Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and will have these measurements: the north side 4,500 cubits, the south side 4,500 cubits, the east side 4,500 cubits, and the west side 4,500 cubits. New Living Translation The city will measure 1 1 / 2 miles on each side—north, south, east, and west. English Standard Version and these shall be its measurements: the north side 4,500 cubits, the south side 4,500, the east side 4,500, and the west side 4,500. Berean Standard Bible and will have these measurements: 4,500 cubits on the north side, 4,500 cubits on the south side, 4,500 cubits on the east side, and 4,500 cubits on the west side. Berean Literal Bible And these shall be its measurements: The side of the north, five hundred and four thousand; and the side of the south, five and five hundred and four thousand; and the side of the east, five hundred and four thousand; and the side of the west, five hundred and four thousand. King James Bible And these shall be the measures thereof; the north side four thousand and five hundred, and the south side four thousand and five hundred, and on the east side four thousand and five hundred, and the west side four thousand and five hundred. New King James Version These shall be its measurements: the north side four thousand five hundred cubits, the south side four thousand five hundred, the east side four thousand five hundred, and the west side four thousand five hundred. New American Standard Bible And these shall be its measurements: the north side, 4,500 cubits, the south side 4,500 cubits, the east side 4,500 cubits, and the west side, 4,500 cubits. NASB 1995 “These shall be its measurements: the north side 4,500 cubits, the south side 4,500 cubits, the east side 4,500 cubits, and the west side 4,500 cubits. NASB 1977 “And these shall be its measurements: the north side 4,500 cubits, the south side 4,500 cubits, the east side 4,500 cubits, and the west side 4,500 cubits. Legacy Standard Bible And these shall be its measurements: the north side 4,500 cubits, the south side 4,500 cubits, the east side 4,500 cubits, and the west side 4,500 cubits. Amplified Bible These shall be the measurements of it: the north side 4,500 cubits, the south side 4,500, the east side 4,500, and the west side 4,500. Berean Annotated Bible and will have these measurements: 4,500 cubits <1.5 mi / 2.4 km> on the north side, 4,500 cubits on the south side, 4,500 cubits on the east side, and 4,500 cubits on the west side. Christian Standard Bible These are the city’s measurements: 1 1 /2 miles on the north side; 1 1 /2 miles on the south side; 1 1 /2 miles on the east side; and 1 1 /2 miles on the west side. Holman Christian Standard Bible These are the city’s measurements: 1 1/2 miles on the north side; 1 1/2 miles on the south side; 1 1/2 miles on the east side; and 1 1/2 miles on the west side. American Standard Version And these shall be the measures thereof: the north side four thousand and five hundred, and the south side four thousand and five hundred, and on the east side four thousand and five hundred, and the west side four thousand and five hundred. Contemporary English Version The city will be a square: Each side will be two kilometers long, English Revised Version And these shall be the measures thereof; the north side four thousand and five hundred; and the south side four thousand and five hundred, and on the east side four thousand and five hundred, and the west side four thousand and five hundred. GOD'S WORD® Translation These will be the measurements for the city: On the north side it will be 7,875 feet long. On the south side it will be 7,875 feet long. On the east side it will be 7,875 feet wide. And on the west side it will be 7,875 feet wide. Good News Translation and it will be a square, 2,520 yards on each side. International Standard Version These are to be its dimensions: the north side, 4,500 units; the south side, 4,500 units; the east side, 4,500 units; and the west side 4,500 units. NET Bible these will be its measurements: The north side will be one and one-half miles, the south side one and one-half miles, the east side one and one-half miles, and the west side one and one-half miles. New Heart English Bible These shall be its measures: the north side four thousand and five hundred, and the south side four thousand and five hundred, and on the east side four thousand and five hundred, and the west side four thousand and five hundred. Webster's Bible Translation And these shall be the measures of it; the north side four thousand and five hundred, and the south side four thousand and five hundred, and on the east side four thousand and five hundred, and the west side four thousand and five hundred. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleand will have these measurements: 4,500 cubits on the north side, 4,500 cubits on the south side, 4,500 cubits on the east side, and 4,500 cubits on the west side. World English Bible These shall be its measurements: the north side four thousand and five hundred, and the south side four thousand and five hundred, and on the east side four thousand and five hundred, and the west side four thousand and five hundred. