Ezekiel 40:11

Verse

And he measured the width of the gateway entrance to be ten cubits, and its length was thirteen cubits.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he measured the breadth of the opening of the gate, ten cubits; and the length of the gate, thirteen cubits;

And he took the measure of the opening of the doorway, ten cubits wide; and the way down the doorway was thirteen cubits;

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he measured the breadth of the threshold of the gate ten cubits: and the length of the gate thirteen cubits:

Free Bible Version

He measured the width of the entrance gateway as ten cubits. It was thirteen cubits long.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he measured the breadth of the entry of the gate, ten cubits; and the length of the gate, thirteen cubits.

Translation for Translators

Then he measured the threshold/opening for the entryway: It was ◄17-1/2 feet/5.3 meters► wide, and the entry hallway between the alcoves was ◄22-3/4 feet/6.9 meters► wide.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then the man measured the width of the gateway entrance—ten cubits; and he measured the length of the gateway entrance—thirteen cubits.

Noah Webster Bible

And he measured the breadth of the entry of the gate, ten cubits; and the length of the gate, thirteen cubits.

World English Bible

He measured the width of the opening of the gate, ten cubits; and the length of the gate, thirteen cubits;

Young's Literal Translation

And he measureth the breadth of the opening of the gate ten cubits, the length of the gate thirteen cubits;

Context

The East Gate

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.

Summary

In this verse, Ezekiel is given specific measurements of the entrance to the gateway of the inner court of the temple. The detailed instructions and precise measurements reflect the importance of order, structure, and reverence in approaching the presence of God. This passage underscores the significance of proper worship and the need for reverence and respect when coming before the Lord. It also symbolizes the meticulous care and attention to detail that should be given to matters concerning God's house and worship.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And he measured the breadth of the entry of the gate, ten cubits,.... Five yards, two feet and a half: this was the measure of the eastern gate, whether outward or inward; for they were both of a measure, as appears from the thresholds being alike: and the length of the gate, thirteen cubits; that is, the height of it; it was seven yards and three inches high; a prodigious gate this! a fit emblem of our Lord Jesus Christ, as the open door, the gate of life, through which whoever enters shall be saved; and there is room for multitudes to enter.

Ezekiel 40:11

The East Gate

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Berean Standard Bible

And he measured the width of the gateway entrance to be ten cubits, and its length was thirteen cubits.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he measured the breadth of the opening of the gate, ten cubits; and the length of the gate, thirteen cubits;

Bible in Basic English

And he took the measure of the opening of the doorway, ten cubits wide; and the way down the doorway was thirteen cubits;

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he measured the breadth of the threshold of the gate ten cubits: and the length of the gate thirteen cubits:

Free Bible Version

He measured the width of the entrance gateway as ten cubits. It was thirteen cubits long.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he measured the breadth of the entry of the gate, ten cubits; and the length of the gate, thirteen cubits.

Translation for Translators

Then he measured the threshold/opening for the entryway: It was ◄17-1/2 feet/5.3 meters► wide, and the entry hallway between the alcoves was ◄22-3/4 feet/6.9 meters► wide.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then the man measured the width of the gateway entrance—ten cubits; and he measured the length of the gateway entrance—thirteen cubits.

Noah Webster Bible

And he measured the breadth of the entry of the gate, ten cubits; and the length of the gate, thirteen cubits.

World English Bible

He measured the width of the opening of the gate, ten cubits; and the length of the gate, thirteen cubits;

Young's Literal Translation

And he measureth the breadth of the opening of the gate ten cubits, the length of the gate thirteen cubits;