Ezekiel 42:4
New International Version
In front of the rooms was an inner passageway ten cubits wide and a hundred cubits long. Their doors were on the north.

New Living Translation
Between the two blocks of rooms ran a walkway 17 1 / 2 feet wide. It extended the entire 175 feet of the complex, and all the doors faced north.

English Standard Version
And before the chambers was a passage inward, ten cubits wide and a hundred cubits long, and their doors were on the north.

Berean Standard Bible
In front of the chambers was an inner walkway ten cubits wide and a hundred cubits long. Their doors were on the north.

King James Bible
And before the chambers was a walk of ten cubits breadth inward, a way of one cubit; and their doors toward the north.

New King James Version
In front of the chambers, toward the inside, was a walk ten cubits wide, at a distance of one cubit; and their doors faced north.

New American Standard Bible
In front of the chambers was an inner passage ten cubits wide, a way of one hundred cubits; and their openings were on the north.

NASB 1995
Before the chambers was an inner walk ten cubits wide, a way of one hundred cubits; and their openings were on the north.

NASB 1977
And before the chambers was an inner walk ten cubits wide, a way of one hundred cubits; and their openings were on the north.

Legacy Standard Bible
Before the chambers was an inner walk ten cubits wide, a way of one hundred cubits; and their openings were on the north.

Amplified Bible
In front of the [attached] chambers was an inner walkway ten cubits wide and one hundred cubits long; and their entrances were on the north.

Christian Standard Bible
In front of the chambers was a walkway toward the inside, 17 1 /2 feet wide and 175 feet long, and their entrances were on the north.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
In front of the chambers was a walkway toward the inside, 17 1/2 feet wide and 175 feet long, and their entrances were on the north.

American Standard Version
And before the chambers was a walk of ten cubits' breadth inward, a way of one cubit; and their doors were toward the north.

Contemporary English Version
with doors that opened toward the north, and in front of them was a walkway five meters wide and 50 meters long.

English Revised Version
And before the chambers was a walk of ten cubits breadth inward, a way of one cubit; and their doors were toward the north.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
In front of the side rooms was a walkway, 17 1/2 feet wide and 175 feet long. The doors of these side rooms faced north.

Good News Translation
Along the north side of this building was a passageway 16 feet wide and 168 feet long, with entrances on that side.

International Standard Version
In front of the chambers there was an inner walkway ten cubits wide and 100 cubits wide, the openings to which were on the north.

Majority Standard Bible
In front of the chambers was an inner walkway ten cubits wide and a hundred cubits long. Their doors were on the north.

NET Bible
In front of the chambers was a walkway on the inner side, 17 1/2 feet wide at a distance of 1 3/4 feet, and their entrances were on the north.

New Heart English Bible
Before the rooms was a walk of seventeen feet three inches breadth inward, a way of one hundred seventy-two feet three inches; and their doors were toward the north.

Webster's Bible Translation
And before the chambers was a walk of ten cubits breadth inward, a way of one cubit; and their doors towards the north.

World English Bible
Before the rooms was a walk of ten cubits’ width inward, a way of one cubit; and their doors were toward the north.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And at the front of the chambers [is] a walk of ten cubits in breadth to the inner part, a way of one cubit, and their openings [are] at the north.

Young's Literal Translation
And at the front of the chambers is a walk of ten cubits in breadth unto the inner part, a way of one cubit, and their openings are at the north.

Smith's Literal Translation
And before the cells a walk, ten cubits the breadth of the inside, a way of one cubit; and their doors to the north.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And before the chambers was a walk ten cubits broad, looking to the inner parts of a way of one cubit. And their doors were toward the north.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And before the storerooms, there was a walkway of ten cubits in width, looking toward the interior along a way of one cubit. And their doors were toward the north.

New American Bible
In front of the chambers was a walkway ten cubits wide on the inside of a wall one cubit wide. The doorways faced north.

