Ezekiel 44:17
Ezekiel 44:17 in Multiple Translations
When they enter the gates of the inner court, they are to wear linen garments; they must not wear anything made of wool when they minister at the gates of the inner court or inside the temple.
¶ And it shall come to pass, that when they enter in at the gates of the inner court, they shall be clothed with linen garments; and no wool shall come upon them, whiles they minister in the gates of the inner court, and within.
And it shall be that, when they enter in at the gates of the inner court, they shall be clothed with linen garments; and no wool shall come upon them, while they minister in the gates of the inner court, and within.
And when they come in by the doorways of the inner square, they are to be clothed in linen robes; there is to be no wool on them while they are doing my work in the doorway of the inner square and inside the house.
When they come in through the entrances of the inner courtyard, they shall wear linen garments. They must not wear any woolen clothes when they serve at the entrances of the inner courtyard or inside the Temple.
And whe they shall enter in at the gates of the inner court, they shall be clothed with linen garments, and no wool shall come vpon the while they serue in ye gates of the inner court, and within.
And it hath come to pass, in their going in unto the gates of the inner court, linen garments they put on; and no wool cometh up on them in their ministering in the gates of the inner court and within.
“‘“It will be that when they enter in at the gates of the inner court, they shall be clothed with linen garments. No wool shall come on them while they minister in the gates of the inner court, and within.
And it shall come to pass, that when they enter in at the gates of the inner court, they shall be clothed with linen garments; and no wool shall come upon them, while they minister in the gates of the inner court, and within.
And when they shall enter in at the gates of the inner court, they shall be clothed with linen garments: neither shall any woollen come upon them, when they minister in the gates of the inner court and within.
When they enter one of the entrances into the inner courtyard, they must wear linen clothes. They must not wear any clothes made of wool while they do their work at the entrances of the inner courtyard or inside the temple.
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Ezekiel 44:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הָיָ֗ה
בְּ/בוֹאָ/ם֙
אֶֽל
שַׁעֲרֵי֙
הֶ/חָצֵ֣ר
הַ/פְּנִימִ֔ית
בִּגְדֵ֥י
פִשְׁתִּ֖ים
יִלְבָּ֑שׁוּ
וְ/לֹֽא
יַעֲלֶ֤ה
עֲלֵי/הֶם֙
צֶ֔מֶר
בְּ/שָֽׁרְתָ֗/ם
בְּ/שַׁעֲרֵ֛י
הֶ/חָצֵ֥ר
הַ/פְּנִימִ֖ית
וָ/בָֽיְתָ/ה
וְ/הָיָ֗ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
בְּ/בוֹאָ/ם֙
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
אֶֽל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
שַׁעֲרֵי֙
shaʻar
H8179
gate
N-mp
הֶ/חָצֵ֣ר
châtsêr
H2691
court
Art | N-cs
הַ/פְּנִימִ֔ית
pᵉnîymîy
H6442
inner
Art | Adj
בִּגְדֵ֥י
beged
H899
treachery
N-mp
פִשְׁתִּ֖ים
pishteh
H6593
flax
N-mp
יִלְבָּ֑שׁוּ
lâbash
H3847
to clothe
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
וְ/לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
יַעֲלֶ֤ה
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
עֲלֵי/הֶם֙
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
צֶ֔מֶר
tsemer
H6785
wool
N-ms
בְּ/שָֽׁרְתָ֗/ם
shârath
H8334
to minister
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a | Suff
בְּ/שַׁעֲרֵ֛י
shaʻar
H8179
gate
Prep | N-mp
הֶ/חָצֵ֥ר
châtsêr
H2691
court
Art | N-cs
הַ/פְּנִימִ֖ית
pᵉnîymîy
H6442
inner
Art | Adj
וָ/בָֽיְתָ/ה
bayith
H1004
place
Conj | N-ms | Suff
Hebrew Word Study
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 44:17
וְ/הָיָ֗ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-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.
בְּ/בוֹאָ/ם֙
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
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.
אֶֽל
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.
שַׁעֲרֵי֙
shaʻar
H8179
"gate"
N-mp
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.
