Ezekiel 40:36
Ezekiel 40:36 in Multiple Translations
as did its gate chambers, side pillars, and portico. It also had windows all around. It was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide.
The little chambers thereof, the posts thereof, and the arches thereof, and the windows to it round about: the length was fifty cubits, and the breadth five and twenty cubits.
the lodges thereof, the posts thereof, and the arches thereof: and there were windows therein round about; the length was fifty cubits, and the breadth five and twenty cubits.
Its rooms, its uprights, and its covered way had the same measures, and its covered way had windows all round: it was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide.
including its alcoves, posts, and porch. The gateway and its porch had windows all around. It was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide.
The chambers thereof, the postes thereof, and the arches thereof, and there were windowes therein round about: the height was fiftie cubits, and the breadth fiue and twentie cubites.
its little chambers, its posts, and its arches; and windows [are] to it all round about: the length fifty cubits, and the breadth five and twenty cubits;
its lodges, its posts, and its arches. There were windows in it all around. The length was fifty cubits and the width twenty-five cubits.
Its little chambers, its posts, and its arches, and the windows to it around: the length was fifty cubits, and the breadth five and twenty cubits.
The little chamber thereof, and the front thereof, and the porch thereof, and the windows thereof round about it was fifty cubits long, and five and twenty cubits broad.
And its alcoves and walls between them and the entry room all had small windows in the walls. It was ◄87-1/2 feet/26.5 meters► long and ◄43.7 feet/13.3 meters► wide.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 40:36
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Ezekiel 40:36 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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תא/ו
תָּאָי/ו֙
אל/ו
אֵלָ֣י/ו
ו/אלמ/ו
וְ/אֵֽלַמָּ֔י/ו
וְ/חַלּוֹנ֥וֹת
ל֖/וֹ
סָבִ֣יב
סָבִ֑יב
אֹ֚רֶךְ
חֲמִשִּׁ֣ים
אַמָּ֔ה
וְ/רֹ֕חַב
חָמֵ֥שׁ
וְ/עֶשְׂרִ֖ים
אַמָּֽה
תא/ו
tâʼ
H8372
chamber
N-ms | Suff
תָּאָי/ו֙
tâʼ
H8372
chamber
N-mp | Suff
אל/ו
ʼayil
H352
ram
N-ms | Suff
אֵלָ֣י/ו
ʼayil
H352
ram
N-mp | Suff
ו/אלמ/ו
ʼêylâm
H361
arches
Conj | N-ms | Suff
וְ/אֵֽלַמָּ֔י/ו
ʼêylâm
H361
arches
Conj | N-mp | Suff
וְ/חַלּוֹנ֥וֹת
challôwn
H2474
window
Conj | N-cp
ל֖/וֹ
Prep | Suff
סָבִ֣יב
çâbîyb
H5439
around
N-cs
סָבִ֑יב
çâbîyb
H5439
around
N-cs
אֹ֚רֶךְ
ʼôrek
H753
length
N-ms
חֲמִשִּׁ֣ים
chămishshîym
H2572
fifty
Adj
אַמָּ֔ה
ʼammâh
H520
cubit
N-fs
וְ/רֹ֕חַב
rôchab
H7341
width
Conj | N-ms
חָמֵ֥שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
five
Adj
וְ/עֶשְׂרִ֖ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Conj | Adj
אַמָּֽה
ʼammâh
H520
cubit
N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 40:36
תא/ו
tâʼ
H8372
"chamber"
N-ms | Suff
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.
תָּאָי/ו֙
tâʼ
H8372
"chamber"
N-mp | Suff
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.
אל/ו
ʼayil
H352
"ram"
N-ms | Suff
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.
אֵלָ֣י/ו
ʼayil
H352
"ram"
N-mp | Suff
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.
ו/אלמ/ו
ʼêylâm
H361
"arches"
Conj | N-ms | Suff
This word refers to a porch, vestibule, or portico, a covered area supported by pillars or columns. In the Bible, it's used to describe architectural features of buildings, such as temples or palaces, like the portico of Solomon's temple.
