Ezekiel 40:8
New International Version
Then he measured the portico of the gateway;

New Living Translation
He also measured the entry room of the gateway.

English Standard Version
Then he measured the vestibule of the gateway, on the inside, one reed.

Berean Standard Bible
Then he measured the portico of the gateway inside;

King James Bible
He measured also the porch of the gate within, one reed.

New King James Version
He also measured the vestibule of the inside gate, one rod.

New American Standard Bible
Then he measured the porch of the gate facing inward, one rod.

NASB 1995
Then he measured the porch of the gate facing inward, one rod.

NASB 1977
Then he measured the porch of the gate facing inward, one rod.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then he measured the porch of the gate facing inward, one rod.

Amplified Bible
He also measured the porch of the gate facing inward [toward the temple of the LORD], one rod.

Christian Standard Bible
Next he measured the gate’s portico;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Next he measured the portico of the gate;

American Standard Version
He measured also the porch of the gate toward the house, one reed.

English Revised Version
He measured also the porch of the gate toward the house, one reed.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He also measured the entrance hall of the gateway.

International Standard Version
Next, he measured the vestibule of the gate facing away from the Temple entrance at one reed.

Majority Standard Bible
Then he measured the portico of the gateway inside;

NET Bible
Then he measured the porch of the gate facing inward as 10 1/2 feet.

New Heart English Bible
He measured also the porch of the gate toward the house, one reed.

Webster's Bible Translation
He measured also the porch of the gate within, one reed.

World English Bible
He measured also the porch of the gate toward the house, one reed.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he measures the porch of the gate from within—one reed,

Young's Literal Translation
And he measureth the porch of the gate from within one reed,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will measure the porch of the gate from the house, one reed.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the threshold of the gate by the porch of the gate within, was one reed.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the threshold of the gate, next to the inner vestibule of the gate, was one reed.

New American Bible
He also measured the vestibule of the inner gate,

New Revised Standard Version
Then he measured the inner vestibule of the gateway, one cubit.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He measured also the porch of the gate within, one reed.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
(This redundant verse about the porch’s measurements according to the Hebrew is “He measured also the porch of the gate within, one reed.” see v.7, and is not found in the Peshitta Bible.)
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
He measured also the porch of the gate toward the house, one reed.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the third chamber equal in length to the reed, and equal in breadth to the reed.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The East Gate
7Each gate chamber was one rod long and one rod wide, and there were five cubits between the gate chambers. The inner threshold of the gate by the portico facing inward was one rod deep. 8Then he measured the portico of the gateway inside; 9it was eight cubits deep, and its jambs were two cubits thick. And the portico of the gateway faced the temple.…

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 6:2-3
The house that King Solomon built for the LORD was sixty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and thirty cubits high. / 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 3:3-4
The foundation that Solomon laid for the house of God was sixty cubits long and twenty cubits wide, according to the old standard. / 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.

Exodus 26:30
So you are to set up the tabernacle according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.

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.”

1 Kings 7:15-22
He cast two pillars of bronze, each eighteen cubits high and twelve cubits in circumference. / He also made two capitals of cast bronze to set on top of the pillars, each capital five cubits high. / For the capitals on top of the pillars he made a network of lattice, with wreaths of chainwork, seven for each capital. ...

Exodus 25:9
You must make the tabernacle and design all its furnishings according to the pattern I show you.

Hebrews 8:5
The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”

1 Chronicles 28:11-12
Then David gave his son Solomon the plans for the portico of the temple, its buildings, storehouses, upper rooms, inner rooms, and the room for the mercy seat. / The plans contained everything David had in mind for the courts of the house of the LORD, for all the surrounding rooms, for the treasuries of the house of God and of the dedicated things,

Exodus 27:1-8
“You are to build an altar of acacia wood. The altar must be square, five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high. / Make a horn on each of its four corners, so that the horns are of one piece, and overlay it with bronze. / Make all its utensils of bronze—its pots for removing ashes, its shovels, its sprinkling bowls, its meat forks, and its firepans. ...

2 Kings 25:9
He burned down the house of the LORD, the royal palace, and all the houses of Jerusalem—every significant building.

Acts 7:44
Our fathers had the tabernacle of the Testimony with them in the wilderness. It was constructed exactly as God had directed Moses, according to the pattern he had seen.

