Ezekiel 40:20
Ezekiel 40:20 in Multiple Translations
He also measured the length and width of the gateway of the outer court facing north.
¶ And the gate of the outward court that looked toward the north, he measured the length thereof, and the breadth thereof.
And the gate of the outer court whose prospect is toward the north, he measured the length thereof and the breadth thereof.
And there was a doorway to the outer square, looking to the north; and he took the measure of it to see how wide and how long it was.
He also measured the length and width of the gateway of the outer courtyard that faced north.
And the gate of the outwarde court, that looked toward the North, measured he after the length and breadth thereof.
As to the gate of the outer court whose front [is] northward, he hath measured its length and its breadth;
He measured the length and width of the gate of the outer court which faces toward the north.
And the gate of the outward court that looked towards the north, he measured its length, and its breadth.
He measured also both the length and the breadth of the gate of the outward court, which looked northward.
Then he measured how long and how wide was the entryway that was on the north side, the entrance into the outer courtyard of the temple.
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Ezekiel 40:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הַ/שַּׁ֗עַר
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
פָּנָי/ו֙
דֶּ֣רֶךְ
הַ/צָּפ֔וֹן
לֶ/חָצֵ֖ר
הַ/חִֽיצוֹנָ֑ה
מָדַ֥ד
אָרְכּ֖/וֹ
וְ/רָחְבּֽ/וֹ
וְ/הַ/שַּׁ֗עַר
shaʻar
H8179
gate
Conj | Art | N-ms
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
פָּנָי/ו֙
pânîym
H6440
face
N-cp | Suff
דֶּ֣רֶךְ
derek
H1870
way
N-cs
הַ/צָּפ֔וֹן
tsâphôwn
H6828
Zaphon
Art | N-fs
לֶ/חָצֵ֖ר
châtsêr
H2691
court
Prep | N-cs
הַ/חִֽיצוֹנָ֑ה
chîytsôwn
H2435
outer
Art | Adj
מָדַ֥ד
mâdad
H4058
to measure
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
אָרְכּ֖/וֹ
ʼôrek
H753
length
N-ms | Suff
וְ/רָחְבּֽ/וֹ
rôchab
H7341
width
Conj | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 40:20
וְ/הַ/שַּׁ֗עַר
shaʻar
H8179
"gate"
Conj | Art | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gate or door, often referring to city entrances or temple doors, like in Genesis and Exodus. It can also symbolize a meeting place or marketplace. The word is used to describe important locations in the Bible.
Definition: : gate 1) gate 1a) gate (of entrance) 1b) gate (of space inside gate, i.e. marketplace, public meeting place) 1b1) city, town 1c) gate (of palace, royal castle, temple, court of tabernacle) 1d) heaven
Usage: Occurs in 302 OT verses. KJV: city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). See also: Genesis 19:1; 1 Chronicles 9:18; Psalms 9:14.
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
פָּנָי/ו֙
pânîym
H6440
"face"
N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
דֶּ֣רֶךְ
derek
H1870
"way"
N-cs
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
הַ/צָּפ֔וֹן
tsâphôwn
H6828
"Zaphon"
Art | N-fs
This word means 'north' and is used to describe a direction or location. In the Bible, it is often translated as 'north' or 'northern side'.
Definition: This name means north Also named: tsa.phon (צָפוֹן "Zaphon" H6829)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: north(-ern, side, -ward, wind). See also: Genesis 13:14; Jeremiah 6:22; Psalms 48:3.
לֶ/חָצֵ֖ר
châtsêr
H2691
"court"
Prep | N-cs
A village in the Bible is a small settlement surrounded by walls. In Matthew 21:2, Jesus sends his disciples to a village to find a donkey, while in Mark 6:6, Jesus travels from village to village teaching.
Definition: 1) court, enclosure 1a) enclosures 1b) court
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: court, tower, village. See also: Genesis 25:16; 2 Chronicles 24:21; Psalms 10:8.
הַ/חִֽיצוֹנָ֑ה
chîytsôwn
H2435
"outer"
Art | Adj
This word means outer or external, describing something outside or secular. It is used in Ezekiel 40:5 to describe the outer wall of a building.
Definition: outer, external, outward
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: outer, outward, utter, without. See also: 1 Kings 6:29; Ezekiel 40:37; Ezekiel 46:21.
מָדַ֥ד
mâdad
H4058
"to measure"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To measure means to stretch or extend something, like a line or a boundary. In the Bible, it is used to describe God's measurements for the tabernacle and temple. It can also mean to assess or evaluate something.
Definition: 1) to measure, stretch 1a) (Qal) to measure 1b) (Niphal) to be measured 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to extend, continue 1c2) to measure, measure off 1d) (Po) measured 1e) (Hithpolel) to extend oneself, stretch oneself Also means: mid.dad (מָדַד "to extend" H4059)
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: measure, mete, stretch self. See also: Exodus 16:18; Ezekiel 40:32; Psalms 60:8.
