Ezekiel 43:13These are the measures of the altar by cubits (the cubit is a cubit and a handbreadth): the bottom shall be a cubit, and the breadth a cubit, and its border around its edge a span; and this shall be the base of the altar.
The setting
Babylon, ~573 BC. God shows Ezekiel precise measurements for a future altar. Ancient Babylon, modern-day Iraq...
The emotion here: meticulous priest carefully recording divine architectural plans
The original word
ammah (אַמָּה) — forearm length, about 18 inches, the standard building measurement
Why it matters
A 'handbreadth' was exactly 4 fingers wide - about 3 inches
Read with care
What most readers miss in Ezekiel 43:13
These aren't random numbers - each measurement had symbolic meaning about approaching God
Common misconceptionPeople skip these 'boring' measurement chapters, but God cares about details because worship isn't casual - precision shows reverence.
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Verses that echo Ezekiel 43:13
Bible Genome reading
Ezekiel 43:13 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Ezekiel 43:13 comes from the book of Ezekiel, written during the Exile period. These words are attributed to Ezekiel. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the vision genre of biblical literature. Key themes include temple, worship, precision. Notable phrases: measures of the altar; cubit and a handbreadth. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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