Ezekiel 46:22
Ezekiel 46:22 in Multiple Translations
In the four corners of the outer court there were enclosed courts, each forty cubits long and thirty cubits wide. Each of the four corner areas had the same dimensions.
In the four corners of the court there were courts joined of forty cubits long and thirty broad: these four corners were of one measure.
In the four corners of the court there were courts inclosed, forty cubits long and thirty broad: these four in the corners were of one measure.
In the four angles there were spaces walled in, forty cubits long and thirty wide; the four were of the same size.
There were separate walled courtyards in the four corners of the outer courtyard. They each measured forty cubits by thirty cubits—they were all the same size.
In the foure corners of the court there were courts ioyned of fourty cubits long, and thirty broad: these foure corners were of one measure.
In the four corners of the court [are] perfume courts, forty long, and thirty broad, one measure [is] to the four corners.
In the four corners of the court there were courts enclosed, forty cubits long and thirty wide. These four in the corners were the same size.
In the four corners of the court there were courts joined of forty cubits long and thirty broad: these four corners were of one measure.
In the four corners of the court were little courts disposed, forty cubits long, and thirty broad, all the four were of one measure.
each of those areas was ◄70 feet/21.2 meters► long and ◄52-1/2 feet/15.9 meters► wide.
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Ezekiel 46:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּ/אַרְבַּ֜עַת
מִקְצֹע֤וֹת
הֶֽ/חָצֵר֙
חֲצֵר֣וֹת
קְטֻר֔וֹת
אַרְבָּעִ֣ים
אֹ֔רֶךְ
וּ/שְׁלֹשִׁ֖ים
רֹ֑חַב
מִדָּ֣ה
אַחַ֔ת
לְ/אַרְבַּעְתָּ֖/ם
מְׄהֻׄקְׄצָׄעֽׄוֹׄתׄ
בְּ/אַרְבַּ֜עַת
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Prep | Adj
מִקְצֹע֤וֹת
maqtsôwaʻ
H4740
corner
N-mp
הֶֽ/חָצֵר֙
châtsêr
H2691
court
Art | N-cs
חֲצֵר֣וֹת
châtsêr
H2691
court
N-cp
קְטֻר֔וֹת
qâṭar
H7000
to enclose
N-fp
אַרְבָּעִ֣ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
forty
Adj
אֹ֔רֶךְ
ʼôrek
H753
length
N-ms
וּ/שְׁלֹשִׁ֖ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
thirty
Conj | Adj
רֹ֑חַב
rôchab
H7341
width
N-ms
מִדָּ֣ה
middâh
H4060
`great stature`
N-fs
אַחַ֔ת
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
לְ/אַרְבַּעְתָּ֖/ם
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Prep | Adj | Suff
מְׄהֻׄקְׄצָׄעֽׄוֹׄתׄ
qâtsaʻ
H7106
to scrape
V-Hophal-Inf-c
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 46:22
בְּ/אַרְבַּ֜עַת
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Prep | Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
מִקְצֹע֤וֹת
maqtsôwaʻ
H4740
"corner"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word refers to a corner or angle of a structure, like a corner post or buttress, as seen in the construction of the Temple. It is used to describe a specific part of a building. The word is used in various contexts, including architecture and design.
Definition: 1) place of corner structure, corner buttress, inner corner-buttress 1a) corner post, buttress-place, buttress Also means: me.quts.ah (מְקֻצְעָה "corner" H4742)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: corner, turning. See also: Exodus 26:24; Nehemiah 3:24; Ezekiel 46:22.
הֶֽ/חָצֵר֙
châtsêr
H2691
"court"
Art | 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.
חֲצֵר֣וֹת
châtsêr
H2691
"court"
N-cp
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.
קְטֻר֔וֹת
qâṭar
H7000
"to enclose"
N-fp
This Hebrew verb means to enclose or shut in something, like a door or a border. It is used in the Bible to describe the act of joining or connecting things, like the parts of a building or a community. The word appears in the book of Exodus.
Definition: 1) (Qal) to shut in, enclose, join 1a) meaning uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: join. See also: Ezekiel 46:22.
אַרְבָּעִ֣ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
"forty"
Adj
The number forty is what this Hebrew word represents, often used in the Bible to mark significant periods of time, like the 40 days of rain in Genesis or the 40 years of Israel's wilderness journey.
Definition: forty
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: -forty. See also: Genesis 5:13; Judges 13:1; Psalms 95:10.
אֹ֔רֶךְ
ʼôrek
H753
"length"
N-ms
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.
וּ/שְׁלֹשִׁ֖ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
"thirty"
Conj | Adj
Thirty is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also be used as an ordinal to describe something as thirtieth. It is used to count quantities in the Bible.