New Revised Standard Version
In front of the chambers was a passage on the inner side, ten cubits wide and one hundred cubits deep, and its entrances were on the north.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And before the rooms was a passage ten cubits broad, and its length a hundred cubits; and the door of the passage was toward the north.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And in front of the chambers of the walking place was ten cubits in width, and the length a hundred cubits, and the door of the walking place was toward the north
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And before the chambers was a walk of ten cubits breadth inward, a way of one cubit; and their doors were toward the north.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And in front of the chambers was a walk ten cubits in breadth, the length reaching to a hundred cubits; and their doors were northward.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Chambers for the Priests
3Gallery faced gallery in three levels opposite the twenty cubits that belonged to the inner court and opposite the pavement that belonged to the outer court. 4In front of the chambers was an inner walkway ten cubits wide and a hundred cubits long. Their doors were on the north. 5Now the upper chambers were smaller because the galleries took more space from the chambers on the lower and middle floors of the building.…

Cross References
1 Kings 6:5-6
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. / 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.

1 Kings 6:8
The entrance to the bottom floor was on the south side of the temple. A stairway led up to the middle level, and from there to the third floor.

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 7:12
The great courtyard was surrounded by three rows of dressed stone and a row of trimmed cedar beams, as were the inner courtyard and portico of the house of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 3:5
He paneled the main room with cypress, which he overlaid with fine gold and decorated with palm trees and chains.

2 Chronicles 3:9
The weight of the nails was fifty shekels of gold. He also overlaid the upper rooms with gold.

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.

Nehemiah 3:7
Next to them, repairs were made by Melatiah the Gibeonite, Jadon the Meronothite, and the men of Gibeon and Mizpah, who were under the authority of the governor of the region west of the Euphrates.

Nehemiah 3:15
The Fountain Gate was repaired by Shallun son of Col-hozeh, ruler of the district of Mizpah. He rebuilt it, roofed it, and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. He also repaired the wall of the Pool of Shelah near the king’s garden, as far as the stairs that descend from the City of David.

Nehemiah 3:20
Next to him, Baruch son of Zabbai diligently repaired another section, from the angle to the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest.

Nehemiah 3:25
and Palal son of Uzai made repairs opposite the angle and the tower that juts out from the upper palace of the king near the courtyard of the guard. Next to him, Pedaiah son of Parosh

Nehemiah 3:31
Next to him, Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs as far as the house of the temple servants and the merchants, opposite the Inspection Gate, and as far as the upper room above the corner.

Nehemiah 3:32
And between the upper room above the corner and the Sheep Gate, the goldsmiths and merchants made repairs.

John 10:23
and Jesus was walking in the temple courts in Solomon’s Colonnade.

Acts 3:11
While the man clung to Peter and John, all the people were astonished and ran to them in the walkway called Solomon’s Colonnade.


Treasury of Scripture

And before the chambers was a walk to ten cubits breadth inward, a way of one cubit; and their doors toward the north.

a walk

Ezekiel 42:11
And the way before them was like the appearance of the chambers which were toward the north, as long as they, and as broad as they: and all their goings out were both according to their fashions, and according to their doors.

a way

Matthew 7:14
Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

Luke 13:24
Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

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Ezekiel 42
1. The chambers for the priests
13. The use thereof
15. The measures of the outward court














In front of the chambers
The phrase "in front of the chambers" refers to the spatial arrangement within the temple complex described by Ezekiel. The Hebrew word for "chambers" is "lishkoth," which often denotes rooms or spaces designated for specific purposes, such as storage or priestly activities. These chambers were integral to the temple's function, emphasizing the order and purposefulness of God's design. Historically, these chambers would have been used for storing temple treasures, offerings, and other sacred items, highlighting the importance of preparation and sanctity in worship.

was an inner walkway
The "inner walkway" suggests a path or corridor within the temple complex, indicating accessibility and movement. The Hebrew term "mabua" can be understood as a passage or entryway, signifying the structured and intentional design of the temple. This walkway allowed for orderly movement, reflecting the divine order and the importance of approaching God with reverence and preparation. It symbolizes the journey of faith, where believers are called to walk in the ways of the Lord, moving closer to His presence.

ten cubits wide
The measurement "ten cubits wide" provides a specific dimension, emphasizing the precision and intentionality in God's instructions for the temple. A cubit, approximately 18 inches or 45 centimeters, was a standard unit of measurement in ancient times. The use of precise measurements underscores the importance of following God's commands exactly, as seen throughout the construction of sacred spaces in the Bible. This precision reflects the holiness and perfection of God, reminding believers of the need for accuracy and faithfulness in their spiritual walk.

and a hundred cubits long
The length "a hundred cubits long" further illustrates the grandeur and scale of the temple complex. This significant measurement highlights the vastness and majesty of God's dwelling place among His people. The number 100, often associated with completeness or fullness in biblical numerology, signifies the comprehensive nature of God's plan and His encompassing presence. It serves as a reminder of the vastness of God's love and the completeness of His provision for His people.

