Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “The distance all around will be 18,000 cubits. “And the name of the city from that time on will be: the Lord is there.” New Living Translation “The distance around the entire city will be 6 miles. And from that day the name of the city will be ‘The LORD Is There.’” English Standard Version The circumference of the city shall be 18,000 cubits. And the name of the city from that time on shall be, The LORD Is There.” Berean Standard Bible The perimeter of the city will be 18,000 cubits, and from that day on the name of the city will be: THE LORD IS THERE.” King James Bible It was round about eighteen thousand measures: and the name of the city from that day shall be, The LORD is there. New King James Version All the way around shall be eighteen thousand cubits; and the name of the city from that day shall be: THE LORD IS THERE.” New American Standard Bible The city shall be eighteen thousand cubits all around; and the name of the city from that day shall be, ‘The LORD is there.’” NASB 1995 “The city shall be 18,000 cubits round about; and the name of the city from that day shall be, ‘The LORD is there.’” NASB 1977 “The city shall be 18,000 cubits round about; and the name of the city from that day shall be, ‘The LORD is there.’” Legacy Standard Bible The city shall be 18,000 cubits round about; and the name of the city from that day shall be, ‘Yahweh is there.’” Amplified Bible The distance around the city shall be 18,000 (4 x 4,500) cubits; and the name of the city from that day [and ever after] shall be, ‘The LORD is There.’” Christian Standard Bible The perimeter of the city will be six miles, and the name of the city from that day on will be The LORD Is There.” Holman Christian Standard Bible The perimeter of the city will be six miles, and the name of the city from that day on will be: Yahweh Is There.” American Standard Version It shall be eighteen thousand reeds round about: and the name of the city from that day shall be, Jehovah is there. Contemporary English Version and so the total length of the wall will be ten kilometers. The new name of the city will be "The-LORD-Is-Here!" English Revised Version It shall be eighteen thousand reeds round about: and the name of the city from that day shall be, The LORD is there. GOD'S WORD® Translation The city will measure about 31,500 feet all the way around. From then on the city's name will be: The LORD Is There. Good News Translation The total length of the wall on all four sides of the city is 10,080 yards. The name of the city from now on will be "The-LORD-Is-Here!" International Standard Version A perimeter is to measure 18,000 units, and the name of the city from that time on is to be: NET Bible The circumference of the city will be six miles. The name of the city from that day forward will be: 'The LORD Is There.'" New Heart English Bible It shall be eighteen thousand reeds around: and the name of the city from that day shall be, 'The LORD is there.'" Webster's Bible Translation The circuit was eighteen thousand measures: and the name of the city from that day shall be, The LORD is there. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe perimeter of the city will be 18,000 cubits, and from that day on the name of the city will be: THE LORD IS THERE.” World English Bible “It shall be eighteen thousand reeds in circumference; and the name of the city from that day shall be, ‘Yahweh is there.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard Version[It is] eighteen thousand around, and the renown of the city [is] from the day YHWH [is] there.” Young's Literal Translation Round about is eighteen thousand, and the renown of the city is from the day Jehovah is there.' Smith's Literal Translation Bound about eighteen thousand: and the name of the city from the day, Jehovah them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIts circumference was eighteen thousand: and the name of the city from that day, The Lord is there. Catholic Public Domain Version Along circumference, there shall be eighteen thousand. And the name of the city, from that day, shall be: ‘The Lord is in that very place.’ ” New American Bible The circuit of the city shall be eighteen thousand cubits. From now on the name of the city is “The LORD is there.” New Revised Standard Version The circumference of the city shall be eighteen thousand cubits. And the name of the city from that time on shall be, The LORD is There. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the circumference of the city shall be eighteen thousand measures; and the name of the city was given by the LORD from the day that it was built. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And around it eighteen thousand, and the name of the city is from the days LORD JEHOVAH named it OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917It shall be eighteen thousand reeds round about. And the name of the city from that day shall be, The LORD is there.' Brenton Septuagint Translation The circumference, eighteen thousand measures: and the name of the city, from the day that it shall be finished, shall be the name thereof. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The City Gates and Dimensions…34And on the west side, which will be 4,500 cubits long, there will be three gates: the gate of Gad, the gate of Asher, and the gate of Naphtali. 35The perimeter of the city will be 18,000 cubits, and from that day on the name of the city will be: THE LORD IS THERE.” Cross References Revelation 21:3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God. Revelation 22:3-4 No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be within the city, and His servants will worship Him. / They will see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads. Revelation 21:22-23 But I saw no temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. / And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp. 