Ezekiel 41:1
Ezekiel 41:1 in Multiple Translations
Then the man brought me into the outer sanctuary and measured the side pillars to be six cubits wide on each side.
Afterward he brought me to the temple, and measured the posts, six cubits broad on the one side, and six cubits broad on the other side, which was the breadth of the tabernacle.
And he brought me to the temple, and measured the posts, six cubits broad on the one side, and six cubits broad on the other side, which was the breadth of the tabernacle.
And he took me to the Temple, and took the measure of the uprights, six cubits wide on one side and six cubits wide on the other.
He took me to the Temple and measured the posts as six cubits wide on both sides.
Afterward, hee brought mee to the Temple, and measured the postes, sixe cubites broade on the one side, and sixe cubites broad on the other side, which was the breadth of the Tabernacle.
And he bringeth me in unto the temple, and he measureth the posts, six cubits the breadth on this side, and six cubits the breadth on that side — the breadth of the tent.
He brought me to the nave and measured the posts, six cubits wide on the one side and six cubits wide on the other side, which was the width of the tent.
Afterward he brought me to the temple, and measured the posts, six cubits broad on the one side, and six cubits broad on the other side, which was the breadth of the tabernacle.
And he brought me into the temple, and he measured the fronts six cubits broad on this side, and six cubits on that side, the breadth of the tabernacle.
Thenin the vision the man brought me to into the Holy Place in the temple and measured the walls on each side of the doorway of that room: They were about ◄10-1/2 feet/3.3 meters► thick.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 41:1
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Ezekiel 41:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וַ/יְבִיאֵ֖/נִי
אֶל
הַ/הֵיכָ֑ל
וַ/יָּ֣מָד
אֶת
הָ/אֵילִ֗ים
שֵׁשׁ
אַמּ֨וֹת
רֹ֧חַב
מִ/פּ֛וֹ
וְ/שֵׁשׁ
אַמּֽוֹת
רֹ֥חַב
מִ/פּ֖וֹ
רֹ֥חַב
הָ/אֹֽהֶל
וַ/יְבִיאֵ֖/נִי
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
הַ/הֵיכָ֑ל
hêykâl
H1964
temple
Art | N-ms
וַ/יָּ֣מָד
mâdad
H4058
to measure
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הָ/אֵילִ֗ים
ʼayil
H352
ram
Art | N-mp
שֵׁשׁ
shêsh
H8337
six
Adj
אַמּ֨וֹת
ʼammâh
H520
cubit
N-fp
רֹ֧חַב
rôchab
H7341
width
N-ms
מִ/פּ֛וֹ
pôh
H6311
here
Prep | Adv
וְ/שֵׁשׁ
shêsh
H8337
six
Conj | Adj
אַמּֽוֹת
ʼammâh
H520
cubit
N-fp
רֹ֥חַב
rôchab
H7341
width
N-ms
מִ/פּ֖וֹ
pôh
H6311
here
Prep | Adv
רֹ֥חַב
rôchab
H7341
width
N-ms
הָ/אֹֽהֶל
ʼôhel
H168
tent
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 41:1
וַ/יְבִיאֵ֖/נִי
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
הַ/הֵיכָ֑ל
hêykâl
H1964
"temple"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for a large public building like a palace or temple, used to describe God's temple in Jerusalem. It appears in the Bible to talk about the temple as God's palace. In the Bible, it is translated as 'palace' or 'temple'.
Definition: : temple 1) palace, temple, nave, sanctuary 1a) palace 1b) temple (palace of God as king) 1c) hall, nave (of Ezekiel's temple) 1d) temple (of heavenly temple)
Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: palace, temple. See also: 1 Samuel 1:9; Psalms 138:2; Psalms 5:8.
וַ/יָּ֣מָד
mâdad
H4058
"to measure"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-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.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הָ/אֵילִ֗ים
ʼayil
H352
"ram"
Art | N-mp
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.
שֵׁשׁ
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
אַמּ֨וֹת
ʼammâh
H520
"cubit"
N-fp
A cubit is a unit of measurement, about the length of a forearm, used in the Bible to describe the size of objects like the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus. It is also used to describe a foundation or a door-base.
Definition: cubit-a measure of distance (the forearm), roughly 18 in (. 5m). There are several cubits used in the OT, the cubit of a man or common cubit (De 3:11), the legal cubit or cubit of the sanctuary (Eze 40:5) plus others. See a Bible Dictionary for a complete treatment. Aramaic equivalent: am.mah (אַמָּה "cubit" H0521)
Usage: Occurs in 132 OT verses. KJV: cubit, [phrase] hundred (by exchange for H3967 (מֵאָה)), measure, post. See also: Genesis 6:15; 2 Chronicles 3:3; Isaiah 6:4.
רֹ֧חַב
rôchab
H7341
"width"
N-ms
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.
מִ/פּ֛וֹ
pôh
H6311
"here"
Prep | Adv
This Hebrew word means 'here' or 'this place', and is used to indicate a specific location. It can also mean 'from here' or 'hither', showing movement or direction from a certain spot.
