Ezekiel 42:17

17 He measured the north side [as] five hundred [cubits], [with respect to] reeds with the reed for measurement 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 And he completed the measurements of the inner temple, and he brought me [to] the walkway of the gate {that faces toward the east} and he measured it {all the way around}.

16 He measured the east side with the reed for measuring, five hundred cubits, with [respect to] reeds with the reed for measurement, [he measured it] all around.

17 He measured the north side [as] five hundred [cubits], [with respect to] reeds with the reed for measurement all around.

18 [Then] he measured the south side [as] five hundred [cubits], [with respect to] reeds with the reed for measurement.

19 He went around the west side [and] he measured five hundred [cubits], [with respect to] reeds with the reed for measurement.