Ezekiel 45:3
Ezekiel 45:3 in Multiple Translations
From this holy portion, you are to measure off a length of 25,000 cubits and a width of 10,000 cubits, and in it will be the sanctuary, the Most Holy Place.
And of this measure shalt thou measure the length of five and twenty thousand, and the breadth of ten thousand: and in it shall be the sanctuary and the most holy place.
And of this measure shalt thou measure a length of five and twenty thousand, and a breadth of ten thousand: and in it shall be the sanctuary, which is most holy.
And of this measure, let a space be measured, twenty-five thousand long and ten thousand wide: in it there will be the holy place, even the most holy.
From this holy allocation, measure out a section that is 25,000 cubits by 10,000 cubits. This will contain the sanctuary, the Most Holy Place.
And of this measure shalt thou measure the length of fiue and twentie thousande, and the breadth of tenne thousande: and in it shalbe the Sanctuarie, and the most holy place.
And by this measure thou dost measure: the length [is] five and twenty thousand, and the breadth ten thousand: and in it is the sanctuary, the holy of holies.
Of this measure you shall measure a length of twenty-five thousand, and a width of ten thousand. In it shall be the sanctuary, which is most holy.
And of this measure shalt thou measure the length of five and twenty thousand, and the breadth of ten thousand: and in it shall be the sanctuary and the most holy place .
And with this measure thou shalt measure the length of five and twenty thousand, and the breadth of ten thousand, and in it shall be the temple and the holy of holies.
Inside that sacred district, measure a section ◄8.3 miles/13.3 km.► long and ◄3.5 miles/5.3 km.► wide.
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Ezekiel 45:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מִן
הַ/מִּדָּ֤ה
הַ/זֹּאת֙
תָּמ֔וֹד
אֹ֗רֶךְ
חמש
חֲמִשָּׁ֤ה
וְ/עֶשְׂרִים֙
אֶ֔לֶף
וְ/רֹ֖חַב
עֲשֶׂ֣רֶת
אֲלָפִ֑ים
וּ/בֽ/וֹ
יִהְיֶ֥ה
הַ/מִּקְדָּ֖שׁ
קֹ֥דֶשׁ
קָדָשִֽׁים
וּ/מִן
min
H4480
from
Conj | Prep
הַ/מִּדָּ֤ה
middâh
H4060
`great stature`
Art | N-fs
הַ/זֹּאת֙
zôʼth
H2063
this
Art | Pron
תָּמ֔וֹד
mâdad
H4058
to measure
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
אֹ֗רֶךְ
ʼôrek
H753
length
N-ms
חמש
châmêsh
H2568
five
Adj
חֲמִשָּׁ֤ה
châmêsh
H2568
five
Adj
וְ/עֶשְׂרִים֙
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Conj | Adj
אֶ֔לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
וְ/רֹ֖חַב
rôchab
H7341
width
Conj | N-ms
עֲשֶׂ֣רֶת
ʻeser
H6235
ten
Adj
אֲלָפִ֑ים
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
וּ/בֽ/וֹ
Conj | Prep | Suff
יִהְיֶ֥ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
הַ/מִּקְדָּ֖שׁ
miqdâsh
H4720
sanctuary
Art | N-ms
קֹ֥דֶשׁ
qôdesh
H6944
Holy Place
N-ms
קָדָשִֽׁים
qôdesh
H6944
Holy Place
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 45:3
וּ/מִן
min
H4480
"from"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
הַ/מִּדָּ֤ה
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.
הַ/זֹּאת֙
zôʼth
H2063
"this"
Art | Pron
This Hebrew word means this or that, often used to point out something specific. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 570 OT verses. KJV: hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefore, these, this (thing), thus. See also: Genesis 2:23; Numbers 7:88; Judges 1:27.
תָּמ֔וֹד
mâdad
H4058
"to measure"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
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.
אֹ֗רֶךְ
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.
חמש
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.
חֲמִשָּׁ֤ה
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.
וְ/עֶשְׂרִים֙
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Conj | Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
אֶ֔לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
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.
עֲשֶׂ֣רֶת
ʻeser
H6235
"ten"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number ten, often used in combination with other numbers to describe larger quantities, such as in the story of the ten commandments in Exodus 20. It is commonly translated as 'ten' in the KJV.
Definition: 1) ten 1a) ten 1b) with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: a.sar (עֲשַׂר "ten" H6236)
Usage: Occurs in 157 OT verses. KJV: ten, (fif-, seven-) teen. See also: Genesis 5:14; 1 Kings 6:3; Isaiah 5:10.
אֲלָפִ֑ים
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
וּ/בֽ/וֹ
""
Conj | Prep | Suff
יִהְיֶ֥ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
הַ/מִּקְדָּ֖שׁ
miqdâsh
H4720
"sanctuary"
Art | N-ms
A sanctuary or holy place, like a temple or palace, set apart for God or idols, a sacred space.
Definition: 1) sacred place, sanctuary, holy place 1a) sanctuary 1a1) of the temple 1a2) of the tabernacle 1a3) of Ezekiel's temple 1a4) of Jehovah
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: chapel, hallowed part, holy place, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 15:17; Lamentations 1:10; Psalms 68:36.
קֹ֥דֶשׁ
qôdesh
H6944
"Holy Place"
N-ms
The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.
Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)
Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.
קָדָשִֽׁים
qôdesh
H6944
"Holy Place"
N-mp
The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.
Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)
Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 45:3
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- Ezekiel 45:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 45:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 45:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:3
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 45:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:3
Context — Consecration of the Land
1“When you divide the land by lot as an inheritance, you are to set aside a portion for the LORD, a holy portion of the land 25,000 cubits long and 20,000 cubits wide. This entire tract of land will be holy.
