Read Full ChapterThen I was given a measuring rod like a staff and was told, “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, and count the number of worshipers there.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
A reed like a rod was given to me. Someone said, “Rise, and measure God’s temple, and the altar, and those who worship in it.
World English Bible (WEB)
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Strong's King James
(1) There was given me a measuring-reed like a staff, saying, "Get up and measure the sanctuary of The אֱלֹהִים Elohim and the altar and those worshipping in it."
The F.O.G
[1] I was given a measuring rod like a surveyor's tool, and received these instructions: "Rise and measure God's Temple, the altar, and count those who worship there.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And there was given to me a reed like to a rod, and the messenger stood, saying, ‘Rise, and measure the sanctuary of God, and the altar, and those worshipping in it;
Young's Literal Translation
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