King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And from the face of the gate of the entrance unto the face of the porch of the inner gate [were] fifty cubits.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The distance along the passage from the outer opening of the gateway to the far side of the entranceway at the inner end of the gateway was eighty-seven-and-a-half feet.
Berean Standard Bible:
And the distance from the entrance of the gateway to the far end of its inner portico was fifty cubits.
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.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And from the face{H6440} of the gate{H8179} of the entrance{H2978} unto the face{H6440} of the porch{H197} of the inner{H6442} gate{H8179} were fifty{H2572} cubits{H520}.
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Commentary for Ezekiel 40:15
Ezekiel 40:15 is a part of the larger visionary passage in the Book of Ezekiel, which describes the future Temple of Jerusalem in great detail. The verse specifies a measurement of fifty cubits from the outer gate facing east to the entrance of the inner gate, which is part of the elaborate architectural plan that Ezekiel is shown in his vision. This vision is believed to have occurred during the Babylonian exile, a period when the Jewish people were displaced from their homeland and the First Temple had been destroyed.
The theme of Ezekiel 40:15, and the surrounding chapters, is one of hope and restoration for the Israelites. The precise measurements and the attention given to the design of the Temple reflect a future where the presence of God would once again dwell among His people, restoring the covenantal relationship that had been ruptured by their disobedience. The detailed description of the Temple's architecture also serves to emphasize the sanctity and order that God desires in His dwelling place, as well as the orderliness and holiness He expects from His people.
Historically, this vision was given to Ezekiel around 573 BCE, after the destruction of the First Temple in 586 BCE. It was a time of deep despair for the Israelites, as they faced the reality of losing their national identity, religious practices, and the symbol of God's presence among them—the Temple. Ezekiel's prophecy, therefore, functioned as a beacon of hope, assuring the exiles that God had not abandoned them and that a glorious future awaited them, including the restoration of their religious and cultural center in Jerusalem.
In summary, Ezekiel 40:15 is a verse embedded in a larger prophetic narrative that combines themes of restoration, divine presence, and meticulous holiness. It speaks to the heart of Jewish religious life and the promise of renewal after a period of profound loss and displacement.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H6440
There are 1890 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פָּנִים
Transliteration: pânîym
Pronunciation: paw-neem'
Description: plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from פָּנָה); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (before, etc.); [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. - Strong's Number: H8179
There are 302 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שַׁעַר
Transliteration: shaʻar
Pronunciation: shah'-ar
Description: from שָׁעַר in its original sense; an opening, i.e. door or gate; city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). - Strong's Number: H2978
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְאִתוֹן
Transliteration: yᵉʼithôwn
Pronunciation: yeh-ee-thone'
Description: from אָתָה; an entry; entrance. - Strong's Number: H197
There are 66 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אוּלָם
Transliteration: ʼûwlâm
Pronunciation: oo-lawm'
Description: or (shortened), אֻלָם ; from אָלַם (in the sense of tying); a vestibule (as bound to the building); porch. - Strong's Number: H6442
There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פְּנִימִי
Transliteration: pᵉnîymîy
Pronunciation: pen-ee-mee'
Description: from פָּנִים; interior; (with-) in(-ner, -ward). - Strong's Number: H2572
There are 141 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֲמִשִּׁים
Transliteration: chămishshîym
Pronunciation: kham-ish-sheem'
Description: multiple of חָמֵשׁ; fifty; fifty. - Strong's Number: H520
There are 240 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַמָּה
Transliteration: ʼammâh
Pronunciation: am-maw'
Description: prolonged from אֵם; properly, a mother (i.e. unit of measure, or the fore-arm (below the elbow), i.e. a cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance); cubit, [phrase] hundred (by exchange for מֵאָה), measure, post.