Ezekiel 42:2 asv — Before the length of a hundred cubits was the north door, and the breadth was fifty cubits.

American Standard Version

"Before the length of a hundred cubits was the north door, and the breadth was fifty cubits. "

— Ezekiel 42:2, American Standard Version

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Ezekiel 42 — Context

1

Then he brought me forth into the outer court, the way toward the north: and he brought me into the chamber that was over against the separate place, and which was over against the building toward the north.

2

Before the length of a hundred cubits was the north door, and the breadth was fifty cubits.

3

Over against the twentycubitswhich belonged to the inner court, and over against the pavement which belonged to the outer court, was gallery against gallery in the third story.

4

And before the chambers was a walk of ten cubits’ breadth inward, a way of one cubit; and their doors were toward the north.

5

Now the upper chambers were shorter; for the galleries took away from these, more than from the lower and the middlemost, in the building.

Ezekiel 42:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 42:2 say?
Ezekiel 42:2 in the American Standard Version reads: “Before the length of a hundred cubits was the north door, and the breadth was fifty cubits. ”
Where is Ezekiel 42:2 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 42:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 42, verse 2.
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 42:2.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 42:2 in?
Ezekiel 42:2 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 42:2?
Ezekiel 42:2 reads (ASV): “Before the length of a hundred cubits was the north door, and the breadth was fifty 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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