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Ezekiel 42:19

Ezekiel 42:20 nasb — He measured it on the four sides; it had a wall all around, the length five hundred and the width five hundred, to divi…

NASB

"He measured it on the four sides; it had a wall all around, the length five hundred and the width five hundred, to divide between the holy and the profane."

— Ezekiel 42:20, NASB

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Ezekiel 42 — Context

17

He measured on the north side five hundred reeds by the measuring reed.

18

On the south side he measured five hundred reeds with the measuring reed.

19

He turned to the west side and measured five hundred reeds with the measuring reed.

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He measured it on the four sides; it had a wall all around, the length five hundred and the width five hundred, to divide between the holy and the profane.

Ezekiel 42:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 42:20 say?
Ezekiel 42:20 in the NASB reads: “He measured it on the four sides; it had a wall all around, the length five hundred and the width five hundred, to divide between the holy and the profane.”
Where is Ezekiel 42:20 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 42:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 42, verse 20.
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 42:20.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 42:20 in?
Ezekiel 42:20 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 42:20?
Ezekiel 42:20 reads (NASB): “He measured it on the four sides; it had a wall all around, the length five hundred and the width five hundred, to divide between the holy and the profane.” 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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