KJV ORIGINAL
Before the length of an hundred cubits was the north door, and the breadth was fifty cubits.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The north entrance was massive, about 150 feet long and 75 feet wide.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God's house was built on a grand scale, nothing small about his plans.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC, where he received visions from God about a restored temple as a symbol of Israel's future renewal and God's enduring presence. This verse describes specific measurements of the temple's outer court, highlighting the precise order and holiness God demanded in worship spaces. These details were meant to inspire hope among the exiled Israelites, reminding them of God's covenant faithfulness despite their current suffering.
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