Ezekiel 40:18 nasb — The pavement (that is, the lower pavement) was by the side of the gates, corresponding to the length of the gates.

NASB

"The pavement (that is, the lower pavement) was by the side of the gates, corresponding to the length of the gates."

— Ezekiel 40:18, NASB

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Ezekiel 40 — Context

15

From the front of the entrance gate to the front of the inner porch of the gate was fifty cubits.

16

There were shuttered windows looking toward the guardrooms, and toward their side pillars within the gate all around, and likewise for the porches. And there were windows all around inside; and on each side pillar were palm tree ornaments.

17

Then he brought me into the outer court, and behold, there were chambers and a pavement made for the court all around; thirty chambers faced the pavement.

18

The pavement (that is, the lower pavement) was by the side of the gates, corresponding to the length of the gates.

19

Then he measured the width from the front of the lower gate to the front of the exterior of the inner court, a hundred cubits on the east and on the north.

20

As for the gate of the outer court which faced the north, he measured its length and its width.

21

It had three guardrooms on each side; and its side pillars and its porches had the same measurement as the first gate. Its length was fifty cubits and the width twenty-five cubits.

Ezekiel 40:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 40:18 say?
Ezekiel 40:18 in the NASB reads: “The pavement (that is, the lower pavement) was by the side of the gates, corresponding to the length of the gates.”
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 (NASB): “The pavement (that is, the lower pavement) was by the side of the gates, corresponding to the length of the gates.” 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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