16 He measured the east side with the measuring rod; it was five hundred cubits.
16 He measured the east side with the measuring reed, 500 cubits by the measuring reed all around.
16 Using his measuring stick, he measured the east side: eight hundred seventy-five feet.
16 He measured the east side with the measuring rod, five hundred rods by the measuring rod all around.
16 He measured the east side with his measuring rod, and it was 875Â feet long.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:16
Chapter Summary
In this chapter are described the priests' chambers, their use, and the dimensions of the holy mount on which the temple stood. These chambers were many. Jesus said, In my Father's house are many mansions: in his house on earth there are many; multitudes, by faith, are lodging in his sanctuary, and yet there is room. These chambers, though private, were near the temple. Our religious services in our chambers, must prepare for public devotions, and further us in improving them, as our opportunities are.