Ezekiel 44:3
“It is for the prince; the prince, he shall sit in it to eat bread before the LORD; he shall enter by the way of the porch of that gate, and shall go out by the way of the same.”
Ezekiel 44:3 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- It is for the prince; the prince, he shall sit in it to eat bread before the LORD; he shall enter by the way of the porch of that gate, and shall go out by the way of the same.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For the prince. The prince himself shall sit in it, to eat bread before the Lord: he shall enter in by the way of the porch of the gate, and shall go out by the same way.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- As for the prince, he shall sit therein as prince to eat bread before Jehovah; he shall enter by the way of the porch of the gate, and shall go out by the way of the same.
- DARBYDarby
- As for the prince, he, the prince, shall sit in it to eat bread before Jehovah: he shall enter by the way of the porch of the gate, and shall go out by the way of the same.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- As for the prince, he shall sit therein as prince to eat bread before Yahweh; he shall enter by the way of the porch of the gate, and shall go out by the way of the same.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- The prince, who is prince, he sitteth by it to eat bread before Jehovah, by the way of the porch of the gate he cometh in, and by its way he goeth out.'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- "This gate is for the prince; he will sit in it to eat bread before the Lord. He will enter by the way of the porch of that gate and will go out the same way."
Context: Ezekiel 44
1Then he brought me back the way of the gate of the outward sanctuary which looketh toward the east; and it was shut.
2Then said the LORD unto me; This gate shall be shut, it shall not be opened, and no man shall enter in by it; because the LORD, the God of Israel, hath entered in by it, therefore it shall be shut.
3It is for the prince; the prince, he shall sit in it to eat bread before the LORD; he shall enter by the way of the porch of that gate, and shall go out by the way of the same.
4Then brought he me the way of the north gate before the house: and I looked, and, behold, the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD: and I fell upon my face.
5And the LORD said unto me, Son of man, mark well, and behold with thine eyes, and hear with thine ears all that I say unto thee concerning all the ordinances of the house of the LORD, and all the laws thereof; and mark well the entering in of the house, with every going forth of the sanctuary.
About Ezekiel 44: The Holiness of the Temple
In Ezekiel 44, the Lord instructs the prophet on the holiness of the newly restored temple. The chapter lays out who is allowed to enter the temple and who is forbidden, emphasizing the importance of purity and adherence to God's law. The priests are given specific duties to carry out, and the chapter ends with a reminder of God's faithfulness to His covenant with His people.
Commentary
The book of Ezekiel often describes God's judgment on His disobedient people, but in this chapter we see a glimpse of hope and restoration. The new temple signifies a return to God's presence, and it is clear that His holiness is to be taken seriously. The restrictions on who is allowed to enter the temple serve as a reminder that God's standards are high and that we must strive for purity in all aspects of our lives. The chapter also highlights the importance of obedience and service, as the priests are given specific roles to fulfill. As we read this chapter, we can be encouraged by God's faithfulness to His promises and His desire to dwell among His people.