Ezekiel 43:14
Ezekiel 43:14 in Multiple Translations
The space from the gutter on the ground to the lower ledge shall be two cubits, and the ledge one cubit wide. The space from the smaller ledge to the larger ledge shall be four cubits, and the ledge one cubit wide.
And from the bottom upon the ground even to the lower settle shall be two cubits, and the breadth one cubit; and from the lesser settle even to the greater settle shall be four cubits, and the breadth one cubit.
And from the bottom upon the ground to the lower ledge shall be two cubits, and the breadth one cubit; and from the lesser ledge to the greater ledge shall be four cubits, and the breadth a cubit.
And from the base on the earth level to the lower shelf, the altar is two cubits high and a cubit wide; and from the smaller shelf to the greater shelf it is four cubits high and a cubit wide.
measured from the gutter on the ground to the lower ledge is to be two cubits. The ledge will measure one cubit wide. The distance from the smaller ledge to the larger ledge is to be four cubits, and the ledge one cubit wide.
And from the bottome which toucheth the ground to the lower piece shalbe two cubites: and the breadth one cubite, and from the litle piece to the great piece shalbe foure cubites, and the breadth one cubite.
And from the centre of the ground unto the lower border [is] two cubits, and the breadth one cubit, and from the lesser border unto the greater border four cubits, and the breadth a cubit.
From the bottom on the ground to the lower ledge shall be two cubits, and the width one cubit; and from the lesser ledge to the greater ledge shall be four cubits, and the width a cubit.
And from the bottom upon the ground even to the lower settle shall be two cubits, and the breadth one cubit; and from the lesser settle even to the greater settle shall be four cubits, and the breadth one cubit.
And from the bottom of the ground to the lowest brim two cubits, and the breadth of one cubit: and from the lesser brim to the greater brim four cubits, and the breadth of one cubit.
The lower part of the gutter is ◄3-1/2 feet/1.1 meters► high to the lower ledge/rim that surrounds the altar. The lower ledge is ◄21 in./53 cm.► wide. The upper part of the altar is ◄7 feet/2.1 meters► high, up to the upper ledge. That ledge is also ◄21 in./53 cm.► wide.
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Ezekiel 43:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מֵ/חֵ֨יק
הָ/אָ֜רֶץ
עַד
הָ/עֲזָרָ֤ה
הַ/תַּחְתּוֹנָה֙
שְׁתַּ֣יִם
אַמּ֔וֹת
וְ/רֹ֖חַב
אַמָּ֣ה
אֶחָ֑ת
וּ/מֵ/הֳ/עֲזָרָ֨ה
הַ/קְּטַנָּ֜ה
עַד
הָ/עֲזָרָ֤ה
הַ/גְּדוֹלָה֙
אַרְבַּ֣ע
אַמּ֔וֹת
וְ/רֹ֖חַב
הָ/אַמָּֽה
וּ/מֵ/חֵ֨יק
chêyq
H2436
bosom
Conj | Prep | N-ms
הָ/אָ֜רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
הָ/עֲזָרָ֤ה
ʻăzârâh
H5835
enclosure
Art | N-fs
הַ/תַּחְתּוֹנָה֙
tachtôwn
H8481
lower
Art | Adj
שְׁתַּ֣יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
אַמּ֔וֹת
ʼammâh
H520
cubit
N-fp
וְ/רֹ֖חַב
rôchab
H7341
width
Conj | N-ms
אַמָּ֣ה
ʼammâh
H520
cubit
N-fs
אֶחָ֑ת
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
וּ/מֵ/הֳ/עֲזָרָ֨ה
ʻăzârâh
H5835
enclosure
Conj | Prep | Art | N-fs
הַ/קְּטַנָּ֜ה
qâṭân
H6996
small
Art | Adj
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
הָ/עֲזָרָ֤ה
ʻăzârâh
H5835
enclosure
Art | N-fs
הַ/גְּדוֹלָה֙
gâdôwl
H1419
Great (Sea)
Art | Adj
אַרְבַּ֣ע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Adj
אַמּ֔וֹת
ʼammâh
H520
cubit
N-fp
וְ/רֹ֖חַב
rôchab
H7341
width
Conj | N-ms
הָ/אַמָּֽה
ʼammâh
H520
cubit
Art | N-fs
Hebrew Word Study
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 43:14
וּ/מֵ/חֵ֨יק
chêyq
H2436
"bosom"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for bosom refers to the chest area, often used figuratively to describe a close or intimate relationship, as seen in the KJV translations of bosom, lap, or midst.
