KJV ORIGINAL
He measured the north side, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed round about.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He measured the north side all the way around, it was five hundred reeds long with his measuring stick.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God's blueprint is precise down to every detail.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet among the exiled Jews in Babylon during the 6th century BC, following the destruction of Jerusalem and its temple by the Babylonians. In his visionary experience, an angelic figure meticulously measures the dimensions of a future temple to reveal God's blueprint for restoration and holiness. This detailed measurement symbolizes the precision and sacred order that God desires in worship and community life.
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