Ezekiel 43:15 nasb — "The altar hearth shall be four cubits; and from the altar hearth shall extend upwards four horns.

NASB

""The altar hearth shall be four cubits; and from the altar hearth shall extend upwards four horns."

— Ezekiel 43:15, NASB

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Ezekiel 43 — Context

12

"This is the law of the house: its entire area on the top of the mountain all around shall be most holy. Behold, this is the law of the house.

13

"And these are the measurements of the altar by cubits (the cubit being a cubit and a handbreadth): the base shall be a cubit and the width a cubit, and its border on its edge round about one span; and this shall be the height of the base of the altar.

14

"From the base on the ground to the lower ledge shall be two cubits and the width one cubit; and from the smaller ledge to the larger ledge shall be four cubits and the width one cubit.

15

"The altar hearth shall be four cubits; and from the altar hearth shall extend upwards four horns.

16

"Now the altar hearth shall be twelve cubits long by twelve wide, square in its four sides.

17

"The ledge shall be fourteen cubits long by fourteen wide in its four sides, the border around it shall be half a cubit and its base shall be a cubit round about; and its steps shall face the east."

18

And He said to me, "Son of man, thus says the Lord GOD, 'These are the statutes for the altar on the day it is built, to offer burnt offerings on it and to sprinkle blood on it.

Ezekiel 43:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 43:15 say?
Ezekiel 43:15 in the NASB reads: “"The altar hearth shall be four cubits; and from the altar hearth shall extend upwards four horns.”
Where is Ezekiel 43:15 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 43:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 43, verse 15.
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 43:15.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 43:15 in?
Ezekiel 43:15 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 43:15?
Ezekiel 43:15 reads (NASB): “"The altar hearth shall be four cubits; and from the altar hearth shall extend upwards four horns.” 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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