Ezekiel 42:6

For they were in three stories, but had not pillars as the pillars of the courts: therefore the building was straitned more then the lowest, and the middlemost from the ground. Ezekiel 42:6 (KJV)

For they

were in three

stories, but had not pillars as the pillars of the courts: therefore

the building was straitened more than the lowest and the middlemost from the ground. Ezekiel 42:6 (KJV)

This verse is part of the detailed description of the temple that Ezekiel saw in a vision. It provides specific information about the structure and design of the temple’s side chambers. The side chambers of the house, and the chambers about the inner court, were built in three stories or levels. This indicates that there were multiple floors within the temple complex, allowing additional space and compartments for various purposes.

Unlike the pillars present in the temple courts, these side chambers did not have pillars. Pillars were commonly used to support the weight of a building or structure; their absence here suggests a different construction method for the side chambers and a design that differed from that of the courtyard.

The verse also states that the building was “straitened” more than the lowest and the middlemost sections from the ground. This means the side chambers were narrower or reduced in width compared with the lower and middle sections of the temple. The narrower design may reflect architectural considerations, spatial constraints, or specific purposes for these chambers.

Overall, Ezekiel 42:6 gives insight into the unique architectural details of the temple as described in Ezekil’s vision, specifically noting the three‑story side chambers, their pillar‑less construction, and their comparatively straitened dimensions. These features contribute to a fuller understanding of the temple’s structure and layout as envisioned by the prophet.