Definition: : embrace/chest bosom, hollow, bottom, midst
Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: bosom, bottom, lap, midst, within. See also: Genesis 16:5; Psalms 79:12; Psalms 35:13.
הָ/אָ֜רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Art | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
הָ/עֲזָרָ֤ה
ʻăzârâh
H5835
"enclosure"
Art | N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to an enclosure or border, such as the outer court of the temple in Ezekiel's vision. It can also mean a ledge or a surrounding area.
Definition: 1) enclosure 1a) ledge (surrounding Ezekiel's altar) 1b) court (outer one of temple)
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: court, settle. See also: 2 Chronicles 4:9; Ezekiel 43:17; Ezekiel 45:19.
הַ/תַּחְתּוֹנָה֙
tachtôwn
H8481
"lower"
Art | Adj
Tachtown means lower or bottommost, describing something as the lowest or nethermost part. It is used to describe physical locations or positions.
Definition: lower, lowest, nether
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: lower(-est), nether(-most). See also: Joshua 16:3; Isaiah 22:9; Ezekiel 43:14.
שְׁתַּ֣יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
אַמּ֔וֹת
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.
וְ/רֹ֖חַב
rôchab
H7341
"width"
Conj | 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.
אַמָּ֣ה
ʼammâh
H520
"cubit"
N-fs
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.
אֶחָ֑ת
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
וּ/מֵ/הֳ/עֲזָרָ֨ה
ʻăzârâh
H5835
"enclosure"
Conj | Prep | Art | N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to an enclosure or border, such as the outer court of the temple in Ezekiel's vision. It can also mean a ledge or a surrounding area.
Definition: 1) enclosure 1a) ledge (surrounding Ezekiel's altar) 1b) court (outer one of temple)
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: court, settle. See also: 2 Chronicles 4:9; Ezekiel 43:17; Ezekiel 45:19.
הַ/קְּטַנָּ֜ה
qâṭân
H6996
"small"
Art | Adj
This Hebrew word means something or someone small in size, amount, or importance. It can describe something as little or least, and is often used to convey a sense of youth or insignificance. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: young, small, unimportant Another spelling of qa.ton (קָטֹן ": small" H6996B)
Usage: Occurs in 100 OT verses. KJV: least, less(-er), little (one), small(-est, one, quantity, thing), young(-er, -est). See also: Genesis 1:16; 1 Kings 22:31; Psalms 104:25.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
הָ/עֲזָרָ֤ה
ʻăzârâh
H5835
"enclosure"
Art | N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to an enclosure or border, such as the outer court of the temple in Ezekiel's vision. It can also mean a ledge or a surrounding area.
Definition: 1) enclosure 1a) ledge (surrounding Ezekiel's altar) 1b) court (outer one of temple)
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: court, settle. See also: 2 Chronicles 4:9; Ezekiel 43:17; Ezekiel 45:19.
הַ/גְּדוֹלָה֙
gâdôwl
H1419
"Great (Sea)"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something or someone great, whether in size, age, or importance. It appears in descriptions of the Great Sea and the Philistines. The word is used to convey a sense of magnitude or grandeur.
Definition: adj great Also named: pe.lish.ti (פְּלִשְׁתִּי "(Sea of the )Philistines" H6430I)
Usage: Occurs in 499 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very. See also: Genesis 1:16; Joshua 7:26; 1 Kings 20:13.
אַרְבַּ֣ע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
אַמּ֔וֹת
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.
וְ/רֹ֖חַב
rôchab
H7341
"width"
Conj | 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.
הָ/אַמָּֽה
ʼammâh
H520
"cubit"
Art | N-fs
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 43:14
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- Ezekiel 43:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 43:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 43:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:14
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 43:14
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 43:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:14
Context — The Altar of Sacrifice
12This is the law of the temple: All its surrounding territory on top of the mountain will be most holy. Yes, this is the law of the temple.
13These are the measurements of the altar in long cubits (a cubit and a handbreadth): Its gutter shall be a cubit deep and a cubit wide, with a rim of one span around its edge. And this is the height of the altar:
14The space from the gutter on the ground to the lower ledge shall be two cubits, and the ledge one cubit wide. The space from the smaller ledge to the larger ledge shall be four cubits, and the ledge one cubit wide.
