Ezekiel 40:18

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Ezekiel 40:18 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

which flanked the gateways and corresponded to the length of the gates; this was the lower pavement.

King James Version KJV

And the pavement by the side of the gates over against the length of the gates was the lower pavement.

American Standard Version ASV

And the pavement was by the side of the gates, answerable unto the length of the gates, even the lower pavement.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And the stone floor was by the side of the doorways, and was as wide as the doorways were long, even the lower floor.

Free Bible Version FBV

This was termed the lower pavement and it extended along the sides of the gateways and was the same length as them.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And the pauement was by the side of the gates ouer against the length of the gates, and the pauement was beneath.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and the pavement unto the side of the gates over-against the length of the gates [is] the lower pavement;

World English Bible WEB

The pavement was by the side of the gates, corresponding to the length of the gates, even the lower pavement.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And the pavement by the side of the gates over against the length of the gates was the lower pavement.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And the pavement in the front of the gates according to the length of the gates was lower.

Translation for Translators T4T

The stone path was all around the courtyard, and it extended out from the walls into the courtyard for the same distance as the entry room of the entryway. That was the lower path.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 40:18

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Ezekiel 40:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/הָ/רִֽצְפָה֙ אֶל כֶּ֣תֶף הַ/שְּׁעָרִ֔ים לְ/עֻמַּ֖ת אֹ֣רֶךְ הַ/שְּׁעָרִ֑ים הָ/רִֽצְפָ֖ה הַ/תַּחְתּוֹנָֽה

וְ/הָ/רִֽצְפָה֙ ritspâh H7531 pavement Conj | Art | N-fs

אֶל ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep

כֶּ֣תֶף kâthêph H3802 shoulder N-fs

הַ/שְּׁעָרִ֔ים shaʻar H8179 gate Art | N-mp

לְ/עֻמַּ֖ת ʻummâh H5980 close Prep | N-fs

אֹ֣רֶךְ ʼôrek H753 length N-ms

הַ/שְּׁעָרִ֑ים shaʻar H8179 gate Art | N-mp

הָ/רִֽצְפָ֖ה ritspâh H7531 pavement Art | N-fs

הַ/תַּחְתּוֹנָֽה tachtôwn H8481 lower Art | Adj

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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 40:18

וְ/הָ/רִֽצְפָה֙ ritspâh H7531 "pavement" Conj | Art | N-fs

A hot stone or live coal, also describing a decorative pavement, like the ones found in ancient temples.

Definition: pavement

Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: live coal, pavement. See also: 2 Chronicles 7:3; Ezekiel 40:17; Isaiah 6:6.

אֶל ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Prep

This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.

Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)

Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.

כֶּ֣תֶף kâthêph H3802 "shoulder" N-fs

The Hebrew word for shoulder describes the upper end of the arm, where garments hang, and is used in Exodus 28:7 to describe the shoulder pieces of the ephod.

Definition: 1) shoulder, shoulder-blade, side, slope 1a) shoulder, shoulder-blade (of man) 1b) shoulder, shoulder-pieces (of animals) 1c) side, slope (of mountain) 1d) supports (of laver)

Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: arm, corner, shoulder(-piece), side, undersetter. See also: Exodus 27:14; 2 Kings 11:11; Isaiah 11:14.

הַ/שְּׁעָרִ֔ים shaʻar H8179 "gate" Art | N-mp

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.

לְ/עֻמַּ֖ת ʻummâh H5980 "close" Prep | N-fs

This Hebrew word means to be close to something or someone, often describing a sense of proximity or nearness. It can also imply agreement or correspondence, as in being in harmony with someone or something. The word is used in various biblical contexts to describe relationships.

Definition: 1) juxtaposition 1a) used only as a prep 1a1) close by, side by side with, alongside of, parallel with 1a2) agreeing with, corresponding to, exactly as, close beside 1a3) correspondingly to

Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: (over) against, at, beside, hard by, in points. See also: Exodus 25:27; Ecclesiastes 7:14; Ezekiel 48:21.

אֹ֣רֶךְ 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.

הַ/שְּׁעָרִ֑ים shaʻar H8179 "gate" Art | N-mp

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.

הָ/רִֽצְפָ֖ה ritspâh H7531 "pavement" Art | N-fs

A hot stone or live coal, also describing a decorative pavement, like the ones found in ancient temples.

Definition: pavement

Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: live coal, pavement. See also: 2 Chronicles 7:3; Ezekiel 40:17; Isaiah 6:6.

הַ/תַּחְתּוֹנָֽה tachtôwn H8481 "lower" Art | Adj

Tachtown means lower or bottommost, describing something as the lowest or nethermost part. It is used to describe physical locations or positions.

