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Ezekiel 40:12–17

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Ezekiel 40:12

12The space also before the little chambers was one cubit on this side, and the space was one cubit on that side: and the little chambers were six cubits on this side, and six cubits on that side.

Ezekiel 40:13

13He 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.

Ezekiel 40:14

14He made also posts of threescore cubits, even unto the post of the court round about the gate.

Ezekiel 40:15

15And from the face of the gate of the entrance unto the face of the porch of the inner gate were fifty cubits.

Ezekiel 40:16

16And there were narrow windows to the little chambers, and to their posts within the gate round about, and likewise to the arches: and windows were round about inward: and upon each post were palm trees.

Ezekiel 40:17

17Then brought he me into the outward court, and, lo, there were chambers, and a pavement made for the court round about: thirty chambers were upon the pavement.

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DEFINED WORDS

Ezekiel 40:12

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

before

Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

chambers

Rooms or enclosed spaces within a house, building, or other structure.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

one

The number one; a single person or thing; the same or united as a whole.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

six

The number following five and preceding seven.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Ezekiel 40:13

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

measured

Measured or apportioned the extent, quantity, line, city, wall, or return named.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

one

The number one; a single person or thing; the same or united as a whole.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

chamber

An apartment in an upper story, or in a story above the lower floor of a dwelling house; often used as a lodging room.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

breadth

Width; the measure or extent of something from side to side.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

five

The number following four and preceding six.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

against

Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

DEFINED WORDS

Ezekiel 40:14

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

posts

Upright supports or doorposts; also messengers or couriers sent swiftly.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

threescore

Thrice twenty; sixty.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

post

An upright support or doorpost; also a messenger or courier sent swiftly.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

court

An enclosed yard, a royal residence or attendants, or a place of judgment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

about

Around, concerning, near, or engaged in; on every side or approximately, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Ezekiel 40:15

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

entrance

A way or place of entering; the act, means, or opportunity of entering or coming in.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

inner

Interior; farther inward than something else. Interior; internal; not outward.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fifty

The number equal to five times ten.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

DEFINED WORDS

Ezekiel 40:16

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

windows

Openings in walls or structures that admit light, air, sight, or passage; also figures of openings in heaven.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

chambers

Rooms or enclosed spaces within a house, building, or other structure.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

posts

Upright supports or doorposts; also messengers or couriers sent swiftly.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

about

Around, concerning, near, or engaged in; on every side or approximately, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

post

An upright support or doorpost; also a messenger or courier sent swiftly.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Ezekiel 40:17

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

court

An enclosed yard, a royal residence or attendants, or a place of judgment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

chambers

Rooms or enclosed spaces within a house, building, or other structure.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

pavement

A floor or covering consisting of stones or bricks, laid on the earth in such a manner as to make a hard and convenient passage.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

about

Around, concerning, near, or engaged in; on every side or approximately, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

thirty

The number equal to three times ten.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

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From verse 14

  1. Exodus 27:9
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  2. 1 Chronicles 28:6
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  3. Ezekiel 42:1
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  4. Ezekiel 8:7
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  5. Isaiah 62:9
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From verse 16

  1. 1 Kings 6:4
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  2. 2 Chronicles 3:5
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  3. Ezekiel 41:26
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  4. 1 Kings 6:29
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  5. 1 Kings 6:32
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From verse 17

  1. Ezekiel 42:1
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  2. Revelation 11:2
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  3. 1 Chronicles 23:28
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  4. 1 Chronicles 9:26
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  5. 2 Chronicles 31:11
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