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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/40.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/ezekiel/40.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />He said to me, &#8220The room facing south is for the priests who guard the temple,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/40.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And the man said to me, “The room beside the north inner gate is for the priests who supervise the Temple maintenance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ezekiel/40.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he said to me, “This chamber that faces south is for the priests who have charge of the temple,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/40.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the man said to me: “The chamber that faces south is for the priests who keep charge of the temple,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/40.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he said unto me, This chamber, whose prospect <i>is</i> toward the south, <i>is</i> for the priests, the keepers of the charge of the house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/40.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then he said to me, “This chamber which faces south <i>is</i> for the priests who have charge of the temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/40.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then he said to me, “This is the chamber which faces south, <i>intended</i> for the priests who are responsible for the temple;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/40.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He said to me, &#8220This is the chamber which faces toward the south, intended for the priests who keep charge of the temple;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/40.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he said to me, “This is the chamber which faces toward the south, <i>intended</i> for the priests who keep charge of the temple;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezekiel/40.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then he said to me, “This is the chamber which faces toward the south, <i>intended</i> for the priests who keep the responsibility of the house;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezekiel/40.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He [who was guiding me] said to me, “This is the chamber which faces toward the south; it is for the priests who have the responsibility <i>and</i> take care of the temple;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezekiel/40.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the man said to me, “This chamber that faces south is for the priests who keep charge of the temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/40.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the man said to me: &#8220This chamber that faces south is for the priests who keep charge of the temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezekiel/40.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he said unto me, This chamber, whose prospect is toward the south, is for the priests, the keepers of the charge of the house;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ezekiel/40.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />He said, "The building beside the north gate belongs to the priests who serve in the temple, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezekiel/40.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he said unto me, This chamber, whose prospect is toward the south, is for the priests, the keepers of the charge of the house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezekiel/40.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The man said to me, "This room that faces south is for the priests who serve in the temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ezekiel/40.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The man told me that the room which faced south was for the priests who served in the Temple, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezekiel/40.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The angel told me, "This south-facing chamber is for the priests who maintain the Temple, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezekiel/40.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the man said to me: ?The chamber that faces south is for the priests who keep charge of the temple,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezekiel/40.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He said to me, "This chamber which faces south is for the priests who keep charge of the temple,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezekiel/40.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He said to me, "This room that faces toward the south, is for the priests, the keepers of the duty of the house;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezekiel/40.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he said to me, This chamber, whose prospect is towards the south, is for the priests, the keepers of the charge of the house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezekiel/40.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He said to me, “This room, which faces toward the south, is for the priests who perform the duty of the house. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/40.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he speaks to me: “This chamber, whose front [is] southward, [is] for priests keeping charge of the house;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezekiel/40.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he speaketh unto me: 'This chamber, whose front is southward, is for priests keeping charge of the house;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezekiel/40.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will speak to me, This the cell whose face the way of the south, for the priests watching the watches of the house.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezekiel/40.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he said to me: This chamber, which looketh toward the south shall be for the priests that watch in the wards of the temple. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/40.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he said to me: “This is the storeroom that looks toward the south; it shall be for the priests who keep watch for the protection of the temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezekiel/40.