New International Version The building facing the temple courtyard on the west side was seventy cubits wide. The wall of the building was five cubits thick all around, and its length was ninety cubits. New Living Translation A large building stood on the west, facing the Temple courtyard. It was 122 1 / 2 feet wide and 157 1 / 2 feet long, and its walls were 8 3 / 4 feet thick. English Standard Version The building that was facing the separate yard on the west side was seventy cubits broad, and the wall of the building was five cubits thick all around, and its length ninety cubits. Berean Standard Bible Now the building that faced the temple courtyard on the west was seventy cubits wide, and the wall of the building was five cubits thick all around, with a length of ninety cubits. Berean Literal Bible And the building that was toward the face of the separating courtyard at the end toward the west was seventy cubits wide; and the wall of the building was five cubits thick all around, and its length was ninety cubits. King James Bible Now the building that was before the separate place at the end toward the west was seventy cubits broad; and the wall of the building was five cubits thick round about, and the length thereof ninety cubits. New King James Version The building that faced the separating courtyard at its western end was seventy cubits wide; the wall of the building was five cubits thick all around, and its length ninety cubits. New American Standard Bible The building that was in front of the separate area at the side toward the west was seventy cubits wide; and the wall of the building was five cubits thick all around, and its length was ninety cubits. NASB 1995 The building that was in front of the separate area at the side toward the west was seventy cubits wide; and the wall of the building was five cubits thick all around, and its length was ninety cubits. NASB 1977 And the building that was in front of the separate area at the side toward the west was seventy cubits wide; and the wall of the building was five cubits thick all around, and its length was ninety cubits. Legacy Standard Bible The building that was in front of the separate area at the side toward the west was seventy cubits wide; and the wall of the building was five cubits thick all around, and its length was ninety cubits. Amplified Bible The building that was in front of the separate area on the side toward the west was seventy cubits wide; and the wall of the building was five cubits thick all around, and its length was ninety cubits. Berean Annotated Bible Now the building that faced the temple courtyard on the west was seventy cubits wide <122.5 ft / 37.3 m>, and the wall of the building was five cubits thick all around, with a length of ninety cubits <157.5 ft / 48 m>. Christian Standard Bible Now the building that faced the temple yard toward the west was 122 1 /2 feet wide. The wall of the building was 8 3 /4 feet thick on all sides, and the building’s length was 157 1 /2 feet. Holman Christian Standard Bible Now the building that faced the temple yard toward the west was 122 1/2 feet wide. The wall of the building was 8 3/4 feet thick on all sides, and the building’s length was 157 1/2 feet. American Standard Version And the building that was before the separate place at the side toward the west was seventy cubits broad; and the wall of the building was five cubits thick round about, and the length thereof ninety cubits. Contemporary English Version I noticed another building: It faced the west end of the temple and was 35 meters wide, 45 meters long, and had walls over 2.5 meters thick. English Revised Version And the building that was before the separate place at the side toward the west was seventy cubits broad; and the wall of the building was five cubits thick round about, and the length thereof ninety cubits. GOD'S WORD® Translation At the far end of the open area, on the west side of the temple, was a building 122 1/2 feet wide. The wall of the building was 9 feet thick all the way around, and it was 157 1/2 feet long. Good News Translation At the far end of the open space on the west side of the Temple there was a building 150 feet long and 116 feet wide; its walls were 9 feet thick all around. International Standard Version The building that faced the west side of the courtyard was 70 cubits wide, and the building's wall was five cubits thick all around. It was 90 cubits long. NET Bible The building that was facing the temple courtyard at the west side was 122 1/2 feet wide; the wall of the building was 8 3/4 feet all around, and its length 157 1/2 feet. New Heart English Bible The building that was before the separate place at the side toward the west was one hundred twenty feet seven inches broad; and the wall of the building was eight feet seven inches thick all around, and its length one hundred fifty-five feet. Webster's Bible Translation Now the building that was before the separate place at the end towards the west was seventy cubits broad; and the wall of the building was five cubits thick around, and its length ninety cubits. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNow the building that faced the temple courtyard on the west was seventy cubits wide, and the wall of the building was five cubits thick all around, with a length of ninety cubits. World English Bible The building that was before the separate place at the side toward the west was seventy cubits wide; and the wall of the building was five cubits thick all around, and its length ninety cubits. