Ezekiel 42:18
Ezekiel 42:18 in Multiple Translations
He measured the south side to be five hundred cubits long.
He measured the south side, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed.
He measured on the south side five hundred reeds with the measuring reed.
And he went round and took the measure of it on the south side with the measuring rod, five hundred, measured with the rod all round.
He measured the south side. It was five hundred cubits long.
And he measured the South side fiue hundreth reedes with the measuring reede.
The south side he hath measured, five hundred reeds, with the measuring-reed.
He measured on the south side five hundred reeds with the measuring reed.
He measured the south side, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed.
And towards the south he measured five hundred reeds with the measuring reed round about.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 42:18
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Ezekiel 42:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֵ֛ת
ר֥וּחַ
הַ/דָּר֖וֹם
מָדָ֑ד
חֲמֵשׁ
מֵא֥וֹת
קָנִ֖ים
בִּ/קְנֵ֥ה
הַ/מִּדָּֽה
אֵ֛ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
ר֥וּחַ
rûwach
H7307
spirit
N-cs
הַ/דָּר֖וֹם
dârôwm
H1864
south
Art | N-ms
מָדָ֑ד
mâdad
H4058
to measure
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
חֲמֵשׁ
châmêsh
H2568
five
Adj
מֵא֥וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
קָנִ֖ים
qâneh
H7070
branch
N-mp
בִּ/קְנֵ֥ה
qâneh
H7070
branch
Prep | N-ms
הַ/מִּדָּֽה
middâh
H4060
`great stature`
Art | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 42:18
אֵ֛ת
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.
ר֥וּחַ
rûwach
H7307
"spirit"
N-cs
In the Bible, this word for spirit refers to the breath of life, the wind, or a person's mind and emotions, as seen in the book of Ezekiel.
Definition: : spirit 1) wind, breath, mind, spirit 1a) breath 1b) wind 1b1) of heaven 1b2) quarter (of wind), side 1b3) breath of air 1b4) air, gas 1b5) vain, empty thing 1c) spirit (as that which breathes quickly in animation or agitation) 1c1) spirit, animation, vivacity, vigour 1c2) courage 1c3) temper, anger 1c4) impatience, patience 1c5) spirit, disposition (as troubled, bitter, discontented) 1c6) disposition (of various kinds), unaccountable or uncontrollable impulse 1c7) prophetic spirit 1d) spirit (of the living, breathing being in man and animals) 1d1) as gift, preserved by God, God's spirit, departing at death, disembodied being 1e) spirit (as seat of emotion) 1e1) desire 1e2) sorrow, trouble 1f) spirit 1f1) as seat or organ of mental acts 1f2) rarely of the will 1f3) as seat especially of moral character 1g) Spirit of God, the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son 1g1) as inspiring ecstatic state of prophecy 1g2) as impelling prophet to utter instruction or warning 1g3) imparting warlike energy and executive and administrative power 1g4) as endowing men with various gifts 1g5) as energy of life 1g6) as manifest in the Shekinah glory 1g7) never referred to as a depersonalised force
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: air, anger, blast, breath, [idiom] cool, courage, mind, [idiom] quarter, [idiom] side, spirit(-ual), tempest, [idiom] vain, (whirl-) wind(-y). See also: Genesis 1:2; Job 6:26; Psalms 1:4.
הַ/דָּר֖וֹם
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.
מָדָ֑ד
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.
חֲמֵשׁ
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
מֵא֥וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
קָנִ֖ים
qâneh
H7070
"branch"
N-mp
This word describes a branch or reed, and is used to represent measurement, strength, or support. In the Bible, it is used to describe objects like the rod of a steelyard or the branches of a lampstand.
Definition: : branch 1) reed, stalk, bone, balances 1a) stalk 1b) water-plant, reed 1c) calamus (aromatic reed) 1d) derived meanings 1d1) measuring-rod 1d2) reed (as unit of measure-6 cubits) 1d3) beam (of scales-for scales themselves) 1d4) shaft (of lampstand) 1d5) branches (of lampstand) 1d6) shoulder-joint
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: balance, bone, branch, calamus, cane, reed, [idiom] spearman, stalk. See also: Genesis 41:5; Isaiah 19:6; Psalms 68:31.
בִּ/קְנֵ֥ה
qâneh
H7070
"branch"
Prep | N-ms
This word describes a branch or reed, and is used to represent measurement, strength, or support. In the Bible, it is used to describe objects like the rod of a steelyard or the branches of a lampstand.
