Ezekiel 41:4
“So he measured the length thereof, twenty cubits; and the breadth, twenty cubits, before the temple: and he said unto me, This is the most holy place.”
Ezekiel 41:4 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- So he measured the length thereof, twenty cubits; and the breadth, twenty cubits, before the temple: and he said unto me, This is the most holy place.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And he measured the length thereof twenty cubits, and the breadth twenty cubits, before the face of the temple: and he said to me: This is the holy of holies.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And he measured the length thereof, twenty cubits, and the breadth, twenty cubits, before the temple: and he said unto me, This is the most holy place.
- DARBYDarby
- And he measured its length, twenty cubits; and the breadth, twenty cubits, before the temple: and he said unto me, This is the most holy place.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- He measured its length, twenty cubits, and the breadth, twenty cubits, before the temple: and he said to me, This is the most holy place.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And he measureth its length twenty cubits, and the breadth twenty cubits, unto the front of the temple, and he saith unto me, 'This is the holy of holies.'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- He measured the length of the inner room at twenty cubits and its width at twenty cubits in front of the temple, and he said to me, "This is the most holy place."
Context: Ezekiel 41
2And the breadth of the door was ten cubits; and the sides of the door were five cubits on the one side, and five cubits on the other side: and he measured the length thereof, forty cubits: and the breadth, twenty cubits.
3Then went he inward, and measured the post of the door, two cubits; and the door, six cubits; and the breadth of the door, seven cubits.
4So he measured the length thereof, twenty cubits; and the breadth, twenty cubits, before the temple: and he said unto me, This is the most holy place.
5After he measured the wall of the house, six cubits; and the breadth of every side chamber, four cubits, round about the house on every side.
6And the side chambers were three, one over another, and thirty in order; and they entered into the wall which was of the house for the side chambers round about, that they might have hold, but they had not hold in the wall of the house.
About Ezekiel 41: The Inner Chambers of the Temple
In Ezekiel chapter 41, the prophet receives a detailed vision of the inner chambers of the temple. The chapter provides measurements and descriptions of the sanctuary, the Holy of Holies, and the side chambers. It emphasizes the grandeur and holiness of the temple, as well as the importance of its specific dimensions and layouts.
Commentary
The book of Ezekiel is known for its vivid and detailed prophetic visions, and chapter 41 is no exception. The temple was the center of Jewish religious life, and its detailed description in this passage highlights its spiritual significance to the people. The dimension and symmetry of the temple demonstrates that God is a God of order and details. The chapter reminds the readers that the sanctity of the temple calls for holiness, and it serves as a reminder to reinstate respect and honor for the sanctuary of the Lord. It also provides hope for the exiles who were in Babylon, assuring them that their place of worship will be rebuilt according to the plan and measurements prescribed by God. Overall, Ezekiel chapter 41 emphasizes the importance of God's presence in the midst of the people and how significantly aligned to His plan it must be.