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He said to me, “This chamber facing south is reserved for the priests who have charge of the temple area,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/40.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He said to me, “This chamber that faces south is for the priests who have charge of the temple,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/40.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the man said to me, This room which faces toward the south is for the priests, the keepers who have charge of the house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/40.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he said to me: “This chamber that faces to the south is for the Priests who keep guard of the house<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezekiel/40.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he said unto me: 'This chamber, whose prospect is toward the south, is for the priests, the keepers of the charge of the house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezekiel/40.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he said to me, This chamber that looks to the south, is for the priests that keep the charge of the house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezekiel/40-45.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=12404" 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">Rooms for the Priests</a></span><br><span class="reftext">44</span>Outside the inner gate, within the inner court, were two chambers, one beside the north gate and facing south, and another beside the south gate and facing north. <span class="reftext">45</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: way·ḏab·bêr (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">Then the man said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāy (Prep:: 1cs) -- To, into, towards. ">to me:</a> <a href="/hebrew/2090.htm" title="2090: zōh (Pro-fs) -- This. For zeh; this or that.">“The</a> <a href="/hebrew/3957.htm" title="3957: hal·liš·kāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Room, chamber, hall, cell. From an unused root of uncertain meaning; a room in a building.">chamber</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.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pā·ne·hā (N-mpc:: 3fs) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">faces</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/1864.htm" title="1864: had·dā·rō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- The south. Of uncertain derivation; the south; poet. The south wind.">south</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: lak·kō·hă·nîm (Prep-l, Art:: N-mp) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">is for the priests</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: šō·mə·rê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">who keep</a> <a href="/hebrew/4931.htm" title="4931: miš·me·reṯ (N-fsc) -- Fem. Of mishmar; watch, i.e. The act, or The sentry, the post; obj. Preservation, or Safe; fig. Observance, i.e. Duty or A usage or party.">charge</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: hab·bā·yiṯ (Art:: N-ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">of the temple,</a> </span><span class="reftext">46</span>and the chamber that faces north is for the priests who keep charge of the altar. These are the sons of Zadok, the only Levites who may approach the LORD to minister before Him.”…<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="/1_chronicles/24-19.htm">1 Chronicles 24:19</a></span><br />This was their appointed order for service when they entered the house of the LORD, according to the regulations prescribed for them by their forefather Aaron, as the LORD, the God of Israel, had commanded him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-14.htm">2 Chronicles 8:14</a></span><br />In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-2.htm">2 Chronicles 31:2</a></span><br />Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-44.htm">Nehemiah 12:44-45</a></span><br />And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving. / They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-10.htm">1 Chronicles 9:10-13</a></span><br />From the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin; / Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple; / Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-2.htm">2 Chronicles 35:2-4</a></span><br />He appointed the priests to their duties and encouraged them in the service of the house of the LORD. / To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel. / Prepare yourselves by families in your divisions, according to the instructions written by David king of Israel and Solomon his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/10-8.htm">Leviticus 10:8-11</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Aaron, / “You and your sons are not to drink wine or strong drink when you enter the Tent of Meeting, or else you will die; this is a permanent statute for the generations to come. / You must distinguish between the holy and the common, between the clean and the unclean, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/18-1.htm">Numbers 18:1-7</a></span><br />So the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s house must bear the iniquity involving the sanctuary. And you and your sons alone must bear the iniquity involving your priesthood. / But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. / And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-8.htm">Deuteronomy 33:8-10</a></span><br />Concerning Levi he said: “Give Your Thummim to Levi and Your Urim to Your godly one, whom You tested at Massah and contested at the waters of Meribah. / He said of his father and mother, ‘I do not consider them.’ He disregarded his brothers and did not know his own sons, for he kept Your word and maintained Your covenant. / He will teach Your ordinances to Jacob and Your law to Israel; he will set incense before You and whole burnt offerings on Your altar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-35.htm">1 Samuel 2:35</a></span><br />Then I will raise up for Myself a faithful priest. He will do whatever is in My heart and mind. And I will build for him an enduring house, and he will walk before My anointed one for all time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/2-7.htm">Malachi 2:7</a></span><br />For the lips of a priest should preserve knowledge, and people should seek instruction from his mouth, because he is the messenger of the LORD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-2.htm">Matthew 23:2-3</a></span><br />“The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. / So practice and observe everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-8.htm">Luke 1:8-9</a></span><br />One day while Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, / he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-4.htm">Acts 6:4</a></span><br />and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-16.htm">Romans 15:16</a></span><br />to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he said to me, This chamber, whose prospect is toward the south, is for the priests, the keepers of the charge of the house.