Ezekiel 42:17

17 He measured the north side, 500 cubits by the measuring reed all around.

Ezekiel 42:17 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 42:17

He measured the north side, five hundred reeds
From the two angles of that side, east and west; and it was of the same dimension as the east side, just five hundred reeds, or one thousand seven hundred and fifty yards: with a measuring reed round about;
he measured with the same reed, from point to point; and having measured this side, he went to another.

Ezekiel 42:17 In-Context

15 Now when he had finished measuring the interior of the temple area, he led me out by the gate that faced east, and measured the temple area all around.

16 He measured the east side with the measuring reed, 500 cubits by the measuring reed all around.

17 He measured the north side, 500 cubits by the measuring reed all around.

18 He measured the south side, 500 cubits by the measuring reed.

19 Then he turned to the west side and measured, 500 cubits by the measuring reed.