Ezekiel 42:2
Ezekiel 42:2 in Multiple Translations
The building with the door facing north was a hundred cubits long and fifty cubits wide.
Before the length of an hundred cubits was the north door, and the breadth was fifty cubits.
Before the length of a hundred cubits was the north door, and the breadth was fifty cubits.
On the north side it was a hundred cubits long and fifty cubits wide,
The building with the north-facing door was a hundred cubits long and fifty cubits wide.
Before ye length of an hundreth cubites, was the North doore, and it was fiftie cubites broad.
At the front of the length [is] a hundred cubits [at] the north opening, and the breadth fifty cubits.
Facing the length of one hundred cubits was the north door, and the width was fifty cubits.
Before the length of a hundred cubits was the north door, and the breadth was fifty cubits.
In the face of the north door was the length of a hundred cubits, and the breadth of fifty cubits.
That building was ◄175 feet/53 meters► long and ◄87-1/2 feet/26.5 meters► wide. Its doorway faced north.
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Ezekiel 42:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֶל
פְּנֵי
אֹ֨רֶךְ֙
אַמּ֣וֹת
הַ/מֵּאָ֔ה
פֶּ֖תַח
הַ/צָּפ֑וֹן
וְ/הָ/רֹ֖חַב
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
אַמּֽוֹת
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
פְּנֵי
pânîym
H6440
face
N-cp
אֹ֨רֶךְ֙
ʼôrek
H753
length
N-ms
אַמּ֣וֹת
ʼammâh
H520
cubit
N-fp
הַ/מֵּאָ֔ה
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Art | Adj
פֶּ֖תַח
pethach
H6607
entrance
N-ms
הַ/צָּפ֑וֹן
tsâphôwn
H6828
Zaphon
Art | N-fs
וְ/הָ/רֹ֖חַב
rôchab
H7341
width
Conj | Art | N-ms
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
chămishshîym
H2572
fifty
Adj
אַמּֽוֹת
ʼammâh
H520
cubit
N-fp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 42:2
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.
פְּנֵי
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.
אֹ֨רֶךְ֙
ʼôrek
H753
"length"
N-ms
Length can refer to physical distance or a long period of time, and also to patience and self-restraint, like waiting forever for something to happen.
Definition: 1) length 1a) physical length 1b) of time 2) forbearance, self-restraint (of patience)
Usage: Occurs in 90 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] forever, length, long. See also: Genesis 6:15; Psalms 93:5; Psalms 21:5.
אַמּ֣וֹת
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.
הַ/מֵּאָ֔ה
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Art | 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.
פֶּ֖תַח
pethach
H6607
"entrance"
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.
הַ/צָּפ֑וֹן
tsâphôwn
H6828
"Zaphon"
Art | N-fs
This word means 'north' and is used to describe a direction or location. In the Bible, it is often translated as 'north' or 'northern side'.
Definition: This name means north Also named: tsa.phon (צָפוֹן "Zaphon" H6829)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: north(-ern, side, -ward, wind). See also: Genesis 13:14; Jeremiah 6:22; Psalms 48:3.
וְ/הָ/רֹ֖חַב
rôchab
H7341
"width"
Conj | Art | 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.
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
chămishshîym
H2572
"fifty"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number fifty, used in various biblical contexts like measurements and quantities. It appears in Leviticus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) fifty 1a) fifty (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of fifty (with other numbers) 1c) fiftieth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: fifty. See also: Genesis 6:15; 1 Kings 7:2; Isaiah 3:3.
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 42:2
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- Ezekiel 42:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 42:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 42:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:2
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 42:2
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 42:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:2
Context — Chambers for the Priests
1Then 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.
2The building with the door facing north was a hundred cubits long and fifty cubits wide.
3Gallery faced gallery in three levels opposite the twenty cubits that belonged to the inner court and opposite the pavement that belonged to the outer court. 4In front of the chambers was an inner walkway ten cubits wide and a hundred cubits long. Their doors were on the north.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezekiel 41:13 | 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. |
Ezekiel 42:2 Summary
The verse describes a building that is a hundred cubits long and fifty cubits wide, with its door facing north. This building is part of a larger Temple complex, and its dimensions may symbolize perfection and completeness, as seen in other biblical structures (Revelation 21:16). The orientation of the door facing north could emphasize the importance of facing and worshiping towards the holy place (1 Kings 8:30). As we reflect on this verse, we can think about how we can face and worship God in our own lives, and strive for completeness and perfection in our relationship with Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the building's dimensions in Ezekiel 42:2?
