Ezekiel 43:17
“And the settle shall be fourteen cubits long and fourteen broad in the four squares thereof; and the border about it shall be half a cubit; and the bottom thereof shall be a cubit about; and his stairs shall look toward the east.”
Ezekiel 43:17 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And the settle shall be fourteen cubits long and fourteen broad in the four squares thereof; and the border about it shall be half a cubit; and the bottom thereof shall be a cubit about; and his stairs shall look toward the east.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And the brim was fourteen cubits long, and fourteen cubits broad in the four corners thereof: and the crown round about it was half a cubit, and the bottom of it one cubit round about: and its steps turned toward the east.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And the ledge shall be fourteen cubits long by fourteen broad in the four sides thereof; and the border about it shall be half a cubit; and the bottom thereof shall be a cubit round about; and the steps thereof shall look toward the east.
- DARBYDarby
- And the settle was fourteen cubits long by fourteen broad in the four sides thereof; and the border about it, half a cubit; and the bottom thereof a cubit round about: and its steps looked toward the east.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- The ledge shall be fourteen [cubits] long by fourteen broad in the four sides of it; and the border about it shall be half a cubit; and its bottom shall be a cubit around; and its steps shall look toward the east.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And the border is fourteen long by fourteen broad, at its four squares, and the border round about it is half a cubit, and the centre to it is a cubit round about, and its steps are looking eastward.'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- The ledge will be fourteen cubits long and fourteen cubits wide on all sides, with a border around it half a cubit wide, and the base will be a cubit all around. Its steps will face the east.
Context: Ezekiel 43
15So the altar shall be four cubits; and from the altar and upward shall be four horns.
16And the altar shall be twelve cubits long, twelve broad, square in the four squares thereof.
17And the settle shall be fourteen cubits long and fourteen broad in the four squares thereof; and the border about it shall be half a cubit; and the bottom thereof shall be a cubit about; and his stairs shall look toward the east.
18And he said unto me, Son of man, thus saith the Lord GOD; These are the ordinances of the altar in the day when they shall make it, to offer burnt offerings thereon, and to sprinkle blood thereon.
19And thou shalt give to the priests the Levites that be of the seed of Zadok, which approach unto me, to minister unto me, saith the Lord GOD, a young bullock for a sin offering.
About Ezekiel 43: The Glory of God Returns to the Temple
In Ezekiel chapter 43, the prophet receives a vision of the glory of God returning to the temple. He sees the Lord on his throne, and the temple is filled with his glory. The Lord tells Ezekiel that he will dwell in the midst of his people forever, and that they will never again defile his holy name.
Commentary
This chapter is a powerful depiction of the majesty and holiness of God. Ezekiel's vision of the Lord on his throne and the temple filled with his glory is a reminder that God is not distant or uninvolved in the affairs of the world, but is always present and always in control. The chapter also highlights the importance of holiness and reverence in approaching God. The Lord's presence in the temple is a reminder that our worship should be sincere and our lives should be lived in accordance with his will. Finally, the promise that God will dwell among his people forever is a source of comfort and hope for believers, reminding us that we will one day be in the presence of the Lord for all eternity.