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Chapter 42
Verse 42

Ezekiel 42:18

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

He measured the south side to be five hundred cubits long.

American Standard Version (1901)

He measured on the south side five hundred reeds with the measuring reed.

Bible in Basic English

And he went round and took the measure of it on the south side with the measuring rod, five hundred, measured with the rod all round.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And towards the south he measured five hundred reeds with the measuring reed round about.

Free Bible Version

He measured the south side. It was five hundred cubits long.

King James (Authorized) Version

He measured the south side, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He also measured the south side—five hundred cubits with the measuring stick.

Noah Webster Bible

He measured the south side, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed.

World English Bible

He measured on the south side five hundred reeds with the measuring reed.

Young's Literal Translation

The south side he hath measured, five hundred reeds, with the measuring-reed.

Context

The Outer Measurements

¹⁷He measured the north side to be five hundred cubits long.¹⁸He measured the south side to be five hundred cubits long.

Summary

In this verse, Ezekiel describes the measurements of the outer wall surrounding the temple area, emphasizing the importance of order and structure in God's design. The detailed instructions for the construction of the temple complex reflect God's desire for His people to honor Him with precision and reverence. This passage underscores the significance of following God's commands diligently and with care, as every aspect of the temple's layout was designed for a specific purpose. It serves as a reminder that God values obedience and attention to detail in worship and service.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

He measured the south side, five hundred reeds,.... From the two angles of that side, east and west; and it amounted to just the same number of reeds, even five hundred reeds, or one thousand seven hundred and fifty yards: with the measuring reed; the same as before; here, and in the next verse, the phrase "round about" is not used, but is to be understood; and having been repeated, there was no need of mentioning it again.

Ezekiel 42:18

The Outer Measurements

¹⁷He measured the north side to be five hundred cubits long.¹⁸He measured the south side to be five hundred cubits long.

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Berean Standard Bible

He measured the south side to be five hundred cubits long.

American Standard Version (1901)

He measured on the south side five hundred reeds with the measuring reed.

Bible in Basic English

And he went round and took the measure of it on the south side with the measuring rod, five hundred, measured with the rod all round.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And towards the south he measured five hundred reeds with the measuring reed round about.

Free Bible Version

He measured the south side. It was five hundred cubits long.

King James (Authorized) Version

He measured the south side, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He also measured the south side—five hundred cubits with the measuring stick.

Noah Webster Bible

He measured the south side, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed.

World English Bible

He measured on the south side five hundred reeds with the measuring reed.

Young's Literal Translation

The south side he hath measured, five hundred reeds, with the measuring-reed.