Ezekiel 42:11

Verse

with 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.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the way before them was like the appearance of the way of the chambers which were toward the north; according to their length so was their breadth: and all their egresses were both according to their fashions, and according to their doors.

Bible in Basic English

And there was a walk in front of them like that by the rooms on the north; they were equally long and wide; and the ways out of them were the same in design and had the same sort of doors.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the way before them was like the chambers which were toward the north: they wore as long as they, and as broad as they: and all the going is to them, and their fashions, and their doors were alike.

Free Bible Version

There was a walkway in front of them, just like the rooms on the north side. These rooms had the same length and width, the same doors, floor plan, and exits.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the way before them was like the appearance of the chambers which were toward the north, as long as they, and as broad as they: and all their goings out were both according to their fashions, and according to their doors.

Translation for Translators

with a walkway between them. Those rooms were like the rooms on the north side: they were the same length and width, and had the same kind of entrances.

Unlocked Literal Bible

with a walkway in front of them. They were as the appearance of the rooms on the northern side. They had the same length and breadth and the same exits and arrangements and doors.

Noah Webster Bible

And the way before them was like the appearance of the chambers which were towards the north, as long as they, and as broad as they: and all their goings out were both according to their fashions, and according to their doors.

World English Bible

The way before them was like the appearance of the rooms which were toward the north. Their length and width were the same. All their exits had the same arrangement and doors.

Young's Literal Translation

And the way before them [is] as the appearance of the chambers that [are] northward, according to their length so [is] their breadth, and all their outlets, and according to their fashions, and according to their openings.

Context

Chambers for the Priests

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.

Summary

In this verse, Ezekiel describes the measurements of the chambers surrounding the temple complex, emphasizing the importance of order and structure in God's design. The meticulous details reflect the divine precision and intentionality in the construction of the sanctuary, highlighting the significance of reverence and respect for the holy place. This passage underscores the need for careful attention to God's instructions and the sacredness of His dwelling among His people. It serves as a reminder of the call to honor God with reverence and obedience in all aspects of worship and service.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the way before them was like the appearance of the chambers which were toward the north,.... The way before these eastern chambers was exactly like to that of the northern chambers; which was either the way of one cubit into them, or the walk of ten cubits before them, or both; signifying that the way into Gospel churches is the same everywhere, and the walk and conversation of the saints the same in all places: as long as they, and as broad as they; which seems to confirm that both the way and the walk are meant, which were the same in those eastern chambers as in the northern; the way being as long, of one cubit, and the walk as broad, of ten cubits: and all their goings out were both according to their fashions, and according to their doors; the form and fashion of them were alike; they were built three stories high, were as long, and as broad, and the upper shorter than the middlemost and lowest; the way of going into them, and coming out of them, were just the same; their doors were in the same position: in Gospel churches there are the same ordinances of baptism and the Lord's supper; the same laws and rules; the same privileges and immunities; the same graces in the members of them, like precious faith, hope, and love; whatever difference there may be in temporal things, there is none in spiritual ones; be they rich or poor, their communion is equal, their benefits the same.