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Ezekiel 40:22 Its windows, portico, and palm trees had the same measurements as those of the gate facing east. Seven steps led up to it, with its portico opposite them.
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Seven steps led up to it, with its portico opposite them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/40.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The windows, the entry room, and the palm tree decorations were identical to those in the east gateway. There were seven steps leading up to the gateway entrance, and the entry room was at the inner end of the gateway passage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ezekiel/40.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And its windows, its vestibule, and its palm trees were of the same size as those of the gate that faced toward the east. And by seven steps people would go up to it, and find its vestibule before them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/40.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Its windows, portico, and palm trees had the same measurements as those of the gate facing east. Seven steps led up to it, with its portico opposite them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/40.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And their windows, and their arches, and their palm trees, <i>were</i> after the measure of the gate that looketh toward the east; and they went up unto it by seven steps; and the arches thereof <i>were</i> before them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/40.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Its windows and those of its archways, and also its palm trees, <i>had</i> the same measurements as the gateway facing east; it was ascended by seven steps, and its archway <i>was</i> in front of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/40.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Its windows, its porches, and its palm tree decorations <i>had</i> the same measurements as the gate which faced east; and it was reached by seven steps, and its porch <i>was</i> in front of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/40.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Its windows and its porches and its palm tree ornaments had the same measurements as the gate which faced toward the east; and it was reached by seven steps, and its porch was in front of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/40.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And its windows, and its porches, and its palm tree ornaments <i>had</i> the same measurements as the gate which faced toward the east; and it was reached by seven steps, and its porch <i>was</i> in front of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezekiel/40.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Its windows and its porches and its palm tree ornaments <i>had</i> the same measurements as the gate which faced toward the east; and it was reached by seven steps, and its porch <i>was</i> in front of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezekiel/40.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Its windows and its porches and its palm tree decorations had the same measurements as the gate that faced toward the east. It was reached by going up seven steps, and its porch was in front of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezekiel/40.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Its windows, portico, and palm trees had the same measurements as those of the gate that faced east. Seven steps led up to the gate, and its portico was ahead of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/40.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Its windows, portico, and palm trees had the same measurements as those of the gate that faced east. Seven steps led up to the gate, and its portico was ahead of them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezekiel/40.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the windows thereof, and the arches thereof, and the palm-trees thereof, were after the measure of the gate whose prospect is toward the east; and they went up unto it by seven steps; and the arches thereof were before them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ezekiel/40.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and the windows, the entrance room, and the carvings of palm trees were just like those in the east gate. The entrance room also faced the courtyard of the temple and had seven steps leading up to it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezekiel/40.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the windows thereof, and the arches thereof, and the palm trees thereof, were after the measure of the gate whose prospect is toward the east; and they went up unto it by seven steps; and the arches thereof were before them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezekiel/40.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Its windows, recessed walls, and palm tree pictures were the same size as those in the east gateway. Seven steps went up to it and led to its entrance hall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ezekiel/40.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The entrance room, the windows, and the carved palm trees were like those in the east gate. Here seven steps led up to the gate, and the entrance room was at the end facing the courtyard. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezekiel/40.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Its windows, porches, and palm tree ornaments had measurements identical to the east-facing gate. Reached by seven ascending steps, its porch lay to the front of the steps. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezekiel/40.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Its windows, portico, and palm trees had the same measurements as those of the gate facing east. Seven steps led up to it, with its portico opposite them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezekiel/40.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Its windows, its porches, and its decorative palm trees had the same measurement as the gate which faced east. Seven steps led up to it, and its porch was in front of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezekiel/40.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And its windows, and its porches, and the palm trees of it had the same measurement as the gate that faced toward the east. And they went up to it by seven steps; and its porch was in front of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezekiel/40.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And their windows, and their arches, and their palm-trees, were after the measure of the gate that looketh towards the east; and they went up to it by seven steps; and its arches were before them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezekiel/40.