Ezekiel 42:19
Ezekiel 42:19 in Multiple Translations
And he came around and measured the west side to be five hundred cubits long.
¶ He turned about to the west side, and measured five hundred reeds with the measuring reed.
He turned about to the west side, and measured five hundred reeds with the measuring reed.
And he went round and took the measure of it on the west side with the measuring rod, five hundred, measured with the rod all round.
And he came around and measured the west side. It was five hundred cubits long.
He turned about also to the West side, and measured fiue hundreth reedes with the measuring reede.
He hath turned round unto the west side, he hath measured five hundred reeds with the measuring-reed.
He turned about to the west side, and measured five hundred reeds with the measuring reed.
He turned about to the west side, and measured five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed.
And toward the west he measured five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 42:19
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Ezekiel 42:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
סָבַ֖ב
אֶל
ר֣וּחַ
הַ/יָּ֑ם
מָדַ֛ד
חֲמֵשׁ
מֵא֥וֹת
קָנִ֖ים
בִּ/קְנֵ֥ה
הַ/מִּדָּֽה
סָבַ֖ב
çâbab
H5437
to turn
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
ר֣וּחַ
rûwach
H7307
spirit
N-cs
הַ/יָּ֑ם
yâm
H3220
West
Art | N-ms
מָדַ֛ד
mâdad
H4058
to measure
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
חֲמֵשׁ
châmêsh
H2568
five
Adj
מֵא֥וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
קָנִ֖ים
qâneh
H7070
branch
N-mp
בִּ/קְנֵ֥ה
qâneh
H7070
branch
Prep | N-ms
הַ/מִּדָּֽה
middâh
H4060
`great stature`
Art | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 42:19
סָבַ֖ב
çâbab
H5437
"to turn"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To turn or surround is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can be used literally or figuratively. It appears in the Bible to describe changing direction or surrounding something.
Definition: : turn/bring_around 1) to turn, turn about or around or aside or back or towards, go about or around, surround, encircle, change direction 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn, turn about, be brought round, change 1a2) to march or walk around, go partly around, circle about, skirt, make a round, make a circuit, go about to, surround, encompass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to turn oneself, close round, turn round 1b2) to be turned over to 1c) (Piel) to turn about, change, transform 1d) (Poel) 1d1) to encompass, surround 1d2) to come about, assemble round 1d3) to march, go about 1d4) to enclose, envelop 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to turn, cause to turn, turn back, reverse, bring over, turn into, bring round 1e2) to cause to go around, surround, encompass 1f) (Hophal) 1f1) to be turned 1f2) to be surrounded
Usage: Occurs in 148 OT verses. KJV: bring, cast, fetch, lead, make, walk, [idiom] whirl, [idiom] round about, be about on every side, apply, avoid, beset (about), besiege, bring again, carry (about), change, cause to come about, [idiom] circuit, (fetch a) compass (about, round), drive, environ, [idiom] on every side, beset (close, come, compass, go, stand) round about, inclose, remove, return, set, sit down, turn (self) (about, aside, away, back). See also: Genesis 2:11; 1 Chronicles 16:43; Psalms 7:8.
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.
ר֣וּחַ
rûwach
H7307
"spirit"
N-cs
In the Bible, this word for spirit refers to the breath of life, the wind, or a person's mind and emotions, as seen in the book of Ezekiel.
