16 These are the city’s measurements:

1½ miles[a] on the north side;
1½ miles[b] on the south side;
1½ miles[c] on the east side;
and 1½ miles[d] on the west side.

17 The city’s open space will extend:

425 feet[e] to the north,
425 feet[f] to the south,
425 feet[g] to the east,
and 425 feet[h] to the west.

18 “The remainder of the length alongside the holy donation will be 3⅓ miles[i] to the east and 3⅓ miles[j] to the west. It will run alongside the holy donation. Its produce will be food for the workers of the city.

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Footnotes

  1. Ezekiel 48:16 Lit 4,500 [cubits]
  2. Ezekiel 48:16 Lit 4,500 [cubits]
  3. Ezekiel 48:16 Lit 4,500 [cubits]
  4. Ezekiel 48:16 Lit 4,500 [cubits]
  5. Ezekiel 48:17 Lit 250 [cubits]
  6. Ezekiel 48:17 Lit 250 [cubits]
  7. Ezekiel 48:17 Lit 250 [cubits]
  8. Ezekiel 48:17 Lit 250 [cubits]
  9. Ezekiel 48:18 Lit 10,000 [cubits]
  10. Ezekiel 48:18 Lit 10,000 [cubits]

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