Ezekiel 43:1
Ezekiel 43:1 in Multiple Translations
Then the man brought me back to the gate that faces east,
Afterward he brought me to the gate, even the gate that looketh toward the east:
Afterward he brought me to the gate, even the gate that looketh toward the east.
And he took me to the doorway looking to the east:
The man took me back to the east gate.
Afterward he brought me to the gate, euen the gate that turneth towarde the East.
And he causeth me to go to the gate, the gate that is looking eastward.
Afterward he brought me to the gate, even the gate that looks toward the east.
Afterward he brought me to the gate, even the gate that looketh towards the east:
And he brought me to the gate that looked towards the east.
Then in the vision the man brought me to the entrance on the east side.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 43:1
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Ezekiel 43:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וַ/יּוֹלִכֵ֖/נִי
אֶל
הַ/שָּׁ֑עַר
שַׁ֕עַר
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
פֹּנֶ֖ה
דֶּ֥רֶךְ
הַ/קָּדִֽים
וַ/יּוֹלִכֵ֖/נִי
yâlak
H3212
to walk
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
הַ/שָּׁ֑עַר
shaʻar
H8179
gate
Art | N-ms
שַׁ֕עַר
shaʻar
H8179
gate
N-ms
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
פֹּנֶ֖ה
pânâh
H6437
Corner (Gate)
V-Qal
דֶּ֥רֶךְ
derek
H1870
way
N-cs
הַ/קָּדִֽים
qâdîym
H6921
east
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 43:1
וַ/יּוֹלִכֵ֖/נִי
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
הַ/שָּׁ֑עַר
shaʻar
H8179
"gate"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gate or door, often referring to city entrances or temple doors, like in Genesis and Exodus. It can also symbolize a meeting place or marketplace. The word is used to describe important locations in the Bible.
Definition: : gate 1) gate 1a) gate (of entrance) 1b) gate (of space inside gate, i.e. marketplace, public meeting place) 1b1) city, town 1c) gate (of palace, royal castle, temple, court of tabernacle) 1d) heaven
Usage: Occurs in 302 OT verses. KJV: city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). See also: Genesis 19:1; 1 Chronicles 9:18; Psalms 9:14.
שַׁ֕עַר
shaʻar
H8179
"gate"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gate or door, often referring to city entrances or temple doors, like in Genesis and Exodus. It can also symbolize a meeting place or marketplace. The word is used to describe important locations in the Bible.
Definition: : gate 1) gate 1a) gate (of entrance) 1b) gate (of space inside gate, i.e. marketplace, public meeting place) 1b1) city, town 1c) gate (of palace, royal castle, temple, court of tabernacle) 1d) heaven
Usage: Occurs in 302 OT verses. KJV: city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). See also: Genesis 19:1; 1 Chronicles 9:18; Psalms 9:14.
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
פֹּנֶ֖ה
pânâh
H6437
"Corner (Gate)"
V-Qal
This Hebrew word means to turn or face something, like looking at a corner or a gate. It appears in descriptions of daily life and interactions, like in Genesis and Psalms. It's about changing direction or focus.
Definition: This name means corner, to turn, to turn back Another spelling of pin.nah (פִּנָּה "Corner( Gate)" H6438)
Usage: Occurs in 128 OT verses. KJV: appear, at (even-) tide, behold, cast out, come on, [idiom] corner, dawning, empty, go away, lie, look, mark, pass away, prepare, regard, (have) respect (to), (re-) turn (aside, away, back, face, self), [idiom] right (early). See also: Genesis 18:22; 2 Kings 13:23; Psalms 25:16.
דֶּ֥רֶךְ
derek
H1870
"way"
N-cs
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
הַ/קָּדִֽים
qâdîym
H6921
"east"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, this word means the direction east or the east wind, often used to describe geographical locations or the direction of the wind.
