Add parallel Print Page Options

Next, he measured the vestibule of the gate facing away from the Temple entrance at one reed.[a] He measured the vestibule of the gate inside at eight cubits[b] and the doorjambs at two cubits.[c] (The vestibule at the gate faced away from the Temple.) 10 Gate guardhouses stood facing east, numbering three on each side,[d] each of them of equal size[e] to the door jamb; that is, having the same[f] measurement on each side.[g]

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Ezekiel 40:8 I.e. about 10.5 feet; the reed was six royal cubits
  2. Ezekiel 40:9 I.e. about 14 feet; the royal cubit was 21 inches
  3. Ezekiel 40:9 I.e. about 42 inches; the royal cubit was 21 inches
  4. Ezekiel 40:10 Lit. three from here and there
  5. Ezekiel 40:10 Lit. from here one measurement
  6. Ezekiel 40:10 The Heb. lacks that is, having the same
  7. Ezekiel 40:10 Lit. measurement from here and from here