In this area there will be a square section[a] for the sanctuary, 875 by 875 feet,[b](A) with 87½ feet[c] of open space all around it. From this holy portion,[d] you will measure off an area 8⅓ miles[e] long and 3⅓ miles[f] wide, in which the sanctuary, the most holy place,(B) will stand.[g] It will be a holy area of the land to be used by the priests who minister in the sanctuary, who draw near to serve the Lord.(C) It will be a place for their houses, as well as a holy area for the sanctuary.

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Footnotes

  1. Ezekiel 45:2 Lit square all around
  2. Ezekiel 45:2 Lit 500 by 500 [cubits]
  3. Ezekiel 45:2 Lit 50 cubits
  4. Ezekiel 45:3 Lit this measured [portion]
  5. Ezekiel 45:3 Lit 25,000 [cubits]
  6. Ezekiel 45:3 Lit 10,000 [cubits]
  7. Ezekiel 45:3 Lit be

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