Jeremiah 52:21-23
Each pillar was eighteen cubits tall and twelve cubits in circumference; each was hollow, four fingers thick. / The bronze capital atop one pillar was five cubits high, with a network of bronze pomegranates all around. The second pillar, with its pomegranates, was similar. / Each capital had ninety-six pomegranates on the sides, and a total of a hundred pomegranates were above the surrounding network.

Exodus 38:1-7
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. / He made all the altar’s utensils of bronze—its pots, shovels, sprinkling bowls, meat forks, and firepans. ...


Treasury of Scripture

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Ezekiel 40
1. The time, manner, and end of the vision of the city and temple
6. 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














Then he measured:
The act of measuring in Ezekiel's vision signifies God's precise and intentional design for His temple. This reflects the divine order and holiness required in worship. Measuring is a recurring theme in Ezekiel's vision, symbolizing God's sovereignty and the establishment of His standards (Ezekiel 40:3-5). It also echoes the measuring of the New Jerusalem in Revelation 21:15-17, indicating a future fulfillment and the perfection of God's kingdom.

the portico of the gateway:
The portico, or porch, is an architectural feature that serves as an entrance to the temple complex. In ancient Near Eastern architecture, porticos were common and often signified a place of transition from the secular to the sacred. The gateway represents access to God's presence, emphasizing the importance of approaching God with reverence. This can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the "gate" or "door" through which believers enter into fellowship with God (John 10:9).

inside;
The term "inside" indicates the inner part of the temple complex, suggesting a movement towards the heart of worship and the presence of God. This progression from the outer to the inner areas of the temple mirrors the spiritual journey of drawing closer to God. It also highlights the exclusivity and sanctity of the inner temple areas, reserved for those who are consecrated. This concept is paralleled in the New Testament, where believers are called to draw near to God with a sincere heart (Hebrews 10:22).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Ezekiel
A 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 Man with the Measuring Rod
An angelic figure who guides Ezekiel through the vision, measuring the temple's dimensions, symbolizing divine order and precision.

3. The Temple
The central place of worship for the Israelites, representing God's presence among His people. In this vision, it symbolizes restoration and hope for the exiled community.

4. The Gateway
Part of the temple structure, symbolizing access to God's presence. The measurements indicate the importance of order and holiness in approaching God.

5. The Portico
An architectural feature of the temple, representing the transition from the outer court to the inner sanctum, emphasizing the progression towards holiness.
Teaching Points
Divine Order and Precision
God's attention to detail in the temple's measurements reflects His nature of order and holiness. Believers are called to reflect this order in their spiritual lives.

Access to God's Presence
The gateway and portico symbolize the way to approach God. Through Christ, believers have direct access to God, emphasizing the importance of reverence and preparation in worship.

Hope and Restoration
Ezekiel's vision provided hope to the exiled Israelites. Similarly, believers can find hope in God's promises of restoration and His presence in their lives.

Symbolism of the Temple
The temple represents God's dwelling among His people. Today, believers are the temple of the Holy Spirit, called to live lives that reflect God's holiness.Verses 8, 9. - The divergent measurements of this porch, which are given in these verses, led the LXX. and the Vulgate to reject ver. 8 as spurious, and it is certainly wanting in some Hebrew manuscripts. Hitzig, Ewald, and Smend have accordingly expunged it from the text - an altogether unnecessary proceeding. The seeming discrepancy may be removed by supposing either, with Kliefoth, that ver. 8 furnishes the measurement of the porch from east to west, and ver. 9 its measurement from north to south, with the measurements in addition of the posts (אֵלִים, from אַיִל, "a ram," hence anything curved or twisted), i.e. pillars or jambs; or, with Keil, that ver. 8 states the depth from east to west, and ver. 9 the length from north to south. The "posts," which were sixty cubits high (ver. 14), were two cubits square at the base.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then he measured
וַיָּ֜מָד (way·yā·māḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4058: To stretch, to measure, to be extended

the portico
אֻלָ֥ם (’u·lām)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 197: A vestibule

of the gateway
הַשַּׁ֛עַר (haš·ša·‘ar)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate

inside;
מֵהַבַּ֖יִת (mê·hab·ba·yiṯ)
Preposition-m, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1004: A house


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