The guardrooms of the gate toward the east numbered three on each side; the three of them had the same measurement. The side pillars also had the same measurement on each side.
Parallel translations
- WEB The lodges of the gate eastward were three on this side, and three on that side; they three were of one measure: and the posts had one measure on this side and on that side.
- KJV And the little chambers of the gate eastward were three on this side, and three on that side; they three were of one measure: and the posts had one measure on this side and on that side.
- BSB There were three gate chambers on each side of the east gate, each with the same measurements, and the gateposts on either side also had the same measurements.
- NKJV In the eastern gateway were three gate chambers on one side and three on the other; the three were all the same size; also the gateposts were of the same size on this side and that side.
- NLT 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.
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Quick answer
The east gate has three guardrooms on each side, all of equal measure. The symmetry of the gateway is emphasized.
Overview
The eastern gateway contains three lodges on each side, all of one measure, with matching posts. The careful symmetry expresses order, balance, and the fittingness of God's house. This ordered design reflects the character of the God who is not chaotic but orders all things well, and who appoints a fitting approach into His holy presence.
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