Ezekiel 42:10
Ezekiel 42:10 in Multiple Translations
On the south side along the length of the wall of the outer court were chambers adjoining the courtyard and opposite the building,
The chambers were in the thickness of the wall of the court toward the east, over against the separate place, and over against the building.
In the thickness of the wall of the court toward the east, before the separate place, and before the building, there were chambers.
(And he took me) to the south, and in front of the separate place and in front of the building there were rooms.
Along the wall on the south side of the outer courtyard were rooms next to the courtyard and opposite the building.
The chambers were in the thicknesse of the wall of the court towarde the East, ouer against the separate place, and ouer against the building.
In the breadth of the wall of the court eastward, unto the front of the separate place, and unto the front of the building, [are] chambers.
In the thickness of the wall of the court toward the east, before the separate place, and before the building, there were rooms.
The chambers were in the thickness of the wall of the court towards the east, over against the separate place, and over against the building.
In the breadth of the outward wall of the court that was toward the east, over against the separate building, and there were chambers before the building.
On the south side, along the wall of the outer courtyard, next to the temple courtyard, was a a building with two rows of rooms,
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Ezekiel 42:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּ/רֹ֣חַב
גֶּ֣דֶר
הֶ/חָצֵ֗ר
דֶּ֧רֶךְ
הַ/קָּדִ֛ים
אֶל
פְּנֵ֧י
הַ/גִּזְרָ֛ה
וְ/אֶל
פְּנֵ֥י
הַ/בִּנְיָ֖ן
לְשָׁכֽוֹת
בְּ/רֹ֣חַב
rôchab
H7341
width
Prep | N-ms
גֶּ֣דֶר
geder
H1444
wall
N-ms
הֶ/חָצֵ֗ר
châtsêr
H2691
court
Art | N-cs
דֶּ֧רֶךְ
derek
H1870
way
N-cs
הַ/קָּדִ֛ים
qâdîym
H6921
east
Art | N-ms
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
פְּנֵ֧י
pânîym
H6440
face
N-cp
הַ/גִּזְרָ֛ה
gizrâh
H1508
cutting/separation
Art | N-fs
וְ/אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Conj | Prep
פְּנֵ֥י
pânîym
H6440
face
N-cp
הַ/בִּנְיָ֖ן
binyân
H1146
building
Art | N-ms
לְשָׁכֽוֹת
lishkâh
H3957
chamber
N-fp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 42:10
בְּ/רֹ֣חַב
rôchab
H7341
"width"
Prep | 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.
גֶּ֣דֶר
geder
H1444
"wall"
N-ms
A wall or fence is a barrier used to enclose or separate something. In the Bible, this word is used to describe the walls of cities, houses, and other structures. It is often translated as 'wall' or 'fence' in English.
Definition: wall, fence Another spelling of ga.der (גָּדֵר "wall" H1447)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: wall. See also: Proverbs 24:31; Ezekiel 42:10.
הֶ/חָצֵ֗ר
châtsêr
H2691
"court"
Art | 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.
דֶּ֧רֶךְ
derek
H1870
"way"
N-cs
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
הַ/קָּדִ֛ים
qâdîym
H6921
"east"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, this word means the direction east or the east wind, often used to describe geographical locations or the direction of the wind.
Definition: 1) east, east wind 1a) east (of direction) 1b) east wind
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: east(-ward, wind). See also: Genesis 41:6; Ezekiel 43:17; Psalms 48:8.
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.
פְּנֵ֧י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
הַ/גִּזְרָ֛ה
gizrâh
H1508
"cutting/separation"
Art | N-fs
This word refers to the act of cutting or polishing something, or a separate place. It involves separating or dividing to make something distinct. The word is used in the Bible to describe a place set apart for a specific purpose.
Definition: 1) a cutting, polishing, separation 1a) cutting, polishing 1b) separation, separate place
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: polishing, separate place. See also: Lamentations 4:7; Ezekiel 41:15; Ezekiel 42:13.
וְ/אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Conj | 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.
פְּנֵ֥י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
הַ/בִּנְיָ֖ן
binyân
H1146
"building"
Art | N-ms
In the original Hebrew, this word means a building or structure, referring to any kind of edifice. It is used in various contexts to describe physical buildings.
Definition: structure, building Aramaic equivalent: bin.yan (בִּנְיָן "building" H1147)
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: building. See also: Ezekiel 40:5; Ezekiel 42:1; Ezekiel 42:10.
לְשָׁכֽוֹת
lishkâh
H3957
"chamber"
N-fp
A room or chamber in a building, like a storage room or a bedroom. This word is used in 1 Kings 20:30 to describe a room in the king's palace.
Definition: room, chamber, hall, cell
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: chamber, parlour. Compare H5393 (נִשְׁכָּה). See also: 1 Samuel 9:22; Jeremiah 36:20; Jeremiah 35:2.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 42:10
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- Context
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- Ezekiel 42:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 42:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 42:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:10
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 42:10
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 42:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:10
Context — Chambers for the Priests
8For the chambers on the outer court were fifty cubits long, while those facing the temple were a hundred cubits long.
9And below these chambers was the entrance on the east side as one enters them from the outer court.
