Ezekiel 42:8 nasb — For the length of the chambers which were in the outer court was fifty cubits; and behold, the length of those facing t…

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"For the length of the chambers which were in the outer court was fifty cubits; and behold, the length of those facing the temple was a hundred cubits."

— Ezekiel 42:8, NASB

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Ezekiel 42 — Context

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Now the upper chambers were smaller because the galleries took more space away from them than from the lower and middle ones in the building.

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For they were in three stories and had no pillars like the pillars of the courts; therefore the upper chambers were set back from the ground upward, more than the lower and middle ones.

7

As for the outer wall by the side of the chambers, toward the outer court facing the chambers, its length was fifty cubits.

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For the length of the chambers which were in the outer court was fifty cubits; and behold, the length of those facing the temple was a hundred cubits.

9

Below these chambers was the entrance on the east side, as one enters them from the outer court.

10

In the thickness of the wall of the court toward the east, facing the separate area and facing the building, there were chambers.

11

The way in front of them was like the appearance of the chambers which were on the north, according to their length so was their width, and all their exits were both according to their arrangements and openings.

Ezekiel 42:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 42:8 say?
Ezekiel 42:8 in the NASB reads: “For the length of the chambers which were in the outer court was fifty cubits; and behold, the length of those facing the temple was a hundred cubits.”
Where is Ezekiel 42:8 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 42:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 42, verse 8.
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 42:8.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 42:8 in?
Ezekiel 42:8 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 42:8?
Ezekiel 42:8 reads (NASB): “For the length of the chambers which were in the outer court was fifty cubits; and behold, the length of those facing the temple was a hundred 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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