2Within this area there is to be a section for the sanctuary 500 cubits square, with 50 cubits around it for open land.
3From this holy portion, you are to measure off a length of 25,000 cubits and a width of 10,000 cubits, and in it will be the sanctuary, the Most Holy Place.
4It will be a holy portion of the land to be used by the priests who minister in the sanctuary, who draw near to minister before the LORD. It will be a place for their houses, as well as a holy area for the sanctuary. 5An adjacent area 25,000 cubits long and 10,000 cubits wide shall belong to the Levites who minister in the temple; it will be their possession for towns in which to live.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezekiel 48:10 | This will be the holy portion for the priests. It will be 25,000 cubits long on the north side, 10,000 cubits wide on the west side, 10,000 cubits wide on the east side, and 25,000 cubits long on the south side. In the center will be the sanctuary of the LORD. |
Ezekiel 45:3 Summary
[Ezekiel 45:3 describes a special area of land that will be set aside for God's sanctuary, which is a place of worship and ministry. This area is 25,000 cubits long and 10,000 cubits wide, and it will be a holy place where the priests will serve the LORD (as seen in Ezekiel 40:2 and Exodus 25:8). The idea of a dedicated space for worship is also seen in other parts of the Bible, such as the tabernacle in the wilderness (Exodus 25:8) and the temple in Jerusalem (1 Kings 8:1-5). By setting aside this special area, God is emphasizing the importance of holiness and separation in our relationship with Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the holy portion of land in Ezekiel 45:3?
The holy portion of land is set aside for the LORD, and it will be used for the sanctuary and the priests who minister there, as seen in Ezekiel 45:4 and Ezekiel 48:10-12, similar to the way the tabernacle was set apart in Exodus 25:8.
Why is the size of the holy portion of land important in Ezekiel 45:3?
The size of the holy portion of land, 25,000 cubits by 10,000 cubits, is significant because it provides a specific area for the sanctuary and the priests, emphasizing the importance of separation and holiness, as also seen in Leviticus 10:10 and Ezekiel 42:15-20.
How does Ezekiel 45:3 relate to the concept of the Most Holy Place?
Ezekiel 45:3 mentions that the sanctuary, the Most Holy Place, will be located within the holy portion of land, highlighting the central role of the Most Holy Place in the worship and ministry of the priests, as also described in Exodus 26:33-34 and Hebrews 9:3-5.
What is the purpose of measuring off a specific area for the sanctuary in Ezekiel 45:3?
The purpose of measuring off a specific area for the sanctuary is to create a dedicated space for worship and ministry, emphasizing the importance of order and precision in the service of the LORD, as also seen in 1 Chronicles 28:11-12 and Ezekiel 43:10-12.
Reflection Questions
- What does the concept of a 'holy portion' of land mean to me, and how can I apply it to my own life as a follower of God?
- How does the idea of a specific, dedicated space for worship and ministry challenge or inspire me in my own walk with God?
- In what ways can I create a 'holy portion' of my time, energy, or resources to dedicate to the LORD and His service?
- What does the presence of the Most Holy Place within the holy portion of land reveal about God's character and His desire for relationship with humanity?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 45:3
And of this measure shalt thou measure the length of five and twenty thousand, and the breadth of ten thousand,.... Not that the sense is, that of and according to the cubit measure last mentioned,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 45:3
Of this there shall be for the sanctuary five hundred in length, with five hundred in breadth, square round about; and fifty cubits round about for the suburbs thereof. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:3
Of, or by, or from this cubit measure, , shalt thou measure. So express, that indeed I wonder a dispute can arise; and this justifies the French version, which from this verse no doubt took the coudee, which they use in . In it, in the centre or navel of this twenty-five thousand and ten thousand, shall the whole sanctuary, courts, temple, and holy of holies, or the oracle, be built.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:3
Ezekiel 45:3 And of this measure shalt thou measure the length of five and twenty thousand, and the breadth of ten thousand: and in it shall be the sanctuary [and] the most holy [place].Ver. 3. The length of five and twenty thousand.] Here the same again is repeated, and further is shown how this holy portion of ground was to be employed to the use of the priests.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:3
(3) Of this measure.—If the Hebrew text of Eze 45:1 be preserved unchanged, we must understand this to refer to the whole oblation of 25,000 reeds broad which was in the prophet’s mind, though he does not speak of it until afterwards; this verse will then be a repetition of the latter part of Eze 45:1, for the sake of specifying that the sanctuary was to be within it. The territory here assigned to the priests, more than 47 miles long by nearly 19 broad, with only one square mile deducted for the sanctuary, is enormously larger than the 13 cities assigned for their residence in Joshua 21:19, and is also considerably larger than that given (Ezekiel 48) to any of the tribes. It has been suggested that, as Ezekiel makes no mention of the tithes, this large territory may have been given to the priests for their support instead of the tithes; but the law of tithes was a very ancient institution (see Genesis 14:20; Genesis 28:22), and was important for the good of the people as well as for the support of the priests. It is unlikely that Ezekiel would have introduced so radical a change without any allusion to it. The enlargement of the priests’ possessions is quite in proportion to the enlargement of the sanctuary, and both seem designed in this symbolical vision to set forth the prominence of the Divine worship, and its precedence over all other things.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:3
Verse 3. And of this measure] See the plan, A, B, C, D, E. See Clarke on Ezekiel 48:35.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 45:3
3. The portion of the sacred land assigned to the priests shall consist of a tract 25,000 long by 10,000 broad. sanctuary and the most holy] sanctuary, (even) the most holy thing. The whole area of land is holy, the sanctuary most holy.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:3
1-8. Having given directions as to what the temple ministers should eat, the prophet now specifically states what portion of land shall be theirs, and also what portions shall be for the prince and the city (Ezekiel 45:7).