Definition: thirty, thirtieth Aramaic equivalent: te.la.tin (תְּלָתִין "thirty" H8533)
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: thirty, thirtieth. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:3; 1 Samuel 11:8; Jeremiah 38:10.
רֹ֑חַב
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.
מִדָּ֣ה
middâh
H4060
"`great stature`"
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.
אַחַ֔ת
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
לְ/אַרְבַּעְתָּ֖/ם
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Prep | Adj | Suff
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
מְׄהֻׄקְׄצָׄעֽׄוֹׄתׄ
qâtsaʻ
H7106
"to scrape"
V-Hophal-Inf-c
To corner means to strip or scrape something, often implying a sense of segregation or isolation. In the Bible, it can also mean to create a corner or a separate space, such as in the design of the tabernacle or the temple in 1 Kings 7:34.
Definition: 1) to scrape, scrape off, cut off 1a) (Hiphil) to scrape
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: cause to scrape, corner. See also: Leviticus 14:41; Ezekiel 46:22.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 46:22
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- Ezekiel 46:22 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 46:22
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 46:22
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:22
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:22
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 46:22
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:22
Context — The Courts for Boiling and Baking
20and said to me, “This is the place where the priests shall boil the guilt offering and the sin offering, and where they shall bake the grain offering, so that they do not bring them into the outer court and transmit holiness to the people.”
21Then he brought me into the outer court and led me around to its four corners, and I saw a separate court in each of its corners.
22In the four corners of the outer court there were enclosed courts, each forty cubits long and thirty cubits wide. Each of the four corner areas had the same dimensions.
23Around the inside of each of the four courts was a row of masonry with ovens built at the base of the walls on all sides. 24And he said to me, “These are the kitchens where those who minister at the temple will cook the sacrifices offered by the people.”Ezekiel 46:22 Summary
The enclosed courts in the four corners of the outer court were special areas where the priests would cook the sacrifices and prepare the grain offering (Ezekiel 46:20). These courts were all the same size, which may have symbolized unity and equality among God's people (Psalm 133:1). Just as the temple's design reflected God's care and attention to detail, we can seek to honor Him in every aspect of our lives (1 Corinthians 10:31). By paying attention to the details of our own lives and seeking to honor God, we can experience His presence and provision, just as the Israelites did in the temple (Exodus 25:8).
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the enclosed courts in the four corners of the outer court used for?
The enclosed courts in the four corners of the outer court were used as kitchens where the priests would cook the sacrifices, as mentioned in Ezekiel 46:24, and were likely used for other temple-related activities as well, such as preparing the grain offering (Ezekiel 46:20).
Why were the dimensions of the four corner areas the same?
The same dimensions of the four corner areas, each forty cubits long and thirty cubits wide, may have symbolized unity and equality in the temple's design, reflecting God's desire for His people to be unified in their worship (Psalm 133:1).
How do the details of the temple's design relate to our spiritual lives?
The attention to detail in the temple's design, including the enclosed courts, reminds us of God's care and attention to detail in our own lives, and encourages us to seek to honor Him in every aspect of our lives (1 Corinthians 10:31).
What can we learn from the temple's design about God's character?
The temple's design, including the enclosed courts, reveals God's character as a God of order, beauty, and provision, and reminds us of His desire to dwell among His people (Exodus 25:8, Ezekiel 48:35).
Reflection Questions
- What does the attention to detail in the temple's design reveal about God's nature and character?
- How can I apply the principle of unity and equality reflected in the same dimensions of the four corner areas to my own relationships and community?
- What are some ways that I can honor God in the details of my daily life, just as the temple's design honored Him?
- How can I seek to experience God's presence and provision in my life, just as the temple was a symbol of God's presence among His people?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 46:22
In the four corners of the court there were courts joined,.... To the side walls of the outward court, which met in right angles: or, "were made with chimneys" (r), as some render it; that the smoke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 46:22
After he brought me through the entry, which was at the side of the gate, into the holy chambers of the priests, which looked toward the north: and, behold, there was a place on the two sides westward.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:22
They were then an oblong quadrangle, and all of equal capacity for length and breadth.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:22
Ezekiel 46:22 In the four corners of the court [there were] courts joined of forty [cubits] long and thirty broad: these four corners [were] of one measure.Ver. 22. Courts joined.] Or made with chimneys. Caminata, vaporaria. See on Ezekiel 46:21.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 46:22
22. courts joined] The term “joined” is obscure, not occurring elsewhere. Possibly: enclosed courts. LXX. appears to have read: small (the words differ in one letter). these four corners] lit. the four of them had one measure, they being in the corners. The word in the corners, or, cornered, is deleted in the Heb. tradition by points over it, and not rendered in LXX. and Vulg.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:22
19-24. The kitchens of the priests are now described. “Then he brought me through the entry,… and behold, there was a place on the hinder part westward” (R.V.). See L in chart facing page 209.