Ezekiel 42:8 web — For the length of the rooms that were in the outer court was fifty cubits: and behold, before the temple were one hundr…

World English Bible

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

— Ezekiel 42:8, World English Bible

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Ezekiel 42 — Context

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.

6

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.

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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.

10

In the thickness of the wall of the court toward the east, before the separate place, and before the building, there were rooms.

11

The way before them was like the appearance of [the way of] the rooms which were toward the north; according to their length so was their breadth: and all their exits were both according to their fashions, and according to their doors.

Ezekiel 42:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 42:8 say?
Ezekiel 42:8 in the World English Bible reads: “For the length of the rooms that were in the outer court was fifty cubits: and behold, before the temple were one 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 (WEB): “For the length of the rooms that were in the outer court was fifty cubits: and behold, before the temple were one 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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