Definition: : spirit 1) wind, breath, mind, spirit 1a) breath 1b) wind 1b1) of heaven 1b2) quarter (of wind), side 1b3) breath of air 1b4) air, gas 1b5) vain, empty thing 1c) spirit (as that which breathes quickly in animation or agitation) 1c1) spirit, animation, vivacity, vigour 1c2) courage 1c3) temper, anger 1c4) impatience, patience 1c5) spirit, disposition (as troubled, bitter, discontented) 1c6) disposition (of various kinds), unaccountable or uncontrollable impulse 1c7) prophetic spirit 1d) spirit (of the living, breathing being in man and animals) 1d1) as gift, preserved by God, God's spirit, departing at death, disembodied being 1e) spirit (as seat of emotion) 1e1) desire 1e2) sorrow, trouble 1f) spirit 1f1) as seat or organ of mental acts 1f2) rarely of the will 1f3) as seat especially of moral character 1g) Spirit of God, the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son 1g1) as inspiring ecstatic state of prophecy 1g2) as impelling prophet to utter instruction or warning 1g3) imparting warlike energy and executive and administrative power 1g4) as endowing men with various gifts 1g5) as energy of life 1g6) as manifest in the Shekinah glory 1g7) never referred to as a depersonalised force
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: air, anger, blast, breath, [idiom] cool, courage, mind, [idiom] quarter, [idiom] side, spirit(-ual), tempest, [idiom] vain, (whirl-) wind(-y). See also: Genesis 1:2; Job 6:26; Psalms 1:4.
הַ/יָּ֑ם
yâm
H3220
"West"
Art | N-ms
Refers to a large body of water like the Mediterranean Sea or a sea in general, sometimes specifically the west or seaward direction.
Definition: This name means sea, seaward, westward Another name of eph.ron (עֶפְרוֹן "(Mount )Ephron" H6085H)
Usage: Occurs in 339 OT verses. KJV: sea ([idiom] -faring man, (-shore)), south, west (-ern, side, -ward). See also: Genesis 1:10; Joshua 17:10; Psalms 8:9.
מָדַ֛ד
mâdad
H4058
"to measure"
V-Qal-Perf-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.
חֲמֵשׁ
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.
מֵא֥וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
קָנִ֖ים
qâneh
H7070
"branch"
N-mp
This word describes a branch or reed, and is used to represent measurement, strength, or support. In the Bible, it is used to describe objects like the rod of a steelyard or the branches of a lampstand.
Definition: : branch 1) reed, stalk, bone, balances 1a) stalk 1b) water-plant, reed 1c) calamus (aromatic reed) 1d) derived meanings 1d1) measuring-rod 1d2) reed (as unit of measure-6 cubits) 1d3) beam (of scales-for scales themselves) 1d4) shaft (of lampstand) 1d5) branches (of lampstand) 1d6) shoulder-joint
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: balance, bone, branch, calamus, cane, reed, [idiom] spearman, stalk. See also: Genesis 41:5; Isaiah 19:6; Psalms 68:31.
בִּ/קְנֵ֥ה
qâneh
H7070
"branch"
Prep | N-ms
This word describes a branch or reed, and is used to represent measurement, strength, or support. In the Bible, it is used to describe objects like the rod of a steelyard or the branches of a lampstand.
Definition: : branch 1) reed, stalk, bone, balances 1a) stalk 1b) water-plant, reed 1c) calamus (aromatic reed) 1d) derived meanings 1d1) measuring-rod 1d2) reed (as unit of measure-6 cubits) 1d3) beam (of scales-for scales themselves) 1d4) shaft (of lampstand) 1d5) branches (of lampstand) 1d6) shoulder-joint
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: balance, bone, branch, calamus, cane, reed, [idiom] spearman, stalk. See also: Genesis 41:5; Isaiah 19:6; Psalms 68:31.
הַ/מִּדָּֽה
middâh
H4060
"`great stature`"
Art | N-fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something that is measured, like height, width, or a portion of something. It can also refer to a garment or tribute, like a tax. It is used to describe Goliath's great stature in 2 Samuel 21:20.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.21.20; son of: Rapha (H7497A); brother of: Goliath (H1555), Ishbi-benob (H3430), Saph (H5593), Lahmi (H3902) § (BDB) tribute
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: garment, measure(-ing, meteyard, piece, size, (great) stature, tribute, wide. See also: Exodus 26:2; Isaiah 45:14; Psalms 39:5.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 42:19
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- Ezekiel 42:19 Summary
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- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 42:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 42:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:19
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 42:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:19
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.
