16 He measured the east side [1] with the measuring reed, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed round about. 17 He measured the north side, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed round about. 18 He measured the south side, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed.

Other Translations of Ezekiel 42:16-18

New International Version

16 He measured the east side with the measuring rod; it was five hundred cubits.See Septuagint of verse 17; Hebrew "rods" ; also in verses 18 and 19.Five hundred cubits equal about 875 feet or about 265 meters; also in verses 17, 18 and 19. 17 He measured the north side; it was five hundred cubitsSeptuagint; Hebrew "rods" by the measuring rod. 18 He measured the south side; it was five hundred cubits by the measuring rod.

English Standard Version

16 He measured the east side with the measuring reed, 500 cubits by the measuring reed all around. 17 He measured the north side, 500 cubits by the measuring reed all around. 18 He measured the south side, 500 cubits by the measuring reed.

The Message

16 Using his measuring stick, he measured the east side: eight hundred seventy-five feet. 17 He measured the north side: eight hundred seventy-five feet. 18 He measured the south side: eight hundred seventy-five feet.

New King James Version

16 He measured the east side with the measuring rod, five hundred rods by the measuring rod all around. 17 He measured the north side, five hundred rods by the measuring rod all around. 18 He measured the south side, five hundred rods by the measuring rod.

New Living Translation

16 He measured the east side with his measuring rod, and it was 875 feet long. 17 Then he measured the north side, and it was also 875 feet. 18 The south side was also 875 feet,

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:16-18

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.