Definition: 1) east, east wind 1a) east (of direction) 1b) east wind
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: east(-ward, wind). See also: Genesis 41:6; Ezekiel 43:17; Psalms 48:8.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 43:1
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- Ezekiel 43:1 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 43:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 43:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:1
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:1
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:1
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 43:1
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 43:1
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:1
- Sermons on Ezekiel 43:1
Context — The Glory of the LORD Returns to the Temple
1Then the man brought me back to the gate that faces east,
2and 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. 3The vision I saw was like the vision I had seen when He came to destroy the city and like the visions I had seen by the River Kebar. I fell facedown,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 44:1 | The man then brought me back to the outer gate of the sanctuary that faced east, but it was shut. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 42:15 | Now when the man had finished measuring the interior of the temple area, he led me out by the gate that faced east, and he measured the area all around: |
| 3 | Ezekiel 46:1 | “This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘The gate of the inner court that faces east must be kept shut during the six days of work, but on the Sabbath day and on the day of the New Moon it shall be opened. |
| 4 | Ezekiel 40:6 | Then he came to the gate facing east and climbed its steps. He measured the threshold of the gate to be one rod deep. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 10:19 | As I watched, the cherubim lifted their wings and rose up from the ground, with the wheels beside them as they went. And they stopped at the entrance of the east gate of the house of the LORD, with the glory of the God of Israel above them. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 43:4 | and the glory of the LORD entered the temple through the gate facing east. |
Ezekiel 43:1 Summary
In Ezekiel 43:1, the prophet is brought back to a gate that faces east, which is a significant direction in the Bible, often associated with God's presence and glory (as seen in Isaiah 60:1-3). This verse is an invitation to reflect on our own journey with God and to consider how we can be attentive to His presence and guidance in our lives. Just as Ezekiel was about to witness the glory of God, we too can experience God's presence and glory in our lives when we surrender to Him and trust in His goodness (as promised in Romans 8:28). By facing our own 'gates' and surrendering to God, we can experience transformation and be witnesses to His glory in our world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What gate is being referred to in Ezekiel 43:1?
The gate that faces east is likely one of the gates of the temple or the city of Jerusalem, as described in Ezekiel 40:6 and Ezekiel 8:5, which is significant in the context of God's presence and glory.
Who is the man that brought Ezekiel back to the gate?
The man is likely an angel or a divine being, guiding Ezekiel through his prophetic visions, similar to the angel in Ezekiel 40:3 who measured the temple.
What is the significance of the gate facing east?
In biblical times, the east was often associated with the rising sun and the presence of God, as seen in Isaiah 60:1-3 and Malachi 4:2, which highlights the importance of this direction in Ezekiel's vision.
How does this verse relate to the rest of Ezekiel's vision?
This verse serves as a transition point in Ezekiel's vision, connecting his previous experiences, such as Ezekiel 40-42, to the glorious presence of God that he is about to witness, as described in Ezekiel 43:2-5.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to be brought back to a place of spiritual significance, and how can I respond to God's presence in my life?
- How can I, like Ezekiel, be attentive to the guidance and direction of God's Spirit in my life, even when it leads me to unfamiliar or challenging places?
- What are the 'gates' in my life that need to be faced and surrendered to God, and how can I trust in His glory and presence to transform me?
