Ezekiel 43:4
Ezekiel 43:4 in Multiple Translations
and the glory of the LORD entered the temple through the gate facing east.
And the glory of the LORD came into the house by the way of the gate whose prospect is toward the east.
And the glory of Jehovah came into the house by the way of the gate whose prospect is toward the east.
And the glory of the Lord came into the house by the way of the doorway looking to the east.
The glory of the Lord entered the Temple through the east gate.
And the glorie of the Lord came into the house by the way of the gate, whose prospect is towarde the East.
And the honour of Jehovah hath come in unto the house, the way of the gate whose face [is] eastward.
The LORD’s glory came into the house by the way of the gate which faces toward the east.
And the glory of the LORD came into the house by the way of the gate whose prospect is towards the east.
And the majesty of the Lord went into the temple by the way of the gate that looked to the east.
The glory of Yahweh entered the temple through the east entrance.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 43:4
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Ezekiel 43:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/כְב֥וֹד
יְהוָ֖ה
בָּ֣א
אֶל
הַ/בָּ֑יִת
דֶּ֣רֶךְ
שַׁ֔עַר
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
פָּנָ֖י/ו
דֶּ֥רֶךְ
הַ/קָּדִֽים
וּ/כְב֥וֹד
kâbôwd
H3519
glory
Conj | N-cs
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
בָּ֣א
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
הַ/בָּ֑יִת
bayith
H1004
place
Art | N-ms
דֶּ֣רֶךְ
derek
H1870
way
N-cs
שַׁ֔עַר
shaʻar
H8179
gate
N-ms
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
פָּנָ֖י/ו
pânîym
H6440
face
N-cp | Suff
דֶּ֥רֶךְ
derek
H1870
way
N-cs
הַ/קָּדִֽים
qâdîym
H6921
east
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 43:4
וּ/כְב֥וֹד
kâbôwd
H3519
"glory"
Conj | N-cs
Glory refers to great honor or splendor, often used to describe God's majesty, as in Psalm 138:5 where David praises God's glorious name. It can also refer to wealth or abundance, like in Genesis 31:1 where Jacob's wealth is described.
Definition: 1) glory, honour, glorious, abundance 1a) abundance, riches 1b) honour, splendour, glory 1c) honour, dignity 1d) honour, reputation 1e) honour, reverence, glory 1f) glory
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: glorious(-ly), glory, honour(-able). See also: Genesis 31:1; Psalms 113:4; Psalms 3:4.
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
בָּ֣א
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
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/בָּ֑יִת
bayith
H1004
"place"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
דֶּ֣רֶךְ
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.
שַׁ֔עַר
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.
פָּנָ֖י/ו
pânîym
H6440
"face"
N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
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 43:4
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- Context
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- Ezekiel 43:4 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 43:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 43:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:4
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:4
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 43:4
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 43:4
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:4
- Sermons on Ezekiel 43:4
Context — The Glory of the LORD Returns to the Temple
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,
4and the glory of the LORD entered the temple through the gate facing east.
5Then the Spirit lifted me up and brought me into the inner court, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. 6While the man was standing beside me, I heard someone speaking to me from inside the temple,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 10:18–19 | Then the glory of the LORD moved away from the threshold of the temple and stood above the cherubim. 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. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 44:2 | 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. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 43:2 | 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. |
Ezekiel 43:4 Summary
[The glory of the LORD entering the temple means that God's presence and power are now available to His people, just like He promised in Exodus 25:8. This is a beautiful picture of what happens when we invite God into our lives, and He comes to live among us, as described in John 14:23. As we reflect on this verse, we can ask ourselves how we can create a space in our hearts for God to dwell, just like the temple in Ezekiel's vision. By doing so, we can experience the joy and peace that comes from His presence, as seen in Psalm 16:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the glory of the LORD mean in Ezekiel 43:4?
The glory of the LORD refers to God's radiant presence and majesty, as seen in Exodus 24:17 and Isaiah 6:3, which is now entering the temple to reside among His people.
Why is the gate facing east significant in this verse?
The gate facing east is significant because it symbolizes the direction from which God's glory came, as seen in Ezekiel 43:2, and may also represent the dawn of a new era of God's presence among His people, much like the promise in Malachi 4:2.
How does this verse relate to the rest of Ezekiel's vision?
This verse is a pivotal part of Ezekiel's vision, as it marks the return of God's glory to the temple, which had departed in Ezekiel 11:23, and sets the stage for the restoration of worship and the presence of God among His people, as described in Ezekiel 40-48.
What can we learn from the glory of the LORD entering the temple?
We can learn that God desires to dwell among His people and that His presence brings light, life, and redemption, as seen in Psalm 84:1-4 and John 1:14, and that we should strive to create a temple in our hearts for God to dwell, as described in 1 Corinthians 3:16-17.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for the glory of the LORD to enter my life, and how can I prepare my heart to receive it?
- How can I, like Ezekiel, be a witness to the glory of God and share it with others?
- In what ways can I create a 'temple' in my heart for God to dwell, and what practices can help me cultivate a deeper sense of His presence?
- How does the image of the gate facing east speak to me about the direction of my life and my spiritual journey?
- What are some ways I can respond to the glory of the LORD, like Ezekiel who fell facedown in reverence?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 43:4
And the glory of the Lord came into the house, e.] Before described and measured and being fitted and prepared, the builder and owner of it comes and takes up his residence in it; as Christ will do
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 43:4
And the glory of the LORD came into the house by the way of the gate whose prospect is toward the east. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:4
The glory: see . Came; the sins of impenitent Israel caused the glory of the Lord to go out of his house, but now the repentance of Israel is blessed with the return of this glory. Into the house; the temple where before it dwelt. Whose prospect is toward the east; whose front looks eastward: see .
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:4
Ezekiel 43:4 And the glory of the LORD came into the house by the way of the gate whose prospect [is] toward the east.Ver. 4. And the glory of the Lord.] See Ezekiel 43:2. By the way of the gate.] The ordinary entrance into the temple. There, if anywhere, God is to be found. Where should a man be sought for but at his house? Say he be from home a while, yet thither he returneth; so here.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 43:4
4. The glory of the Lord enters the house by the E. gate, by which he had departed from it, Ezekiel 10:19, Ezekiel 11:22-23.
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 43:4
By this gate the glory of the Lord had departed. See the marginal reference.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:4
RETURN OF JEHOVAH TO HIS NEW TEMPLE, AND ITS TO HIS SERVICE.1-5.
Sermons on Ezekiel 43:4
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The Persistent Purpose of God - Part 9 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being filled with the Holy Spirit. They describe a house as a channel through which God's life flows, and this life is not |
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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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The Light of Life by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of the 'Light of Life' in the believer's journey, illustrating how God's glory fills the house and how this light is essential for unde |