Ezekiel 40:2
“In the visions of God brought he me into the land of Israel, and set me upon a very high mountain, by which was as the frame of a city on the south.”
Ezekiel 40:2 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- In the visions of God brought he me into the land of Israel, and set me upon a very high mountain, by which was as the frame of a city on the south.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- In the visions of God he brought me into the land of Israel, and set me upon a very high mountain: upon which there was as the building of a city, bending towards the south.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- In the visions of God brought he me into the land of Israel, and set me down upon a very high mountain, whereon was as it were the frame of a city on the south.
- DARBYDarby
- In the visions of God brought he me into the land of Israel, and set me upon a very high mountain; and upon it was as the building of a city, on the south.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- In the visions of God brought he me into the land of Israel, and set me down on a very high mountain, whereon was as it were the frame of a city on the south.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- in visions of God He hath brought me in unto the land of Israel, and causeth me to rest on a very high mountain, and upon it is as the frame of a city on the south.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- In the visions of God, He took me to the land of Israel and set me on a very high mountain, which appeared to be the structure of a city to the south.
Context: Ezekiel 40
1In the five and twentieth year of our captivity, in the beginning of the year, in the tenth day of the month, in the fourteenth year after that the city was smitten, in the selfsame day the hand of the LORD was upon me, and brought me thither.
2In the visions of God brought he me into the land of Israel, and set me upon a very high mountain, by which was as the frame of a city on the south.
3And he brought me thither, and, behold, there was a man, whose appearance was like the appearance of brass, with a line of flax in his hand, and a measuring reed; and he stood in the gate.
4And the man said unto me, Son of man, behold with thine eyes, and hear with thine ears, and set thine heart upon all that I shall shew thee; for to the intent that I might shew them unto thee art thou brought hither: declare all that thou seest to the house of Israel.
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.