Ezekiel 41:12 kjv
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 41:12 nkjv
The building that faced the separating courtyard at its western end was seventy cubits wide; the wall of the building was five cubits thick all around, and its length ninety cubits.
Ezekiel 41:12 niv
The building facing the temple courtyard on the west side was seventy cubits wide. The wall of the building was five cubits thick all around, and its length was ninety cubits.
Ezekiel 41:12 esv
The building that was facing the separate yard on the west side was seventy cubits broad, and the wall of the building was five cubits thick all around, and its length ninety cubits.
Ezekiel 41:12 nlt
A large building stood on the west, facing the Temple courtyard. It was 122 1?2 feet wide and 157 1?2 feet long, and its walls were 8 3?4 feet thick.
Ezekiel 41 12 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Ezek 41:12 | "Now a partition wall was on the side facing north of the annex, and on the south side of the other it was also a partition wall. On the west side there were also partition walls..." | 1 Kings 6:5-6, 10, 29 (Describes building annexes in Solomon's temple with partitions and chambers) |
| Ezek 41:15 | "...he measured the length of the space beyond the outer building, the length of the annex, and the length of the porch. And between the sections of the temple there were seventy cubits, with the partition wall extending all around." | 2 Chron 3:17 (Mentions pillars in front of the temple, indicative of distinct spaces) |
| Ezek 40:5 | "And there was a wall all around the outside of the temple and on the south side of the gate there were thirty cubits. The measurement of the gateway toward the north was also thirty cubits." | Ezra 6:3 (Mentions reconstruction with foundations and walls) |
| 1 Cor 3:16 | "Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you?" | John 2:21 (Jesus speaks of destroying and rebuilding the temple of His body) |
| Rev 21:18 | "The construction of its wall was of jasper; and the city was pure gold, like clear glass." | Rev 21:15 (Describes the wall of the New Jerusalem) |
| Rev 21:22 | "But I saw no temple in it, for its temple is the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb." | John 4:21-23 (Jesus discusses worship in spirit and truth, not tied to a physical location) |
| Ps 90:17 | "And let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us; And establish for us the work of our hands; Yes, establish the work of our hands." | Haggai 1:8 (Command to go to the mountain and build the house, God will take pleasure) |
| Isa 2:2 | "Now it shall come to pass in the latter days That the mountain of the LORD'S house Shall be established on the top of the mountains, And shall be exalted above the hills; And all nations shall flow to it." | Jer 3:17 (Jerusalem will be called the "Throne of the LORD") |
| Acts 17:24 | "God, who made the world and everything in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands." | Exod 20:24 (God promises to come to them in a place where He records His name) |
| Ps 132:13-14 | "For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His habitation: 'This is My resting place forever; Here I will dwell, For I have desired it.'" | 2 Sam 6:17 (Ark brought into the tabernacle, symbolizing God's presence) |
| Ezek 43:5 | "So the Spirit lifted me up and took me into the inner court; and behold, the glory of the LORD filled the temple." | 1 Kings 8:10-11 (The cloud filled the house of the LORD because of the glory) |
| Ezek 40:43 | "Here were the places for the singers in the inner court, which faced the north, and had an opening on the east on the side of the outer court." | Ps 84:10 (Better to be a doorkeeper in the house of God) |
| Ezek 40:38 | "Now the chambers and the doorways were by the side of the gateway on the north, and there was an opening on the side of the gateway on the east." | Neh 12:44 (Appointed to offices in the service of the house of God) |
| Mark 11:17 | "Then He taught, saying to them, 'Is it not written, "My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations"?'" | Isa 56:7 (God's house to be called a house of prayer for all nations) |
| Gal 2:9 | "...when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that had been given to me, they gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised." | 1 Cor 1:2 (To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints) |
| Rev 11:19 | "Then the temple of God was opened in heaven, and the ark of His covenant was seen in His temple. And there were lightnings, noises, thunderings, an earthquake, and great hail." | 1 Kings 6:19 (The ark was brought into the inner sanctuary) |
| Acts 7:49 | "'Heaven is My throne, And earth is My footstool. What house will you build for Me? Says the LORD, Or what is the place of My rest?'" | Isa 66:1-2 (Heaven as God's throne and earth as His footstool) |
| 1 Peter 2:5 | "You also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house and a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." | Eph 2:21 (In whom the whole structure is joined together grows into a holy temple in the Lord) |
| Heb 8:1-2 | "Now this is the sum of the things we are saying: We have such a High Priest, who is seated at the right hand of the Majesty in the heavens, a Minister of the sanctuary and of the true tabernacle which the Lord erected, and not man." | John 1:14 (And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us) |
| Rev 22:14 | "Blessed are those who do the commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter by the gates into the city." | Rev 21:27 (But no unclean thing shall enter it) |
Ezekiel 41 verses
Ezekiel 41 12 Meaning
The verse describes the interior of a specific room within the envisioned temple. It details the dimensions of the sidelings or annexes that are built against the main wall of the temple.
Ezekiel 41 12 Context
Ezekiel's vision of the temple occurs after the destruction of the first temple and during the Babylonian exile. The prophet receives a detailed blueprint for a future temple, symbolizing God's restored presence and a renewed covenant relationship with His people. Chapter 41 specifically focuses on the measurements and construction details of the various chambers, annexes, and walls surrounding the inner sanctuary. Verse 12 details the layout of partition walls that separate different sections of these annexes on the north and south sides, emphasizing the orderly and sacred nature of the temple structure.
Ezekiel 41 12 Word Analysis
- "Now": Introduces the next detail in the architectural description.
- "a partition wall": Designates a separating barrier. This signifies a clear division and enclosure.
- "was": Indicates existence or presence.
- "on the side": Refers to a specific location.
- "facing north": Specifies orientation relative to the compass point.
- "of the annex": Denotes the side chamber or structure adjoining the main temple.
- "and on the south side": Similarly specifies orientation.
- "of the other": Refers to the other annex or adjoining section.
- "it was also": Reinforces that this feature is present on this side as well.
- "a partition wall.": Repeats the description of a dividing barrier.
- "On the west side": Specifies another orientation.
- "there were": Indicates the presence of these walls.
- "also": Suggests these walls were present on this side too.
- "partition walls.": Reinforces the recurring theme of separating divisions within the structure.
Word Group Analysis
- "a partition wall was on the side facing north of the annex, and on the south side of the other": This phrase details the specific layout and separation of the annexes, ensuring distinct and defined spaces. The "north" and "south" reference cardinal directions indicating the symmetrical design.
- "On the west side there were also partition walls": This adds to the comprehensive description of the building's structure, indicating that the annexes are fully enclosed and demarcated on all sides as needed.
Ezekiel 41 12 Bonus Section
The detailed measurements and architectural specifications in Ezekiel 40-41 serve a symbolic purpose beyond mere construction. They represent a perfected order and a return to divine presence, a stark contrast to the desecration that led to the exile. The partitioning described here can be seen as a precursor to the deeper spiritual divisions and holy nature of God's dwelling within His people, as described in the New Testament. It emphasizes that God's house, whether the physical temple or the church, is meant to be a place of separation unto Himself.
Ezekiel 41 12 Commentary
This verse meticulously describes the boundaries within the envisioned temple’s annexes. The repeated mention of "partition walls" underscores the segregation and orderliness of this sacred space. These walls create distinct areas, perhaps for specific functions or priests, maintaining the holiness and sanctity of the temple. This reflects God's desire for order and separation from the profane. The annexes, like these partition walls, are integral to the functioning and structure of the entire holy building, hinting at the manifold aspects of God’s dwelling among His people.