Definition: porch, vestibule, portico
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: arch. See also: Ezekiel 40:16; Ezekiel 40:29; Ezekiel 40:36.
וְ/אֵֽלַמָּ֔י/ו
ʼêylâm
H361
"arches"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
This word refers to a porch, vestibule, or portico, a covered area supported by pillars or columns. In the Bible, it's used to describe architectural features of buildings, such as temples or palaces, like the portico of Solomon's temple.
Definition: porch, vestibule, portico
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: arch. See also: Ezekiel 40:16; Ezekiel 40:29; Ezekiel 40:36.
וְ/חַלּוֹנ֥וֹת
challôwn
H2474
"window"
Conj | N-cp
A window in ancient times was a hole in the wall, as described in the Bible. The Hebrew word for window is used in the story of Jezebel's death in 2 Kings 9:30-33. Windows were also mentioned in the Song of Solomon.
Definition: window (piercing of the wall)
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: window. See also: Genesis 8:6; Proverbs 7:6; Jeremiah 9:20.
ל֖/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
סָבִ֣יב
çâbîyb
H5439
"around"
N-cs
This word describes something that surrounds or encompasses, like a circle or neighborhood, and can also mean around or about, as in on every side. It is used to describe physical locations and proximity. The KJV translates it as about or circuit.
Definition: : around/border subst 1) places round about, circuit, round about adv 2) in a circuit, a circuit, round about prep 3) in the circuit, from every side
Usage: Occurs in 282 OT verses. KJV: (place, round) about, circuit, compass, on every side. See also: Genesis 23:17; 1 Kings 7:24; Psalms 3:7.
סָבִ֑יב
çâbîyb
H5439
"around"
N-cs
This word describes something that surrounds or encompasses, like a circle or neighborhood, and can also mean around or about, as in on every side. It is used to describe physical locations and proximity. The KJV translates it as about or circuit.
Definition: : around/border subst 1) places round about, circuit, round about adv 2) in a circuit, a circuit, round about prep 3) in the circuit, from every side
Usage: Occurs in 282 OT verses. KJV: (place, round) about, circuit, compass, on every side. See also: Genesis 23:17; 1 Kings 7:24; Psalms 3:7.
אֹ֚רֶךְ
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.
חֲמִשִּׁ֣ים
chămishshîym
H2572
"fifty"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number fifty, used in various biblical contexts like measurements and quantities. It appears in Leviticus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) fifty 1a) fifty (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of fifty (with other numbers) 1c) fiftieth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: fifty. See also: Genesis 6:15; 1 Kings 7:2; Isaiah 3:3.
אַמָּ֔ה
ʼammâh
H520
"cubit"
N-fs
A cubit is a unit of measurement, about the length of a forearm, used in the Bible to describe the size of objects like the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus. It is also used to describe a foundation or a door-base.
Definition: cubit-a measure of distance (the forearm), roughly 18 in (. 5m). There are several cubits used in the OT, the cubit of a man or common cubit (De 3:11), the legal cubit or cubit of the sanctuary (Eze 40:5) plus others. See a Bible Dictionary for a complete treatment. Aramaic equivalent: am.mah (אַמָּה "cubit" H0521)
Usage: Occurs in 132 OT verses. KJV: cubit, [phrase] hundred (by exchange for H3967 (מֵאָה)), measure, post. See also: Genesis 6:15; 2 Chronicles 3:3; Isaiah 6:4.
וְ/רֹ֕חַב
rôchab
H7341
"width"
Conj | N-ms
This Hebrew word means width or breadth, used to describe physical size or space. It appears in the Bible to describe the width of the earth or a room. In the KJV, it is translated as breadth or broad.
Definition: breadth, width, expanse
Usage: Occurs in 89 OT verses. KJV: breadth, broad, largeness, thickness, wideness. See also: Genesis 6:15; Ezekiel 40:13; Isaiah 8:8.
חָמֵ֥שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
וְ/עֶשְׂרִ֖ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Conj | Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
אַמָּֽה
ʼammâh
H520
"cubit"
N-fs
A cubit is a unit of measurement, about the length of a forearm, used in the Bible to describe the size of objects like the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus. It is also used to describe a foundation or a door-base.