Definition: 1) here, from here, hither 1a) here 1b) hither
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: here, hither, the one (other, this, that) side. See also: Genesis 19:12; 2 Kings 3:11; Psalms 132:14.
וְ/שֵׁשׁ
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
אַמּֽוֹת
ʼammâh
H520
"cubit"
N-fp
A cubit is a unit of measurement, about the length of a forearm, used in the Bible to describe the size of objects like the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus. It is also used to describe a foundation or a door-base.
Definition: cubit-a measure of distance (the forearm), roughly 18 in (. 5m). There are several cubits used in the OT, the cubit of a man or common cubit (De 3:11), the legal cubit or cubit of the sanctuary (Eze 40:5) plus others. See a Bible Dictionary for a complete treatment. Aramaic equivalent: am.mah (אַמָּה "cubit" H0521)
Usage: Occurs in 132 OT verses. KJV: cubit, [phrase] hundred (by exchange for H3967 (מֵאָה)), measure, post. See also: Genesis 6:15; 2 Chronicles 3:3; Isaiah 6:4.
רֹ֥חַב
rôchab
H7341
"width"
N-ms
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.
מִ/פּ֖וֹ
pôh
H6311
"here"
Prep | Adv
This Hebrew word means 'here' or 'this place', and is used to indicate a specific location. It can also mean 'from here' or 'hither', showing movement or direction from a certain spot.
Definition: 1) here, from here, hither 1a) here 1b) hither
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: here, hither, the one (other, this, that) side. See also: Genesis 19:12; 2 Kings 3:11; Psalms 132:14.
רֹ֥חַב
rôchab
H7341
"width"
N-ms
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.
הָ/אֹֽהֶל
ʼôhel
H168
"tent"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for a tent, often used to describe the tabernacle or a nomad's home. In Exodus 33:7-11, it refers to the sacred tent where God meets with Moses.
Definition: : tent 1) tent 1a) nomad's tent, and thus symbolic of wilderness life, transience 1b) dwelling, home, habitation 1c) the sacred tent of Jehovah (the tabernacle) Also means: o.hel (אֹ֫הֶל ": home" H0168H)
Usage: Occurs in 314 OT verses. KJV: covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. See also: Genesis 4:20; Leviticus 14:23; Joshua 22:4.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 41:1
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- Ezekiel 41:1 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 41:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 41:1
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 41:1
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 41:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 41:1
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 41:1
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 41:1
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 41:1
- Sermons on Ezekiel 41:1
Context — Inside the Temple
1Then the man brought me into the outer sanctuary and measured the side pillars to be six cubits wide on each side.
2The width of the entrance was ten cubits, and the sides of the entrance were five cubits on each side. He also measured the length of the outer sanctuary to be forty cubits, and the width to be twenty cubits. 3And he went into the inner sanctuary and measured the side pillars at the entrance to be two cubits wide. The entrance was six cubits wide, and the walls on each side were seven cubits wide.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 40:2–3 | In visions of God He took me to the land of Israel and set me on a very high mountain, on whose southern slope was a structure that resembled a city. So He took me there, and I saw a man whose appearance was like bronze. He was standing in the gateway with a linen cord and a measuring rod in his hand. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 40:17 | Then he brought me into the outer court, and there were chambers and a pavement laid out all around the court. Thirty chambers faced the pavement, |
| 3 | Ezekiel 41:23 | Both the outer sanctuary and the inner sanctuary had double doors, |
| 4 | Ezekiel 41:3 | And he went into the inner sanctuary and measured the side pillars at the entrance to be two cubits wide. The entrance was six cubits wide, and the walls on each side were seven cubits wide. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 41:21 | The outer sanctuary had a rectangular doorframe, and the doorframe of the sanctuary was similar. |
| 6 | 1 Peter 2:5 | you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. |
| 7 | Revelation 21:15 | The angel who spoke with me had a golden measuring rod to measure the city and its gates and walls. |
| 8 | Ezekiel 40:9 | it was eight cubits deep, and its jambs were two cubits thick. And the portico of the gateway faced the temple. |
| 9 | Revelation 21:3 | And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God. |
| 10 | 1 Kings 6:2 | The house that King Solomon built for the LORD was sixty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and thirty cubits high. |
Ezekiel 41:1 Summary
In Ezekiel 41:1, the prophet is taken to the outer sanctuary, where he measures the side pillars to be six cubits wide on each side. This verse shows us that God cares about the details of our lives and our worship. Just like the temple, our hearts and lives should be a sacred space for God, as described in 1 Corinthians 3:16-17. As we read this verse, we can reflect on how we can create a sacred space in our own lives, setting aside time and space to worship and commune with God, just as He desires (Psalm 84:1-4).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the outer sanctuary in Ezekiel 41:1?
The outer sanctuary represents a transitional space between the outer court and the inner sanctuary, symbolizing the progression from the worldly to the sacred, as seen in Ezekiel 40:17 and Exodus 25:8-9.
Why are the measurements of the side pillars important in this verse?
The measurements of the side pillars, six cubits wide on each side, demonstrate God's attention to detail and order in His temple, as also seen in 1 Kings 6:1-10 and 2 Chronicles 3:1-17.
