Ezekiel 40:28
Ezekiel 40:28 in Multiple Translations
Next he brought me into the inner court through the south gate, and he measured the south gate; it had the same measurements as the others.
And he brought me to the inner court by the south gate: and he measured the south gate according to these measures;
Then he brought me to the inner court by the south gate: and he measured the south gate according to these measures;
Then he took me to the inner square by the south doorway: and he took the measure of the south doorway by these measures;
He took me into the inner courtyard through the south gate, and he measured the south gate. It measured the same as those previously.
And he brought me into the inner court by the South gate, and he measured the South gate according to these measures,
And he bringeth me in unto the inner court by the south gate, and he measureth the south gate according to these measures;
Then he brought me to the inner court by the south gate. He measured the south gate according to these measurements;
And he brought me to the inner court by the south gate; and he measured the south gate according to these measures;
And he brought me into the inner court at the south gate: and he measured the gate according to the former measures.
Then in the vision he brought me through the south entryway into the inner courtyard, and he measured the south entryway. It measured the same as the other entryways.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 40:28
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Ezekiel 40:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וַ/יְבִיאֵ֛/נִי
אֶל
חָצֵ֥ר
הַ/פְּנִימִ֖י
בְּ/שַׁ֣עַר
הַ/דָּר֑וֹם
וַ/יָּ֨מָד֙
אֶת
הַ/שַּׁ֣עַר
הַ/דָּר֔וֹם
כַּ/מִּדּ֖וֹת
הָ/אֵֽלֶּה
וַ/יְבִיאֵ֛/נִי
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
חָצֵ֥ר
châtsêr
H2691
court
N-cs
הַ/פְּנִימִ֖י
pᵉnîymîy
H6442
inner
Art | Adj
בְּ/שַׁ֣עַר
shaʻar
H8179
gate
Prep | N-ms
הַ/דָּר֑וֹם
dârôwm
H1864
south
Art | N-ms
וַ/יָּ֨מָד֙
mâdad
H4058
to measure
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/שַּׁ֣עַר
shaʻar
H8179
gate
Art | N-ms
הַ/דָּר֔וֹם
dârôwm
H1864
south
Art | N-ms
כַּ/מִּדּ֖וֹת
middâh
H4060
`great stature`
Prep | N-fp
הָ/אֵֽלֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Art | Pron
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 40:28
וַ/יְבִיאֵ֛/נִי
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
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.
חָצֵ֥ר
châtsêr
H2691
"court"
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.
הַ/פְּנִימִ֖י
pᵉnîymîy
H6442
"inner"
Art | Adj
This Hebrew word describes something as inner or interior, like the inner part of a person or a building. It is used in Psalm 51:17 to describe a broken spirit.
Definition: inner
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: (with-) in(-ner, -ward). See also: 1 Kings 6:27; Ezekiel 40:27; Ezekiel 46:1.
בְּ/שַׁ֣עַר
shaʻar
H8179
"gate"
Prep | 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.
הַ/דָּר֑וֹם
dârôwm
H1864
"south"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, this word means the direction south or the south wind. It is used to describe geographical locations or the movement of air. The south was an important direction in ancient Israel, often associated with warmth and sunshine.
Definition: south
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: south. See also: Deuteronomy 33:23; Ezekiel 40:28; Ezekiel 42:18.
וַ/יָּ֨מָד֙
mâdad
H4058
"to measure"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To measure means to stretch or extend something, like a line or a boundary. In the Bible, it is used to describe God's measurements for the tabernacle and temple. It can also mean to assess or evaluate something.
Definition: 1) to measure, stretch 1a) (Qal) to measure 1b) (Niphal) to be measured 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to extend, continue 1c2) to measure, measure off 1d) (Po) measured 1e) (Hithpolel) to extend oneself, stretch oneself Also means: mid.dad (מָדַד "to extend" H4059)
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: measure, mete, stretch self. See also: Exodus 16:18; Ezekiel 40:32; Psalms 60:8.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/שַּׁ֣עַר
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.
הַ/דָּר֔וֹם
dârôwm
H1864
"south"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, this word means the direction south or the south wind. It is used to describe geographical locations or the movement of air. The south was an important direction in ancient Israel, often associated with warmth and sunshine.
Definition: south
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: south. See also: Deuteronomy 33:23; Ezekiel 40:28; Ezekiel 42:18.
כַּ/מִּדּ֖וֹת
middâh
H4060
"`great stature`"
Prep | N-fp
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.
הָ/אֵֽלֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Art | Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 40:28
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- Ezekiel 40:28 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 40:28
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 40:28
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:28
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:28
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 40:28
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:28
- Sermons on Ezekiel 40:28
Context — The Gates of the Inner Court
26Seven steps led up to it, and its portico was opposite them; it had palm trees on its side pillars, one on each side.
