Ezekiel 40:9 net — He measured the porch of the gate as 14 feet, and its jambs as 3½ feet; the porch of the gate faced inward.

NET Bible

"He measured the porch of the gate as 14 feet, and its jambs as 3½ feet; the porch of the gate faced inward."

— Ezekiel 40:9, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 40:9 in Other Translations

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Ezekiel 40 — Context

6

Then he went to the gate facing east. He climbed its steps and measured the threshold of the gate as 10½ feet deep.

7

The alcoves were 10½ feet long and 10½ feet wide; between the alcoves were 8¾ feet. The threshold of the gate by the porch of the gate facing inward was 10½ feet.

8

Then he measured the porch of the gate facing inward as 10½ feet.

9

He measured the porch of the gate as 14 feet, and its jambs as 3½ feet; the porch of the gate faced inward.

10

There were three alcoves on each side of the east gate; the three had the same measurement, and the jambs on either side had the same measurement.

11

He measured the width of the entrance of the gateway as 17½ feet, and the length of the gateway as 22¾ feet.

12

There was a barrier in front of the alcoves, 1¾ feet on either side; the alcoves were 10½ feet on either side.

Ezekiel 40:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Ezekiel 40:9 say?
Ezekiel 40:9 in the NET Bible reads: “He measured the porch of the gate as 14 feet, and its jambs as 3½ feet; the porch of the gate faced inward.”
Where is Ezekiel 40:9 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 40:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 40, verse 9.
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 40:9.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 40:9 in?
Ezekiel 40:9 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 40:9?
Ezekiel 40:9 reads (NET): “He measured the porch of the gate as 14 feet, and its jambs as 3½ feet; the porch of the gate faced inward.” 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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