Ezekiel 43:6
Ezekiel 43:6 in Multiple Translations
While the man was standing beside me, I heard someone speaking to me from inside the temple,
And I heard him speaking unto me out of the house; and the man stood by me.
And I heard one speaking unto me out of the house; and a man stood by me.
And the voice of one talking to me came to my ears from inside the house; and the man was by my side.
I heard someone speaking to me from inside the Temple while the man was standing beside me.
And I heard one speaking vnto me out of the house: and there stoode a man by me,
And I hear one speaking unto me from the house, and a man hath been standing near me,
I heard one speaking to me out of the house, and a man stood by me.
And I heard him speaking to me out of the house; and the man stood by me.
And I heard one speaking to me out of the house, and the man that stood by me,
Then while the man was standing beside me, I heard someone speak to me from inside the temple.
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Ezekiel 43:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וָ/אֶשְׁמַ֛ע
מִדַּבֵּ֥ר
אֵלַ֖/י
מֵ/הַ/בָּ֑יִת
וְ/אִ֕ישׁ
הָיָ֥ה
עֹמֵ֖ד
אֶצְלִֽ/י
וָ/אֶשְׁמַ֛ע
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs
מִדַּבֵּ֥ר
dâbar
H1696
to speak
V-Hithpael
אֵלַ֖/י
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
מֵ/הַ/בָּ֑יִת
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | Art | N-ms
וְ/אִ֕ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
Conj | N-ms
הָיָ֥ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
עֹמֵ֖ד
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
V-Qal
אֶצְלִֽ/י
ʼêtsel
H681
beside
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 43:6
וָ/אֶשְׁמַ֛ע
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
מִדַּבֵּ֥ר
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
V-Hithpael
To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.
Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.
אֵלַ֖/י
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
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.
מֵ/הַ/בָּ֑יִת
bayith
H1004
"place"
Prep | 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.
וְ/אִ֕ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
הָיָ֥ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
עֹמֵ֖ד
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
V-Qal
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
אֶצְלִֽ/י
ʼêtsel
H681
"beside"
Prep | Suff
Beside or near, this preposition indicates proximity or closeness to something or someone. It is often translated as at, by, or near in the King James Version, and is used to describe physical or spatial relationships in the Bible.
Definition: 1) beside, by, near, nearness, joining, proximity subst 2) (BDB) 2a) conjunction, proximity 2b) beside, in proximity, contiguous to, from beside
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: at, (hard) by, (from) (beside), near (unto), toward, with. See also H1018 (בֵּית הָאֵצֶל). See also: Genesis 39:10; 2 Chronicles 9:18; Proverbs 7:8.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 43:6
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- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 43:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 43:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:6
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 43:6
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 43:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:6
- Sermons on Ezekiel 43:6
Context — The Glory of the LORD Returns to the Temple
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,
7and He said to me, “Son of man, this is the place of My throne and the place for the soles of My feet, where I will dwell among the Israelites forever. The house of Israel will never again defile My holy name—neither they nor their kings—by their prostitution and by the funeral offerings for their kings at their deaths. 8When they placed their threshold next to My threshold and their doorposts beside My doorposts, with only a wall between Me and them, they defiled My holy name by the abominations they committed. Therefore I have consumed them in My anger.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 40:3 | So He took me there, and I saw a man whose appearance was like bronze. He was standing in the gateway with a linen cord and a measuring rod in his hand. |
| 2 | Isaiah 66:6 | Hear the uproar from the city; listen to the voice from the temple! It is the voice of the LORD, repaying His enemies what they deserve! |
| 3 | Revelation 16:1 | Then I heard a loud voice from the temple saying to the seven angels, “Go, pour out on the earth the seven bowls of God’s wrath.” |
| 4 | Leviticus 1:1 | Then the LORD called to Moses and spoke to him from the Tent of Meeting, saying, |
Ezekiel 43:6 Summary
In Ezekiel 43:6, Ezekiel hears God's voice speaking to him from inside the temple, which represents God's presence and dwelling place among His people. This verse shows us that God wants to be close to us and communicate with us, just like He did with Ezekiel (as seen in Exodus 33:11). God's presence is a holy and sacred thing, and we can learn from this verse to reverence and respect Him, just as the Israelites were called to do in Leviticus 11:44. By listening to God's voice and following His commands, we can experience His presence and blessing in our lives, just as Ezekiel did in his vision of the temple.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the man standing beside Ezekiel in Ezekiel 43:6?
