Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The distance from the entrance of the gateway to the far end of its portico was fifty cubits. New Living Translation The full length of the gateway passage was 87 1 / 2 feet from one end to the other. English Standard Version From the front of the gate at the entrance to the front of the inner vestibule of the gate was fifty cubits. Berean Standard Bible And the distance from the entrance of the gateway to the far end of its inner portico was fifty cubits. King James Bible And from the face of the gate of the entrance unto the face of the porch of the inner gate were fifty cubits. New King James Version From the front of the entrance gate to the front of the vestibule of the inner gate was fifty cubits. New American Standard Bible And from the front of the entrance gate to the front of the inner porch of the gate was fifty cubits. NASB 1995 From the front of the entrance gate to the front of the inner porch of the gate was fifty cubits. NASB 1977 And from the front of the entrance gate to the front of the inner porch of the gate was fifty cubits. Legacy Standard Bible From the front of the entrance gate to the front of the inner porch of the gate was fifty cubits. Amplified Bible From the front of the entrance gate [on the outside] to the front of the inner porch (portico) of the gate [the distance] was fifty cubits. Christian Standard Bible The distance from the front of the gate at the entrance to the front of the gate’s portico on the inside was 87 1 /2 feet. Holman Christian Standard Bible The distance from the front of the gate at the entrance to the front of the gate’s portico on the inside was 87 1/2 feet. American Standard Version And from the forefront of the gate at the entrance unto the forefront of the inner porch of the gate were fifty cubits. Contemporary English Version Finally, he measured the total length of the passageway, from the outer wall to the entrance room, and it was 25 meters. English Revised Version And from the forefront of the gate at the entrance unto the forefront of the inner porch of the gate were fifty cubits. GOD'S WORD® Translation The total length of the gateway from the front of the outer part to the front of the inner part of the entrance hall was 87 1/2 feet. Good News Translation The total length of the gateway from the outside wall of the gate to the far side of the last room was 84 feet. International Standard Version The distance from the front entrance gate to the vestibule of the inner gate measured 50 cubits. Majority Standard Bible And the distance from the entrance of the gateway to the far end of its inner portico was fifty cubits. NET Bible From the front of the entrance gate to the porch of the inner gate was 87 1/2 feet. New Heart English Bible From the forefront of the gate at the entrance to the forefront of the inner porch of the gate were eighty-six feet one inch. Webster's Bible Translation And from the face of the gate of the entrance to the face of the porch of the inner gate were fifty cubits. World English Bible From the forefront of the gate at the entrance to the forefront of the inner porch of the gate were fifty cubits. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand by the front of the gate of the entrance, by the front of the porch of the inner gate—fifty cubits; Young's Literal Translation and by the front of the gate of the entrance, by the front of the porch of the inner gate, fifty cubits; Smith's Literal Translation And upon the face of the gate of the entrance to the face of the porch of the gate, fifty cubits. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd before the face of the gate which reached even to the face of the porch of the inner gate, fifty cubits. Catholic Public Domain Version And before the face of the gate, which extended even to the face of the vestibule of the gate of the interior, there were fifty cubits. New American Bible From the front of the gatehouse at its outer entry to the gateway of the porch facing inward, the length was fifty cubits. New Revised Standard Version From the front of the gate at the entrance to the end of the inner vestibule of the gate was fifty cubits. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd from the face of the gate of the entrance to the face of the portico of the inner gate were fifty cubits. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And before the inner gate, fifty cubits OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And from the forefront of the gate of the entrance unto the forefront of the inner porch of the gate were fifty cubits. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the open space of the gate without to the open space of the porch of the gate within was fifty cubits. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The East Gate…14Next he measured the gateposts to be sixty cubits high. The gateway extended around to the gatepost of the courtyard. 15And the distance from the entrance of the gateway to the far end of its inner portico was fifty cubits. 16The gate chambers and their side pillars had beveled windows all around the inside of the gateway. The porticos also had windows all around on the inside. Each side pillar was decorated with palm trees.… Cross References Revelation 21:15-17 The angel who spoke with me had a golden measuring rod to measure the city and its gates and walls. / The city lies foursquare, with its width the same as its length. And he measured the city with the rod, and all its dimensions were equal—12,000 stadia in length and width and height. / And he measured its wall to be 144 cubits, by the human measure the angel was using. 1 Kings 6:3 The portico at the front of the main hall of the temple was twenty cubits long, extending across the width of the temple and projecting out ten cubits in front of the temple. 2 Chronicles 3:4 The portico at the front, extending across the width of the temple, was twenty cubits long and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold. Revelation 11:1-2 Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff and was told, “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, and count the number of worshipers there. / But exclude the courtyard outside the temple. Do not measure it, because it has been given over to the nations, and they will trample the holy city for 42 months. Zechariah 2:1-2 Then I lifted up my eyes and saw a man with a measuring line in his hand. / “Where are you going?” I asked. “To measure Jerusalem,” he replied, “and to determine its width and length.” Exodus 27:9-18 You are also to make a courtyard for the tabernacle. On the south side of the courtyard make curtains of finely spun linen, a hundred cubits long on one side, / with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and silver hooks and bands on the posts. / Likewise there are to be curtains on the north side, a hundred cubits long, with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and with