Ezekiel 43:16
“And the altar shall be twelve cubits long, twelve broad, square in the four squares thereof.”
Ezekiel 43:16 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And the altar shall be twelve cubits long, twelve broad, square in the four squares thereof.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And the Ariel was twelve cubits long, and twelve cubits broad, foursquare, with equal sides.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And the altar hearth shall be twelve cubits long by twelve broad, square in the four sides thereof.
- DARBYDarby
- And the hearth of God was twelve cubits long, by twelve broad, square in the four sides thereof.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- The altar hearth shall be twelve [cubits] long by twelve broad, square in the four sides of it.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And the altar is twelve long by twelve broad, square in its four squares.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- The altar will be twelve cubits long and twelve cubits wide, square on all sides.
Context: Ezekiel 43
14And from the bottom upon the ground even to the lower settle shall be two cubits, and the breadth one cubit; and from the lesser settle even to the greater settle shall be four cubits, and the breadth one cubit.
15So the altar shall be four cubits; and from the altar and upward shall be four horns.
16And the altar shall be twelve cubits long, twelve broad, square in the four squares thereof.
17And the settle shall be fourteen cubits long and fourteen broad in the four squares thereof; and the border about it shall be half a cubit; and the bottom thereof shall be a cubit about; and his stairs shall look toward the east.
18And he said unto me, Son of man, thus saith the Lord GOD; These are the ordinances of the altar in the day when they shall make it, to offer burnt offerings thereon, and to sprinkle blood thereon.
About Ezekiel 43: The Glory of God Returns to the Temple
In Ezekiel chapter 43, the prophet receives a vision of the glory of God returning to the temple. He sees the Lord on his throne, and the temple is filled with his glory. The Lord tells Ezekiel that he will dwell in the midst of his people forever, and that they will never again defile his holy name.
Commentary
This chapter is a powerful depiction of the majesty and holiness of God. Ezekiel's vision of the Lord on his throne and the temple filled with his glory is a reminder that God is not distant or uninvolved in the affairs of the world, but is always present and always in control. The chapter also highlights the importance of holiness and reverence in approaching God. The Lord's presence in the temple is a reminder that our worship should be sincere and our lives should be lived in accordance with his will. Finally, the promise that God will dwell among his people forever is a source of comfort and hope for believers, reminding us that we will one day be in the presence of the Lord for all eternity.