Ezekiel 42:19 bbe — And he went round and took the measure of it on the west side with the measuring rod, five hundred, measured with the r…

Bible in Basic English

"And he went round and took the measure of it on the west side with the measuring rod, five hundred, measured with the rod all round."

— Ezekiel 42:19, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 42 — Context

16

He went round and took the measure of it on the east side with the measuring rod, five hundred, measured with the rod all round.

17

And he went round and took the measure of it on the north side with the measuring rod, five hundred, measured with the rod all round.

18

And he went round and took the measure of it on the south side with the measuring rod, five hundred, measured with the rod all round.

19

And he went round and took the measure of it on the west side with the measuring rod, five hundred, measured with the rod all round.

20

He took its measure on the four sides: and it had a wall all round, five hundred long and five hundred wide, separating what was holy from what was common.

Ezekiel 42:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 42:19 say?
Ezekiel 42:19 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he went round and took the measure of it on the west side with the measuring rod, five hundred, measured with the rod all round.”
Where is Ezekiel 42:19 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 42:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 42, verse 19.
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 42:19.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 42:19 in?
Ezekiel 42:19 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 42:19?
Ezekiel 42:19 reads (BBE): “And he went round and took the measure of it on the west side with the measuring rod, five hundred, measured with the rod all round.” 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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