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAs for the building that [is] at the front of the separate place [at] the corner westward, the breadth [is] seventy cubits, and the wall of the building [is] five cubits broad all around, and its length—ninety cubits. Berean Literal Bible And the building that was toward the face of the separating courtyard at the end toward the west was seventy cubits wide; and the wall of the building was five cubits thick all around, and its length was ninety cubits. Young's Literal Translation As to the building that is at the front of the separate place at the corner westward, the breadth is seventy cubits, and the wall of the building five cubits broad all round about, and its length ninety cubits. Smith's Literal Translation And the building which was at the face of the separation the side the way of the sea, the breadth, seventy cubits; and the wall of the building five cubits the breadth, round about, round about; and its length ninety cubit. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the building that was separate, and turned to the way that looked toward the sea, was seventy cubits broad: and the wall of the building, five cubits thick round about: and ninety cubits long. Catholic Public Domain Version And the edifice, which was separate, and which verged toward the way looking toward the sea, was seventy cubits in width. But the wall of the edifice was five cubits in width on all sides, and its length was ninety cubits. New American Bible The building opposite the restricted area on the west side was seventy cubits long and ninety cubits wide, with walls five cubits thick all around it. New Revised Standard Version The building that was facing the temple yard on the west side was seventy cubits wide; and the wall of the building was five cubits thick all around, and its depth ninety cubits. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow the building that was in front of the separate place which is at the west gate was seventy cubits broad: and the wall of the building was five cubits thick round about, and its length ninety cubits. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the building that was before the partition space in the west gate: its width was seventy cubits and the width of the wall of the building was five cubits in a circle, and the length was ninety cubits OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the building that was before the separate place at the side toward the west was seventy cubits broad; and the wall of the building was five cubits thick round about, and the length thereof ninety cubits. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the partition wall in front of the remaining space, toward the west, was seventy cubits in breadth; the breadth of the partition wall was five cubits round about, and the length of it ninety cubits. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Outside the Temple…11The side rooms opened into this area, with one entrance on the north and another on the south. The open area was five cubits wide all around. 12Now the building that faced the temple courtyard on the west was seventy cubits wide, and the wall of the building was five cubits thick all around, with a length of ninety cubits. 13Then he measured the temple to be a hundred cubits long, and the temple courtyard and the building with its walls were also a hundred cubits long.… Cross References Now the building that faced the temple courtyard on the west 1 Kings 6:5-6 Against the walls of the temple and the inner sanctuary, Solomon built a chambered structure around the temple, in which he constructed the side rooms. / The bottom floor was five cubits wide, the middle floor six cubits, and the third floor seven cubits. He also placed offset ledges around the outside of the temple, so that nothing would be inserted into its walls. Ezekiel 42:1-3 Then the man led me out northward into the outer court, and he brought me to the group of chambers opposite the temple courtyard and the outer wall on the north side. / The building with the door facing north was a hundred cubits long and fifty cubits wide. / Gallery faced gallery in three levels opposite the twenty cubits that belonged to the inner court and opposite the pavement that belonged to the outer court. Ezekiel 40:5 And I saw a wall surrounding the temple area. Now the length of the measuring rod in the man’s hand was six long cubits (each measuring a cubit and a handbreadth), and he measured the wall to be one rod thick and one rod high. was seventy cubits wide, 1 Kings 6:2 The house that King Solomon built for the LORD was sixty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and thirty cubits high. 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. Ezekiel 40:47 Next he measured the court. It was square, a hundred cubits long and a hundred cubits wide. And the altar was in front of the temple. and the wall of the building was five cubits thick all around, 1 Kings 6:8 The entrance to the bottom floor was on the south side of the temple. A stairway led up to the middle level, and from there to the third floor. 