Ezekiel 42:7 bbe — And the wall which went outside by the side of the rooms, in the direction of the outer square in front of the rooms, w…

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"And the wall which went outside by the side of the rooms, in the direction of the outer square in front of the rooms, was fifty cubits long."

— Ezekiel 42:7, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 42 — Context

4

And in front of the rooms was a walk, ten cubits wide and a hundred cubits long; and their doors were facing north.

5

And the higher rooms were shorter: for the covered ways took up more space from these than from the lower and middle rooms.

6

For they were on three floors, and they had no pillars like the pillars of the outer square; so the highest was narrower than the lowest and middle floors from the earth level.

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And the wall which went outside by the side of the rooms, in the direction of the outer square in front of the rooms, was fifty cubits long.

8

For the rooms in the outer square were fifty cubits long: and in front of the Temple was a space of a hundred cubits.

9

And under these rooms was the way in from the east side, as one goes into them from the outer square at the head of the outer wall.

10

(And he took me) to the south, and in front of the separate place and in front of the building there were rooms.

Ezekiel 42:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 42:7 say?
Ezekiel 42:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the wall which went outside by the side of the rooms, in the direction of the outer square in front of the rooms, was fifty cubits long.”
Where is Ezekiel 42:7 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 42:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 42, verse 7.
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 42:7.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 42:7 in?
Ezekiel 42:7 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 42:7?
Ezekiel 42:7 reads (BBE): “And the wall which went outside by the side of the rooms, in the direction of the outer square in front of the rooms, was fifty cubits long.” 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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