Ezekiel 42:15
Ezekiel 42:15 in Multiple Translations
Now when the man had finished measuring the interior of the temple area, he led me out by the gate that faced east, and he measured the area all around:
Now when he had made an end of measuring the inner house, he brought me forth toward the gate whose prospect is toward the east, and measured it round about.
Now when he had made an end of measuring the inner house, he brought me forth by the way of the gate whose prospect is toward the east, and measured it round about.
And when he had come to the end of measuring the inner house, he took me out to the doorway looking to the east, and took its measure all round.
After the man finished measuring inside of the Temple area, he took me out through the east gate, and he measured the surrounding area as well.
Nowe when he had made an ende of measuring the inner house, he brought mee forth toward the gate whose prospect is towarde the East, and measured it round about.
And he hath finished the measurements of the inner house, and hath brought me forth the way of the gate whose front [is] eastward, and he hath measured it all round about.
Now when he had finished measuring the inner house, he brought me out by the way of the gate which faces toward the east, and measured it all around.
Now when he had made an end of measuring the inner house, he brought me forth towards the gate whose prospect is towards the east, and measured it around.
Now when he had made an end of measuring the inner house, he brought me out by the way of the gate that looked toward the east: and he measured it on every side round about.
When the man had finished measuring the inside of the temple area, he led me out through the east entrance of the outer courtyard and measured all the way around the temple area.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 42:15
Study Notes — Ezekiel 42:15
- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 42:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 42:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 42:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:15
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 42:15
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 42:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:15
- Sermons on Ezekiel 42:15
Context — The Outer Measurements
15Now when the man had finished measuring the interior of the temple area, he led me out by the gate that faced east, and he measured the area all around:
16With a measuring rod he measured the east side to be five hundred cubits long. 17He measured the north side to be five hundred cubits long.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 43:1 | Then the man brought me back to the gate that faces east, |
| 2 | Ezekiel 41:15 | Next he measured the length of the building facing the temple courtyard at the rear of the temple, including its galleries on each side; it was a hundred cubits. The outer sanctuary, the inner sanctuary, and the porticoes facing the court, |
| 3 | Ezekiel 40:6–16 | Then he came to the gate facing east and climbed its steps. He measured the threshold of the gate to be one rod deep. Each gate chamber was one rod long and one rod wide, and there were five cubits between the gate chambers. The inner threshold of the gate by the portico facing inward was one rod deep. Then he measured the portico of the gateway inside; it was eight cubits deep, and its jambs were two cubits thick. And the portico of the gateway faced the temple. There were three gate chambers on each side of the east gate, each with the same measurements, and the gateposts on either side also had the same measurements. And he measured the width of the gateway entrance to be ten cubits, and its length was thirteen cubits. In front of each gate chamber was a wall one cubit high, and the gate chambers were six cubits square. Then he measured the gateway from the roof of one gate chamber to the roof of the opposite one; the distance was twenty-five cubits from doorway to doorway. Next he measured the gateposts to be sixty cubits high. The gateway extended around to the gatepost of the courtyard. And the distance from the entrance of the gateway to the far end of its inner portico was fifty cubits. The gate chambers and their side pillars had beveled windows all around the inside of the gateway. The porticos also had windows all around on the inside. Each side pillar was decorated with palm trees. |
| 4 | Ezekiel 41:2–5 | The 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. 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. Then he measured the room adjacent to the inner sanctuary to be twenty cubits long and twenty cubits wide. And he said to me, “This is the Most Holy Place. ” Next he measured the wall of the temple to be six cubits thick, and the width of each side room around the temple was four cubits. |
Ezekiel 42:15 Summary
In Ezekiel 42:15, the man finishes measuring the inside of the temple area and is led out to measure the area all around it. This verse shows us that God is a God of order and precision, who cares about every detail of our lives (as seen in Psalm 139:13-16). The gate that faced east is also significant, as it reminds us to look to the east for God's glory and presence in our lives (Ezekiel 43:1-5). Just as the man is following God's instructions, we can trust in God's precise plan for our lives and surrender to His will (Proverbs 3:5-6).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the gate that faced east in Ezekiel 42:15?
The gate that faced east is significant because it is the direction from which God's glory returned to the temple in Ezekiel 43:1-5, and it is also the direction from which the Messiah is expected to come, as prophesied in Ezekiel 44:1-3 and referenced in Matthew 24:27.
Why is the man measuring the area all around the temple?
The man is measuring the area all around the temple to provide a detailed description of the temple's dimensions and layout, as instructed by God, similar to the measurements given in Ezekiel 40:1-4 and 1 Kings 6:1-38.
What can we learn from the precision of the measurements in Ezekiel 42:15?
The precision of the measurements in Ezekiel 42:15 teaches us about God's attention to detail and His desire for order and precision in our lives, as seen in other scriptures such as Exodus 25:9 and Hebrews 8:5.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the book of Ezekiel?
This verse is part of a larger vision given to Ezekiel in Ezekiel 40-48, which describes a future temple and a restored Israel, and serves as a reminder of God's promise to restore and redeem His people, as seen in Ezekiel 36:22-32 and Isaiah 61:1-4.
Reflection Questions
- What does the precision of the measurements in this verse teach me about God's character and my own life?
- How can I apply the principle of attention to detail in my own spiritual walk, as seen in this verse?
- What does the direction of the gate that faced east signify in my own spiritual journey, and how can I look to the east for God's glory and presence in my life?
- In what ways can I surrender to God's precise and detailed plan for my life, just as the man in this verse is following God's instructions?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 42:15
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 42:15
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:15
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:15
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:15
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 42:15
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 42:15
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:15
Sermons on Ezekiel 42:15
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Ever Increasing River by Dennis Kinlaw | In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a generous person who donated a large sum of money to a missionary organization. Despite lacking formal education and considering h |
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Studies in Zechariah 13 Zechariah 14: by John W. Bramhall | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the coming glory and victory of the light that will overcome the world's darkest night of history. He emphasizes that there will be physical |
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Holy Moments by Dennis Kinlaw | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the scripture lesson from the seventh chapter of the Gospel of John. Jesus speaks on the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles, inviting thos |
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(Through the Bible) Ezekiel by Zac Poonen | This sermon delves into the book of Ezekiel, highlighting the prophet's messages of warning, hope, and restoration for God's people. It emphasizes the importance of humility, holin |
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What Is Christianity by Robert B. Thompson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of dining with the Lord and not going into battle on an empty stomach. He highlights the desire of the Lord to be rich in our |
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Ezekiel 43:1 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the theme of the restoration of God's glory, tracing the journey of Israel from the initial presence of God's glory in the tabernacle and temple to its depar |
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The Appearing and Kingdom of the Lord Jesus. by William Kelly | William Kelly preaches about the distinct proof that the appearing of the Lord Jesus will introduce His kingdom over the earth, emphasizing the immense importance of His coming in |





