Ezekiel 40:24
Ezekiel 40:24 in Multiple Translations
Then he led me to the south side, and I saw a gateway facing south. He measured its side pillars and portico, and they had the same measurements as the others.
¶ After that he brought me toward the south, and behold a gate toward the south: and he measured the posts thereof and the arches thereof according to these measures.
And he led me toward the south; and, behold, a gate toward the south: and he measured the posts thereof and the arches thereof according to these measures.
And he took me to the south, and I saw a doorway looking to the south: and he took the measure of its rooms and its uprights and its covered ways by these measures.
He took me to the south side, and I saw a gateway that faced south. He measured its posts and its porch, and they measured the same as those previously.
After that, he brought mee towarde the South, and loe, there was a gate towarde the South, and hee measured the postes thereof, and the arches thereof according to these measures.
And he causeth me to go southward, and lo, a gate southward, and he hath measured its posts and its arches according to these measures;
He led me toward the south; and behold, there was a gate toward the south. He measured its posts and its arches according to these measurements.
After that he brought me towards the south, and behold a gate towards the south: and he measured its posts and its arches according to these measures.
And he brought me out to the way of the south, and behold the gate that looked to the south: and he measured the front thereof, and the porch thereof according to the former measures.
Then he brought me through the south entryway into the outer courtyard, and he measured it. It measured the same as the other entryways. Its alcoves, its dividing walls between the alcoves, and its entry room measured the same as the ones on the other sides.
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Ezekiel 40:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יּוֹלִכֵ֨/נִי֙
דֶּ֣רֶךְ
הַ/דָּר֔וֹם
וְ/הִנֵּה
שַׁ֖עַר
דֶּ֣רֶךְ
הַ/דָּר֑וֹם
וּ/מָדַ֤ד
איל/ו
אֵילָי/ו֙
ו/אילמ/ו
וְ/אֵ֣ילַמָּ֔י/ו
כַּ/מִּדּ֖וֹת
הָ/אֵֽלֶּה
וַ/יּוֹלִכֵ֨/נִי֙
yâlak
H3212
to walk
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
דֶּ֣רֶךְ
derek
H1870
way
N-cs
הַ/דָּר֔וֹם
dârôwm
H1864
south
Art | N-ms
וְ/הִנֵּה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Conj | Part
שַׁ֖עַר
shaʻar
H8179
gate
N-ms
דֶּ֣רֶךְ
derek
H1870
way
N-cs
הַ/דָּר֑וֹם
dârôwm
H1864
south
Art | N-ms
וּ/מָדַ֤ד
mâdad
H4058
to measure
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
איל/ו
ʼayil
H352
ram
N-ms | Suff
אֵילָי/ו֙
ʼayil
H352
ram
N-mp | Suff
ו/אילמ/ו
ʼêylâm
H361
arches
Conj | N-ms | Suff
וְ/אֵ֣ילַמָּ֔י/ו
ʼêylâm
H361
arches
Conj | N-mp | Suff
כַּ/מִּדּ֖וֹת
middâh
H4060
`great stature`
Prep | N-fp
הָ/אֵֽלֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Art | Pron
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 40:24
וַ/יּוֹלִכֵ֨/נִי֙
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
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/דָּר֔וֹם
dârôwm
H1864
"south"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, this word means the direction south or the south wind. It is used to describe geographical locations or the movement of air. The south was an important direction in ancient Israel, often associated with warmth and sunshine.
Definition: south
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: south. See also: Deuteronomy 33:23; Ezekiel 40:28; Ezekiel 42:18.
וְ/הִנֵּה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Conj | Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
שַׁ֖עַר
shaʻar
H8179
"gate"
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.
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/דָּר֑וֹם
dârôwm
H1864
"south"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, this word means the direction south or the south wind. It is used to describe geographical locations or the movement of air. The south was an important direction in ancient Israel, often associated with warmth and sunshine.
Definition: south
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: south. See also: Deuteronomy 33:23; Ezekiel 40:28; Ezekiel 42:18.
וּ/מָדַ֤ד
mâdad
H4058
"to measure"
Conj | V-Qal-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.
איל/ו
ʼayil
H352
"ram"
N-ms | Suff
A strong tree, like an oak or a ram, symbolizes strength and power, as seen in 1 Kings 7:2 where Solomon builds a house with strong pillars. It can also refer to a chief or leader, like in 1 Chronicles 12:14 where the leaders of the tribes are listed.
Definition: 1) ram 1a) ram (as food) 1b) ram (as sacrifice) 1c) ram (skin dyed red, for tabernacle)
Usage: Occurs in 171 OT verses. KJV: mighty (man), lintel, oak, post, ram, tree. See also: Genesis 15:9; Numbers 28:20; Psalms 66:15.
אֵילָי/ו֙
ʼayil
H352
"ram"
N-mp | Suff
A strong tree, like an oak or a ram, symbolizes strength and power, as seen in 1 Kings 7:2 where Solomon builds a house with strong pillars. It can also refer to a chief or leader, like in 1 Chronicles 12:14 where the leaders of the tribes are listed.
Definition: 1) ram 1a) ram (as food) 1b) ram (as sacrifice) 1c) ram (skin dyed red, for tabernacle)
Usage: Occurs in 171 OT verses. KJV: mighty (man), lintel, oak, post, ram, tree. See also: Genesis 15:9; Numbers 28:20; Psalms 66:15.
ו/אילמ/ו
ʼêylâm
H361
"arches"
Conj | N-ms | Suff
This word refers to a porch, vestibule, or portico, a covered area supported by pillars or columns. In the Bible, it's used to describe architectural features of buildings, such as temples or palaces, like the portico of Solomon's temple.