15The altar hearth shall be four cubits high, and four horns shall project upward from the hearth. 16The altar hearth shall be square at its four corners, twelve cubits long and twelve cubits wide.Ezekiel 43:14 Summary
[Ezekiel 43:14 describes the measurements of the altar in the temple, with specific details about the ledges and the space between them. This attention to detail shows that God cares about how we worship Him and wants us to be precise in our obedience, as seen in Exodus 25:9. The altar was a important part of the temple, where sacrifices were made to atone for sin, and it points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who died on the cross for our sins, as mentioned in Romans 3:25. By studying the details of the altar, we can learn more about God's character and His desire for our worship.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the measurements given in Ezekiel 43:14?
The measurements given in Ezekiel 43:14 are significant because they provide a detailed description of the altar in the temple, emphasizing God's attention to detail and desire for order and precision in worship, as seen in Exodus 25:9 and Hebrews 8:5.
Why are there multiple ledges on the altar in Ezekiel 43:14?
The multiple ledges on the altar in Ezekiel 43:14 may have served as a way to separate the different areas of the altar, with the lower ledge possibly being used for the priests to stand on while performing sacrifices, as mentioned in Ezekiel 40:46.
How does the description of the altar in Ezekiel 43:14 relate to the rest of the temple vision in Ezekiel?
The description of the altar in Ezekiel 43:14 is part of a larger vision of the temple and its furnishings, emphasizing the importance of worship and the need for God's people to be holy and separate from the world, as seen in Ezekiel 43:12 and Ezekiel 44:23.
What can we learn from the specific dimensions given in Ezekiel 43:14?
The specific dimensions given in Ezekiel 43:14, such as the two cubits from the gutter to the lower ledge, demonstrate God's care for detail and His desire for His people to be precise in their worship and obedience, as seen in Deuteronomy 12:32 and Proverbs 10:9.
Reflection Questions
- What does the attention to detail in Ezekiel 43:14 reveal about God's character and His desire for our worship?
- How can I apply the principle of precision and attention to detail in my own life and worship, as seen in Ezekiel 43:14?
- What role does the altar play in the overall vision of the temple in Ezekiel, and how does it relate to my own life and relationship with God?
- How does the description of the altar in Ezekiel 43:14 point to the sacrifice and worship that we have in Jesus Christ, as seen in Hebrews 13:10-12?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 43:14
And from the bottom upon the ground, even to the lower settle,.... From the basis or foundation of the altar, as it stood upon the ground, to the lower settle or "court" (w), as it is called, where
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 43:14
And these are the measures of the altar after the cubits: The cubit is a cubit and an hand breadth; even the bottom shall be a cubit, and the breadth a cubit, and the border thereof by the edge
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:14
From the bottom; from the superficies of the first ledge, which was a cubit broad and a cubit high from the ground. To the lower settle; to the top of that square settle which is called lower, because another settle is raised upon it. Two cubits in height. The breadth one cubit on every square, as the first and bottom settle, which by this account was two cubits larger in each square or side than the middle settle. From the lesser settle; from the highest edge of the uppermost settle, down to the cubit broad ledge about the lower settle. The prophet measures now downward. The greater; so called, because it exceeded the upper settle a cubit in breadth on each side. Four cubits in the height thereof. The breadth one cubit, as the two other were.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:14
Ezekiel 43:14 And from the bottom [upon] the ground [even] to the lower settle [shall be] two cubits, and the breadth one cubit; and from the lesser settle [even] to the greater settle [shall be] four cubits, and the breadth [one] cubit.Ver. 14. And from the bottom upon the ground.] This so exact measuring of the altar may import, saith Polanus, the faithful and perfect preaching of the gospel by the apostles, and all faithful ministers of God’ s word after them.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 43:14
14. Two cubits up from the basement the fabric underwent the first contraction, being let in a cubit. Thus a ledge of a cubit broad was formed running all round the altar. A.V. appears to call this bench or ledge a “settle.” The altar narrowed in dimension not gradually like an obelisk, but at two places. Cf. the similar way in which the wall of the house retreated, Ezekiel 41:6. At a height of four cubits above the first inlet came another, of the same breadth of a cubit, so that a second ledge of a cubit broad was formed round the altar on its four sides.
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 43:14
The bottom - The basement just described is now called “the bottom upon the ground.” The altar (independently of the bottom) was composed of two stages called “settles,” the base of the “upper
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:14
13-17. Here follows the measure of the sacred temple altar of burnt offering (Ezekiel 40:47). Every measure is explicitly declared to be with the sacred cubit.