King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And these [shall be] the measures thereof; the north side four thousand and five hundred, and the south side four thousand and five hundred, and on the east side four thousand and five hundred, and the west side four thousand and five hundred.
Complete Jewish Bible:
and will measure 4,500 cubits [just under one-and-a-half miles] along each of its sides - north, south, east and west.
Berean Standard Bible:
and will have these measurements: 4,500 cubits on the north side, 4,500 cubits on the south side, 4,500 cubits on the east side, and 4,500 cubits on the west side.
American Standard Version:
And these shall be the measures thereof: the north side four thousand and five hundred, and the south side four thousand and five hundred, and on the east side four thousand and five hundred, and the west side four thousand and five hundred.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And these shall be the measures{H4060} thereof; the north{H6828} side{H6285} four{H702} thousand{H505} and five{H2568} hundred{H3967}, and the south{H5045} side{H6285} four{H702} thousand{H505} and five{H2568} hundred{H3967}, and on the east{H6921} side{H6285} four{H702} thousand{H505} and five{H2568} hundred{H3967}, and the west{H3220} side{H6285} four{H702} thousand{H505} and five{H2568}{H2568} hundred{H3967}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Revelation 21:16
- And the city lieth foursquare, and the length is as large as the breadth: and he measured the city with the reed, twelve thousand furlongs. The length and the breadth and the height of it are equal.
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Commentary for Ezekiel 48:16
Ezekiel 48:16 is a verse from the Old Testament book of Ezekiel, which records the prophecies of the prophet Ezekiel during the Babylonian exile of the Israelites. The book is known for its apocalyptic and visionary content, including detailed descriptions of a new temple and the restoration of Israel. The verse itself is part of a larger section (Ezekiel 40-48) that outlines the division of the land among the tribes of Israel upon their return from exile. This section is characterized by precise measurements and boundaries, reflecting a concern for order and holiness in the reconstituted community.
In verse 48:16, the measurements of a specific area are given: 4,500 cubits on each side, implying a perfect square. This symmetry may symbolize equality and fairness in the distribution of land. The historical context suggests that this division of land is part of Ezekiel's vision of a future restoration, where the people of Israel would be returned to their homeland and the worship of God would be central to their national life. The precise measurements also serve to underscore the idea that God is in control of even the smallest details of His people's future.
The theme of the passage is the restoration and reorganization of Israel after a period of punishment and exile. It reflects the hope for a new beginning, with a focus on the sanctity of the land and the importance of proper division and allotment to each tribe. This vision would have been a source of comfort and hope to the exiled Israelites, assuring them that God had not forgotten His promises to them and that a structured, holy community would be re-established in the Promised Land.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H4060
There are 53 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִדָּה
Transliteration: middâh
Pronunciation: mid-daw'
Description: feminine of מַד; properly, extension, i.e. height or breadth; also a measure (including its standard); hence a portion (as measured) or a vestment; specifically, tribute (as measured); garment, measure(-ing, meteyard, piece, size, (great) stature, tribute, wide. - Strong's Number: H6828
There are 141 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צָפוֹן
Transliteration: tsâphôwn
Pronunciation: tsaw-fone'
Description: or צָפֹן; from צָפַן; properly, hidden, i.e. dark; used only of the north as aquarter (gloomy and unknown); north(-ern, side, -ward, wind). - Strong's Number: H6285
There are 59 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פֵּאָה
Transliteration: pêʼâh
Pronunciation: pay-aw'
Description: feminine of פֹּה; properly, mouth in a figurative sense, i.e. direction, region, extremity; corner, end, quarter, side. - Strong's Number: H702
There are 383 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַרְבַּע
Transliteration: ʼarbaʻ
Pronunciation: ar-bah'
Description: masculine אַרְבָּעָה; from רָבַע; four; four. - Strong's Number: H505
There are 496 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶלֶף
Transliteration: ʼeleph
Pronunciation: eh'-lef
Description: prop, the same as אֶלֶף; hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand; thousand. - Strong's Number: H2568
There are 273 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָמֵשׁ
Transliteration: châmêsh
Pronunciation: khaw-maysh'
Description: masculine חֲמִשָּׁה; a primitive numeral; five; fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). - Strong's Number: H3967
There are 512 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֵאָה
Transliteration: mêʼâh
Pronunciation: may-aw'
Description: or מֵאיָה; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction; hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. - Strong's Number: H5045
There are 98 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נֶגֶב
Transliteration: negeb
Pronunciation: neh'-gheb
Description: from an unused root meaning to be parched; the south (from its drought); specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt (as south to Palestine); south (country, side, -ward). - Strong's Number: H6921
There are 64 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קָדִים
Transliteration: qâdîym
Pronunciation: kaw-deem'
Description: or קָדִם; from קָדַם; the fore or front part; hence (by orientation) the East (often adverbially, eastward, for brevity the east wind); east(-ward, wind). - Strong's Number: H3220
There are 339 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָם
Transliteration: yâm
Pronunciation: yawm
Description: from an unused root meaning to roar; a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin; locally, the west, or (rarely) the south; sea ([idiom] -faring man, (-shore)), south, west (-ern, side, -ward).