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Its windows, its arches, and its palm trees were the same as the measure of the gate which faces toward the east. They went up to it by seven steps. Its arches were before them. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/40.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and its windows, and its arches, and its palm-trees [are] according to the measure of the gate whose face [is] eastward, and they go up on it by seven steps, and its arches [are] before them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezekiel/40.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and its windows, and its arches, and its palm-trees are according to the measure of the gate whose face is eastward, and by seven steps they go up on it, and its arches are before them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezekiel/40.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And its windows and its porch and its palm tree, as the measure of the gate whose face the way of the east: and they will go up into it by seven steps; and its porch before them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezekiel/40.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the windows thereof, and the porch, and the gravings according to the measure of the gate that looked to the east, and they went up to it by seven steps, and a porch was before it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/40.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now its windows, and the vestibule, and the engravings were in accord with the measure of the gate which looked to the east. And its ascent was by seven steps, and a vestibule was before it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezekiel/40.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Its windows, its vestibule, and its palm decorations had the same proportions as those of the gate facing east. Seven steps led up to it, and its vestibule faced the inside.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/40.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Its windows, its vestibule, and its palm trees were of the same size as those of the gate that faced toward the east. Seven steps led up to it; and its vestibule was on the inside.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/40.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And its windows and its porticoes had the same measurements as those of the gate that looks toward the east; and they went up to it by seven steps; and a portico was before them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/40.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And its windows and its lintels were like the measure of the gate that faces to the East, and in seven steps going up to it; and a vestibule is before them<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezekiel/40.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the windows thereof, and the arches thereof, and the palm-trees thereof, were after the measure of the gate that looketh toward the east; and it was ascended by seven steps; and the arches thereof were before them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezekiel/40.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And its windows, and its porches, and its palm-trees, were according to <i>the dimensions of</i> the gate looking eastward; and they went up to it by seven steps; and the porches were within.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezekiel/40-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=12146" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/40.htm">The North Gate</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>Its three gate chambers on each side, its side pillars, and its portico all had the same measurements as the first gate: fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2474.htm" title="2474: wə·ḥal·lō·nō (Conj-w:: N-cpc:: 3ms) -- A window. A window.">Its windows,</a> <a href="/hebrew/361.htm" title="361: wə·ʾē·lam·mō (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A porch. Or;elam; or ielammah; probably from 'ayil; a pillar-space, i.e. A pale.">portico,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8561.htm" title="8561: wə·ṯi·mō·rō (Conj-w:: N-fpc:: 3ms) -- Palm (tree) figure. (plural o or timmorah; from the same root as tamar; A palm-like pilaster.">and palm trees</a> <a href="/hebrew/4060.htm" title="4060: kə·mid·daṯ (Prep-k:: N-fsc) -- Feminine of mad; properly, extension, i.e. Height or breadth; also a measure; hence a portion or a vestment; specifically, tribute.">had the same measurements</a> <a href="/hebrew/8179.htm" title="8179: haš·ša·‘ar (Art:: N-ms) -- A gate. From sha'ar in its original sense; an opening, i.e. Door or gate.">as those of the gate</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pā·nāw (N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">facing</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: de·reḵ (N-csc) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6921.htm" title="6921: haq·qā·ḏîm (Art:: N-ms) -- East, east wind. Or qadim; from qadam; the fore or front part; hence the East.">east.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7651.htm" title="7651: še·ḇa‘ (Number-fs) -- Or shibrah; from shaba'; a primitive cardinal number; seven; also seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number.">Seven</a> <a href="/hebrew/4609.htm" title="4609: ū·ḇə·ma·‘ă·lō·wṯ (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-fp) -- Feminine of ma'aleh; elevation, i.e. The act, or the condition; specifically a climactic progression.">steps</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: ya·‘ă·lū- (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">led up</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">to it,</a> <a href="/hebrew/361.htm" title="361: wə·ʾē·lam·mō (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A porch. Or;elam; or ielammah; probably from 'ayil; a pillar-space, i.e. A pale.">with its portico</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê·hem (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">opposite them.</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>There was a gate to the inner court facing the north gate, just as there was on the east. He measured the distance from gateway to gateway to be a hundred cubits.