1 Kings 6:10 He built chambers all along the temple, each five cubits high and attached to the temple with beams of cedar. Ezekiel 42:20 So he measured the area on all four sides. It had a wall all around, five hundred cubits long and five hundred cubits wide, to separate the holy from the common. with a length of ninety cubits. 1 Kings 7:2 He built the House of the Forest of Lebanon a hundred cubits long, fifty cubits wide, and thirty cubits high, with four rows of cedar pillars supporting the cedar beams. Ezekiel 42:2 The building with the door facing north was a hundred cubits long and fifty cubits wide. Ezekiel 42:4-5 In front of the chambers was an inner walkway ten cubits wide and a hundred cubits long. Their doors were on the north. / Now the upper chambers were smaller because the galleries took more space from the chambers on the lower and middle floors of the building. Revelation 21:16 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. 1 Kings 6:16-17 He partitioned off the twenty cubits at the rear of the temple with cedar boards from floor to ceiling to form within the temple an inner sanctuary, the Most Holy Place. / And the main hall in front of this room was forty cubits long. 1 Kings 6:20 The inner sanctuary was twenty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold, and he also overlaid the altar of cedar. 1 Kings 6:36 Solomon built the inner courtyard with three rows of dressed stone and one row of trimmed cedar beams. Treasury of Scripture Now the building that was before the separate place at the end toward the west was seventy cubits broad; and the wall of the building was five cubits thick round about, and the length thereof ninety cubits. separate Ezekiel 41:13-15 So he measured the house, an hundred cubits long; and the separate place, and the building, with the walls thereof, an hundred cubits long; … Ezekiel 42:1 Then he brought me forth into the utter court, the way toward the north: and he brought me into the chamber that was over against the separate place, and which was before the building toward the north. Ezekiel 10:13 As for the wheels, it was cried unto them in my hearing, O wheel. Jump to Previous Area Broad Building Cubits End Facing Five Front Length Ninety Round Separate Seventy Side Temple Thereof Thick Wall West Wide YardJump to Next Area Broad Building Cubits End Facing Five Front Length Ninety Round Separate Seventy Side Temple Thereof Thick Wall West Wide YardEzekiel 41 1. The measures, parts, chambers, and ornaments of the templeNow the building that faced the temple courtyard on the west Ezekiel saw a separate structure on the western side of the temple complex, behind the temple itself. Its location and careful inclusion in the measurements show that every part of the restored sanctuary was ordered according to God’s design. 1Ki 6:5-6 Against the walls of the temple and the inner sanctuary,… was seventy cubits wide, The building occupied a substantial space within the sacred precincts, indicating its important purpose in the operation and protection of the temple area; its seventy-cubit width may symbolize completeness or perfection. 1Ki 6:2 The house that King Solomon built for the LORD… and the wall of the building was five cubits thick all around, Its heavy surrounding wall distinguished the structure from the open court and provided a secure boundary within the temple complex. 1Ki 6:8 The entrance to the bottom floor was on the south side… with a length of ninety cubits. The precise dimensions emphasize the order, permanence, and completeness of the temple shown to Ezekiel, where no part of the sanctuary was left undefined or incidental. 1Ki 7:2 He built the House of the Forest of Lebanon… Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet and priest during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is the author of the book. He receives visions from God, including the detailed vision of the new temple. 2. The Temple The central place of worship for the Israelites, representing God's presence among His people. In Ezekiel's vision, it symbolizes restoration and future hope. 3. The Building This structure is part of Ezekiel's vision of the temple complex. Its dimensions and placement are significant in the overall design and purpose of the temple. 4. The Courtyard The area surrounding the temple, which serves as a place for worship and gathering. It is an integral part of the temple's layout. 5. The Wall The wall's thickness and dimensions indicate the strength and protection surrounding the temple, symbolizing God's protection over His people. Teaching Points Symbolism of DimensionsThe specific measurements in Ezekiel's vision highlight God's order and precision. They remind us of His attention to detail in our lives. God's Presence and Protection The temple and its surrounding structures symbolize God's presence and protection. We can trust in His safeguarding over our spiritual journey. Hope for Restoration Ezekiel's vision was given during a time of exile, offering hope for restoration. Similarly, we can find hope in God's promises during our trials. The Importance of Worship The temple's design emphasizes the centrality of worship in the life of God's people. We should prioritize worship in our daily lives. Future Fulfillment Ezekiel's temple points to a future fulfillment in Christ and the New Jerusalem, encouraging us to live with an eternal perspective. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 41:12?2. How does Ezekiel 41:12's description of the building reflect God's attention to detail? 