Ezekiel 46:21
Ezekiel 46:21 in Multiple Translations
Then he brought me into the outer court and led me around to its four corners, and I saw a separate court in each of its corners.
Then he brought me forth into the utter court, and caused me to pass by the four corners of the court; and, behold, in every corner of the court there was a court.
Then he brought me forth into the outer court, and caused me to pass by the four corners of the court; and, behold, in every corner of the court there was a court.
And he took me out into the outer square and made me go by the four angles of the square; and I saw that in every angle of the open square there was a space shut in.
He took me into the outer courtyard and led me to each of its four corners. I saw a separate courtyard in each corner.
Then he brought me foorth into the vtter court, and caused me to goe by the foure corners of the court: and beholde, in euery corner of the court, there was a court.
And he bringeth me out unto the outer court, and causeth me to pass over unto the four corners of the court, and lo, a court in a corner of the court, a court in a corner of the corner.
Then he brought me out into the outer court and caused me to pass by the four corners of the court; and behold, in every corner of the court there was a court.
Then he brought me forth into the outer court, and caused me to pass by the four corners of the court; and behold, in every corner of the court there was a court.
And he brought me into the outward court, and he led me about by the four corners of the court: and behold there was a little court in the corner of the court, to every corner of the court there was a little court.
Then the man brought me to the outer courtyard and led me to its four corners. In each corner I saw an enclosed area;
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Ezekiel 46:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יּוֹצִיאֵ֗/נִי
אֶל
הֶֽ/חָצֵר֙
הַ/חִ֣יצֹנָ֔ה
וַ/יַּ֣עֲבִירֵ֔/נִי
אֶל
אַרְבַּ֖עַת
מִקְצוֹעֵ֣י
הֶ/חָצֵ֑ר
וְ/הִנֵּ֤ה
חָצֵר֙
בְּ/מִקְצֹ֣עַ
הֶ/חָצֵ֔ר
חָצֵ֖ר
בְּ/מִקְצֹ֥עַ
הֶ/חָצֵֽר
וַ/יּוֹצִיאֵ֗/נִי
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
הֶֽ/חָצֵר֙
châtsêr
H2691
court
Art | N-cs
הַ/חִ֣יצֹנָ֔ה
chîytsôwn
H2435
outer
Art | Adj
וַ/יַּ֣עֲבִירֵ֔/נִי
ʻâbar
H5674
to pass
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
אַרְבַּ֖עַת
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Adj
מִקְצוֹעֵ֣י
maqtsôwaʻ
H4740
corner
N-mp
הֶ/חָצֵ֑ר
châtsêr
H2691
court
Art | N-cs
וְ/הִנֵּ֤ה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Conj | Part
חָצֵר֙
châtsêr
H2691
court
N-cs
בְּ/מִקְצֹ֣עַ
maqtsôwaʻ
H4740
corner
Prep | N-ms
הֶ/חָצֵ֔ר
châtsêr
H2691
court
Art | N-cs
חָצֵ֖ר
châtsêr
H2691
court
N-cs
בְּ/מִקְצֹ֥עַ
maqtsôwaʻ
H4740
corner
Prep | N-ms
הֶ/חָצֵֽר
châtsêr
H2691
court
Art | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 46:21
וַ/יּוֹצִיאֵ֗/נִי
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
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.
הֶֽ/חָצֵר֙
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/חִ֣יצֹנָ֔ה
chîytsôwn
H2435
"outer"
Art | Adj
This word means outer or external, describing something outside or secular. It is used in Ezekiel 40:5 to describe the outer wall of a building.
Definition: outer, external, outward
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: outer, outward, utter, without. See also: 1 Kings 6:29; Ezekiel 40:37; Ezekiel 46:21.
וַ/יַּ֣עֲבִירֵ֔/נִי
ʻâbar
H5674
"to pass"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
This verb can mean to cross over or transition from one thing to another, and is sometimes used to describe being arrogant or crossing a boundary.
