Ezekiel 40:16
“And there were narrow windows to the little chambers, and to their posts within the gate round about, and likewise to the arches: and windows were round about inward: and upon each post were palm trees.”
Ezekiel 40:16 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And there were narrow windows to the little chambers, and to their posts within the gate round about, and likewise to the arches: and windows were round about inward: and upon each post were palm trees.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And slanting windows in the little chambers, and in their fronts, which were within the gate on every side round about: and in like, manner there wore also in the porches windows round about within, and before the fronts the representation of palm trees.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And there were closed windows to the lodges, and to their posts within the gate round about, and likewise to the arches; and windows were round about inward; and upon each post were palm-trees.
- DARBYDarby
- And there were closed windows to the chambers, and to their posts within the gate round about, and likewise to the projections; and the windows round about were inward; and upon each post were palm-trees.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- There were closed windows to the lodges, and to their posts within the gate all around, and likewise to the arches; and windows were around inward; and on [each] post were palm trees.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and narrow windows are unto the little chambers, and unto their posts at the inside of the gate all round about ; and so to the arches ; and windows all round about are at the inside, and at the post are palm-trees.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- There were narrow windows in the little chambers and in their posts around the gate, and also in the arches; windows were all around inward, and on each post were palm trees.
Context: Ezekiel 40
14He made also posts of threescore cubits, even unto the post of the court round about the gate.
15And from the face of the gate of the entrance unto the face of the porch of the inner gate were fifty cubits.
16And there were narrow windows to the little chambers, and to their posts within the gate round about, and likewise to the arches: and windows were round about inward: and upon each post were palm trees.
17Then brought he me into the outward court, and, lo, there were chambers, and a pavement made for the court round about: thirty chambers were upon the pavement.
18And the pavement by the side of the gates over against the length of the gates was the lower pavement.
About Ezekiel 40: A Vision of the New Temple
In chapter 40 of the Book of Ezekiel, the prophet Ezekiel receives a vision of a new temple that is to be built by God. The detailed descriptions of the temple and its surrounding areas are given, including the measurements and the intricate designs of each section. The vision also includes the appointment of the priesthood to minister in the new temple.
Commentary
Ezekiel's vision of the new temple is an important prophetic message that speaks to the exiled Israelites' hope for a future restoration of their community and worship. The detailed descriptions of the temple highlights the importance of structures and symbolism in religious rituals. The appointment of the priesthood emphasizes the importance of religious leadership that is faithful to God's commands. Overall, this chapter emphasizes the importance of obedience and faithfulness to God's commands, even in the midst of difficult circumstances.