Definition: lower, lowest, nether

Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: lower(-est), nether(-most). See also: Joshua 16:3; Isaiah 22:9; Ezekiel 43:14.

Study Notes — Ezekiel 40:18

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Ezekiel 40:18 Summary
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Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 40:18
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 40:18
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:18
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:18
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:18
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 40:18
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:18

Context — The Outer Court

16The gate chambers and their side pillars had beveled windows all around the inside of the gateway. The porticos also had windows all around on the inside. Each side pillar was decorated with palm trees. 17Then he brought me into the outer court, and there were chambers and a pavement laid out all around the court. Thirty chambers faced the pavement,

18which flanked the gateways and corresponded to the length of the gates; this was the lower pavement.

19Then he measured the distance from the front of the lower gateway to the outside of the inner court; it was a hundred cubits on the east side as well as on the north. 20He also measured the length and width of the gateway of the outer court facing north.

Ezekiel 40:18 Summary

[Ezekiel 40:18 describes the lower pavement that was part of the temple's design, showing us that God cares about every detail, just like He did when He instructed Moses to build the tabernacle in Exodus 25:9. This attention to detail reminds us that God is a God of order and beauty, and we can trust in His goodness and sovereignty. As we reflect on this verse, we can be encouraged to seek harmony and order in our own lives, just like the harmony seen in the construction of Solomon's temple in 1 Kings 6:1-38.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the lower pavement in Ezekiel 40:18?

The lower pavement in Ezekiel 40:18 is part of the temple's design, emphasizing God's attention to detail and order, as seen in other scriptures like Exodus 25:9 and Hebrews 8:5, where God's instructions for the tabernacle and its furnishings demonstrate His concern for precision and beauty.

How do the gateways and the length of the gates relate to the lower pavement?

According to Ezekiel 40:18, the lower pavement flanked the gateways and corresponded to the length of the gates, indicating a deliberate and harmonious design, similar to the harmony seen in the construction of Solomon's temple in 1 Kings 6:1-38.

What can we learn from the repetition of measurements in Ezekiel 40?

The repetition of measurements in Ezekiel 40, including the details about the lower pavement in Ezekiel 40:18, teaches us about God's faithfulness and precision, as echoed in Psalm 119:96, where the psalmist reflects on the perfection of God's commands.

How does the description of the temple in Ezekiel 40 relate to the New Testament?

The detailed description of the temple in Ezekiel 40, including the lower pavement in Ezekiel 40:18, serves as a precursor to the heavenly temple described in Revelation 21:1-22:5, highlighting God's eternal plan and design for His people.

Reflection Questions

As you reflect on the precision and beauty of God's design in Ezekiel 40:18, how can you apply these principles to your own life and service to God?
What does the attention to detail in the construction of the temple reveal about God's character, and how can you trust in His goodness and sovereignty in your own life?
In what ways can the harmony and order of the temple's design inspire you to pursue greater harmony and order in your relationships and community?
How does the repetition of measurements in Ezekiel 40, including the details about the lower pavement, encourage you to trust in God's faithfulness and provision in your life?

Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 40:18

And the pavement by the sides of the gates over against the length of the gates was the lower pavement.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 40:18

And the pavement by the side of the gates over against the length of the gates was the lower pavement. The pavement by the side of the gates, over against the length of the gates, was the lower pavement.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:18

The pavement; that mentioned . By the side of the gates; that part which lay on each side of the gate, and from thence spread itself towards the chambers, leaving a space of pavement of equal breadth with the porch, or gate in the middle. The length of the gates: this length was measured fifty cubits, , from the outside of the first wall to the outside of the inmost wall of the gate and porch, from which, on a pavement somewhat raised, as in other stately walks, this went on to the next gate of the next court. The lower pavement; the side pavement was laid somewhat lower than this middle pavement, not only for state, but for the more convenient keeping it clean; so the middle pavement rose with a little convex surface, and the edges sunk with a little declivity.

Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:18

Ezekiel 40:18 And the pavement by the side of the gates over against the length of the gates [was] the lower pavement.Ver. 18. Was the lower pavement.] See on Ezekiel 40:17.

Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:18

(18) Over against the length of the gates.—The width of the pavement was the same as the projection of the gateways into the court, i.e., 44 cubits (50 cubits, less the thickness of the wall). Lower pavement.—In contradistinction to the pavement of the inner court, which was upon a higher level.

Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 40:18

18. Render: and the pavement was by the side of the gates, along the length of the gates, to wit, the lower pavement. The pavement is called “lower” because the outer court lay below the level of the inner (Ezekiel 40:34); it extended into the court along the whole length of the gateway, and was therefore (the outer wall being subtracted) 44 cubits broad.

Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:18

18. Rather, And the pavement was by the side of the gateways, corresponding to the length of the gateways [that is, the lower pavement].