He turned about to the west side, and measured five hundred reeds with the measuring reed.
Parallel translations
- WEB He turned about to the west side, and measured five hundred reeds with the measuring reed.
- BSB And he came around and measured the west side to be five hundred cubits long.
- NKJV He came around to the west side and measured five hundred rods by the measuring rod.
- NASB He turned to the west side and measured five hundred rods with the measuring rod.
- NLT and the west side was also 875 feet.
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Quick answer
The west side too measured five hundred reeds, completing the square. The entire sacred area is now fully measured.
Overview
The guide measures the final, western side, equal to the others. The four matching boundaries form a perfect square around the holy precinct. This completeness foreshadows the new Jerusalem, the perfect dwelling of God with redeemed humanity, secured by Christ (Revelation 21:16).
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