27The inner court also had a gate facing south, and he measured the distance from gateway to gateway toward the south to be a hundred cubits.
28Next he brought me into the inner court through the south gate, and he measured the south gate; it had the same measurements as the others.
29Its gate chambers, side pillars, and portico had the same measurements as the others. Both the gateway and its portico had windows all around; it was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide. 30(The porticoes around the inner court were twenty-five cubits long and five cubits deep. )Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezekiel 40:35 | Then he brought me to the north gate and measured it. It had the same measurements as the others, |
| 2 | Ezekiel 40:32 | And he brought me to the inner court on the east side, and he measured the gateway; it had the same measurements as the others. |
Ezekiel 40:28 Summary
In Ezekiel 40:28, the prophet is taken to the inner court through the south gate, which has the same measurements as the other gates, showing God's attention to detail and precision. This reminds us that God is a God of order and beauty, as seen in His creation (Genesis 1:31). Just as the temple's design reflects God's character, our lives should also reflect His beauty and precision, as we trust in His plan and follow His instructions (Proverbs 3:5-6). By following God's plan, we can experience a deeper sense of intimacy with Him, just like the prophet in the inner court.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the measurement of the south gate in Ezekiel 40:28 matter?
The measurement of the south gate matters because it signifies the uniformity and precision of God's design, as seen in other parts of the temple, such as in Ezekiel 40:27, where the distance between gateways is measured to be a hundred cubits, emphasizing God's attention to detail as stated in Matthew 10:30, where even the hairs on our head are numbered.
What is the significance of the inner court in Ezekiel 40:28?
The inner court represents a place of closeness to God, as seen in Ezekiel 43:5, where the prophet is brought to the inner court and experiences the presence of the Lord, highlighting the importance of intimacy with God as encouraged in Psalm 15:1-2.
How does the architecture of the temple in Ezekiel 40:28 reflect God's character?
The architecture of the temple, including the south gate, reflects God's character as a God of order, beauty, and precision, as seen in the uniform measurements and design, pointing to the perfection of God's creation as stated in Genesis 1:31.
What can we learn from the prophet's experience in Ezekiel 40:28?
We can learn about the importance of obedience and faithfulness, as the prophet follows God's instructions and measures the temple, demonstrating trust in God's plan, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6, where we are called to trust in the Lord with all our heart.
Reflection Questions
- As I reflect on the precision and uniformity of God's design in Ezekiel 40:28, what areas of my life need more attention to detail and order?
- How can I, like the prophet, trust in God's plan and follow His instructions, even when I don't fully understand the purpose or design?
- What does the concept of the inner court in Ezekiel 40:28 mean for my personal relationship with God, and how can I cultivate a deeper sense of intimacy with Him?
- As I consider the beauty and precision of the temple's architecture, what does this reveal to me about God's character and nature, and how can I apply this to my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 40:28
And he brought me to the inner court by the south gate,.... Having done with the outer court, east, north, and south, the prophet is brought into the inner court by the south gate, which was nearest to enter by.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 40:28
And he brought me to the inner court by the south gate: and he measured the south gate according to these measures; And he measured the south gate according to these measures - namely, the measures of the outer gate.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:28
He brought me from the south gate of the outer court through the porch, and over the one hundred cubit pavement to the south gate of the inner court, which is he described by its harmony with the other gates, which were before measured, and to them are you referred, lest we needlessly repeat the same things.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:28
(28) Brought me to the inner court.—The preposition should be translated into, being the same with that in Ezekiel 40:32. The prophet having entered the inner court by the south gate, this is first described (Ezekiel 40:28-31). This and the other gates of this court are essentially the same, and require the same changes of translation as in the case of the outer gates. The same plan will serve for both, remembering that it must be reversed, the porches of one set of gates facing the porches of the other set; of course the steps led to the porches of the inner gates instead of to the opposite end. The few points of difference between them will be noted as they occur.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 40:28
28–37. The inner court and its gateways The measurement of the outer court was finished at the S. gate. Opposite to this was the S. gate of the inner court at a distance of 100 cubits (Ezekiel 40:27), and the measurement of the inner court naturally begins with the S. gate. The gates of the inner court were similar in all respects to those of the outer court, except that in the former the “porch” lay at the outer end of the gateway, looking into the outer court (Ezekiel 40:31; Ezekiel 40:34; Ezekiel 40:37).
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:28
OF THE INNER COURT WITH ITS GATES, FOR , AND CELLS FOR PRIESTS, Ezekiel 40:28-49.28-37.
Sermons on Ezekiel 40:28
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God's Temple by Robert B. Thompson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the sacrifices made by those who came before us in their dedication to serving God. He mentions how they were persecuted, sawn in half, and b |