19And he came around and measured the west side to be five hundred cubits long.
20So he measured the area on all four sides. It had a wall all around, five hundred cubits long and five hundred cubits wide, to separate the holy from the common.Ezekiel 42:19 Summary
This verse, Ezekiel 42:19, shows us that God is very precise and careful in His plans, just like an architect measures every detail of a building. The measurement of the west side to be five hundred cubits long, just like the north and south sides, emphasizes God's attention to detail and perfection, as also seen in Exodus 25:9. This reminds us that God has a perfect plan for our lives, and we can trust in His goodness and wisdom (Psalm 138:8). By following God's instructions and separating the holy from the common, we can reflect His perfection and live a life that honors Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the west side being measured to be five hundred cubits long in Ezekiel 42:19?
The measurement of the west side to be five hundred cubits long emphasizes the uniformity and perfection of God's design, as also seen in Ezekiel 42:17 and Ezekiel 42:18, where the north and south sides are measured to be the same length.
How does this verse relate to the concept of holiness in the Bible?
The measurements in Ezekiel 42:19, and the surrounding verses, highlight the importance of separating the holy from the common, as also taught in Leviticus 10:10 and Ezekiel 42:20, to maintain the purity and sanctity of God's presence.
What can we learn from the repetitive measurements in Ezekiel 42:17-20?
The repetition of measurements in Ezekiel 42:17-20 stresses the attention to detail and precision in God's plans, as also seen in Exodus 25:9 and Hebrews 8:5, where the importance of following God's instructions carefully is emphasized.
How does this verse fit into the larger context of Ezekiel's vision of the new temple?
Ezekiel 42:19 is part of Ezekiel's detailed vision of the new temple, as described in Ezekiel 40-48, which symbolizes God's presence and redemption, and is connected to the prophecies of the coming Messiah in Ezekiel 34:23-24 and Ezekiel 37:24-28.
Reflection Questions
- What does the precision of God's measurements in this verse reveal about His character and nature?
- How can I apply the concept of separating the holy from the common in my own life, as seen in Ezekiel 42:20?
- What does the uniformity of the measurements in Ezekiel 42:17-20 teach me about God's design for my life?
- In what ways can I reflect the perfection and precision of God's design in my own thoughts and actions?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 42:19
He turned about to the west side,.... And took the dimensions of that, from angle to angle, the south and north points of it: and measured five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed; and it was
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 42:19
He measured the north side, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed round about. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:19
Here is nothing new added but what is in the 16th verse. I observe that the 16th and 17th verses expressly mention the measuring round about, and why I should doubt it was twice done, when it is related twice, as done from different points, I know not; and then it is easy, and likely enough, that the double relation of this measuring in the 18th and 19th verses will be the relation of the same way of measuring from other points; which, I suppose, is the ground of Villalpandus’ s opinion, and is far more agreeable to the Hebrew text, and context, and account, and more agreeably to divinity, than that of L. C.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:19
Verse 19. See Clarke on Ezekiel 42:16.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 42:19
15–20. Measurements of the whole complex of the temple buildings on the outside The measuring angel began by measuring the height and thickness of the outside surrounding wall (Ezekiel 40:5); then he entered the outer gate, passing into the outer court, the measurements of which were made (Ezekiel 40:6-27); then he entered the inner court, containing the house and cells, all of which he measured (Ezekiel 40:28 to Ezekiel 42:14). These measures being completed, the angel now returns to the outside by the way he entered, the eastern gate, and finishes by measuring the compass of the whole temple buildings outside. This building, its surrounding wall being measured, forms a square of 500 cubits.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:19
15-20. If the present Hebrew text is to be followed, we have here a measurement of an outer wall, encompassing the temple quadrangle, three thousand sacred cubits (three thousand five hundred common cubits) long on every side.