Ezekiel 40:27 web — There was a gate to the inner court toward the south: and he measured from gate to gate toward the south a hundred cubi…

World English Bible

"There was a gate to the inner court toward the south: and he measured from gate to gate toward the south a hundred cubits."

— Ezekiel 40:27, World English Bible

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Ezekiel 40 — Context

24

He led me toward the south; and behold, a gate toward the south: and he measured its posts and its arches according to these measures.

25

There were windows in it and in its arches all around, like those windows: the length was fifty cubits, and the breadth twenty-five cubits.

26

There were seven steps to go up to it, and its arches were before them; and it had palm trees, one on this side, and another on that side, on its posts.

27

There was a gate to the inner court toward the south: and he measured from gate to gate toward the south a hundred cubits.

28

Then he brought me to the inner court by the south gate: and he measured the south gate according to these measures;

29

and its lodges, and its posts, and its arches, according to these measures: and there were windows in it and in its arches all around; it was fifty cubits long, and twenty-five cubits broad.

30

There were arches all around, twenty-five cubits long, and five cubits broad.

Ezekiel 40:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 40:27 say?
Ezekiel 40:27 in the World English Bible reads: “There was a gate to the inner court toward the south: and he measured from gate to gate toward the south a hundred cubits.”
Where is Ezekiel 40:27 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 40:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 40, verse 27.
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 40:27.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 40:27 in?
Ezekiel 40:27 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 40:27?
Ezekiel 40:27 reads (WEB): “There was a gate to the inner court toward the south: and he measured from gate to gate toward the south a hundred cubits.” 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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