</p><p class="hdg">whose</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/8-5.htm">Ezekiel 8:5</a></b></br> Then said he unto me, Son of man, lift up thine eyes now the way toward the north. So I lifted up mine eyes the way toward the north, and behold northward at the gate of the altar this image of jealousy in the entry.</p><p class="hdg">the keepers</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/8-35.htm">Leviticus 8:35</a></b></br> Therefore shall ye abide <i>at</i> the door of the tabernacle of the congregation day and night seven days, and keep the charge of the LORD, that ye die not: for so I am commanded.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/3-27.htm">Numbers 3:27,28,32,38</a></b></br> And of Kohath <i>was</i> the family of the Amramites, and the family of the Izeharites, and the family of the Hebronites, and the family of the Uzzielites: these <i>are</i> the families of the Kohathites… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/18-5.htm">Numbers 18:5</a></b></br> And ye shall keep the charge of the sanctuary, and the charge of the altar: that there be no wrath any more upon the children of Israel.</p><p class="hdg">charge.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/39-25.htm">Care</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-13.htm">Cell</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-38.htm">Chamber</a> <a href="/ezekiel/9-1.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-13.htm">Duty</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-26.htm">Faces</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-44.htm">Facing</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-44.htm">Front</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-43.htm">House</a> <a href="/jeremiah/18-10.htm">Intended</a> <a href="/ezekiel/34-9.htm">Keepers</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-19.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/ezekiel/22-26.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-44.htm">Prospect</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-38.htm">Room</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-44.htm">South</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-27.htm">Southward</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-9.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-44.htm">Towards</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/40-46.htm">Care</a> <a href="/acts/12-7.htm">Cell</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-46.htm">Chamber</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-46.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-46.htm">Duty</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-46.htm">Faces</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-46.htm">Facing</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-47.htm">Front</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-46.htm">House</a> <a href="/matthew/1-19.htm">Intended</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-46.htm">Keepers</a> <a href="/daniel/6-14.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-46.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-46.htm">Prospect</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-46.htm">Room</a> <a href="/ezekiel/41-11.htm">South</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-19.htm">Southward</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-47.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-46.htm">Towards</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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This guide provides detailed instructions and explanations, emphasizing the importance of divine revelation and guidance in understanding God's plans. The use of "the man" aligns with other biblical instances where angels appear in human form, such as in <a href="/genesis/18.htm">Genesis 18</a> with Abraham.<p><b>The chamber that faces south:</b><br>The specific orientation of the chamber is significant, as directions often hold symbolic meaning in biblical texts. The south-facing chamber may symbolize warmth, light, and favor, as the south is associated with the sun's path. In the context of the temple, the orientation could also relate to the practical aspects of temple service, such as the flow of people and activities. Geographically, the south side of the temple would be toward the Negev desert, a region known for its harsh conditions, contrasting with the temple's sanctity and order.<p><b>is for the priests:</b><br>The designation of this chamber for the priests highlights the structured and hierarchical nature of temple service. Priests held a special role as mediators between God and the people, responsible for performing sacrifices and maintaining the temple's sanctity. This reflects the broader biblical theme of holiness and the need for consecrated individuals to serve in God's presence. The priesthood is a type of Christ, who is described in the New Testament as our High Priest, mediating a new covenant.<p><b>who keep charge of the temple:</b><br>This phrase underscores the priests' duty to maintain the temple's sanctity and order. Their responsibilities included overseeing sacrifices, teaching the law, and ensuring that the temple rituals were conducted properly. This role is reminiscent of the Levites' duties in the Mosaic Law, as outlined in <a href="/numbers/3-5.htm">Numbers 3:5-10</a>. The emphasis on keeping charge also points to the need for vigilance and dedication in spiritual service, a theme echoed in the New Testament's call for believers to be watchful and diligent in their faith.<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 in chapters 40-48.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_man.htm">The Man</a></b><br>Likely an angelic figure or a divine messenger guiding Ezekiel through the vision of the temple, providing measurements and explanations.