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/40-6.htm">Ezekiel 40:6-9</a></span><br />Then he came to the gate facing east and climbed its steps. He measured the threshold of the gate to be one rod deep. / Each gate chamber was one rod long and one rod wide, and there were five cubits between the gate chambers. The inner threshold of the gate by the portico facing inward was one rod deep. / Then he measured the portico of the gateway inside; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/40-16.htm">Ezekiel 40:16</a></span><br />The gate chambers and their side pillars had beveled windows all around the inside of the gateway. The porticos also had windows all around on the inside. Each side pillar was decorated with palm trees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/40-20.htm">Ezekiel 40:20-21</a></span><br />He also measured the length and width of the gateway of the outer court facing north. / Its three gate chambers on each side, its side pillars, and its portico all had the same measurements as the first gate: fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/40-24.htm">Ezekiel 40:24-25</a></span><br />Then he led me to the south side, and I saw a gateway facing south. He measured its side pillars and portico, and they had the same measurements as the others. / Both the gateway and its portico had windows all around, like the other windows. It was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/40-28.htm">Ezekiel 40:28-29</a></span><br />Next he brought me into the inner court through the south gate, and he measured the south gate; it had the same measurements as the others. / Its gate chambers, side pillars, and portico had the same measurements as the others. Both the gateway and its portico had windows all around; it was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/40-32.htm">Ezekiel 40:32-33</a></span><br />And he brought me to the inner court on the east side, and he measured the gateway; it had the same measurements as the others. / Its gate chambers, side pillars, and portico had the same measurements as the others. Both the gateway and its portico had windows all around. It was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/40-35.htm">Ezekiel 40:35-36</a></span><br />Then he brought me to the north gate and measured it. It had the same measurements as the others, / as did its gate chambers, side pillars, and portico. It also had windows all around. It was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/40-48.htm">Ezekiel 40:48-49</a></span><br />Then he brought me to the portico of the temple and measured the side pillars of the portico to be five cubits on each side. The width of the gateway was fourteen cubits and its sidewalls were three cubits on either side. / The portico was twenty cubits wide and twelve cubits deep, and ten steps led up to it. There were columns by the side pillars, one on each side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/41-1.htm">Ezekiel 41:1-2</a></span><br />Then the man brought me into the outer sanctuary and measured the side pillars to be six cubits wide on each side. / The width of the entrance was ten cubits, and the sides of the entrance were five cubits on each side. He also measured the length of the outer sanctuary to be forty cubits, and the width to be twenty cubits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/43-1.htm">Ezekiel 43:1-2</a></span><br />Then the man brought me back to the gate that faces east, / and I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east. His voice was like the roar of many waters, and the earth shone with His glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/44-1.htm">Ezekiel 44:1-2</a></span><br />The man then brought me back to the outer gate of the sanctuary that faced east, but it was shut. / And the LORD said to me, “This gate is to remain shut. It shall not be opened, and no man shall enter through it, because the LORD, the God of Israel, has entered through it. Therefore it will remain shut.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/47-1.htm">Ezekiel 47:1-2</a></span><br />Then the man brought me back to the entrance of the temple, and I saw water flowing from under the threshold of the temple toward the east (for the temple faced east). The water was coming down from under the south side of the temple, south of the altar. / Next he brought me out through the north gate and led me around the outside to the outer gate facing east, and there I saw the water trickling out from the south side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-3.htm">1 Kings 6:3-5</a></span><br />The portico at the front of the main hall of the temple was twenty cubits long, extending across the width of the temple and projecting out ten cubits in front of the temple. / He also had narrow windows framed high in the temple. / Against the walls of the temple and the inner sanctuary, Solomon built a chambered structure around the temple, in which he constructed the side rooms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/7-12.htm">1 Kings 7:12</a></span><br />The great courtyard was surrounded by three rows of dressed stone and a row of trimmed cedar beams, as were the inner courtyard and portico of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-4.htm">2 Chronicles 3:4</a></span><br />The portico at the front, extending across the width of the temple, was twenty cubits long and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And their windows, and their arches, and their palm trees, were after the measure of the gate that looks toward the east; and they went up to it by seven steps; and the arches thereof were before them.</p><p class="hdg">palm trees</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/40-16.htm">Ezekiel 40:16,31,37</a></b></br> And <i>there were</i> narrow windows to the little chambers, and to their posts within the gate round about, and likewise to the arches: and windows <i>were</i> round about inward: and upon <i>each</i> post <i>were</i> palm trees… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/6-29.htm">1 Kings 6:29,32,35</a></b></br> And he carved all the walls of the house round about with carved figures of cherubims and palm trees and open flowers, within and without… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/7-36.htm">1 Kings 7:36</a></b></br> For on the plates of the ledges thereof, and on the borders thereof, he graved cherubims, lions, and palm trees, according to the proportion of every one, and additions round about.</p><p class="hdg">and they</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/40-6.htm">Ezekiel 40:6,26,31,34,37,49</a></b></br> Then came he unto the gate which looketh toward the east, and went up the stairs thereof, and measured the threshold of the gate, <i>which was</i> one reed broad; and the other threshold <i>of the gate, which was</i> one reed broad… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/6-1.htm">Hebrews 6:1</a></b></br> Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/40-21.htm">Arches</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-6.htm">Ascended</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-15.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-26.htm">Decorations</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-20.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-19.htm">East</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-19.htm">Eastward</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-15.htm">Face</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-20.htm">Faced</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-20.htm">Facing</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-21.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-19.htm">Inside</a> <a href="/ezekiel/37-2.htm">Led</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-21.