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Ezekiel 40:7

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

And every little chamber was one reed long, and one reed broad; and between the little chambers were five cubits; and the threshold of the gate by the porch of the gate within was one reed.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Each small room was about 10 feet long and 10 feet wide, with about 8-foot gaps between them. The entrance threshold by the inner porch was also about 10 feet.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God cares about the details — even down to exact measurements in his perfect design.

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