Ezekiel 43:15
Ezekiel 43:15 in Multiple Translations
The altar hearth shall be four cubits high, and four horns shall project upward from the hearth.
So the altar shall be four cubits; and from the altar and upward shall be four horns.
And the upper altar shall be four cubits; and from the altar hearth and upward there shall be four horns.
And the fireplace is four cubits high: and coming up from the fireplace are the horns, a cubit high.
The altar hearth is to be four cubits high, with four horns pointing upwards from it.
So the altar shalbe foure cubites, and from the altar vpward shalbe foure hornes.
'And the altar [is] four cubits, and from the altar and upward [are] four horns.
The upper altar shall be four cubits; and from the altar hearth and upward there shall be four horns.
So the altar shall be four cubits; and from the altar and upward shall be four horns.
And the Ariel itself was four cubits: and from the Ariel upward were four horns.
The ◄hearth/place where the sacrifices are burned► at the top of the altar is another ◄7 feet/2.2 meters► high, and there is a projection that juts/extends up from each of the four corners.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 43:15
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Ezekiel 43:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הַֽ/הַרְאֵ֖ל
אַרְבַּ֣ע
אַמּ֑וֹת
וּ/מֵ/הָ/אֲרִאֵ֣יל
וּ/לְ/מַ֔עְלָ/ה
הַ/קְּרָנ֖וֹת
אַרְבַּֽע
וְ/הַֽ/הַרְאֵ֖ל
harʼêl
H2025
altar
Conj | Art | N-ms
אַרְבַּ֣ע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Adj
אַמּ֑וֹת
ʼammâh
H520
cubit
N-fp
וּ/מֵ/הָ/אֲרִאֵ֣יל
ʼăriʼêyl
H741
altar
Conj | Prep | Art | N-ms
וּ/לְ/מַ֔עְלָ/ה
maʻal
H4605
above
Conj | Prep | Adv | Suff
הַ/קְּרָנ֖וֹת
qeren
H7161
horn
Art | N-cp
אַרְבַּֽע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 43:15
וְ/הַֽ/הַרְאֵ֖ל
harʼêl
H2025
"altar"
Conj | Art | N-ms
This word refers to an altar, specifically the altar of burnt offering. It is also known as the mount of God, a sacred place for sacrifice and worship.
Definition: altar, altar hearth
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: altar. Compare H739 (אֲרִיאֵל). See also: Ezekiel 43:15.
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.
אַמּ֑וֹת
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.
וּ/מֵ/הָ/אֲרִאֵ֣יל
ʼăriʼêyl
H741
"altar"
Conj | Prep | Art | N-ms
The altar in the temple where sacrifices were made to God, a place of worship and atonement. It is mentioned in the Bible as a sacred place. The word is translated as altar in the KJV.
Definition: hearth, altar hearth, altar
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: altar. See also: Ezekiel 43:15; Ezekiel 43:16.
וּ/לְ/מַ֔עְלָ/ה
maʻal
H4605
"above"
Conj | Prep | Adv | Suff
Means above or higher, used to describe something's location or position. In the Bible, it appears in passages like Genesis 1:7, where God separates the waters above from the waters below. This word helps us understand God's creation.
Definition: subst 1) higher part, upper part adv 1a) above prep 1b) on the top of, above, on higher ground than with locative 1c) upwards, higher, above
Usage: Occurs in 134 OT verses. KJV: above, exceeding(-ly), forward, on ([idiom] very) high, over, up(-on, -ward), very. See also: Genesis 6:16; 1 Samuel 30:25; Psalms 74:5.
הַ/קְּרָנ֖וֹת
qeren
H7161
"horn"
Art | N-cp
In the Bible, this word means a horn or a corner, and can also refer to power or a mountain peak. It's used to describe a place called Karnaim, which was conquered by Israel. The KJV translation uses phrases like 'hill' or 'horn' to convey the idea.
Definition: 1) horn 1a) horn 1b) of strength (fig) 1c) flask (container for oil) 1d) horn (as musical instrument) 1e) horn (of horn-like projections on the altar) 1f) of rays of light 1g) hill Aramaic equivalent: qe.ren (קֶ֫רֶן "horn" H7162)
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] hill, horn. See also: Genesis 22:13; Psalms 75:5; Psalms 18:3.
אַרְבַּֽע
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.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 43:15
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 43:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 43:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 43:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:15
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 43:15
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 43:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:15
- Sermons on Ezekiel 43:15
Context — The Altar of Sacrifice
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. 17The ledge shall also be square, fourteen cubits long and fourteen cubits wide, with a rim of half a cubit and a gutter of a cubit all around it. The steps of the altar shall face east.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 27:2 | Make a horn on each of its four corners, so that the horns are of one piece, and overlay it with bronze. |
| 2 | Psalms 118:27 | The LORD is God; He has made His light to shine upon us. Bind the festal sacrifice with cords to the horns of the altar. |
| 3 | Leviticus 9:9 | The sons of Aaron brought the blood to him, and he dipped his finger in the blood and applied it to the horns of the altar. And he poured out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar. |
| 4 | Isaiah 29:1–2 | Woe to you, O Ariel, the city of Ariel where David camped! Year upon year let your festivals recur. And I will constrain Ariel, and there will be mourning and lamentation; she will be like an altar hearth before Me. |
| 5 | Isaiah 29:7 | All the many nations going out to battle against Ariel— even all who war against her, laying siege and attacking her— will be like a dream, like a vision in the night, |
| 6 | 1 Kings 2:28 | When the news reached Joab, who had conspired with Adonijah but not with Absalom, he fled to the tent of the LORD and took hold of the horns of the altar. |
Ezekiel 43:15 Summary
[The altar hearth in Ezekiel 43:15 is a special place where sacrifices are made to God, and its height of four cubits shows how important it is to approach God with respect and humility, like in Exodus 20:24-26. The four horns on the altar represent God's power and strength, reminding us to worship Him with unity and wholeness. As we reflect on this verse, we can think about how we approach God in our own lives and whether we are giving Him the reverence and humility He deserves, as seen in Hebrews 13:10-12.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the altar hearth being four cubits high in Ezekiel 43:15?
