Ezekiel 43:16
Ezekiel 43:16 in Multiple Translations
The altar hearth shall be square at its four corners, twelve cubits long and twelve cubits wide.
And the altar shall be twelve cubits long, twelve broad, square in the four squares thereof.
And the altar hearth shall be twelve cubits long by twelve broad, square in the four sides thereof.
And the fireplace is twelve cubits long and twelve cubits wide, square on its four sides.
The altar hearth shall be square, its four sides each measuring twelve cubits.
And the altar shalbe twelue cubites long, and twelue broade, and fouresquare in the foure corners thereof.
And the altar [is] twelve long by twelve broad, square in its four squares.
The altar hearth shall be twelve cubits long by twelve wide, square in its four sides.
And the altar shall be twelve cubits long, twelve broad, square in the four squares of it.
And the Ariel was twelve cubits long, and twelve cubits broad, foursquare, with equal sides.
That place at the top of the altar is square, ◄21 feet/6.4 meters► on each side.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 43:16
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Ezekiel 43:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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ו/ה/אראיל
וְ/הָ/אֲרִיאֵ֗ל
שְׁתֵּ֤ים
עֶשְׂרֵה֙
אֹ֔רֶךְ
בִּ/שְׁתֵּ֥ים
עֶשְׂרֵ֖ה
רֹ֑חַב
רָב֕וּעַ
אֶ֖ל
אַרְבַּ֥עַת
רְבָעָֽי/ו
ו/ה/אראיל
ʼăriʼêyl
H741
altar
Conj | Art | N-ms
וְ/הָ/אֲרִיאֵ֗ל
ʼăriʼêyl
H741
altar
Conj | Art | N-ms
שְׁתֵּ֤ים
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
עֶשְׂרֵה֙
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
אֹ֔רֶךְ
ʼôrek
H753
length
N-ms
בִּ/שְׁתֵּ֥ים
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Prep | Adj
עֶשְׂרֵ֖ה
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
רֹ֑חַב
rôchab
H7341
width
N-ms
רָב֕וּעַ
râbaʻ
H7251
to square
V-Qal-Inf-c
אֶ֖ל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
אַרְבַּ֥עַת
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Adj
רְבָעָֽי/ו
rebaʻ
H7253
fourth
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 43:16
ו/ה/אראיל
ʼăriʼêyl
H741
"altar"
Conj | 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.
וְ/הָ/אֲרִיאֵ֗ל
ʼăriʼêyl
H741
"altar"
Conj | 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.
שְׁתֵּ֤ים
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.
עֶשְׂרֵה֙
ʻâsâr
H6240
"ten"
Adj
In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.
Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.
אֹ֔רֶךְ
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.
בִּ/שְׁתֵּ֥ים
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Prep | 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.
עֶשְׂרֵ֖ה
ʻâsâr
H6240
"ten"
Adj
In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.
Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.
רֹ֑חַב
rôchab
H7341
"width"
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.
רָב֕וּעַ
râbaʻ
H7251
"to square"
V-Qal-Inf-c
This Hebrew word means to make something square or four-sided, like a square-shaped building. It is used to describe something with four equal sides. In the Bible, it is used to describe the shape of the altar in Ezekiel's vision.
Definition: 1) to square, be squared 1a) (Qal) square (participle) 1b) (Pual) square (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: (four-) square(-d). See also: Exodus 27:1; 1 Kings 7:5; Ezekiel 45:2.
אֶ֖ל
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.
אַרְבַּ֥עַת
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.
רְבָעָֽי/ו
rebaʻ
H7253
"fourth"
N-mp | Suff
This word refers to something that is one-fourth of a whole, like a quarter of a field or a fourth side of a square. It is used to describe division or measurement.
Definition: 1) fourth part, four sides 1a) fourth part 1b) four sides
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: fourth part, side, square. See also: Exodus 29:40; Ezekiel 1:17; Ezekiel 43:17.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 43:16
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- Context
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- Ezekiel 43:16 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 43:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 43:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:16
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:16
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 43:16
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 43:16
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:16
- Sermons on Ezekiel 43:16
Context — The Altar of Sacrifice
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.” 18Then He said to me: “Son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘These are the statutes for the altar on the day it is constructed, so that burnt offerings may be sacrificed on it and blood may be splattered on it:Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 27:1 | “You are to build an altar of acacia wood. The altar must be square, five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high. |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 4:1 | He made a bronze altar twenty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and ten cubits high. |
| 3 | Exodus 38:1–2 | Bezalel constructed the altar of burnt offering from acacia wood. It was square, five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high. He made a horn at each of its four corners, so that the horns and altar were of one piece, and he overlaid the altar with bronze. |
| 4 | Ezra 3:3 | They set up the altar on its foundation and sacrificed burnt offerings on it to the LORD—both the morning and evening burnt offerings—even though they feared the people of the land. |
Ezekiel 43:16 Summary
[The altar hearth in Ezekiel 43:16 is a special place where sacrifices are made to God, and its square shape and specific dimensions show how important it is to worship God in a way that is pleasing to Him. This reminds us of the importance of balance and completeness in our own spiritual lives, as seen in Matthew 22:37-40. The altar hearth's design also teaches us about God's character as a God of order and precision, who desires to be worshiped in a way that is intentional and thoughtful, as expressed in 1 Corinthians 10:31.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the altar hearth being square at its four corners?