Definition: cubit-a measure of distance (the forearm), roughly 18 in (. 5m). There are several cubits used in the OT, the cubit of a man or common cubit (De 3:11), the legal cubit or cubit of the sanctuary (Eze 40:5) plus others. See a Bible Dictionary for a complete treatment. Aramaic equivalent: am.mah (אַמָּה "cubit" H0521)
Usage: Occurs in 132 OT verses. KJV: cubit, [phrase] hundred (by exchange for H3967 (מֵאָה)), measure, post. See also: Genesis 6:15; 2 Chronicles 3:3; Isaiah 6:4.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 40:36
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Context — The Gates of the Inner Court
34Its portico faced the outer court, and its side pillars were decorated with palm trees on each side. Eight steps led up to it.
35Then he brought me to the north gate and measured it. It had the same measurements as the others,
36as did its gate chambers, side pillars, and portico. It also had windows all around. It was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide.
37Its portico faced the outer court, and its side pillars were decorated with palm trees on each side. Eight steps led up to it. 38There was a chamber with a doorway by the portico in each of the inner gateways. There the burnt offering was to be washed.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezekiel 40:29 | 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. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 40:21 | Its three gate chambers on each side, its side pillars, and its portico all had the same measurements as the first gate: fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 40:16 | The 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. |
| 4 | Ezekiel 40:7 | Each gate chamber was one rod long and one rod wide, and there were five cubits between the gate chambers. The inner threshold of the gate by the portico facing inward was one rod deep. |
Ezekiel 40:36 Summary
Ezekiel 40:36 describes a gate that is part of a beautiful and intricately designed temple. The gate has windows all around, which may represent the way God's people are called to be transparent and open, shining God's light to the world (as seen in Matthew 5:14-16). The measurements of the gate, such as its length and width, show us that God is a God of detail and order. Just like the temple, our lives should reflect God's beauty and attention to detail, as we seek to glorify Him in all we do (1 Corinthians 10:31).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the measurements given in Ezekiel 40:36?
The measurements in Ezekiel 40:36, such as the length and width of the gate, are important because they emphasize the meticulous detail and planning that went into the design of the temple, as seen in other parts of the Bible like Exodus 25:9 and 1 Chronicles 28:11-12.
Why does the gate have windows all around?
The windows all around the gate, as mentioned in Ezekiel 40:36, may symbolize the transparency and openness of God's people, as well as the illumination that comes from God's presence, similar to what is described in Revelation 21:23 and Psalm 119:130.
How does the description of the gate in Ezekiel 40:36 relate to the rest of the temple vision?
The gate's description in Ezekiel 40:36 is part of a larger vision of the temple given to Ezekiel, which emphasizes the restoration and glory of God's people, as seen in Ezekiel 40-48 and supported by other prophecies like Isaiah 2:2-4 and Micah 4:1-5.
What can we learn from the repetition of similar features in the temple gates, such as the side pillars and portico?
The repetition of similar features in the temple gates, like the side pillars and portico, highlights the importance of unity and consistency in the worship and service of God, as also seen in the uniformity of the tabernacle's design in Exodus 25-31 and the consistency of the sacrifices in Leviticus 1-7.
Reflection Questions
- As I reflect on the detailed measurements and features of the gate in Ezekiel 40:36, what does this reveal to me about God's character and attention to detail in my own life?
- How can I apply the principles of transparency and openness, symbolized by the windows in Ezekiel 40:36, to my own walk with God and relationships with others?
- In what ways can I, like the gate in Ezekiel 40:36, be a conduit for God's presence and light to shine into the world around me?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to seek God's meticulous planning and design, just as the temple's design was carefully planned and executed?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 40:36
[See comments on Ezekiel 40:35].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 40:36
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.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 40:36
36. As before for little chambers … arches, read guardroom … porch.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:36
OF THE INNER COURT WITH ITS GATES, FOR , AND CELLS FOR PRIESTS, Ezekiel 40:28-49.28-37.