Ezekiel 40:10
Ezekiel 40:10 in Multiple Translations
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 the little chambers of the gate eastward were three on this side, and three on that side; they three were of one measure: and the posts had one measure on this side and on that side.
And the lodges of the gate eastward were three on this side, and three on that side; they three were of one measure: and the posts had one measure on this side and on that side.
And the rooms of the doorway on the east were three on this side and three on that; all three were of the same size; and the uprights on this side and on that were of the same size.
There were three alcoves on each side of the east gate entrance that all measured the same. The posts on each side also measured the same.
And the chambers of the gate Eastwarde, were three on this side, and three on that side: they three were of one measure, and the postes had one measure on this side, and one on that side.
and the little chambers of the gate eastward, three on this side, and three on that side; one measure [is] to them three, and one measure [is] to the posts, on this side and on that side.
The side rooms of the gate eastward were three on this side, and three on that side. The three of them were of one measure. The posts had one measure on this side and on that side.
And the little chambers of the gate eastward were three on this side, and three on that side; they three were of one measure: and the posts had one measure on this side and on that side.
And the little chambers of the gate that looked eastward were three on this side, and three on that side: all three were of one measure, and the fronts of one measure, on both parts.
Inside the east entryway there were three alcoves on each side of the entry hallway. They each had the same length and width. And the measurements of the walls that divided the alcoves were all identical.
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Ezekiel 40:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/תָאֵ֨י
הַ/שַּׁ֜עַר
דֶּ֣רֶךְ
הַ/קָּדִ֗ים
שְׁלֹשָׁ֤ה
מִ/פֹּה֙
וּ/שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה
מִ/פֹּ֔ה
מִדָּ֥ה
אַחַ֖ת
לִ/שְׁלָשְׁתָּ֑/ם
וּ/מִדָּ֥ה
אַחַ֛ת
לָ/אֵילִ֖ם
מִ/פֹּ֥ה
וּ/מִ/פּֽוֹ
וְ/תָאֵ֨י
tâʼ
H8372
chamber
Conj | N-mp
הַ/שַּׁ֜עַר
shaʻar
H8179
gate
Art | N-ms
דֶּ֣רֶךְ
derek
H1870
way
N-cs
הַ/קָּדִ֗ים
qâdîym
H6921
east
Art | N-ms
שְׁלֹשָׁ֤ה
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
מִ/פֹּה֙
pôh
H6311
here
Prep | Adv
וּ/שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Conj | Adj
מִ/פֹּ֔ה
pôh
H6311
here
Prep | Adv
מִדָּ֥ה
middâh
H4060
`great stature`
N-fs
אַחַ֖ת
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
לִ/שְׁלָשְׁתָּ֑/ם
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Prep | Adj | Suff
וּ/מִדָּ֥ה
middâh
H4060
`great stature`
Conj | N-fs
אַחַ֛ת
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
לָ/אֵילִ֖ם
ʼayil
H352
ram
Prep | N-mp
מִ/פֹּ֥ה
pôh
H6311
here
Prep | Adv
וּ/מִ/פּֽוֹ
pôh
H6311
here
Conj | Prep | Adv
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 40:10
וְ/תָאֵ֨י
tâʼ
H8372
"chamber"
Conj | N-mp
This Hebrew word means a small room, like a chamber. It appears in the Bible as a private space. In 2 Kings 6:12, Elisha is in his chamber.
Definition: chamber, guardroom
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: (little) chamber. See also: 1 Kings 14:28; Ezekiel 40:13; Ezekiel 40:36.
הַ/שַּׁ֜עַר
shaʻar
H8179
"gate"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gate or door, often referring to city entrances or temple doors, like in Genesis and Exodus. It can also symbolize a meeting place or marketplace. The word is used to describe important locations in the Bible.
Definition: : gate 1) gate 1a) gate (of entrance) 1b) gate (of space inside gate, i.e. marketplace, public meeting place) 1b1) city, town 1c) gate (of palace, royal castle, temple, court of tabernacle) 1d) heaven
Usage: Occurs in 302 OT verses. KJV: city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). See also: Genesis 19:1; 1 Chronicles 9:18; Psalms 9:14.
דֶּ֣רֶךְ
derek
H1870
"way"
N-cs
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
הַ/קָּדִ֗ים
qâdîym
H6921
"east"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, this word means the direction east or the east wind, often used to describe geographical locations or the direction of the wind.
Definition: 1) east, east wind 1a) east (of direction) 1b) east wind
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: east(-ward, wind). See also: Genesis 41:6; Ezekiel 43:17; Psalms 48:8.
שְׁלֹשָׁ֤ה
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
מִ/פֹּה֙
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.
וּ/שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
מִ/פֹּ֔ה
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.
מִדָּ֥ה
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.
אַחַ֖ת
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.