The square shape of the altar hearth in Ezekiel 43:16 symbolizes perfection and completeness, emphasizing the importance of the altar as a place of sacrifice and worship, as seen in Exodus 27:1 and Exodus 30:1-5.
Why are the dimensions of the altar hearth specified in the Bible?
The specific dimensions of the altar hearth, being twelve cubits long and twelve cubits wide, demonstrate God's attention to detail and His desire for order and precision in worship, as also seen in 1 Chronicles 28:11-12 and 1 Kings 6:1-38.
How does the altar hearth relate to the overall design of the temple in Ezekiel's vision?
The altar hearth is a crucial part of the temple's design, as it is the place where sacrifices are made to atone for sin, and its dimensions and shape reflect the careful planning and purpose of God's dwelling place, as described in Ezekiel 40-48 and supported by Hebrews 8:1-5.
What can we learn from the altar hearth's design about God's character?
The altar hearth's design reveals God's character as a God of order, precision, and attention to detail, who desires to be worshiped in a way that is pleasing to Him, as expressed in 1 Corinthians 10:31 and Colossians 3:17.
Reflection Questions
- What does the square shape of the altar hearth teach me about the importance of balance and completeness in my own spiritual life?
- How can I apply the principle of attention to detail in my own worship and service to God, as seen in the design of the altar hearth?
- What role does sacrifice play in my relationship with God, and how can I reflect on the significance of the altar hearth in this context?
- In what ways can I seek to bring order and precision to my own spiritual practices, just as God brought order to the design of the temple and the altar hearth?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 43:16
And the altar shall be twelve cubits long, twelve broad,.... The length of it, from east to west, was twelve cubits; and the breadth, from north to south, was the same; so that it was a proper
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 43:16
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 43:16
The altar; that which in the 15th verse is precisely determined to be the altar, the uppermost and least settle. Twelve cubits long, twelve broad; all exact square, by which we may know the dimensions of the other two; the first of the two was wider by two cubits, and longer by two cubits, than the highest, and the lowest was as much greater and larger than the middlemost. The highest twelve cubits square, the middle fourteen cubits square, and the lowest sixteen cubits square.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:16
Ezekiel 43:16 And the altar [shall be] twelve [cubits] long, twelve broad, square in the four squares thereof.Ver. 16. Square in the four squares thereof.] Christ, the Christian altar, is complete, firm, and fixed.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 43:16
16. The preceding measurements have referred to height. Those referring to breadth or area are now given. The altar-hearth or platform was 12 cubits square. four squares thereof] four sides thereof. So Ezekiel 43:17.
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 43:16
altar - Ariel was to be an exact square on all sides. Compare Exodus 27:1; Revelation 21:16.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:16
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 43:16
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(Exodus) Exodus 27:1-8 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the significance of the way of the cross as the only path to God. The brazen altar is highlighted as the place where access to God is made p |
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(Exodus) Exodus 25:23-28 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of settling the sin question before being able to worship God. He explains that in the tabernacle, there are two articles of f |
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(Exodus) Exodus 25:9 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the tabernacle and its significance in the Bible. He emphasizes that the tabernacle was a pattern of the one in heaven, indicating the existen |
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(Exodus) Exodus 37:1-29 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the structure and symbolism of the tabernacle in the Bible. The tabernacle had three compartments and three entrances: the outer court, the ho |
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(Exodus) Exodus 38:1-8 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the significance of two articles of furniture in the outer court of the tabernacle: the altar of burnt offering and the laver. The altar rep |
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Can Two Walk Together? by James Macginlay | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of prayer and dismisses the idea of fake religions that rely on visions, dreams, and hallucinations. He encourages the congre |
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The Tabernacle 03 Consecration-Priesthood by J. Henry Brown | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the anticipation of believers for the moment when they will be transformed and receive eternal life. He emphasizes that our current bodies are |