Definition: porch, vestibule, portico
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: arch. See also: Ezekiel 40:16; Ezekiel 40:29; Ezekiel 40:36.
וְ/אֵ֣ילַמָּ֔י/ו
ʼêylâm
H361
"arches"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
This word refers to a porch, vestibule, or portico, a covered area supported by pillars or columns. In the Bible, it's used to describe architectural features of buildings, such as temples or palaces, like the portico of Solomon's temple.
Definition: porch, vestibule, portico
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: arch. See also: Ezekiel 40:16; Ezekiel 40:29; Ezekiel 40:36.
כַּ/מִּדּ֖וֹת
middâh
H4060
"`great stature`"
Prep | N-fp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something that is measured, like height, width, or a portion of something. It can also refer to a garment or tribute, like a tax. It is used to describe Goliath's great stature in 2 Samuel 21:20.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.21.20; son of: Rapha (H7497A); brother of: Goliath (H1555), Ishbi-benob (H3430), Saph (H5593), Lahmi (H3902) § (BDB) tribute
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: garment, measure(-ing, meteyard, piece, size, (great) stature, tribute, wide. See also: Exodus 26:2; Isaiah 45:14; Psalms 39:5.
הָ/אֵֽלֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Art | Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 40:24
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- Ezekiel 40:24 Summary
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- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 40:24
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 40:24
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:24
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:24
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 40:24
- Sermons on Ezekiel 40:24
Context — The South Gate
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.
23There was a gate to the inner court facing the north gate, just as there was on the east. He measured the distance from gateway to gateway to be a hundred cubits.
24Then he led me to the south side, and I saw a gateway facing south. He measured its side pillars and portico, and they had the same measurements as the others.
25Both the gateway and its portico had windows all around, like the other windows. It was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide. 26Seven steps led up to it, and its portico was opposite them; it had palm trees on its side pillars, one on each side.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezekiel 46:9 | When the people of the land come before the LORD at the appointed feasts, whoever enters by the north gate to worship must go out by the south gate, and whoever enters by the south gate must go out by the north gate. No one is to return through the gate by which he entered, but each must go out by the opposite gate. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 40:20–21 | He also measured the length and width of the gateway of the outer court facing north. Its 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. |
| 4 | Ezekiel 40:33 | Its gate chambers, side pillars, and portico had the same measurements as the others. Both the gateway and its portico had windows all around. It was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 40:28–29 | Next he brought me into the inner court through the south gate, and he measured the south gate; it had the same measurements as the others. Its gate chambers, side pillars, and portico had the same measurements as the others. Both the gateway and its portico had windows all around; it was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 40:35–36 | Then he brought me to the north gate and measured it. It had the same measurements as the others, as did its gate chambers, side pillars, and portico. It also had windows all around. It was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide. |
Ezekiel 40:24 Summary
[Ezekiel 40:24 describes a vision of a gateway facing south, with measurements that are the same as the other gateways. This uniformity reminds us that God is a God of order and harmony, as seen in Psalm 19:1-6. Just as the gateways in Ezekiel's vision have the same measurements, our lives as believers should reflect the unity and harmony that exist in God's kingdom, as described in John 17:20-23. By following God's plans and seeking His guidance, we can live lives that are pleasing to Him and reflect His character.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the prophet Ezekiel need to see and measure the gateways in his vision?
Ezekiel's vision of the gateways and their measurements emphasizes God's attention to detail and order, as seen in Ezekiel 40:24, and is reminiscent of the precise instructions given to Moses for the construction of the Tabernacle in Exodus 25-31.
What is the significance of the south gate in Ezekiel's vision?
The south gate, like the other gates, represents access to the holy city and the presence of God, as described in Ezekiel 40:24, and is similar to the gates of the New Jerusalem in Revelation 21:21.
Why do the gateways in Ezekiel's vision have the same measurements?
The uniformity of the gateways' measurements, as seen in Ezekiel 40:24, symbolizes the unity and harmony that exist in God's kingdom, reflecting the order and perfection of God's creation, as described in Psalm 19:1-6.
How does Ezekiel's vision of the gateways relate to our lives as believers?
Ezekiel's vision of the gateways reminds us that, as believers, we have access to God's presence through Jesus Christ, as described in Hebrews 10:19-22, and that our lives should reflect the order, unity, and harmony that exist in God's kingdom.
Reflection Questions
- What does the uniformity of the gateways' measurements in Ezekiel's vision teach me about God's character and how can I apply this to my life?
- How can I, like Ezekiel, seek to understand and follow God's detailed plans for my life, as described in Jeremiah 29:11?
- In what ways can I, as a believer, reflect the order and harmony of God's kingdom in my daily life, as seen in Colossians 3:12-17?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to seek God's guidance and direction, just as Ezekiel sought to understand his vision, as described in Ezekiel 40:1-4?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 40:24
After that he brought me toward the south,.... Having taken the dimensions of the east and north gates, the prophet was had on the south side of the building: and behold a gate toward the south; that
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 40:24
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 40:24
Having finished the measuring of the east gate, and showed the prophet the sameness of the north gate’ s buildings, measures, and ornaments, now he is informed of the south gate, and its exact symmetry with the other two, which consult in . The south; the south point of heaven. A gate toward the south; south part of the house. The posts and the arches: see ,21,22.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:24
Verse 24. According to these measures.] The same measures that had been used at the eastern court.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 40:24
24. and the arches] the porch. LXX. more fully: he measured the guardrooms thereof and the posts &c., as Ezekiel 40:29; Ezekiel 40:33; Ezekiel 40:36.
Sermons on Ezekiel 40:24
| Sermon | Description | |
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God's Temple by Robert B. Thompson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the sacrifices made by those who came before us in their dedication to serving God. He mentions how they were persecuted, sawn in half, and b |