אָרְכּ֖/וֹ
ʼôrek
H753
"length"
N-ms | Suff
Length can refer to physical distance or a long period of time, and also to patience and self-restraint, like waiting forever for something to happen.
Definition: 1) length 1a) physical length 1b) of time 2) forbearance, self-restraint (of patience)
Usage: Occurs in 90 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] forever, length, long. See also: Genesis 6:15; Psalms 93:5; Psalms 21:5.
וְ/רָחְבּֽ/וֹ
rôchab
H7341
"width"
Conj | N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means width or breadth, used to describe physical size or space. It appears in the Bible to describe the width of the earth or a room. In the KJV, it is translated as breadth or broad.
Definition: breadth, width, expanse
Usage: Occurs in 89 OT verses. KJV: breadth, broad, largeness, thickness, wideness. See also: Genesis 6:15; Ezekiel 40:13; Isaiah 8:8.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 40:20
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- Ezekiel 40:20 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 40:20
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 40:20
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:20
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 40:20
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 40:20
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:20
Context — The North Gate
18which flanked the gateways and corresponded to the length of the gates; this was the lower pavement.
19Then he measured the distance from the front of the lower gateway to the outside of the inner court; it was a hundred cubits on the east side as well as on the north.
20He also measured the length and width of the gateway of the outer court facing north.
21Its three gate chambers on each side, its side pillars, and its portico all had the same measurements as the first gate: fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide. 22Its windows, portico, and palm trees had the same measurements as those of the gate facing east. Seven steps led up to it, with its portico opposite them.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezekiel 40:6 | Then he came to the gate facing east and climbed its steps. He measured the threshold of the gate to be one rod deep. |
Ezekiel 40:20 Summary
Ezekiel 40:20 tells us about the measurement of the gateway of the outer court facing north, which shows us God's attention to detail and order in His temple. This verse reminds us that God is a God of precision and beauty, and He wants us to reflect that in our own lives and worship, as seen in Exodus 28:2. Just like the outer court was a place where people gathered to worship, we can create spaces in our hearts and lives where others can experience God's presence, and we can apply the principles of purity and holiness in worship to our own lives, as taught in Leviticus 10:10. By reflecting on this verse, we can learn to appreciate God's faithfulness and consistency, and seek to apply those principles to our own lives, as seen in Psalm 119:89.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the measurement of the gateway of the outer court facing north important?
The measurement of the gateway is significant because it highlights God's attention to detail and order in His temple, as seen in Ezekiel 40:20, and reflects His character as a God of precision and beauty, similar to the description of the tabernacle in Exodus 25:9
What is the significance of the outer court in Ezekiel's vision?
The outer court represents the area where the people of God gather to worship and interact with Him, as described in Ezekiel 40:17, and its measurement emphasizes the importance of purity and holiness in worship, as taught in Leviticus 10:10
How does the measurement of the gateway relate to the rest of the temple complex?
The measurement of the gateway facing north is part of the larger description of the temple complex in Ezekiel 40-48, which emphasizes the harmony and balance of God's design, as seen in the measurements and layout of the temple in Ezekiel 41:1
What can we learn from the repetition of measurements in Ezekiel 40?
The repetition of measurements in Ezekiel 40, including Ezekiel 40:20, teaches us about God's faithfulness and consistency, as seen in Psalm 119:89, and highlights the importance of precision and attention to detail in our own lives and worship
Reflection Questions
- As I reflect on the measurement of the gateway, what areas of my life need more attention to detail and order, and how can I apply God's principles of precision and beauty to those areas?
- How can I, like the outer court, create a space in my heart and life where others can gather and experience God's presence, and what does that look like in my daily interactions with others?
- What are some ways I can apply the principles of purity and holiness in worship, as emphasized in the measurement of the outer court, to my own life and relationship with God?
- As I consider the harmony and balance of God's design in the temple complex, what areas of my life feel out of balance or disorderly, and how can I seek God's guidance to restore harmony and balance?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 40:20
And the gate of the outward court that looked toward the north,.... Or the north gate of this building: having finished the dimensions of the eastern gate, those of the north gate are taken: he
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 40:20
And the gate of the outward court that looked toward the north, he measured the length thereof, and the breadth thereof. The different approaches corresponded in plan.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:20
Now is this measurer giving account of the north gate of this outward court, in which is a most exact harmony with the measures, fashion, and ornaments of the east gate, so that nothing needs be here repeated; who would know all particulars of this gate may find them in the east gate.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 40:20
20. The dimensions of the N. gate were as those of the E. gate.
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 40:20
The gates both of the outer and of the inner court. Compare Plan II.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:20
20. The northern and southern gates are here seen to correspond exactly in dimensions, surroundings, and distance from the gate of the inner court, with the eastern or main entrance, which has been previously described.