The height of the altar hearth represents the elevated position of worship and sacrifice, emphasizing the importance of approaching God with reverence and humility, as seen in Exodus 20:24-26 and Hebrews 13:10-12.
Why are four horns mentioned as projecting upward from the hearth in Ezekiel 43:15?
The four horns symbolize the power and strength of God, as well as the unity and wholeness of His worship, reflecting the concept of God's presence in the tabernacle in Exodus 27:2 and the horns of the altar in 1 Kings 1:50-51.
How does the description of the altar in Ezekiel 43:15 relate to the overall vision of the temple in Ezekiel 40-48?
The detailed description of the altar is part of the larger vision of the restored temple, emphasizing God's desire for His people to worship Him in a purified and consecrated environment, as seen in Ezekiel 43:12 and Isaiah 66:20-22.
What is the spiritual significance of the altar hearth and horns in Ezekiel 43:15 for believers today?
The altar hearth and horns remind us of the importance of approaching God with reverence, humility, and unity, as well as the power and strength that come from worshiping Him, as seen in Romans 12:1 and 1 Corinthians 10:18-22.
Reflection Questions
- What does the altar hearth represent in my life, and how can I elevate my worship and sacrifice to God?
- How can I apply the concept of unity and wholeness in my worship, reflecting the four horns that project upward from the hearth?
- What are the areas in my life where I need to consecrate and purify myself to worship God more effectively, as seen in the description of the altar in Ezekiel 43:15?
- How can I balance the desire for spiritual power and strength with the need for humility and reverence in my approach to God?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 43:15
So the altar shall be four cubits,.... That is, from the greater settle; so that in the whole it was ten cubits high, the same with Solomon's, 2 Chronicles 4:1 some make this to be eleven cubits
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 43:15
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 43:15
The altar: this upper part is now called the altar, though sometimes this name is given to the whole, as . Four cubits in height, for it was of much greater wideness, as in the next verse. From the altar; from the top of the altar, at each corner shall be a horn, four in all.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:15
Ezekiel 43:15 So the altar [shall be] four cubits; and from the altar and upward [shall be] four horns.Ver. 15. So the altar.] Heb., Hareel, the hill of God, or the only place of sacrifices. And from the altar.] Ariel, the lion of God; so called because the fire of this altar devoured the sacrifices, as a lion doth the prey. See Isaiah 29:16.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:15
Verse 15. So the altar] ההראל haharel, "the mount of God." And from the altar] ומהאראיל umihaariel, "and from the lion of God." Perhaps the first was a name given to the altar when elevated to the honour of God, and on which the victims were offered to him, and the second, the lion of God, may mean the hearth, which might have been thus called, because it devoured and consumed the burnt-offerings, as a lion does his prey. See on Isaiah 29:1.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 43:15
15. So the altar] And the altar, lit. the hearth of God (Isaiah 29:1). The word here is spelled harel (mount of God?), and in the next clause ariel (hearth of God). LXX. spells both alike, and probably they do not differ. The form ariel is also Moabite (Mesha inscr. l. 12, 17). From the second ledge up to the altar-hearth or platform was a distance of four cubits, and from the altar area rose four horns, one at each corner. LXX. for “four” reads “a cubit”—as the height of the horns.
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 43:15
The altar ... the altar - See the margin. The two words may denote, the first a square block (N) placed upon the upper settle, the second a slab (O), the thickness of which is not given, from which
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:15
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.
Sermons on Ezekiel 43:15
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Destined for the Cross by Paul E. Billheimer | Paul E. Billheimer preaches on the foundational principle of self-sacrifice in the universe, exemplified by Christ's choice to stay on the cross despite temptations to come down an |
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Exposition on Psalm 118 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches on the importance of praising the Lord and confessing His goodness, emphasizing that God's mercy endures forever. He encourages all, from Israel to those who |
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How May We Enter Into the Enjoyment of Holiness? by Phoebe Palmer | Phoebe Palmer preaches about the necessity of fully fixing the intention to live a holy life, requiring deep searchings of the heart and surrendering any hindrances that may be pre |
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The Appearance of Christ in Human Nature - Part 2 by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the significance of Christ's appearance in human nature, likening it to the light of the morning and the tender grass that springs forth after rain. He explain |
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Drive a Stake Down by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about the importance of being bound to the altar of consecration, symbolizing a complete surrender to God even in times of difficulty and doubt. He empha |
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The Death of the Cross by J.C. Philpot | Chapter Four from the book 'Meditations on the Sacred Humanity of Our Blessed Redeemer' delves into the profound mystery of Godliness, emphasizing the incarnation of God in the fle |
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 29:1 - Part 1 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the importance of not just going through the motions of worship, but truly drawing near to God with our hearts. He emphasizes the need |