Ezekiel 41:3
Ezekiel 41:3 in Multiple Translations
And he went into the inner sanctuary and measured the side pillars at the entrance to be two cubits wide. The entrance was six cubits wide, and the walls on each side were seven cubits wide.
Then went he inward, and measured the post of the door, two cubits; and the door, six cubits; and the breadth of the door, seven cubits.
Then went he inward, and measured each post of the entrance, two cubits; and the entrance, six cubits; and the breadth of the entrance, seven cubits.
And he went inside and took the measure of the uprights of the door-opening, two cubits: and the door-opening, six cubits; and the side-walls of the door-opening were seven cubits on one side and seven cubits on the other.
He went into the inner sanctuary and measured the entrance posts as two cubits wide. The entrance was six cubits wide, and the walls on both sides were seven cubits wide.
Then went hee in, and measured the postes of the entrie two cubites, and the entrie sixe cubites, and the breadth of the entrie seuen cubites.
And he hath gone inward, and measureth the post of the opening two cubits, and the opening six cubits, and the breadth of the opening seven cubits.
Then he went inward and measured each post of the entrance, two cubits; and the entrance, six cubits; and the width of the entrance, seven cubits.
Then he went inward, and measured the post of the door, two cubits; and the door, six cubits; and the breadth of the door, seven cubits.
Then going inward he measured the front of the gate two cubits: and the gate six cubits, and the breadth of the gate seven cubits.
Then he entered the inner room of the temple and measured the walls of the entrance; each was ◄3-1/2 feet/1.1 meter► thick. The doorway was ◄10-1/2 feet/3.3 meters► wide, and the walls on each side of the entrance were ◄12-1/4 feet/3.7 meters► long.
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Ezekiel 41:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בָ֣א
לִ/פְנִ֔ימָה
וַ/יָּ֥מָד
אֵֽיל
הַ/פֶּ֖תַח
שְׁתַּ֣יִם
אַמּ֑וֹת
וְ/הַ/פֶּ֨תַח֙
שֵׁ֣שׁ
אַמּ֔וֹת
וְ/רֹ֥חַב
הַ/פֶּ֖תַח
שֶׁ֥בַע
אַמּֽוֹת
וּ/בָ֣א
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
לִ/פְנִ֔ימָה
pᵉnîymâh
H6441
within
Prep | Adv
וַ/יָּ֥מָד
mâdad
H4058
to measure
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֵֽיל
ʼayil
H352
ram
N-ms
הַ/פֶּ֖תַח
pethach
H6607
entrance
Art | N-ms
שְׁתַּ֣יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
אַמּ֑וֹת
ʼammâh
H520
cubit
N-fp
וְ/הַ/פֶּ֨תַח֙
pethach
H6607
entrance
Conj | Art | N-ms
שֵׁ֣שׁ
shêsh
H8337
six
Adj
אַמּ֔וֹת
ʼammâh
H520
cubit
N-fp
וְ/רֹ֥חַב
rôchab
H7341
width
Conj | N-ms
הַ/פֶּ֖תַח
pethach
H6607
entrance
Art | N-ms
שֶׁ֥בַע
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Adj
אַמּֽוֹת
ʼammâh
H520
cubit
N-fp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 41:3
וּ/בָ֣א
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
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.
לִ/פְנִ֔ימָה
pᵉnîymâh
H6441
"within"
Prep | Adv
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means inside or within something, like a house or a room. It is used to describe a location or direction, such as in 1 Kings 6:23. It refers to being faceward or inward.
Definition: toward the inside, within, faceward
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: (with-) in(-ner part, -ward). See also: Leviticus 10:18; 2 Chronicles 3:4; Psalms 45:14.
וַ/יָּ֥מָד
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.
אֵֽיל
ʼayil
H352
"ram"
N-ms
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.
הַ/פֶּ֖תַח
pethach
H6607
"entrance"
Art | N-ms
A pethach is an entrance or doorway, like the gates of Jerusalem or the door to the temple, often symbolizing transition or access to a new place.
Definition: opening, doorway, entrance
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: door, entering (in), entrance (-ry), gate, opening, place. See also: Genesis 4:7; Judges 9:40; Psalms 24:7.
שְׁתַּ֣יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
אַמּ֑וֹת
ʼammâh
H520
"cubit"
N-fp
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/הַ/פֶּ֨תַח֙
pethach
H6607
"entrance"
Conj | Art | N-ms
A pethach is an entrance or doorway, like the gates of Jerusalem or the door to the temple, often symbolizing transition or access to a new place.
Definition: opening, doorway, entrance
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: door, entering (in), entrance (-ry), gate, opening, place. See also: Genesis 4:7; Judges 9:40; Psalms 24:7.
שֵׁ֣שׁ
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
אַמּ֔וֹת
ʼammâh
H520
"cubit"
N-fp
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/רֹ֥חַב
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.
הַ/פֶּ֖תַח
pethach
H6607
"entrance"
Art | N-ms
A pethach is an entrance or doorway, like the gates of Jerusalem or the door to the temple, often symbolizing transition or access to a new place.
Definition: opening, doorway, entrance
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: door, entering (in), entrance (-ry), gate, opening, place. See also: Genesis 4:7; Judges 9:40; Psalms 24:7.
שֶׁ֥בַע
shebaʻ
H7651
"seven"
Adj
This word means the number seven, which was considered a special or sacred number. It can also mean seven times or a week, and is used in the Bible to describe completeness or perfection. The KJV translates it as seven or sevenfold.
