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Ezekiel 41:13
Then 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.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The prophet Ezekiel records a vision of a future temple, measuring its architectural dimensions during a detailed tour of the sanctuary complex.
The words — The Hebrew verb וּמָדַד (u.ma.Dad) means "and he measured," establishing the precise dimensions of the sanctuary. The noun אֹרֶךְ ('O.rekh) denotes "length," specifying that the temple, courtyard, and surrounding structure each span one hundred cubits.
The thread — This measurement echoes Ezekiel 40:47, where the prophet previously recorded the temple court as a hundred cubits long and wide, reinforcing the vision's geometric symmetry.
Why it lands — The text states the exact dimensions of the sanctuary's length and width, requiring the reader to acknowledge the divine blueprint's precision before considering any theological implications.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
So he measured the house, an hundred cubits long; and the separate place, and the building, with the walls thereof, an hundred cubits long;
Cross-references
- 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.