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-21.htm">Measurements</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-26.htm">Openings</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-13.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-16.htm">Ornaments</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-16.htm">Palm</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-16.htm">Palm-Trees</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-15.htm">Porch</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-21.htm">Porches</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-21.htm">Portico</a> <a href="/exodus/36-22.htm">Projections</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-20.htm">Prospect</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-14.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/ezekiel/39-14.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-21.htm">Size</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-6.htm">Steps</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-21.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-20.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-16.htm">Tree</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-16.htm">Trees</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-15.htm">Way</a> <a href="/ezekiel/39-24.htm">Ways</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-16.htm">Windows</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/40-24.htm">Arches</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-49.htm">Ascended</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-24.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-26.htm">Decorations</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-23.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-23.htm">East</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-23.htm">Eastward</a> <a href="/ezekiel/41-14.htm">Face</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-31.htm">Faced</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-23.htm">Facing</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-23.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-26.htm">Inside</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-24.htm">Led</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-23.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-24.htm">Measurements</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-29.htm">Openings</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-23.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-26.htm">Ornaments</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-26.htm">Palm</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-26.htm">Palm-Trees</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-39.htm">Porch</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-24.htm">Porches</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-24.htm">Portico</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-24.htm">Projections</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-44.htm">Prospect</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-49.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-26.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-24.htm">Size</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-26.htm">Steps</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-24.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-23.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-26.htm">Tree</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-26.htm">Trees</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-26.htm">Way</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-29.htm">Ways</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-25.htm">Windows</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 40</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/40-1.htm">The time, manner, and end of the vision of the city and temple</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/40-6.htm">The description of the east gate of the outer court</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/40-20.htm">of the north gate</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/40-24.htm">of the south gate</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/40-27.htm">of the south gate of the inner court</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/40-32.htm">of the east gate</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/40-35.htm">and of the north gate</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/40-39.htm">Eight tables</a></span><br><span class="reftext">44. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/40-44.htm">The chambers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">48. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/40-48.htm">The porch of the house</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The windows symbolize light and revelation, suggesting spiritual insight and divine illumination. The portico, a covered entrance, represents a place of transition from the outside world into the sacred space, indicating the importance of preparation before entering God's presence. Palm trees are often associated with victory and righteousness, as seen in <a href="/psalms/92-12.htm">Psalm 92:12</a> and <a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Revelation 7:9</a>, symbolizing the flourishing of the righteous. The reference to the gate facing east connects to the direction from which God's glory returns to the temple in <a href="/ezekiel/43-2.htm">Ezekiel 43:2</a>, emphasizing the anticipation of divine presence and restoration.<p><b>Seven steps led up to it,</b><br>The number seven in the Bible often signifies completeness or perfection, as seen in the creation week in <a href="/genesis/1.htm">Genesis 1</a>. The seven steps leading up to the gate may symbolize the completeness of the spiritual journey or the process of purification and preparation required to approach God. This ascent can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual elevation and growth, aligning with the idea of drawing closer to God through holiness and obedience.<p><b>with its portico opposite them.</b><br>The positioning of the portico opposite the steps suggests a direct and intentional approach to entering the sacred space. This alignment underscores the importance of intentionality and focus in worship and approaching God. The portico serves as a threshold, marking the transition from the secular to the sacred, and its placement opposite the steps reinforces the idea of moving forward in faith and readiness to encounter the divine.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a></b><br>A prophet and priest during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel receives visions from God, including the detailed vision of a new temple.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>The vision of the temple in <a href="/bsb/ezekiel/40.htm">Ezekiel 40</a> represents a future restoration and the presence of God among His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_gate_facing_east.htm">The Gate Facing East</a></b><br>This gate is significant in Ezekiel's vision, symbolizing the direction from which God's glory returns to the temple.