Ezekiel 41:1
Afterward he brought me to the temple, and measured the posts, six cubits broad on the one side, and six cubits broad on the other side, which was the breadth of the tabernacle.
Original Language Analysis
וַיְבִיאֵ֖נִי
Afterward he brought
H935
וַיְבִיאֵ֖נִי
Afterward he brought
Strong's:
H935
Word #:
1 of 16
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
הַהֵיכָ֑ל
me to the temple
H1964
הַהֵיכָ֑ל
me to the temple
Strong's:
H1964
Word #:
3 of 16
a large public building, such as a palace or temple
וַיָּ֣מָד
and measured
H4058
וַיָּ֣מָד
and measured
Strong's:
H4058
Word #:
4 of 16
properly, to stretch; by implication, to measure (as if by stretching a line); figuratively, to be extended
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
5 of 16
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הָאֵילִ֗ים
the posts
H352
הָאֵילִ֗ים
the posts
Strong's:
H352
Word #:
6 of 16
properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically an oak or other strong tree
וְשֵׁשׁ
and six
H8337
וְשֵׁשׁ
and six
Strong's:
H8337
Word #:
7 of 16
six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal, sixth
אַמּֽוֹת
cubits
H520
אַמּֽוֹת
cubits
Strong's:
H520
Word #:
8 of 16
properly, a mother (i.e., unit of measure, or the fore-arm (below the elbow), i.e., a cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance)
מִפּ֖וֹ
on the one side
H6311
מִפּ֖וֹ
on the one side
Strong's:
H6311
Word #:
10 of 16
this place (french ici), i.e., here or hence
וְשֵׁשׁ
and six
H8337
וְשֵׁשׁ
and six
Strong's:
H8337
Word #:
11 of 16
six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal, sixth
אַמּֽוֹת
cubits
H520
אַמּֽוֹת
cubits
Strong's:
H520
Word #:
12 of 16
properly, a mother (i.e., unit of measure, or the fore-arm (below the elbow), i.e., a cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance)
Historical Context
Ezekiel received this vision circa 573 BC, while exiled in Babylon and Solomon's temple lay in ruins. The vision sustained hope that God would restore His presence. The detailed measurements suggest a real, physical future temple, though interpretation varies.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's detailed care in designing His dwelling place reveal His desire to be among His people?
- In what ways is the church today God's temple where His Spirit dwells?
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Analysis & Commentary
Ezekiel's temple vision resumes (chapters 40-48) with entrance to the holy place ('temple'). The measurements of doorposts (six cubits broad) emphasize perfect order and divine precision in God's dwelling place. This idealized temple represents God's future restored presence among His people, ultimately fulfilled in Christ (John 2:19-21) and the church (1 Corinthians 3:16).