Ezekiel 40:21 kjv
And the little chambers thereof were three on this side and three on that side; and the posts thereof and the arches thereof were after the measure of the first gate: the length thereof was fifty cubits, and the breadth five and twenty cubits.
Ezekiel 40:21 nkjv
Its gate chambers, three on this side and three on that side, its gateposts and its archways, had the same measurements as the first gate; its length was fifty cubits and its width twenty-five cubits.
Ezekiel 40:21 niv
Its alcoves?three on each side?its projecting walls and its portico had the same measurements as those of the first gateway. It was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide.
Ezekiel 40:21 esv
Its side rooms, three on either side, and its jambs and its vestibule were of the same size as those of the first gate. Its length was fifty cubits, and its breadth twenty-five cubits.
Ezekiel 40:21 nlt
Here, too, there were three guard alcoves on each side, with dividing walls and an entry room. All the measurements matched those of the east gateway. The gateway passage was 87 1?2 feet long and 43 3?4 feet wide between the back walls of facing guard alcoves.
Ezekiel 40 21 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Ezek 40:4 | And behold, a wall outside the temple area all around the sanctuary. | Temple Layout & Boundary |
| Ezek 40:6 | Then he came to the gate which faced east… | Directional Significance |
| Ezek 40:10 | the gate chambers that were on the north… | Gate Chambers Details |
| Ezek 40:12 | the little gate was one cubit wide, and the space on either side… | Proportionality & Design |
| Ezek 40:13 | and the architrave was five cubits. The gate chamber’s inner length was 10 cubits… | Inner Gate Dimensions (South) |
| Ezek 40:14 | The vestibule was six cubits, and the space on either side of the gate. | Vestibule & Side Spaces |
| Ezek 40:16 | and into the gate chamber, and into the architraves; each gate chamber had… | Details of Gate Chambers |
| Ezek 40:18 | The lower pavement before the cells… | Pavement & Paved Areas |
| Ezek 40:20 | and on the north side, toward the outside, there were fifteen cubits. | Exterior Dimensions (North) |
| Ezek 40:22 | wine, oil, wheat, which he offered. | Offerings & Temple Function |
| Ezek 40:23 | and to the gate on the north, and to the gate on the east;… | Gates of the Temple |
| Ezek 40:24 | the south gate as the north gate, and for the east gate… | Symmetry of the Gates |
| Ezek 40:25 | And at the gate on the east… | Eastern Gate Specifics |
| Ezek 40:26 | the south side of the east gate… | Southern Side of Eastern Gate |
| Ezek 40:27 | the north side of the outer gate; and he measured inward ten cubits… | Inner Measurements |
| Ezek 40:30 | And the gate chambers and the vestibules, and the architraves, each ten cubits wide… | Consistent Chamber Widths |
| Ezek 40:31 | the vestibule was six cubits… | Vestibule Dimensions |
| Ezek 40:32 | for the outer gate, its vestibule, ten cubits, and the vestibule’s length was twenty cubits… | Outer Gate Measurements |
| Ezek 40:33 | and the vestibule… seven cubits. | Vestibule Side Measurement |
| Ezek 40:35 | and the north gate, the gate chamber, the vestibule, and the architraves thereof… | North Gate Chambers |
| Ezek 40:36 | And its vestibule… | North Gate Vestibule |
| Ezek 40:38 | Each chamber had a doorway in the vestibule, facing outward. | Chamber Entrances |
| Ezek 40:39 | And in the vestibule beside the gate were two tables on each side… | Tables in Vestibule |
| Ezek 40:40 | And on the one side, towards the outset of the north gate, were two tables… | Tables at North Gate |
| Ezek 40:44 | the chambers of the singers in the inner court… | Chambers for Singers |
| Ezek 40:45 | the chambers which face the north… for the keepers of the gate… | Gatekeepers' Chambers |
| Ezek 40:46 | the chambers that face toward the south… | Southern Chambers |
| Ezek 40:47 | the courtyard, and the posts, and the architraves; each gate… | Courtyard Structures |
| Ezek 40:48 | Then he brought me to the vestibule of the house, and measured the posts… | House Vestibule |
| Ezek 43:13 | These are the measurements of the altar by cubits… | Altar Measurements (Fulfillment) |
| Ezek 44:11 | they shall minister in the house and guard the entrances… | Priestly Duties |
| Zech 2:5 | 'And I will be a wall of fire all around it, declares the LORD, and I will be… | God's Protective Presence |
| Rev 21:10 | Then the angel carried me away in the Spirit to a great, high mountain… | Heavenly Jerusalem Vision |
| Rev 21:12 | having twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and names inscribed… | Gates of the New Jerusalem |
| Rev 21:15 | And the one who spoke with me had a measuring rod of gold to measure the city… | Measuring the City |
| Rev 21:16 | The city is laid out as a square, and its length is as great as its width… | City's Dimensions |
| Rev 21:18 | The construction of its wall was of jasper; and the city was pure gold… | Wall Material |
| Rev 21:25 | Its gates will never be shut by day—and there will be no night there… | Gates Never Shut |
| Rev 22:11 | Let the unjust continue to do wrong; let the filthy continue to be filthy… | State of Being |
Ezekiel 40 verses
Ezekiel 40 21 Meaning
This verse describes the inner gate chamber in Ezekiel's visionary temple, specifying its dimensions: fifteen cubits long and ten cubits wide. These measurements contribute to the intricate and ordered design of the temple complex, emphasizing its perfection and God's dwelling.