Definition: : branch 1) reed, stalk, bone, balances 1a) stalk 1b) water-plant, reed 1c) calamus (aromatic reed) 1d) derived meanings 1d1) measuring-rod 1d2) reed (as unit of measure-6 cubits) 1d3) beam (of scales-for scales themselves) 1d4) shaft (of lampstand) 1d5) branches (of lampstand) 1d6) shoulder-joint
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: balance, bone, branch, calamus, cane, reed, [idiom] spearman, stalk. See also: Genesis 41:5; Isaiah 19:6; Psalms 68:31.
הַ/מִּדָּֽה
middâh
H4060
"`great stature`"
Art | N-fs
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.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 42:18
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- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 42:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 42:18
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:18
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:18
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 42:18
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:18
Context — The Outer Measurements
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.
18He measured the south side to be five hundred cubits long.
19And he came around and measured the west side to be five hundred cubits long. 20So he measured the area on all four sides. It had a wall all around, five hundred cubits long and five hundred cubits wide, to separate the holy from the common.Ezekiel 42:18 Summary
Ezekiel 42:18 tells us that the south side of the temple area was five hundred cubits long, just like the other three sides. This shows us that God's plan is perfect and balanced, with everything working together in harmony (as seen in Revelation 21:16). Just as the temple had a wall to separate the holy from the common, we are called to live lives that are set apart for God, following His Word and design for our lives (Romans 12:1-2). By following God's plan and being attentive to detail, we can reflect His perfection and completeness in our own lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the measurements in Ezekiel 42:18?
The measurements in Ezekiel 42:18 highlight the precision and attention to detail in the construction of the temple, as guided by God, emphasizing the importance of obedience and faithfulness, as seen in Exodus 25:9 and Hebrews 8:5.
Why are the measurements on all four sides the same in Ezekiel 42:18?
The uniform measurements on all four sides, as stated in Ezekiel 42:18 and the surrounding verses, symbolize the balance, harmony, and perfection of God's design, reflecting the unity and completeness found in Revelation 21:16 and Ezekiel 40:1-4.
How does the measurement of the south side in Ezekiel 42:18 relate to the overall temple design?
The measurement of the south side, being five hundred cubits long, contributes to the overall square shape of the temple area, as described in Ezekiel 42:20, signifying the completeness and perfection of God's plan, much like the New Jerusalem in Revelation 21:1-4.
What can we learn from the repetition of measurements in Ezekiel 42:16-19, including Ezekiel 42:18?
The repetition of measurements in Ezekiel 42:16-19, including Ezekiel 42:18, teaches us about the importance of thoroughness, consistency, and attention to detail in our walk with God, as encouraged in Matthew 5:48 and 2 Timothy 3:16-17.
Reflection Questions
- As I reflect on the precision of God's measurements in Ezekiel 42:18, what areas of my life require more attention to detail and obedience to God's Word?
- How can I apply the principles of balance and harmony, as seen in the uniform measurements of Ezekiel 42:18, to my own life and relationships?
- What does the completeness and perfection of God's design, as symbolized by the measurements in Ezekiel 42:18, teach me about His plan for my life and the world?
- In what ways can I, like the temple in Ezekiel 42:18, be a symbol of God's presence and perfection in a world that often lacks these qualities?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 42:18
He measured the south side, five hundred reeds,.... From the two angles of that side, east and west; and it amounted to just the same number of reeds, even five hundred reeds, or one thousand seven
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 42:18
He measured the north side, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed round about. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:18
Ezekiel 42:18 He measured the south side, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed.Ver. 18. He measured the north side, five hundred reeds.] To show that many should come from all coasts and quarters to sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:18
Verse 18. See Clarke on Ezekiel 42:16.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 42:18
15–20. Measurements of the whole complex of the temple buildings on the outside The measuring angel began by measuring the height and thickness of the outside surrounding wall (Ezekiel 40:5); then he entered the outer gate, passing into the outer court, the measurements of which were made (Ezekiel 40:6-27); then he entered the inner court, containing the house and cells, all of which he measured (Ezekiel 40:28 to Ezekiel 42:14). These measures being completed, the angel now returns to the outside by the way he entered, the eastern gate, and finishes by measuring the compass of the whole temple buildings outside. This building, its surrounding wall being measured, forms a square of 500 cubits.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:18
15-20. If the present Hebrew text is to be followed, we have here a measurement of an outer wall, encompassing the temple quadrangle, three thousand sacred cubits (three thousand five hundred common cubits) long on every side.