Ezekiel 40:11

11 The man measured the gateway entrance, which was 17 feet wide at the opening and 22 feet wide in the gateway passage.

Ezekiel 40:11 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 40:11

And he measured the breadth of the entry of the gate, ten
cubits
Five yards, two feet and a half: this was the measure of the eastern gate, whether outward or inward; for they were both of a measure, as appears from the thresholds being alike: and the length of the gate, thirteen cubits;
that is, the height of it; it was seven yards and three inches high; a prodigious gate this! a fit emblem of our Lord Jesus Christ, as the open door, the gate of life, through which whoever enters shall be saved; and there is room for multitudes to enter.

Ezekiel 40:11 In-Context

9 It was 14 feet across, with supporting columns 3 feet thick. This entry room was at the inner end of the gateway structure, facing toward the Temple.

10 There were three guard alcoves on each side of the gateway passage. Each had the same measurements, and the dividing walls separating them were also identical.

11 The man measured the gateway entrance, which was 17 feet wide at the opening and 22 feet wide in the gateway passage.

12 In front of each of the guard alcoves was a 21-inch curb. The alcoves themselves were 10 feet on each side.

13 Then he measured the entire width of the gateway, measuring the distance between the back walls of facing guard alcoves; this distance was 43 feet.

Footnotes

• [a]. Hebrew 10 cubits [5.3 meters].
• [b]. Hebrew 13 cubits [6.9 meters].