Ezekiel 40 21 Context
This verse is part of a detailed vision granted to Ezekiel concerning a future temple. This vision comes after a period of severe judgment and exile, serving as a message of hope and restoration for the exiled people of Israel. The entire section from chapter 40 to 48 is a prophetic blueprint of a rebuilt temple, intended to re-establish God's presence and proper worship among His people. The specific location of this gate chamber within the structure indicates a part of the outer or inner courts, highlighting the meticulous and symmetrical design of the envisioned sanctuary.
Ezekiel 40 21 Word analysis
- וְ" (v'-) : And (a common conjunctive prefix).
- שִׁלְשׁוּם (shil·shum) : The third part; referring to the middle section of the three-part structure of the gate chamber, likely the innermost or central room.
- נ"י (nay) : My; indicating possession or a possessive relationship. In the context of prophetic visions, it often points to God's ownership or personal involvement.
- ל"שׂ"ל (lsyl) : For the lengthwise measurement.
- וְ" (v'-) : and.
- חָמֵשׁ (cha·mesh) : five.
- וְ" (v'-) : and.
- עֶשְׂרֵה (‘es·reh) : ten.
words-group by words-group analysis
- שִׁלְשׁוּם הַלְּשׁוּן (shil·shum hal·lash·un): This phrase denotes "the third part of the length," emphasizing the measurement along the longest dimension of a particular section of the gate.
- וְעֶשֶׂר (və·‘e·ser): And ten. This combination signifies a quantity of ten. The verse is giving dimensions: length of five cubits and width of ten cubits. The structure seems to be an inner chamber of the gate. The mention of "fifth" and "tenth" cubit measurements likely refers to specific components or the dimensions of these gate chambers, indicating precise and regulated construction.
Ezekiel 40 21 Bonus section
The measurements given, 15 cubits (length of the entire chamber area) and 10 cubits (width), speak to the regulated nature of divine service. These dimensions are part of a much larger, highly structured vision of the temple and its courts. The meticulous detail suggests a return to God's prescribed order for worship. In Jewish tradition, temple construction and dimensions carried symbolic significance. The consistency in measurements across different parts of the gate structures signifies an underlying divine principle and perfection in God's plan for His dwelling place. The visionary nature of Ezekiel's prophecy also means it’s understood by some scholars and theologians as pointing towards a future Messianic Temple, the Church, or a perfected heavenly dwelling, as alluded to by comparisons with Revelation's descriptions of the New Jerusalem.
Ezekiel 40 21 Commentary
Ezekiel 40:21 provides precise measurements for an inner part of the gate structure, specifically the gate chamber. The vision of the temple, with its exact dimensions and orderly layout, stands in stark contrast to the chaotic idolatry and destruction that befell the former temple. This verse, by giving specific lengths and widths, underscores the perfection, holiness, and regulated nature of God's presence. The gate chambers were integral to the security, access control, and potentially ceremonial functions of the temple complex. The symmetry and order seen in these measurements mirror divine order and holiness, reflecting God's intention for His people to live in accordance with His divine plan. The repetition of precise measurements throughout Ezekiel's vision emphasizes the thoroughness and divine origin of the blueprint for restored worship and presence of God.