- In what ways can I, like Ezekiel, be a witness to the glory and presence of God in my community and world, and what role can I play in pointing others to His splendor?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 43:1
Afterward he brought me to the gate,.... The dimensions of this wonderful building being finished, the prophet's divine guide brought him from the wall about it, he had last measured, to the gate he
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 43:1
Afterward he brought me to the gate, even the gate that looketh toward the east: Everything was now ready for His reception.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:1
EZEKIEL CHAPTER 43 The glory of God returneth into the temple, . God promiseth to dwell there, if the people will put away their sins, . In order to incite them to repentance, the prophet showeth them the model and law of the house, . The measures of the altar, . The ordinances thereof . After that the measuring of the temple was finished, he brought me, from the west gate where the whole was finished, and where the 42nd chapter left the prophet, to the gate, which, lest we should mistake, is expressly described the east gate, of the first wall measured, where he began with the angel, . From this gate, in a direct line, you have the fairest prospect of the temple.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:1
Ezekiel 43:1 Afterward he brought me to the gate, [even] the gate that looketh toward the east:Ver. 1. Afterwards he brought me.] Non nisi dimenso prius montis ambitu. The prophet saw not the glory of God till he had first seen the mount measured, the temple restored. Men must usually wait upon God in the use of means ere they see the King in his glory. Even the gate that looketh toward the east.] Men must awake out of the west of wickedness, and stand up from dead courses and companies, if Christ, the Day Star from on high, shall give them light.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:1
XLIII. The new Temple had now been shown to the prophet with all its arrangements and measurements; it remained that the structure should be divinely accepted by the manifestation of the glory of the Lord, as in the case of the Tabernacle (Exodus 40:34-35), and of the former Temple (1 Kings 8:10-11; 2 Chronicles 5:13-14; 2 Chronicles 7:1-3). The description of this and the accompanying message occupy Ezekiel 43:1-12. With Ezekiel 43:13 the account of the ordinances of Divine worship to be celebrated in the Temple begins, and is continued to the close of Ezekiel 46. (2) From the way of the east.—The prophet had been brought (Ezekiel 43:1) to the east gate, from which he had formerly seen the glory of the Lord depart (Ezekiel 10:18-19; Ezekiel 11:1; Ezekiel 11:23) on account of the pollution of His house. By the same way the glory of the Lord was now to return to the sanctuary prepared for it.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:1
CHAPTER XLIII The glory of the Lord is represented as returning to the temple, 1-6; where God promises to fix his residence, if the people repent and forsake those sins which caused him to depart from them, 7-12. Then the measures of the altar, and the ordinances relating to it, are set down, 13-27. NOTES ON CHAP. XLIII
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 43:1
1–12. The glory of Jehovah enters the house by the E. gate. The sound of his chariot was as the sound of many waters, and his glory lightened the earth (Ezekiel 43:1-4). The prophet hears one speaking to him from the house and saying that the defilements to which the house had been exposed through idolatries and the burial of kings near it shall henceforth cease (Ezekiel 43:6-9). The prophet is commanded to make known the fashion and ordinances of the house to the people (Ezekiel 43:10-12).
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 43:1
The gate - This was the eastern gate from the precincts to the outer court.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:1
RETURN OF JEHOVAH TO HIS NEW TEMPLE, AND ITS TO HIS SERVICE.1-5.
Sermons on Ezekiel 43:1
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Ever Increasing River by Dennis Kinlaw | In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a generous person who donated a large sum of money to a missionary organization. Despite lacking formal education and considering h |
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Studies in Zechariah 13 Zechariah 14: by John W. Bramhall | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the coming glory and victory of the light that will overcome the world's darkest night of history. He emphasizes that there will be physical |
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Holy Moments by Dennis Kinlaw | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the scripture lesson from the seventh chapter of the Gospel of John. Jesus speaks on the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles, inviting thos |
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(Through the Bible) Ezekiel by Zac Poonen | This sermon delves into the book of Ezekiel, highlighting the prophet's messages of warning, hope, and restoration for God's people. It emphasizes the importance of humility, holin |
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What Is Christianity by Robert B. Thompson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of dining with the Lord and not going into battle on an empty stomach. He highlights the desire of the Lord to be rich in our |
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Ezekiel 43:1 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the theme of the restoration of God's glory, tracing the journey of Israel from the initial presence of God's glory in the tabernacle and temple to its depar |
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The Appearing and Kingdom of the Lord Jesus. by William Kelly | William Kelly preaches about the distinct proof that the appearing of the Lord Jesus will introduce His kingdom over the earth, emphasizing the immense importance of His coming in |