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. Revelation 21:2 I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Zechariah 2:10-11 “Shout for joy and be glad, O Daughter of Zion, for I am coming to dwell among you,” declares the LORD. / “On that day many nations will join themselves to the LORD, and they will become My people. I will dwell among you, and you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent Me to you. Zechariah 14:9 On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth—the LORD alone, and His name alone. Isaiah 12:6 Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.” Isaiah 60:19-20 No longer will the sun be your light by day, nor the brightness of the moon shine on your night; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your splendor. / Your sun will no longer set, and your moon will not wane; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and the days of your sorrow will cease. Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel. Jeremiah 3:17 At that time they will call Jerusalem The Throne of the LORD, and all the nations will be gathered in Jerusalem to honor the name of the LORD. They will no longer follow the stubbornness of their evil hearts. Jeremiah 33:16 In those days Judah will be saved, and Jerusalem will dwell securely, and this is the name by which it will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness. Matthew 1:23 “Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”). John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 14:23 Jesus replied, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. Treasury of Scripture It was round about eighteen thousand measures: and the name of the city from that day shall be, The LORD is there. and the name. Genesis 22:14 And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen. Jeremiah 33:16 In those days shall Judah be saved, and Jerusalem shall dwell safely: and this is the name wherewith she shall be called, The LORD our righteousness. Zechariah 14:21 Yea, every pot in Jerusalem and in Judah shall be holiness unto the LORD of hosts: and all they that sacrifice shall come and take of them, and seethe therein: and in that day there shall be no more the Canaanite in the house of the LORD of hosts. The Lord. Exodus 15:26 And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee. Exodus 17:15 And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovahnissi: Judges 6:24 Then Gideon built an altar there unto the LORD, and called it Jehovahshalom: unto this day it is yet in Ophrah of the Abiezrites. Jump to Previous Circuit Circumference City Cubits Distance Eighteen Henceforth Measures Reeds Renown Round Thousand TimeJump to Next Circuit Circumference City Cubits Distance Eighteen Henceforth Measures Reeds Renown Round Thousand TimeEzekiel 48 1. The portions of the twelve tribes;8. of the sanctuary; 15. of the city and suburbs; 21. and of the prince. 23. The portions of the twelve tribes. 30. The dimensions and gates of the city. The perimeter of the city will be 18,000 cubits The measurement of 18,000 cubits for the city's perimeter indicates a significant size, suggesting a city of considerable importance and grandeur. In ancient times, a cubit was approximately 18 inches, making the perimeter about 6 miles. This measurement reflects the completeness and perfection often associated with the number 18 in biblical numerology. The city described is part of Ezekiel's vision of a restored Israel, symbolizing God's ultimate plan for His people. The detailed measurements emphasize the order and precision of God's design, reminiscent of the specific instructions given for the Tabernacle and Solomon's Temple (Exodus 25-27, 1 Kings 6). and from that day on the name of the city will be: THE LORD IS THERE. Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet of God who received visions and messages during the Babylonian exile, tasked with delivering God's word to the Israelites. 2. The City Refers to the future city of Jerusalem, symbolizing the restored presence of God among His people. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people. 4. The Name The LORD Is There (Yahweh Shammah) A prophetic declaration of God's abiding presence in the city, signifying hope and restoration. 5. The Perimeter (18,000 cubits) Represents the dimensions of the city, emphasizing its completeness and divine order. Teaching Points God's Presence as AssuranceThe name "The LORD Is There" assures believers of God's constant presence, providing comfort and strength in all circumstances. Hope in Restoration Just as the city symbolizes restoration, believers can have hope in God's power to restore and renew their lives. Divine Order and Completeness The specific dimensions of the city reflect God's perfect plan and order, encouraging trust in His divine purposes. Covenant Faithfulness God's presence in the city underscores His faithfulness to His covenant promises, reminding believers of His unchanging nature. Living as God's Dwelling As believers, we are called to be living temples of God's presence, reflecting His glory in our daily lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 48:35?2. How does "The LORD is there" in Ezekiel 48:35 impact your daily life? 3. What does Ezekiel 48:35 reveal about God's presence in the New Jerusalem? 4. How does Ezekiel 48:35 connect with Revelation 21:3 about God's dwelling? 5. In what ways can you cultivate awareness of God's presence today? 6. How does Ezekiel 48:35 encourage you to seek God's presence in prayer? 7. What does "The LORD is there" in Ezekiel 48:35 reveal about God's presence in our lives? 8. How does Ezekiel 48:35 influence our understanding of God's relationship with His people? 9. What historical context is essential to fully grasp the meaning of Ezekiel 48:35? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 48? 11. If Ezekiel 48 is meant to be literal, how can the scientific and logistical challenges of reconstructing such a layout be explained? 