Ezekiel 40:9

Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)

পাছত তেওঁ বাট-চৰাটোৰ বাৰাণ্ডা জুখি আঠ হাত পালে আৰু বাৰাণ্ডাৰ ওলাই থকা সন্মুখৰ দুই ভাগ জুখি দুহাত দুহাত পালে আৰু বাট-চৰাটোৰ বাৰাণ্ডা গৃহৰ ফাললৈ আছিল।

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes the dimensions of a gate porch as measured by someone, likely Ezekiel. The porch is eight cubits wide, the posts are two cubits wide, and the porch faces inward. This measurement is part of a detailed description of a temple structure.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're building a treehouse and you need to measure the door. The porch is like the small area right before you enter the door, and it's about as long as a big car. The posts are like the strong pillars holding up the porch, and they are about as wide as a big backpack.

Historical Background

Ezekiel wrote this around 593-571 BCE during his exile in Babylon. He was writing to the Israelites in exile, describing a vision of a new temple that would be rebuilt after their return. This vision was meant to give hope and direction for the future temple design.

Living It Out Today

Today, when planning a new community center, understanding precise measurements and layouts is crucial. Just as the porch dimensions are critical for the temple's design, detailed planning is necessary for any construction project to ensure it meets the intended purpose and standards.

Topics

• temple
• measurement
• structure
• vision
• design
• hope

Related Verses

• Ezekiel 40:48
• Ezekiel 40:10
• Ezekiel 40:11
• 1 Kings 6:3
• Revelation 21:18

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is doing the measuring in Ezekiel 40:9?

The text implies that Ezekiel himself is making these measurements as part of his vision, which he is recording for future generations.

Why are the dimensions important?

These precise dimensions are crucial for understanding the detailed design of the temple Ezekiel is envisioning. They provide a blueprint for future construction.

What does it mean that the porch was 'inward'?

This likely means the porch faces inward toward the temple, suggesting it is designed to guide people into the temple area, emphasizing its importance.

How does this fit into the overall message of Ezekiel?

Ezekiel's vision of the temple and its measurements symbolizes God's promise of restoration and a return to the promised land, offering hope and direction to the exiled Israelites.