הֶ/חָצֵ֣ר
châtsêr
H2691
"court"
Art | N-cs
A village in the Bible is a small settlement surrounded by walls. In Matthew 21:2, Jesus sends his disciples to a village to find a donkey, while in Mark 6:6, Jesus travels from village to village teaching.
Definition: 1) court, enclosure 1a) enclosures 1b) court
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: court, tower, village. See also: Genesis 25:16; 2 Chronicles 24:21; Psalms 10:8.
הַ/פְּנִימִ֔ית
pᵉnîymîy
H6442
"inner"
Art | Adj
This Hebrew word describes something as inner or interior, like the inner part of a person or a building. It is used in Psalm 51:17 to describe a broken spirit.
Definition: inner
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: (with-) in(-ner, -ward). See also: 1 Kings 6:27; Ezekiel 40:27; Ezekiel 46:1.
בִּגְדֵ֥י
beged
H899
"treachery"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word refers to clothing or a covering, like a garment or robe. It appears in books like Genesis and Exodus, describing what people wore. The word is often translated as 'apparel' or 'raiment'.
Definition: treachery, deceit
Usage: Occurs in 190 OT verses. KJV: apparel, cloth(-es, ing), garment, lap, rag, raiment, robe, [idiom] very (treacherously), vesture, wardrobe. See also: Genesis 24:53; Judges 17:10; Psalms 22:19.
פִשְׁתִּ֖ים
pishteh
H6593
"flax"
N-mp
This Hebrew word refers to flax, a plant used to make linen thread. It is mentioned in Exodus 9 as part of the plague of hail that damaged the flax crops in Egypt. The word is about a natural resource used for clothing.
Definition: 1) flax, linen 1a) fibre used as material for garments
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: flax, linen. See also: Leviticus 13:47; Proverbs 31:13; Isaiah 19:9.
יִלְבָּ֑שׁוּ
lâbash
H3847
"to clothe"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
To clothe means to wrap something around or put on a garment. In the Bible, it can be used literally or figuratively, as in putting on clothes or being clothed with a certain attitude.
Definition: 1) to dress, wear, clothe, put on clothing, be clothed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put on clothes, be clothed, wear 1a2) to put on, be clothed with (fig.) 1b) (Pual) to be fully clothed 1c) (Hiphil) to clothe, array with, dress Aramaic equivalent: le.vash (לְבֵשׁ "to clothe" H3848)
Usage: Occurs in 102 OT verses. KJV: (in) apparel, arm, array (self), clothe (self), come upon, put (on, upon), wear. See also: Genesis 3:21; Job 27:17; Psalms 35:26.
וְ/לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יַעֲלֶ֤ה
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
עֲלֵי/הֶם֙
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
צֶ֔מֶר
tsemer
H6785
"wool"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to wool, like the kind used to make warm clothing, and is also used to describe something white or woolly.
Definition: 1) wool 1a) wool 1b) whiteness (metaph.) 1c) wool (in garments) Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (עֲמַר "wool" H6015)
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: wool(-len). See also: Leviticus 13:47; Proverbs 31:13; Psalms 147:16.
בְּ/שָֽׁרְתָ֗/ם
shârath
H8334
"to minister"
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a | Suff
This verb means to serve or minister to someone, often in a worship or temple setting. It is used to describe the work of priests and Levites in the Old Testament.
Definition: (Piel) to minister, serve, minister to
Usage: Occurs in 92 OT verses. KJV: minister (unto), (do) serve(-ant, -ice, -itor), wait on. See also: Genesis 39:4; 1 Chronicles 26:12; Psalms 101:6.
בְּ/שַׁעֲרֵ֛י
shaʻar
H8179
"gate"
Prep | N-mp
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.
הֶ/חָצֵ֥ר
châtsêr
H2691
"court"
Art | N-cs
A village in the Bible is a small settlement surrounded by walls. In Matthew 21:2, Jesus sends his disciples to a village to find a donkey, while in Mark 6:6, Jesus travels from village to village teaching.