3. What can we learn about God's holiness from the temple's precise measurements? 4. How does Ezekiel 41:12 connect with the broader theme of God's dwelling place? 5. How can we apply the importance of structure in our spiritual lives today? 6. What does the temple's design teach us about reverence in worship practices? 7. What is the significance of the building described in Ezekiel 41:12? 8. How does Ezekiel 41:12 relate to the overall vision of the temple? 9. What does the measurement in Ezekiel 41:12 symbolize in biblical theology? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 41? (12) The separate place.--This is the space at the west end of the Temple (20 cubits broad) before coming to another building. Nothing is here said of the purposes of this other building; but it is probably "the appointed place" (Ezekiel 43:21) for the burning of the sin-offering, and also of any remains of other sacrifices which required to be consumed by fire, and of any other refuse from the Temple. Its total width of 80 cubits (70 cubits + 2 walls of 5 cubits each) leaves a passage-way of 10 cubits on each side; while its length (90 cubits + two walls of 5 cubits each--100 cubits) Just fills the space from "the separate place" to the wall of the court. (See plan II., G. [Ezekiel 40:44-49]) The sum-total of the exterior measurements is given in Ezekiel 41:13-14.Verses 12-14. - The separate place. Verse 12. - The building that was before the separate place. The word הַגּזְרָה, occurring only in this chapter, and translated "separate place," is derived from a root signifying to "cut off," and here denotes a space behind the temple on the west, which was marked off from the rest of the ground on which the temple with its courts and chambers stood, and devoted most likely to less sacred purposes. Behind Solomon's temple lay a similar space (2 Kings 23:11; 1 Chronicles 26:18), with buildings upon it and a separate way out; and as the name gizrah appears to convey the notion of something that required to be kept apart and removed from the sacred precincts, the opinion of Kliefoth is probably correct that "this space with its buildings was to be used for the reception of all refuse, sweepings, all kinds of rubbish - in brief, of everything that was separated or rejected when the holy service was performed in the temple, and that this was the reason why it received the name of 'the separate place.' The dimensions of this building were (1) the breadth, seventy cubits; (2) the length, ninety cubits; (3) the thickness of the wall, five cubits round about. Vers. 13, 14. - Thus the whole breadth of this erection was seventy plus ten, or eighty cubits; which, with ten cubits of free space on the north and south sides, make a hundred cubits in all. Its whole length was ninety plus ten, or a hundred cubits. The entire area was thus once more a hundred cubits square. At this point, again, a convenient estimate of the whole dimensions of the temple area may be made. . . . Ezekiel 41:12 describes a substantial west-side building in the future temple complex: 70 cubits wide, 90 cubits long, with 5-cubit-thick walls. These specifics underline (1) the literal architecture God intends, (2) the balanced, complete design of His dwelling, and (3) the secure separation of holy space. Altogether, the verse assures us that in the coming kingdom, worship will be orderly, protected, and fully centered on the Lord’s glory.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Now the buildingוְהַבִּנְיָ֡ן (wə·hab·bin·yān) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1146: A structure that אֲשֶׁר֩ (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that faced אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the temple courtyard הַגִּזְרָ֜ה (hag·giz·rāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1508: The figure, person, an inclosure on דֶּֽרֶךְ־ (de·reḵ-) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action the west הַיָּ֗ם (hay·yām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin [was] seventy שִׁבְעִ֣ים (šiḇ·‘îm) Number - common plural Strong's 7657: Seventy (a cardinal number) cubits אַמָּ֔ה (’am·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base wide, רֹ֚חַב (rō·ḥaḇ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7341: Breadth, width and the wall וְקִ֧יר (wə·qîr) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7023: A wall of the building הַבִּנְיָ֛ן (hab·bin·yān) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1146: A structure [was] five חָֽמֵשׁ־ (ḥā·mêš-) Number - feminine singular Strong's 2568: Five cubits אַמּ֥וֹת (’am·mō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base thick רֹ֖חַב (rō·ḥaḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7341: Breadth, width all סָבִ֣יב ׀ (sā·ḇîḇ) Adverb Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around around סָבִ֑יב (sā·ḇîḇ) Adverb Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around and a length וְאָרְכּ֖וֹ (wə·’ā·rə·kōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 753: Length of ninety תִּשְׁעִ֥ים (tiš·‘îm) Number - common plural Strong's 8673: Ninety cubits. אַמָּֽה׃ (’am·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base Additonal Resources Ezekiel 41:12 Blue Letter BibleEzekiel 41:12 Bible Gateway Ezekiel 41:12 Bible.com Ezekiel 41:12 NIV |
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