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd these [are] its measurements: the north side—four thousand and five hundred, and the south side—four thousand and five hundred, and on the east side—four thousand and five hundred, and the west side—four thousand and five hundred. Berean Literal Bible And these shall be its measurements: The side of the north, five hundred and four thousand; and the side of the south, five and five hundred and four thousand; and the side of the east, five hundred and four thousand; and the side of the west, five hundred and four thousand. Young's Literal Translation And these are its measures: the north side five hundred, and four thousand, and the south side five hundred, and four thousand, and on the east side five hundred, and four thousand, and the west side five hundred, and four thousand. Smith's Literal Translation And these its measures: the side north, five hundred and four thousand, and the south side five hundred and four thousand, and from the side east five hundred and four thousand, and the side of the sea, five hundred and four thousand. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd these are the measures thereof: on the north side four thousand and five hundred: and on the south side four thousand and five hundred: and on the east side four thousand and five hundred: and on the west side four thousand and five hundred. Catholic Public Domain Version And these shall be its measurements: on the northern side, four thousand and five hundred; and on the southern side, four thousand and five hundred; and on the eastern side, four thousand and five hundred; and on the western side, four thousand and five hundred. New American Bible These are the dimensions of the city: the north side, forty-five hundred cubits; the south side, forty-five hundred cubits; the east side, forty-five hundred cubits; and the west side, forty-five hundred cubits. New Revised Standard Version and these shall be its dimensions: the north side four thousand five hundred cubits, the south side four thousand five hundred, the east side four thousand five hundred, and the west side four thousand five hundred. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd these shall be its dimensions: the north side four thousand and five hundred cubits, the east side four thousand and five hundred cubits, the south side four thousand and five hundred cubits, and the west side four thousand and five hundred cubits. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And these are the measurements toward the north wind: four thousand and five hundred; and to the east, four thousand and five hundred, and to the south, four thousand and five hundred, and to the west, four thousand and five hundred OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And these shall be the measures thereof: the north side four thousand and five hundred, and the south side four thousand and five hundred, and on the east side four thousand and five hundred, and the west side four thousand and five hundred. Brenton Septuagint Translation And these shall be its dimensions; from the northern side four thousand and five hundred, and from the southern side four thousand and five hundred, and from the eastern side four thousand and five hundred, and from the western side they shall measure four thousand five hundred. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Portion for the Priests…15The remaining area, 5,000 cubits wide and 25,000 cubits long, will be for common use by the city, for houses, and for pastureland. The city will be in the center of it 16and will have these measurements: 4,500 cubits on the north side, 4,500 cubits on the south side, 4,500 cubits on the east side, and 4,500 cubits on the west side. 17The pastureland of the city will extend 250 cubits to the north, 250 cubits to the south, 250 cubits to the east, and 250 cubits to the west.… Cross References will have these measurements: Ezekiel 45:6 As the property of the city, you are to set aside an area 5,000 cubits wide and 25,000 cubits long, adjacent to the holy district. It will belong to the whole house of Israel. Numbers 35:5 You are also to measure two thousand cubits outside the city on the east, two thousand on the south, two thousand on the west, and two thousand on the north, with the city in the center. These areas will serve as larger pasturelands for the cities. Revelation 21:16 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. 4,500 cubits on the north side, Ezekiel 42:17 He measured the north side to be five hundred cubits long. Exodus 27:11 Likewise there are to be curtains on the north side, a hundred cubits long, with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and with silver hooks and bands on the posts. 4,500 cubits on the south side, Ezekiel 42:18 He measured the south side to be five hundred cubits long. Exodus 27:9 You are also to make a courtyard for the tabernacle. On the south side of the courtyard make curtains of finely spun linen, a hundred cubits long on one side, 4,500 cubits on the east side, Ezekiel 42:16 With a measuring rod he measured the east side to be five hundred cubits long. Exodus 27:13 The east side of the courtyard, toward the sunrise, is to be fifty cubits wide. and 4,500 cubits on the west side. Ezekiel 42:19 And he came around and measured the west side to be five hundred cubits long. Exodus 27:12 The curtains on the west side of the courtyard shall be fifty cubits wide, with ten posts and ten bases. Numbers 34:13 So Moses commanded the Israelites, “Apportion this land by lot as an inheritance. The LORD has commanded that it be given to the nine and a half tribes. Joshua 13:7 Now therefore divide this land as an inheritance to the nine tribes and the half-tribe of Manasseh.” 