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_chamber.htm">The Chamber</a></b><br>A specific room within the visionary temple, designated for the priests responsible for temple duties.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_priests.htm">The Priests</a></b><br>Descendants of Aaron, tasked with maintaining the temple and performing sacrifices and rituals.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>A visionary structure symbolizing God's presence and future restoration, distinct from the historical temples of Solomon and Herod.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_priests.htm">The Role of Priests</a></b><br>The priests in Ezekiel's vision symbolize dedication and service to God. As believers, we are called to serve God with the same dedication, recognizing our role as a "royal priesthood."<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_order_and_structure.htm">God's Order and Structure</a></b><br>The detailed description of the temple and its chambers reflects God's desire for order and structure in worship. Our worship should be intentional and reverent, reflecting God's holiness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/future_hope_and_restoration.htm">Future Hope and Restoration</a></b><br>Ezekiel's vision points to a future hope of restoration and God's presence among His people. This encourages us to live with hope and anticipation of God's promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_responsibility.htm">Holiness and Responsibility</a></b><br>The priests' responsibilities highlight the importance of holiness and accountability in our spiritual lives. We are called to live set apart, fulfilling our God-given responsibilities.<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/why_is_ezekiel_40's_temple_design_unique.htm">Why does Ezekiel 40 describe a Temple layout that differs so widely from known historical designs?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_hasn't_ezekiel's_temple_been_built.htm">If Ezekiel's vision in Ezekiel 40 was meant as a literal blueprint, why hasn't this Temple been constructed in the centuries that followed?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who's_the_prince_in_ezekiel's_prophecy.htm">Who is the prince mentioned in Ezekiel's prophecy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_ezekiel_45's_temple_be_proven.htm">Given no clear archaeological trace, how can the temple structure in Ezekiel 45 ever be historically substantiated?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezekiel/40.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 45.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The priests, the keepers of the charge of the house</span>. Under the Law the Levite families of Gershon, Kohath, and Merari had the charge of the tabernacle and all its belongings (<a href="/numbers/3-25.htm">Numbers 3:25</a>, etc.); but of these Levites who kept the charge of the sanctuary, Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest had the oversight. Hence the priests alluded to by Ezekiel as the keepers of the charge of the house were most likely those who superintended the Levites in the execution of their tasks. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/40-45.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">Then the man said</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְדַבֵּ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(way·ḏab·bêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arrange, to speak, to subdue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to me:</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵלָ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·lāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“The</span><br /><span class="heb">זֹ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(zōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2090.htm">Strong's 2090: </a> </span><span class="str2">This, that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">chamber</span><br /><span class="heb">הַלִּשְׁכָּ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(hal·liš·kāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3957.htm">Strong's 3957: </a> </span><span class="str2">Room, chamber, hall, cell</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֤ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">faces</span><br /><span class="heb">פָּנֶ֙יהָ֙</span> <span class="translit">(pā·ne·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine 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">south</span><br /><span class="heb">הַדָּר֔וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(had·dā·rō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1864.htm">Strong's 1864: </a> </span><span class="str2">The south, poet, the south wind</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is for the priests</span><br /><span class="heb">לַכֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(lak·kō·hă·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> </span><span class="str2">Priest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who have</span><br /><span class="heb">שֹׁמְרֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(šō·mə·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">charge</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁמֶ֥רֶת</span> <span class="translit">(miš·me·reṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4931.htm">Strong's 4931: </a> </span><span class="str2">A guard, watch, charge, function</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the temple,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבָּֽיִת׃</span> <span class="translit">(hab·bā·yiṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/40-45.htm">Ezekiel 40:45 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/40-45.htm">Ezekiel 40:45 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezekiel/40-45.htm">Ezekiel 40:45 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/40-45.htm">Ezekiel 40:45 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/40-45.htm">Ezekiel 40:45 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/40-45.htm">Ezekiel 40:45 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/40-45.htm">Ezekiel 40:45 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/40-45.htm">Ezekiel 40:45 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/40-45.htm">Ezekiel 40:45 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezekiel/40-45.htm">Ezekiel 40:45 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezekiel/40-45.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 40:45 He said to me This chamber whose (Ezek. 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