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46 and the north-facing chamber is for the priests who maintain the altar. These are Zadok’s descendants, who, as descendants of Levi approach the Lord to minister directly to him.” 47 He measured the court in the form of a square at 100 cubits[a] long and 100 cubits[b] wide. The altar stood in front of the Temple.

The Temple Porch

48 Next, he brought me to the Temple porch and measured the side pillars at five cubits[c] on each side. The width of the gate measured three cubits[d] on each side.

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Footnotes

  1. Ezekiel 40:47 I.e. about 175 feet; the royal cubit was 21 inches
  2. Ezekiel 40:47 I.e. about 175 feet; the royal cubit was 21 inches
  3. Ezekiel 40:48 I.e. about 8.75 feet; the royal cubit was 21 inches
  4. Ezekiel 40:48 I.e. about 5.25 feet; the royal cubit was 21 inches