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. Numbers 34:2-12 “Command the Israelites and say to them: When you enter the land of Canaan, it will be allotted to you as an inheritance with these boundaries: / Your southern border will extend from the Wilderness of Zin along the border of Edom. On the east, your southern border will run from the end of the Salt Sea, / cross south of the Ascent of Akrabbim, continue to Zin, and go south of Kadesh-barnea. Then it will go on to Hazar-addar and proceed to Azmon, … Joshua 18:28 Zelah, Haeleph, Jebus (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah, and Kiriath-jearim—fourteen cities, along with their villages. This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin. Treasury of Scripture And these shall be the measures thereof; the north side four thousand and five hundred, and the south side four thousand and five hundred, and on the east side four thousand and five hundred, and the west side four thousand and five hundred. no references for this verse Jump to Previous Cubits East Five Four Hundred Measures North Side South Thereof Thousand WestJump to Next Cubits East Five Four Hundred Measures North Side South Thereof Thousand WestEzekiel 48 1. The portions of the twelve tribes;8. of the sanctuary; 15. of the city and suburbs; 21. and of the prince. 23. The portions of the twelve tribes. 30. The dimensions and gates of the city. and will have these measurements: This phrase introduces the specific dimensions of the city described in Ezekiel's vision. The precise measurements indicate the importance of order and structure in God's plan. In biblical times, measurements were often used to convey the perfection and completeness of God's design, as seen in the construction of the Tabernacle and Solomon's Temple. 4,500 cubits on the north side, 4,500 cubits on the south side, 4,500 cubits on the east side, and 4,500 cubits on the west side. Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet of God who ministered to the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. He received visions and prophecies concerning the restoration of Israel and the future temple. 2. The City The passage refers to the measurements of a city, which is part of Ezekiel's vision of the restored land of Israel. This city is often interpreted as a symbolic representation of God's perfect order and presence among His people. 3. The Land of Israel The context of this passage is the division of the land among the tribes of Israel, symbolizing God's faithfulness to His covenant promises. Teaching Points God's Perfect OrderThe precise measurements of the city reflect God's perfect order and design. In our lives, we should seek to align ourselves with God's order and purpose. Faithfulness to Promises The allocation of land signifies God's faithfulness to His covenant promises. We can trust that God will fulfill His promises to us, just as He did for Israel. Symbol of Restoration The city represents restoration and hope. In times of personal exile or difficulty, we can hold onto the hope of God's restoration in our lives. Unity and Equality The equal measurements of the city sides suggest unity and equality among God's people. We should strive for unity and fairness in our communities and relationships. Future Hope Ezekiel's vision points to a future hope and fulfillment in God's kingdom. We should live with an eternal perspective, focusing on God's ultimate plan for His people. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 48:16?2. How does Ezekiel 48:16 reflect God's order in establishing the holy city? 3. What significance do the city dimensions in Ezekiel 48:16 hold for believers today? 4. How does Ezekiel 48:16 connect with Revelation's description of the New Jerusalem? 5. How can we apply the orderliness of Ezekiel 48:16 in our church planning? 6. What does Ezekiel 48:16 teach about God's precision in His divine plans? 7. What is the significance of the city dimensions in Ezekiel 48:16 for biblical prophecy? 8. How do the measurements in Ezekiel 48:16 relate to the concept of a perfect city? 9. Why does Ezekiel 48:16 emphasize specific city dimensions in the context of Israel's restoration? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 48? 11. How does Ezekiel 16:46-48 align with historical records that do not portray Sodom or Samaria as more righteous than Jerusalem? 12. Given Ezekiel 42:15-20 lists precise measurements, how do we explain discrepancies with other ancient Near Eastern temple dimensions? 13. How does the prophecy of a coalition of nations in Ezekiel 38:5-6 align or conflict with other biblical prophecies of end-time alliances? 