Ezekiel 40:13 Meaning and Explanation
“He measured then the gate from the roof of one little chamber to the roof of another: the breadth was five and twenty cubits, door against door.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →From one guard chamber roof to the opposite, the gate is 25 cubits wide; doors face each other.
The Context of Ezekiel 40:13
The complete gate structure spans 25 cubits in width.
What Does Ezekiel 40:13 Mean?
Measuring from rooftop to rooftop of opposite chambers gives the total width of the gate complex: 25 cubits (about 37.5 feet). The phrase 'door against door' means the chamber entrances face each other across the gate passage, creating a symmetrical, organized layout.
This full-width measurement shows that the entire gate structure—including all six guard chambers—creates a significant boundary space, emphasizing the importance of crossing from the outer court into the sanctuary.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 40:13
What does Ezekiel 40:13 mean?
From one guard chamber roof to the opposite, the gate is 25 cubits wide; doors face each other.
What is the context of Ezekiel 40:13?
The complete gate structure spans 25 cubits in width.