12. Why does Ezekiel 48 envision a temple layout vastly different from historical records of Solomon’s and Zerubbabel’s temples? 13. If this temple vision was meant to be literal, why is there no record of its construction in biblical or extrabiblical sources after Ezekiel 41? 14. Is the LORD present there? What Does Ezekiel 48:35 Mean The perimeter of the city• Ezekiel finishes his vision by focusing on the city’s outline: “The perimeter of the city will be 18,000 cubits” (Ezekiel 48:35). • Scripture earlier detailed four equal sides (Ezekiel 48:16), so this closing statement confirms a perfect square—4,500 cubits each side—reflecting order and completeness much like the square plan of the future New Jerusalem in Revelation 21:16. • God often marks holy ground by measured boundaries (Ezekiel 42:15–20; Zechariah 2:1-5). The precision reassures that the vision is literal, not symbolic only. will be 18,000 cubits • A cubit (about 18 in/45 cm) makes the circumference roughly six miles. In Israel’s history that is large enough for habitation yet small enough to keep worship central. • Numbers in prophecy convey real scale and underscore God’s faithfulness (1 Kings 6:2; Revelation 21:17). Every cubit says, “This will surely stand.” • Four identical sides echo the four directions of the tribal allotments (Ezekiel 48:30-34), signaling welcome to all Israel. and from that day on • A decisive moment lies ahead: once the city is established, everything changes permanently. “From that day on” links the vision to the everlasting covenant promises of peace (Ezekiel 37:26-28). • The phrase points forward, not back, anchoring hope in a future millennium when Messiah reigns (Isaiah 60:18-22). • Jeremiah 31:40 foresaw Jerusalem “holy to the LORD, it will never again be uprooted,” matching Ezekiel’s timeline. the name of the city will be • Throughout Scripture, God assigns names to reveal purpose (Genesis 22:14; Jeremiah 23:6). So a new name signals a new reality. • Revelation 3:12 speaks of believers receiving “the name of the city of My God,” showing continuity: the ultimate city bears God’s own identity. • Naming the city underscores ownership; the Lord Himself brands the rebuilt Jerusalem as His dwelling. the Lord is there • The closing declaration, “THE LORD IS THERE,” reverses the tragedy of God’s glory leaving in Ezekiel 10–11. Now His presence returns for good (Ezekiel 43:1-5). • Zechariah 2:10-11 and Revelation 21:3 echo the same promise: “the dwelling place of God is with man.” • Jesus embodies this truth—“the Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:14)—and pledges it permanently: “I am with you always” (Matthew 28:20). • The city’s greatest feature is not its walls or measurements but the abiding, unhindered presence of the Lord. summary Ezekiel 48:35 caps the prophet’s vision with a literal, measurable city whose six-mile circumference showcases divine order. From the moment it stands, the city carries a new name that proclaims the central reality of the coming kingdom: God Himself lives there, never to depart again. Every cubit, every side, every promise points to a restored relationship between the Lord and His people, fulfilled in the future reign of Christ and echoed in the eternal New Jerusalem. (35) Round about eighteen thousand.--The circuit of the city, not including its "suburbs," or open space, was 4 x 4,500 = 18,000 reeds, or something over thirty-four miles. Josephus reckoned the circuit of Jerusalem in his day at four miles.Measures.--This word is rightly supplied from Ezekiel 48:30; Ezekiel 48:33. On the symmetry of the city and its gates and the names of the gates, comp. Revelation 21:12; Revelation 13:16. The Lord is there.--With this name of the city Ezekiel closes his vision and his book. It is a most fitting close; for the object has been to depict, under the figures of the Jewish dispensation, the glories of the Church of the future. The culmination of this glory must ever be that the Lord, according to His promise (John 6:56), will dwell in the believer, and the believer in Him. Imperfectly as this may be carried out here on earth, the effect of the Gospel is to bring about ever more and more fully its realisation; and the closing book of the volume of Revelation, catching the echoes of Ezekiel's prophecy, looks forward to the Holy City, the New Jerusalem "coming down from God out of heaven," and declares, "Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself shall be with them and be their God" (Revelation 21:2-3). . . . Verse 35. - The entire circuit of the city should, according to the above measurement of the walls, be eighteen thousand reeds, i.e. 18,000 × 6 (cubits) × 1.5 (feet) = 162,000 feet = 3Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The perimeterסָבִ֕יב (sā·ḇîḇ) Adverb Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around [of the city will be] 18,000 [cubits], שְׁמֹנָ֥ה (šə·mō·nāh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 8083: A cardinal number, eight, eighth and the name וְשֵׁם־ (wə·šêm-) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8034: A name of the city הָעִ֥יר (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement from [that] day on will be: מִיּ֖וֹם (mî·yō·wm) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day THE LORD יְהוָ֥ה ׀ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel [IS] THERE.” שָֽׁמָּה׃ (šām·māh) Adverb | third person feminine singular Strong's 8033: There, then, thither Links Ezekiel 48:35 NIVEzekiel 48:35 NLT Ezekiel 48:35 ESV Ezekiel 48:35 NASB Ezekiel 48:35 KJV Ezekiel 48:35 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 48:35 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 48:35 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 48:35 French Bible Ezekiel 48:35 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 48:35 It shall be eighteen thousand reeds around: (Ezek. 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