Definition: 1) seven (cardinal number) 1a) as ordinal number 1b) in combination-17, 700 etc Aramaic equivalent: shiv.ah (שִׁבְעָה "seven" H7655)
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare H7658 (שִׁבְעָנָה). See also: Genesis 4:24; Leviticus 23:15; 2 Samuel 21:6.
אַמּֽוֹת
ʼammâh
H520
"cubit"
N-fp
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 41:3
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- Ezekiel 41:3 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 41:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 41:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 41:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 41:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 41:3
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 41:3
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 41:3
Context — Inside the Temple
1Then the man brought me into the outer sanctuary and measured the side pillars to be six cubits wide on each side.
2The width of the entrance was ten cubits, and the sides of the entrance were five cubits on each side. He also measured the length of the outer sanctuary to be forty cubits, and the width to be twenty cubits.
3And he went into the inner sanctuary and measured the side pillars at the entrance to be two cubits wide. The entrance was six cubits wide, and the walls on each side were seven cubits wide.
4Then he measured the room adjacent to the inner sanctuary to be twenty cubits long and twenty cubits wide. And he said to me, “This is the Most Holy Place. ” 5Next he measured the wall of the temple to be six cubits thick, and the width of each side room around the temple was four cubits.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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. |
Ezekiel 41:3 Summary
Ezekiel 41:3 describes the inner sanctuary, a special place where God dwells. The measurements of the entrance and walls show us that God is a God of order and perfection, as seen in Psalm 19:1. Just like the temple had a specific design, our lives should be built according to God's plan, with Him as the center, as mentioned in Colossians 1:18. As we approach God's presence, we should do so with humility and reverence, recognizing the greatness of our God.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the inner sanctuary in Ezekiel 41:3?
The inner sanctuary represents the most holy place where God dwells, and its measurements signify the perfection and holiness of God's presence, as seen in Exodus 26:33 and Hebrews 9:3-5.
Why are the side pillars at the entrance to the inner sanctuary only two cubits wide?
The smaller width of the side pillars may symbolize the narrower path that leads to a deeper relationship with God, as mentioned in Matthew 7:13-14, and the need for humility in approaching His presence.
How does the measurement of the entrance and walls in Ezekiel 41:3 relate to other parts of the temple?
The measurements in Ezekiel 41:3 are part of the detailed description of the temple's architecture, which emphasizes the precision and order of God's creation, as seen in 1 Kings 6:1-38 and Revelation 21:15-17.
What can we learn from the specific dimensions given in Ezekiel 41:3?
The specific dimensions in Ezekiel 41:3 teach us about God's attention to detail and His desire for order and perfection in our lives, as reflected in Psalm 19:1 and 1 Corinthians 14:40.
Reflection Questions
- As I reflect on the inner sanctuary, what areas of my life need to be set apart for God's presence?
- How can I apply the principle of humility in approaching God's presence, as symbolized by the narrower side pillars?
- In what ways can I contribute to the 'temple' of God, which is the body of believers, by being a living stone, as described in 1 Peter 2:5?
- What are the 'walls' in my life that need to be built up or torn down to make room for God's presence, as mentioned in Ephesians 2:14-15?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 41:3
Then went he inward,.... Through the temple or holy place he had measured, to the holy of holies: and measured the post of the door two cubits; this was the door into the most holy place; there was
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 41:3
Then went he inward, and measured the post of the door, two cubits; and the door, six cubits; and the breadth of the door, seven cubits. Then went he inward - toward the most holy place.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 41:3
Inward; from the porch through the body of the temple, to the partition between the body of the temple and the holy of holies, or the oracle. The post; either the thickness of that partition wall, or of the pilasters, which stood one on one side and the other on the other side of the door. The door, or entrance out of the temple into the oracle. This door was six cubits high, say some, but, more likely, it was six cubits broad, and an upright bar or post on which the leaves did meet, and which was of one cubit’ s breadth, make out the seven cubits mentioned in the last words of this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 41:3
Ezekiel 41:3 Then went he inward, and measured the post of the door, two cubits; and the door, six cubits; and the breadth of the door, seven cubits.Ver. 3. Then went he inward.] Toward the Holy of holies. And the door.] Which in the second temple was but a veil, and rent at Christ’ s passion.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 41:3
(3) Went he inward.—There is here a noticeable change in the usual expression; in all other cases the angel had brought the prophet to the places to be measured, but as he is here entering the Holy of Holies, into which, under the law, Ezekiel might not enter, the angel goes in alone. The prophetic vision was not yet sufficiently clear to speak of the way into the true Holy of Holies as at length opened to all (Hebrews 9:8; Hebrews 9:12; Hebrews 10:19). The door, six cubits.—Door is here used for doorway, the clear space between the posts. The “breadth of the door” itself is immediately said to be seven cubits, the door overlapping the posts in a shoulder half a cubit on each side.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 41:3
3, 4. The most holy place, Fig. 2, C 3. The wall was 2 cubits thick, Fig. 2, ef. breadth of the door, seven cubits] The actual door or entrance Fig. 2, ee, ff, was 6 cubits (preceding clause); the present statement, therefore, refers to the walls on either side of the entrance (N. to S.). LXX. read or rightly interpreted: and the entrance six cubits; and the side pieces of the entrance seven cubits on one side and seven cubits on the other. Fig. 2, fk. That Isaiah 6 + 7 + 7 = 20, breadth of the house as before (Ezekiel 41:4). It is to be observed that while Ez., being a priest, enters the holy place along with the guide he refrains from entering the most holy place, which the angel alone enters.
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 41:3
Went he inward - Toward the holy of holies. It is not said, “he brought me in,” but “he went in,” because the holy of holies was not to be entered even by a priest like Ezekiel, but only by the high priest once a year.