Rev 11:2 | NETfull | STEP | But do not measure the outer courtyard of the temple; leave it out, because it has been given to the Gentiles, and they will trample on the holy city for forty-two months.

Revelation of John 11:2

2 But ^{▼▼ Here καί (kai) has been translated as “but” to indicate the contrast present in this context.} do not measure the outer courtyard ^{▼▼ On the term αὐλήν (aulēn) BDAG 150 s.v. αὐλή 1 states, “(outer) court of the temple…Rv 11:2.”} of the temple; leave it out, ^{▼▼ The precise meaning of the phrase ἔκβαλε ἔξωθεν (ekbale exōqen) is difficult to determine.} because it has been given to the Gentiles, ^{▼▼ Or “to the nations” (the same Greek word may be translated “Gentiles” or “nations”).} and they will trample on the holy city ^{▼▼ The holy city appears to be a reference to Jerusalem. See also Luke 21:24.} for forty-two months.