לִ/שְׁלָשְׁתָּ֑/ם
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Prep | Adj | Suff
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
וּ/מִדָּ֥ה
middâh
H4060
"`great stature`"
Conj | 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.
אַחַ֛ת
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.
לָ/אֵילִ֖ם
ʼayil
H352
"ram"
Prep | 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.
מִ/פֹּ֥ה
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.
וּ/מִ/פּֽוֹ
pôh
H6311
"here"
Conj | 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.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 40:10
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- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:10
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 40:10
Context — The East Gate
8Then he measured the portico of the gateway inside;
9it was eight cubits deep, and its jambs were two cubits thick. And the portico of the gateway faced the temple.
10There 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.
11And he measured the width of the gateway entrance to be ten cubits, and its length was thirteen cubits. 12In front of each gate chamber was a wall one cubit high, and the gate chambers were six cubits square.Ezekiel 40:10 Summary
Ezekiel 40:10 describes the three gate chambers on each side of the east gate of the temple, with the same measurements, showing God's attention to detail and order. This verse helps us understand that God is a God of precision and beauty, who desires us to worship and obey Him (Psalm 95:6, Exodus 25:8-9). The uniform measurements of the gate chambers and gateposts remind us of God's consistency and faithfulness. As we reflect on this verse, we can learn to appreciate God's design and plan for our lives, and strive to live in harmony with His will.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the three gate chambers on each side of the east gate in Ezekiel 40:10?
The three gate chambers on each side of the east gate represent the perfection and completeness of God's plan, as seen in the Trinity (Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14).
Why are the measurements of the gate chambers and gateposts the same?
The uniform measurements of the gate chambers and gateposts signify the consistency and order of God's design, reflecting His character as a God of order (1 Corinthians 14:33, Psalm 19:1).
How does this verse relate to the overall vision of the temple in Ezekiel?
This verse is part of the detailed description of the temple, emphasizing God's attention to detail and His desire for His people to understand the importance of worship and obedience (Ezekiel 43:10-12, Exodus 25:8-9).
What can we learn about God's nature from the architecture of the temple?
The temple's architecture reveals God's nature as a God of precision, beauty, and harmony, reflecting His character as the Creator of the universe (Psalm 19:1, Genesis 1:1).
Reflection Questions
- What does the uniformity of the gate chambers and gateposts reveal about God's character, and how can I reflect this in my own life?
- How does the attention to detail in the temple's design encourage me to prioritize obedience and worship in my relationship with God?
- What are some ways I can apply the principles of order and harmony in my own life, as seen in the temple's architecture?
- How can I use the image of the gate chambers and gateposts to deepen my understanding of God's plan for my life and the world?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 40:10
And the little chambers of the gate eastward,.... Where the man now was, and was measuring; and the like chambers there were in the other gates, and of the same measure; of which chambers [See
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 40:10
And the little chambers of the gate eastward were three on this side, and three on that side; they three were of one measure: and the posts had one measure on this side and on that side. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:10
This is a repetition of what the 7th verse hath already acquainted us with; I only observe, these chambers were for the priests and Levites to lodge in during their ministration, according to their courses in the temple, where they kept watch continually night and day. The whole was framed in very great harmony and just proportions.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:10
Ezekiel 40:10 And the little chambers of the gate eastward [were] three on this side, and three on that side; they three [were] of one measure: and the posts had one measure on this side and on that side.Ver. 10. And the little chambers.] Here lay the doorkeepers, whose office was to keep out the unclean. Oh for such officers among us!
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:10
Ezekiel 40:6-16 contain a description of the eastern gate, or rather, gate-building of the Temple, by which one entered from the precincts into the outer court. The other gates were like it, but this is described first, because it had the pre-eminence. It looked straight to the door of the Temple itself; it was by this that the glory of the Lord was afterwards seen to enter His house (Ezekiel 43:1); and in consequence this gate was to be kept shut, except for the prince (Ezekiel 44:2-3). The accompanying plan may be a help in understanding the description. Notwithstanding the minuteness of detail in the text, a few points remain undetermined; but the plan represents the main features correctly, and gives the most probable view of the parts that are not entirely settled.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 40:10
10. The measurer, having passed through the whole length of the gateway E. to W., and named each particular thing on one side of it, viz. threshold (Ezekiel 40:6), guardroom (Ezekiel 40:7), wall space between guardrooms (Ezekiel 40:7), inner threshold to porch (Ezekiel 40:7), porch and its posts (Ezekiel 40:8-9), with their dimensions, now states that there were three guardrooms on each side, all of the same size, and also some other points. For little chambers, guardrooms.the posts had one measure] Probably the “posts” here are not the jambs of the door of the porch (Ezekiel 40:9), but the wall-fronts or spaces between the guardrooms (Ezekiel 40:7), Fig, 1, gh, ik. There were two of these on each side of the passage, each measuring five cubits.