The dimensions of the building, a hundred cubits long and fifty cubits wide, may symbolize perfection and completeness, as seen in other biblical structures, such as the Temple in 1 Kings 6:2, and the New Jerusalem in Revelation 21:16.
Why is the door of the building facing north?
The orientation of the door facing north may be significant, as it could be pointing towards the entrance of the Temple, emphasizing the importance of facing and worshiping towards the holy place, as seen in Ezekiel 40:19 and 1 Kings 8:30.
How does this building relate to the rest of the Temple complex?
The building in Ezekiel 42:2 is part of a larger complex, with galleries and walkways, as described in Ezekiel 42:3-4, and is likely an important part of the overall Temple design, possibly serving a functional or ceremonial purpose, similar to the chambers in Ezekiel 40:17.
Is this building a literal or symbolic structure?
While the building in Ezekiel 42:2 is described in literal terms, its significance may be symbolic, representing the heavenly Temple or the Church, as seen in Hebrews 8:5 and Revelation 21:22-27, emphasizing the importance of worship and the presence of God.
Reflection Questions
- What does the precision of the building's dimensions reveal about God's character and attention to detail?
- How can I apply the concept of facing and orientation in my own spiritual life, making sure I am facing and worshiping towards God?
- What role do you think this building plays in the overall narrative of Ezekiel and the restoration of Israel?
- In what ways can I reflect on the idea of perfection and completeness in my own life, as symbolized by the building's dimensions?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 42:2
Before the length of an hundred cubits was the north door,.... That is, the north door of the house opened to a space that lay between that and the chambers, which was a hundred cubits long: and the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 42:2
Before the length of an hundred cubits was the north door, and the breadth was fifty cubits. Before the length of an hundred cubits was the north door - i:e., before "the separate place," which was that length (Ezekiel 41:13).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:2
The temple, of one hundred cubits long, and of fifty broad, was on the south prospect of these chambers; or, possibly, this north door did give entrance into buildings that were one hundred cubits long and fifty cubits broad.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:2
Ezekiel 42:2 Before the length of an hundred cubits [was] the north door, and the breadth [was] fifty cubits.Ver. 2. Before the length of an hundred cubits.] The measure mentioned in this chapter, and whatsoever followeth touching the division of the land, the seats of the tribes, the portions allotted to the prince, priests, and Levites, the manner of their sacrifices and oblations, are all new, varying from that which is in Moses (though for their weakness by those outward things he shadoweth heavenly), to show both the abrogating of the legal ceremonies and the establishing of a spiritual Christian Church, the magnificence whereof is here set forth to the prophet by the Lord Christ, qui mystagogus noster est, who is our God, and will be "our guide even unto death." "The Calling of the Jew," by Finch.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:2
(2) Before the length.—This verse is still a part of the same sentence, and means, “he brought me before the long side of 100 cubits with the door toward the north, and the breadth 50 cubits.” The entrance being on the north was necessarily in the outer court, and the whole description requires that the long way of the building should be east and west. The width therefore of 50 cubits projected into the court just as far as the gateways of the inner court. The measurements of this “chamber” are external, since the prophet did not enter it.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 42:2
2. Ezekiel 42:2 states the precise place where the prophet was brought to—it was in front of, or so as to face, the longer wing of chambers, or the walk of 100 cubits before them, i.e. he was slightly to the N. of this longer wing, and to the E. of the whole block. This seems more natural than to suppose the “length of 100 cubits” to be the separate place. Probably, Fig. 3, Q. was the north door] As above: with the doors toward the north (Ezekiel 42:4). This is rather hard in construction, and for “with the doors” might be read: on the side toward the N. (peath for pethaḥ ?). So LXX. The breadth N. to S. of the whole block of chambers was 50 cubits (cf. Ezekiel 42:4).
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 42:2
He brought me “before” a row of chambers 100 cubits long, east and west. “The door” of which lay on the north side of the chambers.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:2
1-3. Toy renders: “Then he took me out to the outer court on the north and thence led me to the chamber building which faced the temple court on the south and the hall building on the north.