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/palm_trees.htm">Palm Trees</a></b><br>Symbolic of beauty, victory, and peace, palm trees are a recurring motif in the temple's design.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/seven_steps.htm">Seven Steps</a></b><br>The number seven often represents completeness or perfection in the Bible, indicating a complete approach to God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_temple.htm">Symbolism of the Temple</a></b><br>The temple in Ezekiel's vision symbolizes God's desire to dwell among His people. It serves as a reminder of the holiness and order that God requires.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_the_east.htm">The Significance of the East</a></b><br>The eastern gate's prominence in the vision highlights the anticipation of God's return and the hope of restoration. Believers are encouraged to live in expectation of God's presence and ultimate restoration.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/completeness_in_worship.htm">Completeness in Worship</a></b><br>The seven steps leading to the gate suggest a complete and perfect approach to worship. Christians are called to approach God with reverence and completeness in their devotion.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/victory_and_peace.htm">Victory and Peace</a></b><br>The palm trees symbolize victory and peace, reminding believers of the peace and victory found in Christ. This encourages a life of peace and triumph over sin through Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_40.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 40</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_ezekiel_41_1-5_measurements_match_any_temple.htm">How do the specific measurements in Ezekiel 41 (particularly verses 1-5) align with any known historical or archaeological temple structure?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_a_solid_dome_in_biblical_cosmology.htm">Why does biblical cosmology describe a solid dome (firmament) over the Earth?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_ezekiel_40_5-16_match_temple_finds.htm">How do the measurements in Ezekiel 40:5-16 align with archaeological evidence of any actual Temple structure?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/ezekiel_4_6__judah's_40_days_vs._kings.htm">Ezekiel 4:6: How do the 40 days for Judah align with or contradict other biblical timelines found in Kings and Chronicles?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/40-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Its windows,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְחַלּוֹנָ֤יו</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥal·lō·w·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2474.htm">Strong's 2474: </a> </span><span class="str2">A window</span><br /><br /><span class="word">portico,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֵֽלַמָּיו֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ê·lam·māw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_361.htm">Strong's 361: </a> </span><span class="str2">A pillar-space, a pale</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and palm trees</span><br /><span class="heb">וְתִ֣מֹרָ֔יו</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṯi·mō·rāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8561.htm">Strong's 8561: </a> </span><span class="str2">A palm-like pilaster</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had the same measurements</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּמִדַּ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(kə·mid·daṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4060.htm">Strong's 4060: </a> </span><span class="str2">Extension, height, breadth, a measure, a portion, a vestment, tribute</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as those of the gate</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשַּׁ֔עַר</span> <span class="translit">(haš·ša·‘ar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8179.htm">Strong's 8179: </a> </span><span class="str2">An opening, door, gate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">facing</span><br /><span class="heb">פָּנָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(pā·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">east.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַקָּדִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(haq·qā·ḏîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6921.htm">Strong's 6921: </a> </span><span class="str2">The fore, front part, the East</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Seven</span><br /><span class="heb">שֶׁ֙בַע֙</span> <span class="translit">(še·ḇa‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7651.htm">Strong's 7651: </a> </span><span class="str2">Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number</span><br /><br /><span class="word">steps</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְמַעֲל֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·ma·‘ă·lō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4609.htm">Strong's 4609: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elevation, the act, the condition, a climactic progression</span><br /><br /><span class="word">led up to it,</span><br /><span class="heb">יַֽעֲלוּ־</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘ă·lū-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ascend, in, actively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with its portico</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֵֽילַמָּ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ê·lam·māw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_361.htm">Strong's 361: </a> </span><span class="str2">A pillar-space, a pale</span><br /><br /><span class="word">opposite them.</span><br /><span class="heb">לִפְנֵיהֶֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(lip̄·nê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/40-22.htm">Ezekiel 40:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/40-22.htm">Ezekiel 40:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezekiel/40-22.htm">Ezekiel 40:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/40-22.htm">Ezekiel 40:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/40-22.htm">Ezekiel 40:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/40-22.htm">Ezekiel 40:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/40-22.htm">Ezekiel 40:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/40-22.htm">Ezekiel 40:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/40-22.htm">Ezekiel 40:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezekiel/40-22.htm">Ezekiel 40:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezekiel/40-22.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 40:22 The windows of it and its arches (Ezek. 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