Their doors were on the north
The orientation "their doors were on the north" provides insight into the layout and function of the temple chambers. In ancient Near Eastern culture, the north often symbolized mystery or hiddenness, as it was associated with the unknown or less accessible regions. The placement of the doors on the north side may suggest a controlled access to the sacred spaces, emphasizing the holiness and set-apart nature of the temple. It reflects the idea that access to God requires intentionality and reverence, aligning with the broader biblical theme of approaching God with humility and respect.

(4) A walk of ten cubits breadth inward.--The meaning of this clause depends upon that of the next, "a way of one cubit." There is every reason to suppose here an error of the text, and that one cubit should be one hundred, as it reads in the Greek. The change requires only a transposition of the first letters in one word, and a consequent alteration of one letter in the other. Exactly the same transposition has occurred in Ezekiel 42:16, where it is corrected in the margin of the Hebrew, and properly translated "five hundred" instead of "five cubits." One cannot conceive of a walk or an entrance of one cubit (twenty inches) serving any useful purpose. Assuming this change, the meaning will be that a walk (see Plan II., K [Ezekiel 40:44-49]) of 10 cubits wide and 100 long led to the entrance of the chambers. That this was on the north is plain from its being expressly said that the door was on the north. It may seem surprising that this should have been in the outer court, but a glance at the plan in connection with what is said below will explain the reason of the arrangement. The length of the walk, 100 cubits, just reaches to the steps of the north gate of the inner court. It will be remembered that in Ezekiel 40:39-43 this was described as the place for killing and preparing the sacrifices. Now, only the fat and kidneys of the sin and trespass and peace offerings were burnt upon the altar; the whole of the former (ordinarily) and the priests' portion of the latter were to be carried to this chamber (Ezekiel 42:13). The walk was therefore placed in the best possible situation.

Verse 4. - Before the chambers a walk. Whether this walk ran along the longer, i.e. northern, or in front of the eastern side of the chambers, and how it stood related to the way, which is likewise mentioned in connection with the chambers, are litigated questions. The LXX. identifies the two, and understands a way in front of the chambers of ten cubits broad and a hundred cubits long. Ewald and Keil so far agree with the LXX. as to change the one cubit way into a hundred-cubit way; but whereas Ewald thinks of a passage ten cubits broad and a hundred cubits long, running from west to east between two sets of chambers, Keil speaks of a walk of ten cubits broad and a hundred cubits long in front of the cells, extending into a way of equal breadth and length, leading westward into the inner court. Havernick's, Hengstenberg's, and Kliefoth's idea, favored by Schroder, and probably the best, is that of a walk of ten cubits in front of the cells, and a way of one cubit leading into them from the walk. Dr. Currey reverses this, and makes a walk of ten cubits leading inward, and a way, or kerb, of one cubit in front. Plumptre agrees that the passage leading into the chambers was ten cubits broad, but regards the one cubit as denoting the thickness of the wall separating the walk from the interior of the chambers.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
In front
וְלִפְנֵ֨י (wə·lip̄·nê)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440: The face

of the chambers
הַלְּשָׁכ֜וֹת (hal·lə·šā·ḵō·wṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 3957: Room, chamber, hall, cell

[was] an inner walkway
מַהֲלַךְ֩ (ma·hă·laḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4109: A walk, a passage, a distance

ten
עֶ֨שֶׂר (‘e·śer)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 6235: Ten

cubits
אַמּ֥וֹת (’am·mō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base

wide
רֹ֙חַב֙ (rō·ḥaḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7341: Breadth, width

and a [hundred]
אֶחָ֑ת (’e·ḥāṯ)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

cubits
אַמָּ֣ה (’am·māh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base

long.
דֶּ֖רֶךְ (de·reḵ)
Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action

Their doors
וּפִתְחֵיהֶ֖ם (ū·p̄iṯ·ḥê·hem)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 6607: An opening, door, entrance way

were on the north.
לַצָּפֽוֹן׃ (laṣ·ṣā·p̄ō·wn)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6828: Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter


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