clans of the Kohathites were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle, Exodus 26:35 And place the table outside the veil on the north side of the tabernacle, and put the lampstand opposite the table, on the south side. along the length of the wall of the outer court 1 Kings 6:5 Against the walls of the temple and the inner sanctuary, Solomon built a chambered structure around the temple, in which he constructed the side rooms. Ezekiel 46:21 Then he brought me into the outer court and led me around to its four corners, and I saw a separate court in each of its corners. were chambers 2 Chronicles 31:11 Then Hezekiah commanded them to prepare storerooms in the house of the LORD, and they did so. 1 Chronicles 9:26 But the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were entrusted with the rooms and the treasuries of the house of God. adjoining the courtyard Ezekiel 46:19 Then the man brought me through the entrance at the side of the gate into the holy chambers facing north, which belonged to the priests, and he showed me a place there at the far western end 2 Chronicles 4:9 He made the courtyard of the priests and the large court with its doors, and he overlaid the doors with bronze. and opposite the building, 1 Kings 6:10 He built chambers all along the temple, each five cubits high and attached to the temple with beams of cedar. 1 Kings 6:6 The bottom floor was five cubits wide, the middle floor six cubits, and the third floor seven cubits. He also placed offset ledges around the outside of the temple, so that nothing would be inserted into its walls. Ezekiel 40:17-19 Then he brought me into the outer court, and there were chambers and a pavement laid out all around the court. Thirty chambers faced the pavement, / which flanked the gateways and corresponded to the length of the gates; this was the lower pavement. / 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. Ezekiel 41:5-6 Next he measured the wall of the temple to be six cubits thick, and the width of each side room around the temple was four cubits. / The side rooms were arranged one above another in three levels of thirty rooms each. There were ledges all around the wall of the temple to serve as supports for the side rooms, so that the supports would not be fastened into the wall of the temple itself. Ezekiel 43:10-12 As for you, son of man, describe the temple to the people of Israel, so that they may be ashamed of their iniquities. Let them measure the plan, / and if they are ashamed of all they have done, then make known to them the design of the temple—its arrangement and its exits and entrances—its whole design along with all its statutes, forms, and laws. Write it down in their sight, so that they may keep its complete design and all its statutes and may carry them out. / This is the law of the temple: All its surrounding territory on top of the mountain will be most holy. Yes, this is the law of the temple. Ezekiel 44:1-3 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. / Only the prince himself may sit inside the gateway to eat in the presence of the LORD. He must enter by way of the portico of the gateway and go out the same way.” Ezekiel 45:1-6 “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. … Treasury of Scripture The chambers were in the thickness of the wall of the court toward the east, over against the separate place, and over against the building. Ezekiel 41:12 Now the building that was before the separate place at the end toward the west was seventy cubits broad; and the wall of the building was five cubits thick round about, and the length thereof ninety cubits. Ezekiel 42:1,13 Then he brought me forth into the utter court, the way toward the north: and he brought me into the chamber that was over against the separate place, and which was before the building toward the north… Ezekiel 41:13-15 So he measured the house, an hundred cubits long; and the separate place, and the building, with the walls thereof, an hundred cubits long; … Jump to Previous Adjoining Area Begins Breadth Building Cells Chambers Court Courtyard East Eastward Facing Front Length Opposite Outside Rooms Separate Side South Temple Thickness Towards Wall YardJump to Next Adjoining Area Begins Breadth Building Cells Chambers Court Courtyard East Eastward Facing Front Length Opposite Outside Rooms Separate Side South Temple Thickness Towards Wall YardEzekiel 42 1. The chambers for the priests13. The use thereof 15. The measures of the outward court On the south side The south side of the temple complex is significant in biblical architecture, often associated with warmth and light. In the context of Ezekiel's vision, the south side may symbolize the direction of blessing and favor. The south side of the temple is also where the entrance to the inner court is located, indicating a place of transition from the outer to the inner sanctum. along the length of the wall of the outer court were chambers adjoining the courtyard and opposite the building 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 temple. 2. The Temple The vision of the temple in Ezekiel 40-48 is a prophetic vision of a future temple, symbolizing God's presence among His people. 3. The Outer Court Part of the temple complex, the outer court is a place accessible to the general population, symbolizing the inclusion of all people in worship. 4. Chambers These rooms or chambers are part of the temple's structure, used for various purposes, including storage and preparation for temple services. 5. The Wall The wall of the outer court serves as a boundary, separating the sacred space of the temple from the outside world. Teaching Points The Importance of Sacred SpaceThe detailed description of the temple emphasizes the importance of sacred spaces dedicated to worship and communion with God. God's Presence Among His People The temple vision symbolizes God's desire to dwell among His people, reminding us of His constant presence in our lives. Order and Structure in Worship The specific layout and functions of the temple chambers highlight the need for order and reverence in our worship practices. Inclusion in Worship The outer court's accessibility to all people reflects God's inclusive nature, inviting everyone to participate in worship. Preparation for Service The chambers' role in preparation for temple services teaches us the importance of preparing our hearts and minds for worship and service to God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 42:10?2. How does Ezekiel 42:10 emphasize the importance of sacred spaces in worship? 3. What role do the "chambers" play in maintaining holiness according to Ezekiel 42:10? 