10On the south side along the length of the wall of the outer court were chambers adjoining the courtyard and opposite the building,
11with a passageway in front of them, just like the chambers that were on the north. They had the same length and width, with similar exits and dimensions. 12And corresponding to the doors of the chambers that were facing south, there was a door in front of the walkway that was parallel to the wall extending eastward.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezekiel 42:1 | Then the man led me out northward into the outer court, and he brought me to the group of chambers opposite the temple courtyard and the outer wall on the north side. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 42:13 | Then the man said to me, “The north and south chambers facing the temple courtyard are the holy chambers where the priests who approach the LORD will eat the most holy offerings. There they will place the most holy offerings—the grain offerings, the sin offerings, and the guilt offerings—for the place is holy. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 41:12–15 | Now the building that faced the temple courtyard on the west was seventy cubits wide, and the wall of the building was five cubits thick all around, with a length of ninety cubits. Then he measured the temple to be a hundred cubits long, and the temple courtyard and the building with its walls were also a hundred cubits long. The width of the temple courtyard on the east, including the front of the temple, was a hundred cubits. Next he measured the length of the building facing the temple courtyard at the rear of the temple, including its galleries on each side; it was a hundred cubits. The outer sanctuary, the inner sanctuary, and the porticoes facing the court, |
| 4 | Ezekiel 40:17 | Then 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, |
| 5 | Ezekiel 42:7 | An outer wall in front of the chambers was fifty cubits long and ran parallel to the chambers and the outer court. |
Ezekiel 42:10 Summary
This verse describes a row of chambers or rooms along the south side of the outer court of the temple, which were likely used for storage or as living quarters for the priests and Levites. The fact that these chambers were 'adjoining the courtyard' and 'opposite the building' suggests a sense of connection and community among those who served in the temple, much like the sense of unity and fellowship among believers in Acts 2:46. The temple's design and layout, as described in Ezekiel 40-43, reflect God's desire for order, harmony, and beauty in His dwelling place, and remind us of the importance of reverence and respect in our worship and relationship with Him, as seen in Psalm 96:9.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the chambers on the south side of the outer court used for?
The Bible does not explicitly state the purpose of these chambers, but based on their location and design, it is likely that they were used for storage or as living quarters for the priests and Levites who served in the temple, as mentioned in Ezekiel 40:17 and Exodus 27:21.
How did the chambers on the south side compare to those on the north side?
According to Ezekiel 42:11, the chambers on the south side were similar in length, width, and design to those on the north side, indicating a sense of balance and symmetry in the temple's architecture.
What is the significance of the wall of the outer court in relation to the chambers?
The wall of the outer court served as a boundary and a point of reference for the chambers, as seen in Ezekiel 42:10, and helped to define the space and organization of the temple complex, much like the walls of the New Jerusalem in Revelation 21:12-13.
How does this verse relate to the overall vision of the temple in Ezekiel's prophecy?
This verse is part of a larger description of the temple's design and layout, emphasizing God's attention to detail and desire for order and harmony in His dwelling place, as seen in Ezekiel 43:10-12 and Exodus 25:8-9.
Reflection Questions
- What does the attention to detail in the temple's design reveal about God's character and nature?
- How can I apply the principles of balance and symmetry in my own life and spiritual walk, as reflected in the temple's architecture?
- What does the idea of a 'courtyard' or outer area represent in my relationship with God, and how can I cultivate a deeper sense of intimacy and communion with Him?
- In what ways can I, like the priests and Levites, serve as a 'bridge' between the outer and inner courts, connecting others to God's presence and worship?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 42:10
The chambers were in the thickness of the wall of the court toward the east,.... As there were chambers in the northern part of the outward court, some which looked to the north, and others to the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 42:10
For they were in three stories, but had not pillars as the pillars of the courts: therefore the building was straitened more than the lowest and the middlemost from the ground. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:10
The chambers, galleries also with them, of this south building now measured. The thickness, or the breadth, of that wall of the court which was eastward, and as an enclosure of the building. The separate place; which was west from this building, whose length lay north and south, and its breadth east and west: what this separate place may be, see . The building: see .
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 42:10
1–12. The chambers in the inner court. In the inner court on the two sides N. and S. of the house or temple proper were erected blocks of cells for the use of the priests, where they ate the holy things and deposited their sacred garments. They are those referred to Ezekiel 41:10. The block on the N. side is fully described (Ezekiel 42:1-9), and that on the S. of the house is said to be similar in all respects (Ezekiel 42:10-12). The block on the N. extended from the “separate place” to the N. wall of the inner court, a breadth of 50 cubits, all the space available. The block of cells had two wings, one 100 cubits long running along the “separate place,” Fig. 3, G, the other 50 cubits long, Fig. 3, G, running along the N. wall of the inner court—both measurements E. to W. Between the two wings of the block ran a walk of 10 cubits broad and 100 cubits long, i.e. the whole length of the longer wing, Fig. 3, O, and on this walk the doors into the chambers opened, i.e. looked to the N. (at least in the longer wing). The chambers were built in three stories, but those of the third story were narrower than those of the other two, because a “gallery” in the uppermost story took up some space.
The chambers had no pillars like those in the outer court. There was an entrance-way leading to the chambers from the outer court, through the wall of the inner court, but its precise situation is not indicated.
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 42:10
Render it: Breadth-wise (was) the wall Ezekiel 42:7 toward the east; in front of the separate place and of the building (were) the chambers: i.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:10
4-12. Toy renders: “In front of the chamber was a passageway ten cubits wide and one hundred cubits long. (See O, chart facing page 209.) Their doors were on the north.