Ezekiel 48:16 nasb — "These shall be its measurements: the north side 4,cubits, the south side 4,500 cubits, the east side 4,500 cubits, and…

NASB

""These shall be its measurements: the north side 4,cubits, the south side 4,500 cubits, the east side 4,500 cubits, and the west side 4,500 cubits."

— Ezekiel 48:16, NASB

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Ezekiel 48:16 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “And these shall be the measures thereof; the north side four thousand and five hundred, and the south side four thousand and five hundred, and on the east side four thousand and five hundred, and the west side four thousand and five hundred.”

  • ASV

    “And these shall be the measures thereof: the north side four thousand and five hundred, and the south side four thousand and five hundred, and on the east side four thousand and five hundred, and the west side four thousand and five hundred. ”

  • WEB

    “These shall be its measures: the north side four thousand and five hundred, and the south side four thousand and five hundred, and on the east side four thousand and five hundred, and the west side four thousand and five hundred.”

  • NET

    “these will be its measurements: The north side will be one and one-half miles, the south side one and one-half miles, the east side one and one-half miles, and the west side one and one-half miles.”

  • DRB

    “And these are the measures thereof: on the north side four thousand and five hundred: and on the south side four thousand and five hundred: and on the east side four thousand and five hundred: and on the west side four thousand and five hundred.”

  • BBE

    “And these will be its measures: the north side, four thousand five hundred, and the south side, four thousand five hundred, and on the east side, four thousand five hundred, and on the west side, four thousand five hundred.”

  • KJVA

    “And these shall be the measures thereof; the north side four thousand and five hundred, and the south side four thousand and five hundred, and on the east side four thousand and five hundred, and the west side four thousand and five hundred.”

Ezekiel 48 — Context

13

"Alongside the border of the priests the Levites shall have 25,cubits in length and 10,000 in width. The whole length shall be 25,000 cubits and the width 10,000.

14

"Moreover, they shall not sell or exchange any of it, or alienate this choice portion of land; for it is holy to the LORD.

15

"The remainder, 5,cubits in width and 25,000 in length, shall be for common use for the city, for dwellings and for open spaces; and the city shall be in its midst.

16

"These shall be its measurements: the north side 4,cubits, the south side 4,500 cubits, the east side 4,500 cubits, and the west side 4,500 cubits.

17

"The city shall have open spaces: on the north cubits, on the south 250 cubits, on the east 250 cubits, and on the west 250 cubits.

18

"The remainder of the length alongside the holy allotment shall be 10,cubits toward the east and 10,000 toward the west; and it shall be alongside the holy allotment. And its produce shall be food for the workers of the city.

19

"The workers of the city, out of all the tribes of Israel, shall cultivate it.

Ezekiel 48:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 48:16 say?
Ezekiel 48:16 in the NASB reads: “"These shall be its measurements: the north side 4,cubits, the south side 4,500 cubits, the east side 4,500 cubits, and the west side 4,500 cubits.”
Where is Ezekiel 48:16 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 48:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 48, 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 48:16.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 48:16 in?
Ezekiel 48:16 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 48:16?
Ezekiel 48:16 reads (NASB): “"These shall be its measurements: the north side 4,cubits, the south side 4,500 cubits, the east side 4,500 cubits, and the west side 4,500 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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