silver hooks and bands on the posts. ... Revelation 21:12-13 The city had a great and high wall with twelve gates inscribed with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, and twelve angels at the gates. / There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south, and three on the west. 1 Kings 7:21 Thus he set up the pillars at the portico of the temple. The pillar to the south he named Jachin, and the pillar to the north he named Boaz. 2 Kings 25:17 Each pillar was eighteen cubits tall. The bronze capital atop one pillar was three cubits high, with a network of bronze pomegranates all around. The second pillar, with its network, was similar. Jeremiah 52:21 Each pillar was eighteen cubits tall and twelve cubits in circumference; each was hollow, four fingers thick. Revelation 21:10-11 And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the holy city of Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God, / shining with the glory of God. Its radiance was like a most precious jewel, like a jasper, as clear as crystal. Isaiah 54:11-12 “O afflicted city, lashed by storms, without solace, surely I will set your stones in antimony and lay your foundations with sapphires. / I will make your pinnacles of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones. Revelation 21:19-20 The foundations of the city walls were adorned with every kind of precious stone: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald, / the fifth sardonyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst. 1 Kings 6:17 And the main hall in front of this room was forty cubits long. 2 Chronicles 3:3 The foundation that Solomon laid for the house of God was sixty cubits long and twenty cubits wide, according to the old standard. Treasury of Scripture And from the face of the gate of the entrance to the face of the porch of the inner gate were fifty cubits. Ezekiel 41:21,25 The posts of the temple were squared, and the face of the sanctuary; the appearance of the one as the appearance of the other… Ezekiel 41:17 To that above the door, even unto the inner house, and without, and by all the wall round about within and without, by measure. Ezekiel 41:6 And the side chambers were three, one over another, and thirty in order; and they entered into the wall which was of the house for the side chambers round about, that they might have hold, but they had not hold in the wall of the house. Jump to Previous Covered Cubits Distance Doorway End Entrance Face Far Fifty Forefront Front Gate Gateway Inner Opening Porch Portico Vestibule WayJump to Next Covered Cubits Distance Doorway End Entrance Face Far Fifty Forefront Front Gate Gateway Inner Opening Porch Portico Vestibule WayEzekiel 40 1. The time, manner, and end of the vision of the city and temple6. The description of the east gate of the outer court 20. of the north gate 24. of the south gate 27. of the south gate of the inner court 32. of the east gate 35. and of the north gate 39. Eight tables 44. The chambers 48. The porch of the house And the distance from the entrance of the gateway This phrase refers to the measurement of the temple's outer gate, which is part of Ezekiel's vision of a new temple. The entrance of the gateway signifies the beginning of the sacred space, emphasizing the importance of approaching God with reverence. In ancient Near Eastern architecture, gateways often symbolized transition from the secular to the sacred. This vision of the temple serves as a prophetic symbol of God's future dwelling with His people, reflecting the holiness and order of divine worship. to the far end of its inner portico was fifty cubits. Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet and priest during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel receives visions from God, including the detailed vision of a new temple in chapters 40-48. 2. The Temple The vision in Ezekiel 40 describes a future temple, symbolizing God's presence and the restoration of Israel. This temple is not the same as Solomon's or the Second Temple but represents a perfect, divine structure. 3. The Outer Gate Part of the temple's structure, the outer gate signifies the entrance to the sacred space, emphasizing the separation between the holy and the common. 4. The Inner Portico This is the inner part of the gate structure, leading further into the temple, symbolizing deeper access to God's presence. 5. The Measurement (Fifty Cubits) The specific measurement highlights the precision and order of God's design, reflecting His holiness and the importance of approaching Him with reverence. Teaching Points God's Holiness and OrderThe detailed measurements in Ezekiel's vision remind us of God's holiness and the order He desires in worship. We should approach God with reverence and respect for His divine order. Symbolism of Access The outer gate and inner portico symbolize the journey into God's presence. As believers, we are invited to draw near to God through Christ, who is the ultimate gate. Restoration and Hope Ezekiel's vision of the temple offers hope for restoration. In times of personal or communal exile, we can trust in God's promise to restore and dwell among His people. Spiritual Temple As the church and individual believers are described as God's temple, we are called to live lives that reflect His holiness and order, being mindful of how we build our spiritual lives.Verse 15. - The whole length of the gate, from the outer entrance to the inner exit fifty cubits, was thus composed - 1. An outer threshold - 6 cubits 2. Three guard-chambers, six cubits each -18 cubits 3. Two spaces between the chambers, five cubits each - 10 cubits . . . Hebrew And the distance fromוְעַ֗ל (wə·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the entrance הָֽאִית֔וֹן (hā·’î·ṯō·wn) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2978: Entrance of the gateway הַשַּׁ֣עַר (haš·ša·‘ar) Article | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate to עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the far end of לִפְנֵ֕י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face [its] הַשַּׁ֖עַר (haš·ša·‘ar) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate inner הַפְּנִימִ֑י (hap·pə·nî·mî) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6442: Interior portico אֻלָ֥ם (’u·lām) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 197: A vestibule [was] fifty חֲמִשִּׁ֖ים (ḥă·miš·šîm) Number - common plural Strong's 2572: Fifty cubits. אַמָּֽה׃ (’am·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base Links Ezekiel 40:15 NIVEzekiel 40:15 NLT Ezekiel 40:15 ESV Ezekiel 40:15 NASB Ezekiel 40:15 KJV Ezekiel 40:15 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 40:15 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 40:15 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 40:15 French Bible Ezekiel 40:15 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 40:15 From the forefront of the gate at (Ezek. 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