Ezekiel 40:13
“He measured then the gate from the roof of one little chamber to the roof of another: the breadth was five and twenty cubits, door against door.”
Ezekiel 40:13 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- He measured then the gate from the roof of one little chamber to the roof of another: the breadth was five and twenty cubits, door against door.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And he measured the gate from the roof of one little chamber to the roof of another, in breadth five and twenty cubits: door against door.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And he measured the gate from the roof of the one lodge to the roof of the other, a breadth of five and twenty cubits; door against door.
- DARBYDarby
- And he measured the gate from the roof of one chamber to the roof of the other, a breadth of five and twenty cubits, entry opposite entry.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- He measured the gate from the roof of the one lodge to the roof of the other, a breadth of twenty-five cubits; door against door.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And he measureth the gate from the roof of the one little chamber to the roof of another; the breadth twenty and five cubits, opening over-against opening.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- He measured the gate from the roof of one little chamber to the roof of another: the width was twenty-five cubits, door to door.
Context: Ezekiel 40
11And he measured the breadth of the entry of the gate, ten cubits; and the length of the gate, thirteen cubits.
12The space also before the little chambers was one cubit on this side, and the space was one cubit on that side: and the little chambers were six cubits on this side, and six cubits on that side.
13He measured then the gate from the roof of one little chamber to the roof of another: the breadth was five and twenty cubits, door against door.
14He made also posts of threescore cubits, even unto the post of the court round about the gate.
15And from the face of the gate of the entrance unto the face of the porch of the inner gate were fifty cubits.
About Ezekiel 40: A Vision of the New Temple
In chapter 40 of the Book of Ezekiel, the prophet Ezekiel receives a vision of a new temple that is to be built by God. The detailed descriptions of the temple and its surrounding areas are given, including the measurements and the intricate designs of each section. The vision also includes the appointment of the priesthood to minister in the new temple.
Commentary
Ezekiel's vision of the new temple is an important prophetic message that speaks to the exiled Israelites' hope for a future restoration of their community and worship. The detailed descriptions of the temple highlights the importance of structures and symbolism in religious rituals. The appointment of the priesthood emphasizes the importance of religious leadership that is faithful to God's commands. Overall, this chapter emphasizes the importance of obedience and faithfulness to God's commands, even in the midst of difficult circumstances.