Ezekiel 42:16 · KJV
"He measured the east side with the measuring reed, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed round about."
King James Version
What does Ezekiel 42:16 mean? →Passage Context
14When the priests enter therein, then shall they not go out of the holy place into the utter court, but there they shall lay their garments wherein they minister; for they are holy; and shall put on other garments, and shall approach to those things which are for the people.
15Now when he had made an end of measuring the inner house, he brought me forth toward the gate whose prospect is toward the east, and measured it round about.
16He measured the east side with the measuring reed, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed round about.
17He measured the north side, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed round about.
18He measured the south side, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you perceive the importance of God's presence in your life?
2
What does the act of measuring symbolize for you personally?
3
When have you felt distant from God and how did you respond?
Life Application
faith
Consider how you can measure your spiritual growth and relationship with God. Reflect on areas where you can deepen your faith.
restoration
Think about aspects of your life that need restoration and how you can invite God into that process.
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