4. How can we create "sacred spaces" in our homes for prayer and reflection? 5. How does Ezekiel 42:10 connect to the broader theme of holiness in Scripture? 6. What practical steps can we take to honor God's presence in our daily lives? 7. What is the significance of the chambers in Ezekiel 42:10 for temple rituals? 8. How does Ezekiel 42:10 reflect the holiness required in worship practices? 9. What historical evidence supports the temple layout described in Ezekiel 42:10? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 42? 11. How can the vast space described in Ezekiel 42 be reconciled with the known geographical and historical realities of ancient Jerusalem? 12. How do the specific measurements in Ezekiel 41 (particularly verses 1-5) align with any known historical or archaeological temple structure? 13. How do the measurements in Ezekiel 40:5-16 align with archaeological evidence of any actual Temple structure? 14. Exodus 27:9-19: How do we reconcile these detailed Tabernacle dimensions with differing descriptions of sacred spaces elsewhere in the Bible? What Does Ezekiel 42:10 Mean On the south side“On the south side…” • Ezekiel’s vision places these particular rooms on the temple’s southern border, mirroring a northern set (Ezekiel 42:1). • South in Scripture often symbolizes warmth, light, and blessing (Psalm 126:4), underscoring that every part of God’s house—north or south—belongs to Him and is carefully arranged (1 Chronicles 28:19). • Physical orientation matters because this future temple will stand on a literal earth during Christ’s millennial reign (Ezekiel 40–48; Revelation 20:4-6), proving God’s promises are concrete, not figurative. Along the length of the wall of the outer court “…along the length of the wall of the outer court…” • The outer court wall (Ezekiel 40:17-19) defines where ordinary worshipers may come; the chambers lie against that boundary. • Length implies continuity—rooms running side-by-side the entire stretch, reflecting God’s order and abundance (1 Corinthians 14:33). • By positioning these rooms here, the Lord shows that even at the perimeter His holiness governs space (2 Chronicles 7:1-3). Were chambers “…were chambers…” • Similar side rooms existed in Solomon’s temple for priests and holy vessels (1 Kings 6:5-10). • Ezekiel 42:13 explains these chambers are “holy” where priests eat the offerings; they are functional and sanctified. • Their presence underlines God’s provision for His servants’ daily needs (Deuteronomy 18:1-8) while keeping sacred things separate from common areas (Leviticus 10:10). Adjoining the courtyard “…adjoining the courtyard…” • The word “adjoining” indicates direct access to the inner activities of worship (Ezekiel 40:44-46). • Priests move from these rooms straight into ministry, modeling how service springs from fellowship with God (Psalm 84:10; 1 Peter 2:5). • The courtyard’s openness pictures invitation: worshipers can see that priestly life is both holy and visible (Matthew 5:16). And opposite the building “…and opposite the building.” • “The building” is the massive western structure of the inner court (Ezekiel 41:12-15). • Placing chambers “opposite” it creates symmetry, revealing the Lord’s balanced design (Exodus 25:40; Ezekiel 40:4). • This spatial harmony anticipates the perfect order of the New Jerusalem, where everything aligns with God’s glory (Revelation 21:15-17). summary Ezekiel 42:10 describes a row of priestly chambers on the temple’s south side, stretching the full length of the outer-court wall, adjoining the courtyard, and precisely facing the western temple complex. The verse highlights the literal, orderly layout of the future millennial temple and God’s meticulous provision for priestly ministry, all pointing to His holiness, generosity, and unchanging faithfulness. Verses 10-12. - A similar suite of chambers, corresponding in every detail, is depicted as having stood upon the south side of the temple and in front of the gizrah. The only question among interpreters is whether ver. 10 relates to the north or south suite, or to an east suite. Schroder and Currey see in ver. 10 a repetition, from another point of view, of what has already been stated about the north chambers, viz. that, viewed from the outer court, they appeared in the thickness or breadth of the wall (ver. 7) and (lengthwise) over against the separate place and the buildings, i.e. the gizrah and the temple. Ewald, Smend, and Keil decide that ver. 10 forms part of the description of a south set of chambers only; but in order to make this good they alter the text by substituting הַדָּרום, "the south," for הַקָּדִים, "the east." Plumptre agrees with Kliefoth and Hengstenberg in holding that two similar sets of chambers are described, one on the east side and one on the south side of the inner court wall. The principal objection to this is the fact that only two suites, the north and the south, are referred to by the guide in vers. 13 and 14.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew On theדֶּ֧רֶךְ (de·reḵ) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action south side הַקָּדִ֛ים (haq·qā·ḏîm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6921: The fore, front part, the East along the length בְּרֹ֣חַב ׀ (bə·rō·ḥaḇ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7341: Breadth, width of the wall גֶּ֣דֶר (ge·ḏer) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1444: A circumvallation of the outer court הֶחָצֵ֗ר (he·ḥā·ṣêr) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet [were] chambers, לְשָׁכֽוֹת׃ (lə·šā·ḵō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 3957: Room, chamber, hall, cell adjoining פְּנֵ֧י (pə·nê) Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the courtyard הַגִּזְרָ֛ה (hag·giz·rāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1508: The figure, person, an inclosure and וְאֶל־ (wə·’el-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to opposite פְּנֵ֥י (pə·nê) Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the building, הַבִּנְיָ֖ן (hab·bin·yān) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1146: A structure Links Ezekiel 42:10 NIVEzekiel 42:10 NLT Ezekiel 42:10 ESV Ezekiel 42:10 NASB Ezekiel 42:10 KJV Ezekiel 42:10 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 42:10 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 42:10 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 42:10 French Bible Ezekiel 42:10 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 42:10 In the thickness of the wall (Ezek. 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