Ezekiel 40:34
“And the arches thereof were toward the outward court; and palm trees were upon the posts thereof, on this side, and on that side: and the going up to it had eight steps.”
Ezekiel 40:34 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And the arches thereof were toward the outward court; and palm trees were upon the posts thereof, on this side, and on that side: and the going up to it had eight steps.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And the porch thereof, that is, of the outward court: and the graven palm trees in the front thereof on this side and on that side: and the going up thereof was by eight steps.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And the arches thereof were toward the outer court; and palm-trees were upon the posts thereof, on this side, and on that side: and the ascent to it had eight steps.
- DARBYDarby
- And its projections were toward the outer court; and there were palm-trees upon its posts on this side and on that side: and its ascent was by eight steps.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- The arches of it were toward the outer court; and palm trees were on its posts, on this side, and on that side: and the ascent to it had eight steps.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and its arches are toward the outer court, and palm-trees are toward its posts, on this side and on that side, and eight steps are its ascent.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- The arches faced the outer court; palm trees were on the posts on this side and on that side; the ascent to it had eight steps.
Context: Ezekiel 40
32And he brought me into the inner court toward the east: and he measured the gate according to these measures.
33And the little chambers thereof, and the posts thereof, and the arches thereof, were according to these measures: and there were windows therein and in the arches thereof round about: it was fifty cubits long, and five and twenty cubits broad.
34And the arches thereof were toward the outward court; and palm trees were upon the posts thereof, on this side, and on that side: and the going up to it had eight steps.
35And he brought me to the north gate, and measured it according to these measures;
36The little chambers thereof, the posts thereof, and the arches thereof, and the windows to it round about: the length was fifty cubits, and the breadth five and twenty cubits.
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.