The man is likely an angel or a divine being, as Ezekiel often interacts with heavenly messengers in his visions, similar to the angel in Ezekiel 40:3 who measures the temple.
What is the significance of the voice speaking from inside the temple?
The voice is that of God, who is about to give Ezekiel a message about the temple and its purpose, as seen in Ezekiel 43:7 where God says 'this is the place of My throne'
How does this verse relate to the rest of Ezekiel's vision of the temple?
This verse marks a turning point in Ezekiel's vision, as he is about to receive a message from God about the temple's significance and the Israelites' relationship with God, which is a central theme in Ezekiel 40-48
What can we learn about God's presence from this verse?
We can learn that God desires to dwell among His people, as seen in Ezekiel 43:7, and that His presence is closely tied to the temple, which is a symbol of His relationship with the Israelites, similar to the tabernacle in Exodus 25:8
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to have God's presence with us, and how can we experience that in our daily lives?
- How can we, like Ezekiel, be attentive to God's voice and message in our lives?
- What are some ways that we, like the Israelites, might be defiling God's holy name, and how can we repent and turn back to Him?
- What does this verse reveal about God's desire for intimacy and relationship with His people, and how can we respond to that desire?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 43:6
And I heard him speaking unto me out of the house,.... The holy place, the prophet being in the inward court: this is Jehovah the Father, the God of Israel, whose glory entered into it; who utters
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 43:6
And I heard him speaking unto me out of the house; and the man stood by me. And the man stood by me - "the man" who had been measuring the buildings .
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:6
I heard, distinctly, intelligibly, so that I am sure it was no delusion. Him; the Lord, who was in that glory. Speaking; what was spoken appears in the next two verses. Out of the house; God speaks to his out of his temple. The man; Christ, Mediator. Stood by, to encourage, inform, and strengthen him.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:6
Ezekiel 43:6 And I heard [him] speaking unto me out of the house; and the man stood by me.Ver. 6. And I heard him speaking unto me.] The man Christ Jesus, standing by. Here, then, is a meeting and the mystery of the blessed Trinity; yea, here is a double mystery to be taken notice of, viz., those two wonderful unions of three persons in one God, and of Christ’ s two natures in one person.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:6
(6) I heard him speaking.—Although the pronoun is not expressed in the original, there can be no question that God Himself spoke directly to the prophet, as in Ezekiel 44:2; Ezekiel 44:5; Ezekiel 44:9, &c. “The man” is without the article in the Hebrew, which leaves it uncertain whether the same being is meant who had hitherto guided the prophet; but as measurements were also made by this guide (Ezekiel 47:3-5), he was probably the same.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 43:6
6. heard him speaking] One speaking. and the man] Possibly: and a man. No doubt the same man is meant as before. The prophet was transported into the inner court by the spirit, not led as in other instances by the man, who, however, reappears at his side. The man is merely the divine voice and word personified and interposed between the Lord and the prophet, hence though Ezekiel appears to hear one speaking from the house, the voice immediately takes the shape of a man beside him.
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 43:6
The man - A “man.” Probably an angel different from “the man” who had hitherto accompanied the seer. That angel guided, measured, and explained; this is present only to guide.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:6
6-9. The prophet is here addressed by one speaking from within, while “the man” or “a man” — probably the man with the measuring reed (Ezekiel 40:3) — stood by his side.
Sermons on Ezekiel 43:6
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The Man in the Glory by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of the 'Man in the Glory,' illustrating how the Spirit of God governs and transforms believers to reflect Christ's image. He draws para |
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The Persistent Purpose of God - Part 10 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the instructions given to the Prophet in the book of Ezekiel. The Prophet is told to behold with his eyes, hear with his ears, and set his he |
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Christ Is the Great Spiritual Order by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes that Christ is the Great Spiritual Order, using Ezekiel's vision of the Man of brass as a symbol of righteous judgment and the standard for measuring th |
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Abandoning Ourselves by Robert B. Thompson | In this sermon, the preacher uses the illustration of the Washington Monument to explain the difference between fear and reverence. He emphasizes that we should not purify ourselve |
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Week of Meetings-04 Gpd's Picture of the Great Tribulation by Dwight Pentecost | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the events described in the book of Revelation, specifically focusing on the seals and vials of God's wrath. He explains that the seals repre |
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Will the Church Go Through the Tribulation by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the idea that as a person goes through life and achieves certain milestones, they become increasingly ready to go home. These milestones inclu |
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(Through the Bible) Revelation 16 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of God's judgment and the second coming of Jesus. He emphasizes the importance of being prepared and keeping one's faith strong, |