Ezekiel 40:21
“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 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And the little chambers thereof three on this side, and three on that side: and the front thereof, and the porch thereof according to the measure of the former gate, fifty cubits long, and five and twenty cubits broad.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And the lodges 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.
- DARBYDarby
- And its chambers were three on this side and three on that side; and its posts and its projections were according to the measure of the first gate: its length was fifty cubits, and breadth five and twenty cubits.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- The lodges of it were three on this side and three on that side; and its posts and its arches were after the measure of the first gate: its length was fifty cubits, and the breadth twenty-five cubits.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and its little chambers, three on this side, and three on that side, and its posts and its arches have been according to the measure of the first gate, fifty cubits its length, and the breadth five and twenty by the cubit;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- The little chambers were three on this side and three on that side; the posts and arches were according to the measure of the first gate: the length was fifty cubits and the width twenty-five cubits.
Context: Ezekiel 40
19Then he measured the breadth from the forefront of the lower gate unto the forefront of the inner court without, an hundred cubits eastward and northward.
20And the gate of the outward court that looked toward the north, he measured the length thereof, and the breadth thereof.
21And 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.
22And their windows, and their arches, and their palm trees, were after the measure of the gate that looketh toward the east; and they went up unto it by seven steps; and the arches thereof were before them.
23And the gate of the inner court was over against the gate toward the north, and toward the east; and he measured from gate to gate an hundred 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.