Ezekiel 40:33

Verse

Its 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.

American Standard Version (1901)

and the lodges thereof, and the posts thereof, and the arches thereof, according to these measures: and there were windows therein and in the arches thereof round about; it was fifty cubits long, and five and twenty cubits broad.

Bible in Basic English

And of the rooms in it and its uprights and its covered ways, by these measures: and there were windows in it and in the covered way round about: it was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide.

Douay-Rheims 1899

The little chamber thereof, and the front thereof, and the porch thereof as before: and the windows thereof, and the porches thereof round about it was fifty cubits long, and five and twenty cubits broad.

Free Bible Version

Its alcoves, posts, and porch measured the same as those previously. The gateway and its porch had windows all around. It was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the little chambers thereof, and the posts thereof, and the arches thereof, were according to these measures: and there were windows therein and in the arches thereof round about: it was fifty cubits long, and five and twenty cubits broad.

Translation for Translators

Its alcoves and dividing walls and entry room measured the same as the others.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Its chambers, walls, and portico measured the same as the other gates, and there were windows all around. The inner gate and its portico measured fifty cubits in length and twenty-five cubits in width.

Noah Webster Bible

And its little chambers, and its posts, and its arches, were according to these measures; and there were windows in it and in its arches around: it was fifty cubits long, and five and twenty cubits broad.

World English Bible

with its lodges, its posts, and its arches, according to these measurements. There were windows in it and in its arches all around. It was fifty cubits long, and twenty-five cubits wide.

Young's Literal Translation

and its little chambers, and its posts, and its arches [are] according to these measures: and windows [are] to it and to its arches all round about, the length fifty cubits, and the breadth five and twenty cubits;

Context

The Gates of the Inner Court

³²And he brought me to the inner court on the east side, and he measured the gateway; it had the same measurements as the others.³³Its 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.³⁴Its portico faced the outer court, and its side pillars were decorated with palm trees on each side. Eight steps led up to it.

Summary

In this verse, Ezekiel is measuring the outer wall of the temple complex, emphasizing the importance of precise measurements and attention to detail in God's design. The meticulous planning and construction of the temple symbolize God's perfection and order. This passage reflects the significance of honoring God with excellence and reverence in all aspects of worship and service. It also serves as a reminder of the divine standards of holiness and the need for careful adherence to God's instructions. Overall, Ezekiel 40:33 underscores the importance of meticulous obedience and reverence in fulfilling God's purposes.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And he brought me to the north gate,.... That is, of the inner court, for he had measured before the north gate that led to the outward court, Eze 40:20, and here the little chambers, posts, arches, and steps, in all things agree with those of the other gates: what were observed in it different from the rest, an account is given of it in the following verse. , and here the little chambers, posts, arches, and steps, in all things agree with those of the other gates: what were observed in it different from the rest, an account is given of it in the following verse. Ezekiel 40:38 eze 40:38 eze 40:38 eze 40:38And the chambers, and the entries thereof, were by the posts of the gates,.... Of the north gate; the plural for the singular; for not at the other gates, only at the north gate, were the sacrifices slain and washed; as under the law, only on the north side of the altar, Lev 1:11, now, by the posts of this gate, or at the entrance of it on one side, stood a cell or chamber, and a door into it (o), as the words may be rendered; for they are singular in the text: where they washed the burnt offering; its legs and inwards, Lev 1:9, according to the law, there were lavers in Solomon's temple, to wash the sacrifices in, Ch2 4:6, but there was no such cell or chamber there for such a purpose as here: and as this refers to Gospel times, and to the church in the latter day, no legal sacrifice can be intended here, which are all abolished; but this must be mystically and spiritually understood, and designs no other than the sacrifice of Christ, a sweet smelling savour to God: that this kind of offering was typical of the sacrifice of Christ is clear from Heb 13:11, which whether of the herd, a bullock, represented Christ in his strength and laboriousness; or of the flock, and was either a sheep, an emblem of the innocence and patience of Christ; or a goat, which pointed him out as in the likeness of sinful flesh, traduced as a sinner, and made so by imputation; or of fowls, turtle doves, denoting his meekness and modesty; and all without spot or blemish signified the purity of his, nature and life; and these being burnt with fire were expressive of the pain and shame he endured when he bore our sins, and the wrath of God was poured on him as fire; the washing of the burnt offering denotes the purity of Christ's sacrifice, being offered up without spot. Some, as Polanus, have thought the ordinance of baptism is here designed, as the Lord's supper is by the tables next mentioned; and it is a note of Starchius upon the passage, that, "he who is washed in the divine laver may be regaled with the heavenly feast.'' (o) "et cubiculum, et ostium ejus", Pagninus, Montanus; "caeterum fuit cella, et ostium ejus", Tigurine version.