Definition: 1) court, enclosure 1a) enclosures 1b) court
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: court, tower, village. See also: Genesis 25:16; 2 Chronicles 24:21; Psalms 10:8.
הַ/פְּנִימִ֖ית
pᵉnîymîy
H6442
"inner"
Art | Adj
This Hebrew word describes something as inner or interior, like the inner part of a person or a building. It is used in Psalm 51:17 to describe a broken spirit.
Definition: inner
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: (with-) in(-ner, -ward). See also: 1 Kings 6:27; Ezekiel 40:27; Ezekiel 46:1.
וָ/בָֽיְתָ/ה
bayith
H1004
"place"
Conj | N-ms | Suff
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.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 44:17
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- Ezekiel 44:17 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 44:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 44:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:17
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:17
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:17
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 44:17
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:17
- Sermons on Ezekiel 44:17
Context — The Duties of the Priests
15But the Levitical priests, who are descended from Zadok and who kept charge of My sanctuary when the Israelites went astray from Me, are to approach Me to minister before Me. They will stand before Me to offer Me fat and blood, declares the Lord GOD.
16They alone shall enter My sanctuary and draw near to My table to minister before Me. They will keep My charge.
17When they enter the gates of the inner court, they are to wear linen garments; they must not wear anything made of wool when they minister at the gates of the inner court or inside the temple.
18They are to wear linen turbans on their heads and linen undergarments around their waists. They must not wear anything that makes them perspire. 19When they go out to the outer court, to the people, they are to take off the garments in which they have ministered, leave them in the holy chambers, and dress in other clothes so that they do not transmit holiness to the people with their garments.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Revelation 19:8 | She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints. |
| 2 | Exodus 28:43 | Aaron and his sons must wear them whenever they enter the Tent of Meeting or approach the altar to minister in the Holy Place, so that they will not incur guilt and die. This is to be a permanent statute for Aaron and his descendants. |
| 3 | Exodus 39:27–29 | For Aaron and his sons they made tunics of fine linen, the work of a weaver, as well as the turban of fine linen, the ornate headbands and undergarments of finely spun linen, and the sash of finely spun linen, embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. |
| 4 | Revelation 4:4 | Surrounding the throne were twenty-four other thrones, and on these thrones sat twenty-four elders dressed in white, with golden crowns on their heads. |
| 5 | Leviticus 16:4 | He is to wear the sacred linen tunic, with linen undergarments. He must tie a linen sash around him and put on the linen turban. These are holy garments, and he must bathe himself with water before he wears them. |
| 6 | Exodus 28:39–40 | You are to weave the tunic with fine linen, make the turban of fine linen, and fashion an embroidered sash. Make tunics, sashes, and headbands for Aaron’s sons, to give them glory and splendor. |
Ezekiel 44:17 Summary
In Ezekiel 44:17, we see that the priests were required to wear special clothes made of linen when they ministered in the temple. This was to show that they were set apart and dedicated to serving God, and to help them stay pure and holy. Just like the priests, we are called to be holy and set apart for God's service (see 1 Peter 1:15-16). We can learn from this verse to approach God with reverence and humility, and to seek to live lives that are pure and pleasing to Him (see Psalm 51:7, Matthew 5:8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were the priests required to wear linen garments in Ezekiel 44:17?
The priests were required to wear linen garments when ministering in the inner court or inside the temple as a symbol of purity and holiness, as linen was considered a pure and holy material (see Exodus 28:42, Leviticus 16:4).
What is the significance of not wearing anything made of wool in Ezekiel 44:17?
Wool was considered a material that could cause perspiration, and the priests were to avoid anything that could lead to uncleanness or impurity while ministering before the Lord (see Ezekiel 44:18).
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of priestly ministry in Ezekiel?
This verse emphasizes the importance of purity and holiness in the priestly ministry, highlighting the need for the priests to be set apart and dedicated to serving the Lord (see Ezekiel 44:15-16, Exodus 19:6).
What can we learn from this verse about our own approach to worship and service?
We can learn the importance of approaching God with reverence, humility, and a desire for purity and holiness, just as the priests were required to do in Ezekiel 44:17 (see Hebrews 10:19-22, 1 Peter 2:9).
