Translations
Modern
The outer wall of the side rooms was five cubits thick, and the open area between the side rooms of the temple
Traditional
The thickness of the wall, which was for the side chamber without, was five cubits: and that which was left was the place of the side chambers that were within.
Literal
The thickness of the wall of the side chambers to the outside was five cubits, and also the open area between the side rooms that were of the house
Latin
…et latitudinem per parietem lateris forinsecus quinque cubitorum: et erat interior domus in lateribus domus.
Original
Hebrew
English
The outer wall of the side rooms was five cubits thick, and the open area between the side rooms of the temple
Notes
The temple had 90 side rooms on three levels. Behind it was a large building with an unknown purpose, possibly to prevent unauthorized access. No one could approach God's presence from behind. The side rooms might have stored priestly clothing and equipment.
The prophet’s tour of the new temple began outside the building. He then moved step by step toward its center.
After reaching the inside, he walked outward again. The tour ended at the kitchens located in the corners of the outer courtyard (Ezekiel 46:19–24).
Events
- Prophecies of Ezekielc. 593 BC
Glossary
Book of Revelation Ezekiel (Person) Ezekiel, Book of Judaism Laver New Jerusalem Sadducees Son of Man Temple Theocracy