Ezekiel 42:4

Ezekiel 42:4 Meaning and Explanation

And before the chambers was a walk of ten cubits breadth inward, a way of one cubit; and their doors toward the north.

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A ten-cubit passage runs in front of the chambers, with doors opening northward.

The Context of Ezekiel 42:4

Access routes and entrances to the chambers are specified.

What Does Ezekiel 42:4 Mean?

The passage before the chambers provides access and separation, measured precisely at ten cubits wide for the inward walk and one cubit for the outer way. This arrangement ensures organized movement through the temple complex while maintaining functional space divisions.

The northward-facing doors indicate how the design guides circulation patterns. The precise measurements reflect the temple's thoughtful layout, where every pathway serves both practical and sacred purposes.

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What does Ezekiel 42:4 mean?

A ten-cubit passage runs in front of the chambers, with doors opening northward.

What is the context of Ezekiel 42:4?

Access routes and entrances to the chambers are specified.

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