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's desire for purity and holiness in our lives?
- How can we apply the principles of purity and holiness in our own worship and service to God?
- What are some ways we can 'put on' spiritual garments of righteousness and purity, just as the priests put on linen garments?
- How does this verse challenge or encourage us in our own walk with God?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 44:17
And it shall come to pass, that when they enter in at the gates of the inner court,.... The priests before described; when they enter the right way into a true Gospel church, consisting of such who
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 44:17
And it shall come to pass, that when they enter in at the gates of the inner court, they shall be clothed with linen garments; and no wool shall come upon them, whiles they minister in the gates of the inner court, and within.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:17
When they enter: they must put on their priestly garments in the chambers that are appointed for vestries to them, where they put off the garments when the service was done, and where they put them on when they approached to the altar, . At the gates of the inner court; where the altar of burnt-offering stood, and where the temple, which is included, stood. @With linen garments; according to the law, ,43. No wool; the reason hereof is given in the next verse. In the gates of the inner court; about the altar of burnt-offering. And within; in the temple itself, in every service of both.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:17
Ezekiel 44:17 And it shall come to pass, [that] when they enter in at the gates of the inner court, they shall be clothed with linen garments; and no wool shall come upon them, whiles they minister in the gates of the inner court, and within.Ver. 17. They shall be clothed with linen garments.] As so many earthly angels, for innocence and victory over their corruptions. And no wool shall come upon them.] No brutish and sensual lusts and practices shall be found in them. Ex brutorum lana vestes contexuntur. Lavat.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:17
(17) Clothed with linen garments.—The rest of the chapter is occupied with directions for the clothing and conduct of the priests. The dress (Ezekiel 44:17-19) is the same as that prescribed in Lev. 28, only a few special points being mentioned partly for emphasis, and partly as recalling to mind the whole.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:17
Verse 17. No wool shall come upon them] The reason is plain; wool is more apt than linen to contract dirt and breed insects; linen breeds none; besides, this is a vegetable, and the other an animal substance. It was an ancient maxim, that whatever was taken from a dead body was impure in matters of religion, and should not be permitted to enter into the temple. The Egyptian priests always wore linen on their bodies, and shoes of matting or rushes on their feet. The Mohammedans never write the Koran upon vellum or skin of any kind, as they would consider that as a defilement.
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 44:17
Regulations as to the priests’ services. The garments of the priests are defined and various rules prescribed in the Law are repeated with some additions in order to denote additional care to avoid uncleanness.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:17
17-19. Linen garments were worn by the Hebrew priests (Exodus 28:39; Exodus 28:42; Exodus 39:27-28), as by the Egyptian (Herodotus, 2:37), because of its cleanliness and because of its symbolization of purity.
Sermons on Ezekiel 44:17
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No Sweat by K.P. Yohannan | K.P. Yohannan emphasizes that true ministry should be done as a service unto the Lord, free from human striving and effort, which he equates to 'sweat.' He explains that sweat is a |
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Alas for Us, if Though Wert All, and Nought Beyond, O Earth by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the deep and indescribable joy experienced by the heavenly family. He contemplates the significance of the star of Jacob and how all other |
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1 John - the Glory of Fellowship by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing gratitude to God for the gift of His Son, Jesus Christ. The focus of the sermon is on the importance of practicing righteousness an |
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(Mt Pleasant) 10. Quiet Time Tips by Gerhard Du Toit | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of discipline in prayer. He shares that 60% of his commitment to prayer is not based on desire, but on the commitment to disci |
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Genesis 3:1-7 by Ken Baird | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of keeping our minds focused on God and our responsibilities. He warns against allowing our thoughts to wander and be influenc |
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All That Jesus Taught Bible Study - Part 65 by Zac Poonen | This sermon delves into the importance of being clothed in the righteousness of Christ to stand before God, emphasizing the distinction between forgiveness and justification. It hi |
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(Living as Jesus Lived) 7. Living by the Power of God by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes the necessity of living by the power of God rather than relying on human soul-power, which can lead to deception and superficiality in Christian life and mini |