Ezekiel 40:18 cpdv — And the pavement in front of the gates, along the length of the gates, was lower.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the pavement in front of the gates, along the length of the gates, was lower. "

— Ezekiel 40:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ezekiel 40 — Context

15

And before the face of the gate, which extended even to the face of the vestibule of the gate of the interior, there were fifty cubits.

16

And there were slanting windows in the chambers and at their fronts, which were within the gate on every side all around. And similarly, there were also windows in the vestibules all around the interior, and there were images of palm trees before the fronts.

17

And he led me away to the outer court, and behold, there were storerooms and a layer of pavement stones throughout the court. Thirty storerooms encircled the pavement.

18

And the pavement in front of the gates, along the length of the gates, was lower.

19

And he measured the width, from the face of the lower gate to the front of the outer part of the inner court, to be one hundred cubits, to the east and to the north.

20

Likewise, he measured the gate of the outer court, which looked to the way of the north, to be as much in length as in width.

21

And its chambers were three from one side to the other. And its front and its vestibule, in accord with the measure of the former gate, were fifty cubits in its length and twenty-five cubits in width.

Ezekiel 40:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 40:18 say?
Ezekiel 40:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the pavement in front of the gates, along the length of the gates, was lower. ”
Where is Ezekiel 40:18 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 40:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 40, verse 18.
Who wrote Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.
What is the book of Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.
What are the major themes of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 40:18.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 40:18 in?
Ezekiel 40:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezekiel 40:18?
Ezekiel 40:18 reads (CPDV): “And the pavement in front of the gates, along the length of the gates, was lower. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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