How does this verse relate to the overall vision of the temple in Ezekiel?
Ezekiel 41:1 is part of a larger vision of the restored temple, emphasizing God's desire for His people to worship Him in a purified and sacred space, as described in Ezekiel 40-48 and Isaiah 2:2-4.
What can we learn from the precision of the measurements in this verse?
The precision of the measurements highlights the importance of obedience and faithfulness in our worship and service to God, as taught in Deuteronomy 12:32 and Matthew 5:18.
Reflection Questions
- As you consider the outer sanctuary, what areas of your life need to be transitional spaces, moving from the worldly to the sacred?
- How do the precise measurements in this verse challenge or encourage you in your own walk with God?
- In what ways can you apply the principle of attention to detail in your own service to God, as seen in the construction of the temple?
- What does the concept of a purified and sacred space mean to you, and how can you create such a space in your own life for worship and communion with God?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 41:1
Afterward he brought me to the temple,.... Having measured the porch into it, its posts, and gate.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 41:1
Afterward he brought me to the temple, and measured the posts, six cubits broad on the one side, and six cubits broad on the other side, which was the breadth of the tabernacle.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 41:1
Ezekiel 41:1 Afterward he brought me to the temple, and measured the posts, six cubits broad on the one side, and six cubits broad on the other side, [which was] the breadth of the tabernacle.Ver. 1. Afterward.] This chapter is no less dark and difficult than was the former, which made Jerome ready to desist and give over commenting, but that he thought it better to say something than nothing, and was brought to know and say that the greatest part of those things he knew were but the least part of that he knew not. What I do understand is good, so I think is that I understand not, said Socrates once of a certain dark author. We may be sure it is so here, and must mirari potius quam rimari; waiting for more light, and praying to that purpose. He brought me to the temple.] Who had hitherto been held in the porch. There was a new church to be now erected by the preaching of the gospel; and this, the measuring of the house, of the temple, of the courts, and of all the parts, noteth. And measured the posts.] Or, Fronts, or frontispiece, as the Vulgate hath it. Which was the breadth of the tabernacle.] Made of old by Moses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 41:1
XLI. This chapter gives the measurements and describes the ornaments of the Temple itself and its various appurtenances. (1) Six cubits broad.—These posts, as in other cases, are the parts of the wall at the sides of the entrance. There is an apparent discrepancy between this and the following verse, where “the sides of the door” are said to be “five cubits,” and the latter agrees with the whole width of the house (5 + 10 + 5 = 20.) It is necessary, therefore, to understand the measurement of this verse as taken the other way—as we should say, the side walls of the doors were of the same thickness with the other walls—viz., six cubits. The words which was are not in the original, and tend to give a false impression. Tabernacle or tent is the name by which the sanctuary was known before the erection of the Temple.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 41:1
CHAPTER XLI In this chapter the prophet gives us a circumstantial account of the measures, parts, chambers, and ornaments of the temple, 1-26. NOTES ON CHAP. XLI Verse 1. To the temple] He had first described the courts and the porch. See Ezekiel 40:5-49.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 41:1
Ezekiel 41:1-2. Measurement of the “temple,” the holy place, Fig. 2, B 1. The “posts” or jambs of the entrance wall were 6 cubits thick, Fig. 2, cd. breadth of the tabernacle] Heb. tent. The word does not occur in the prophet except in the compounds Oholah and Oholibah. Read: other side: the breadth of the posts.
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 41:1
The Temple - Properly the holy place (a), as distinguished from the porch (G) and the holy of holies (B) 1 Kings 6:17; 1 Kings 7:50. The posts - The outer wall of the temple was six cubits thick Ezekiel 41:5.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 41:1
1. The length of the house — 60 2. The temple wall — 6 3. The chambers — 4 4. The chamber wall — 5 5. The corridor — 5 6. The space toward the west — 20 — Total 100 The “house” was thus one hundred cubits square.
Sermons on Ezekiel 41:1
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The River of Life by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses a vision that the prophet Ezekiel had about a river of life. The preacher emphasizes that this vision is a prophecy for the Church of the lat |
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A Revelation of Christ by B.H. Clendennen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking a fresh revelation of Jesus Christ in practical life situations, highlighting the transformative power of truly seeing and knowing |
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The City & the Saved Nations by Robert B. Thompson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of patience and endurance in the Christian journey. He urges listeners to avoid the temptation of seeking shortcuts or graspin |
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The House of God by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes that the House of God is embodied in Christ, who serves as the ultimate meeting place between heaven and earth. Through the visions given to Ezekiel, th |
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The Foundation of Spiritual Education by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the importance of learning Christ rather than merely imitating Him, highlighting that true spiritual education involves a deep, subjective understanding |
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Learning by Revelation by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the necessity of divine revelation in understanding God's purpose and the person of Jesus Christ, particularly in times of spiritual decline. He draws p |
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Jude #6 - Cain, Balaam and Korah by Chuck Missler | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the downward degeneration of individuals who profess to be Christians but do not bear fruit. He uses poetic language to describe this degenera |