8 For the length of the chambers that were in the utter court was fifty cubits: and, lo, before the temple were an hundred cubits.
8 While the row of rooms on the side next to the outer court was fifty cubits long, the row on the side nearest the sanctuary was a hundred cubits long.
8 For the chambers on the outer court were fifty cubits long, while those opposite the nave
8 The row of rooms facing the outside courtyard was eighty-seven and a half feet long. The row on the side nearest the Sanctuary was one hundred seventy-five feet long.
8 The length of the chambers toward the outer court was fifty cubits, whereas that facing the temple was one hundred cubits.
8 This wall added length to the outer block of rooms, which extended for only 87 feet, while the inner block-the rooms toward the Temple-extended for 175Â feet.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 42:8
Chapter Summary
In this chapter are described the priests' chambers, their use, and the dimensions of the holy mount on which the temple stood. These chambers were many. Jesus said, In my Father's house are many mansions: in his house on earth there are many; multitudes, by faith, are lodging in his sanctuary, and yet there is room. These chambers, though private, were near the temple. Our religious services in our chambers, must prepare for public devotions, and further us in improving them, as our opportunities are.