Ezekiel 42:6 web — For they were in three stories, and they didn't have pillars as the pillars of the courts: therefore [the uppermost] wa…

World English Bible

"For they were in three stories, and they didn't have pillars as the pillars of the courts: therefore [the uppermost] was straitened more than the lowest and the middle from the ground."

— Ezekiel 42:6, World English Bible

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Ezekiel 42 — Context

3

Over against the twenty [cubits] which 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

Before the rooms was a walk of ten cubits' breadth inward, a way of one cubit; and their doors were toward the north.

5

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

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For they were in three stories, and they didn't have pillars as the pillars of the courts: therefore [the uppermost] was straitened more than the lowest and the middle from the ground.

7

The wall that was outside by the side of the rooms, toward the outer court before the rooms, its length was fifty cubits.

8

For the length of the rooms that were in the outer court was fifty cubits: and behold, before the temple were one hundred cubits.

9

From under these rooms was the entry on the east side, as one goes into them from the outer court.

Ezekiel 42:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 42:6 say?
Ezekiel 42:6 in the World English Bible reads: “For they were in three stories, and they didn't have pillars as the pillars of the courts: therefore [the uppermost] was straitened more than the lowest and the middle from the ground.”
Where is Ezekiel 42:6 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 42:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 42, verse 6.
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 42:6.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 42:6 in?
Ezekiel 42:6 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 42:6?
Ezekiel 42:6 reads (WEB): “For they were in three stories, and they didn't have pillars as the pillars of the courts: therefore [the uppermost] was straitened more than the lowest and the middle from the ground.” 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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