^11:1Then¹ a measuring rod² like a staff was given to me, and I was told,³ “Get up and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and the ones who worship there. ^11:2But⁴ do not measure the outer courtyard⁵ of the temple; leave it out,⁶ because it has been given to the Gentiles,⁷ and they will trample on the holy city⁸ for forty-two months.

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Footnotes

1 Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence within the narrative.
2 Grk “a reed” (but these were used for measuring). Cf. Ezek 40:3ff.
3 Grk “saying.”
4 Here καί (kai) has been translated as “but” to indicate the contrast present in this context.
5 On the term αὐλήν (aulēn) αὐλή 1 states, “(outer) court of the temple … Rv 11:2.”
6 The precise meaning of the phrase ἔκβαλε ἔξωθεν (ekbale exōthen) is difficult to determine.
7 Or “to the nations” (the same Greek word may be translated “Gentiles” or “nations”).
8 The holy city appears to be a reference to Jerusalem. See also Luke 21:24.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff, and I was told, “Rise and measure the temple of God and the altar and those who worship there, but do not measure the court outside the temple; leave that out, for it is given over to the nations, and they will trample the holy city for forty-two months.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

I was given a reed like a measuring rod and was told, “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, with its worshipers. But exclude the outer court; do not measure it, because it has been given to the Gentiles. They will trample on the holy city for 42 months.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Then I was given a measuring reed like a rod, with these words: “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, and count those who worship there. But exclude the courtyard outside the temple. Don’t measure it, because it is given to the nations, and they will trample the holy city for forty-two months.

NLTNew Living Translation

Then I was given a measuring stick, and I was told, “Go and measure the Temple of God and the altar, and count the number of worshipers. But do not measure the outer courtyard, for it has been turned over to the nations. They will trample the holy city for 42 months.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

And a measuring rod similar in appearance to a staff was given to me, saying, “Get up and measure the temple of God and the altar and those who worship in it. And leave out the courtyard outside of the temple, and do not measure it, because it has been given to the Gentiles, and they will trample the holy city for forty two months.

KJV 1900King James Version

And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months.

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