Ezekiel 43:16 web — The altar hearth shall be twelve [cubits] long by twelve broad, square in the four sides of it.

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"The altar hearth shall be twelve [cubits] long by twelve broad, square in the four sides of it."

— Ezekiel 43:16, World English Bible

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Ezekiel 43 — Context

13

These are the measures of the altar by cubits (the cubit is a cubit and a handbreadth): the bottom shall be a cubit, and the breadth a cubit, and its border around its edge a span; and this shall be the base of the altar.

14

From the bottom on the ground to the lower ledge shall be two cubits, and the breadth one cubit; and from the lesser ledge to the greater ledge shall be four cubits, and the breadth a cubit.

15

The upper altar shall be four cubits; and from the altar hearth and upward there shall be four horns.

16

The altar hearth shall be twelve [cubits] long by twelve broad, square in the four sides of it.

17

The ledge shall be fourteen [cubits] long by fourteen broad in the four sides of it; and the border about it shall be half a cubit; and its bottom shall be a cubit around; and its steps shall look toward the east.

18

He said to me, Son of man, thus says the Lord Yahweh: These are the ordinances of the altar in the day when they shall make it, to offer burnt offerings thereon, and to sprinkle blood thereon.

19

You shall give to the priests the Levites who are of the seed of Zadok, who are near to me, to minister to me, says the Lord Yahweh, a young bull for a sin offering.

Ezekiel 43:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 43:16 say?
Ezekiel 43:16 in the World English Bible reads: “The altar hearth shall be twelve [cubits] long by twelve broad, square in the four sides of it.”
Where is Ezekiel 43:16 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 43:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 43, verse 16.
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 43:16.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 43:16 in?
Ezekiel 43:16 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 43:16?
Ezekiel 43:16 reads (WEB): “The altar hearth shall be twelve [cubits] long by twelve broad, square in the four sides of it.” 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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