14. Who were the Moabites in the Bible? What Does Ezekiel 48:16 Mean north side—4,500 cubits“These will be its measurements: the north side will be four thousand five hundred cubits” (Ezekiel 48:16). • Taking the length of a long cubit (about 20.4 inches), 4,500 cubits is roughly 1.7 miles/2.7 km. Scripture presents this as a literal boundary of the future city at the heart of the land allotments (Ezekiel 45:6). • The northern boundary recalls God’s throne described as “beautiful in elevation, the joy of all the earth… Mount Zion on the far sides of the north” (Psalm 48:2). The same Lord who sits enthroned there marks out this side of the city. • Its exactness mirrors earlier measurements of the temple complex (Ezekiel 42:15–20), underscoring that both worship center and city are planned with divine precision. • A level, uncompromised northern wall proclaims security (compare Isaiah 14:13; Ezekiel 38:6). Enemies once came from the north, yet here the wall stands unbroken—God’s people are safe. south side—4,500 cubits “the south side four thousand five hundred cubits” (Ezekiel 48:16). • The matching dimension signals perfect symmetry—no side is privileged over another (Ezekiel 47:14). Justice and equity flow from the city to the whole land. • In prophetic imagery, the south can symbolize refreshment and blessing (Job 37:17; Zechariah 9:14). A firm southern border ensures that blessing stays within rightful boundaries and then extends outward in order. • This wall pairs with the north, creating the first two edges of a flawless square, foreshadowing the “city laid out as a square” in Revelation 21:16. east side—4,500 cubits “the east side 4,500 cubits” (Ezekiel 48:16). • The east faces sunrise—the direction of God’s glory returning to the temple (Ezekiel 43:1–5). An equal eastern wall means the city conforms to that glory rather than competing with it. • Israel’s earlier exiles were driven “eastward” (Ezekiel 11:23). This restored city greets them with a precise, welcoming gate (Ezekiel 48:31) and a boundary that declares, “Come in, but come in order.” • The eastern measurement also recalls Eden planted “in the east” (Genesis 2:8). God’s plans come full circle: perfect space, perfect fellowship, secure yet accessible. west side—4,500 cubits “and the west side 4,500 cubits” (Ezekiel 48:16). • The final wall seals the square. Nothing is left undefined; every corner ties into God’s blueprint (Exodus 26:22–23). • Westward lay the sea, source of chaos in Near-Eastern thought. A fixed western border testifies that the Lord restrains chaos and separates His holy city from it (Revelation 21:1). • With all four edges matching, the city embodies completeness and stability. The equal measurements echo the breastpiece of the high priest—also a perfect square—symbolizing that the entire city will be a living, priestly presence before God (Exodus 28:16; 1 Peter 2:9). summary Ezekiel 48:16 gives four identical sides of 4,500 cubits, forming a literal square city at the center of Israel’s future inheritance. Each direction carries theological weight—security in the north, justice in the south, glory in the east, restraint of chaos in the west—yet all unite in a single truth: God’s restored city is perfectly ordered, perfectly protected, and perfectly prepared for His people. These earthly dimensions anticipate the even greater perfection of the New Jerusalem, where God’s dwelling among His redeemed will last forever. (16) The measures.--The city itself is to be an exact square of 4,500 reeds, and according to Ezekiel 48:17, was to have "suburbs," or rather an open space on all sides of 250 reeds. The whole was, therefore, 5,000 reeds--a little less than ten miles--square, the exact width of the space that was left of the oblation, and leaving 10,000 reeds on each side of it.Verse 16. - The dimensions of the city should be four thousand five hundred reeds on the four sides; in other words, it should form a square (comp. Leviticus 21:16). The חמשׁ, left unpunctuated by the Massorites, and marked as "written but not to be read," should be omitted as an error.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew and will have theseוְאֵלֶּה֮ (wə·’êl·leh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those measurements: מִדּוֹתֶיהָ֒ (mid·dō·w·ṯe·hā) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 4060: Extension, height, breadth, a measure, a portion, a vestment, tribute 4,500 [cubits] חֲמֵ֤שׁ (ḥă·mêš) Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 2568: Five on the north צָפ֗וֹן (ṣā·p̄ō·wn) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6828: Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter side, פְּאַ֣ת (pə·’aṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 6285: Mouth, direction, region, extremity 4,500 [cubits] חֲמֵ֥שׁ (ḥă·mêš) Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 2568: Five on the south נֶ֕גֶב (ne·ḡeḇ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5045: South country, the Negeb, south side, וּפְאַת־ (ū·p̄ə·’aṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 6285: Mouth, direction, region, extremity 4,500 [cubits] חמש (ḥă·mêš) Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 2568: Five on the east קָדִ֗ים (qā·ḏîm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6921: The fore, front part, the East side, וּמִפְּאַ֣ת (ū·mip·pə·’aṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 6285: Mouth, direction, region, extremity and 4,500 [cubits] חֲמֵ֤שׁ (ḥă·mêš) Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 2568: Five on the west יָ֕מָּה (yām·māh) Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin side. וּפְאַת־ (ū·p̄ə·’aṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 6285: Mouth, direction, region, extremity Links Ezekiel 48:16 NIVEzekiel 48:16 NLT Ezekiel 48:16 ESV Ezekiel 48:16 NASB Ezekiel 48:16 KJV Ezekiel 48:16 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 48:16 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 48:16 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 48:16 French Bible Ezekiel 48:16 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 48:16 These shall be its measures: the north (Ezek. 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