Definition: 1) to pass over or by or through, alienate, bring, carry, do away, take, take away, transgress 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pass over, cross, cross over, pass over, march over, overflow, go over 1a2) to pass beyond 1a3) to pass through, traverse 1a3a) passers-through (participle) 1a3b) to pass through (the parts of victim in covenant) 1a4) to pass along, pass by, overtake and pass, sweep by 1a4a) passer-by (participle) 1a4b) to be past, be over 1a5) to pass on, go on, pass on before, go in advance of, pass along, travel, advance 1a6) to pass away 1a6a) to emigrate, leave (one's territory) 1a6b) to vanish 1a6c) to perish, cease to exist 1a6d) to become invalid, become obsolete (of law, decree) 1a6e) to be alienated, pass into other hands 1b) (Niphal) to be crossed 1c) (Piel) to impregnate, cause to cross 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to pass over, cause to bring over, cause to cross over, make over to, dedicate, devote 1d2) to cause to pass through 1d3) to cause to pass by or beyond or under, let pass by 1d4) to cause to pass away, cause to take away 1e) (Hithpael) to pass over
Usage: Occurs in 493 OT verses. KJV: alienate, alter, [idiom] at all, beyond, bring (over, through), carry over, (over-) come (on, over), conduct (over), convey over, current, deliver, do away, enter, escape, fail, gender, get over, (make) go (away, beyond, by, forth, his way, in, on, over, through), have away (more), lay, meddle, overrun, make partition, (cause to, give, make to, over) pass(-age, along, away, beyond, by, -enger, on, out, over, through), (cause to, make) [phrase] proclaim(-amation), perish, provoke to anger, put away, rage, [phrase] raiser of taxes, remove, send over, set apart, [phrase] shave, cause to (make) sound, [idiom] speedily, [idiom] sweet smelling, take (away), (make to) transgress(-or), translate, turn away, (way-) faring man, be wrath. See also: Genesis 8:1; Deuteronomy 27:2; 1 Samuel 25:19.
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.
אַרְבַּ֖עַת
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
מִקְצוֹעֵ֣י
maqtsôwaʻ
H4740
"corner"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word refers to a corner or angle of a structure, like a corner post or buttress, as seen in the construction of the Temple. It is used to describe a specific part of a building. The word is used in various contexts, including architecture and design.
Definition: 1) place of corner structure, corner buttress, inner corner-buttress 1a) corner post, buttress-place, buttress Also means: me.quts.ah (מְקֻצְעָה "corner" H4742)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: corner, turning. See also: Exodus 26:24; Nehemiah 3:24; Ezekiel 46:22.
הֶ/חָצֵ֑ר
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.
וְ/הִנֵּ֤ה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Conj | Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
חָצֵר֙
châtsêr
H2691
"court"
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.
בְּ/מִקְצֹ֣עַ
maqtsôwaʻ
H4740
"corner"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this word refers to a corner or angle of a structure, like a corner post or buttress, as seen in the construction of the Temple. It is used to describe a specific part of a building. The word is used in various contexts, including architecture and design.
Definition: 1) place of corner structure, corner buttress, inner corner-buttress 1a) corner post, buttress-place, buttress Also means: me.quts.ah (מְקֻצְעָה "corner" H4742)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: corner, turning. See also: Exodus 26:24; Nehemiah 3:24; Ezekiel 46:22.
הֶ/חָצֵ֔ר
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.
חָצֵ֖ר
châtsêr
H2691
"court"
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.
בְּ/מִקְצֹ֥עַ
maqtsôwaʻ
H4740
"corner"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this word refers to a corner or angle of a structure, like a corner post or buttress, as seen in the construction of the Temple. It is used to describe a specific part of a building. The word is used in various contexts, including architecture and design.
Definition: 1) place of corner structure, corner buttress, inner corner-buttress 1a) corner post, buttress-place, buttress Also means: me.quts.ah (מְקֻצְעָה "corner" H4742)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: corner, turning. See also: Exodus 26:24; Nehemiah 3:24; Ezekiel 46:22.
הֶ/חָצֵֽר
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.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 46:21
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- Ezekiel 46:21 Summary
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- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 46:21
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 46:21
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:21
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:21
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:21
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 46:21
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:21
Context — The Courts for Boiling and Baking
19Then the man brought me through the entrance at the side of the gate into the holy chambers facing north, which belonged to the priests, and he showed me a place there at the far western end
20and said to me, “This is the place where the priests shall boil the guilt offering and the sin offering, and where they shall bake the grain offering, so that they do not bring them into the outer court and transmit holiness to the people.”
21Then he brought me into the outer court and led me around to its four corners, and I saw a separate court in each of its corners.
22In the four corners of the outer court there were enclosed courts, each forty cubits long and thirty cubits wide. Each of the four corner areas had the same dimensions. 23Around the inside of each of the four courts was a row of masonry with ovens built at the base of the walls on all sides.Ezekiel 46:21 Summary
In Ezekiel 46:21, the prophet Ezekiel is taken to the outer court of the temple and shown four separate courts, one in each corner. This verse teaches us about the importance of order and organization in our walk with God, and the need for specific areas for specific purposes, just like the temple had different areas for different activities (as seen in Ezekiel 46:20). It also reminds us that our lives should be a reflection of God's beauty and order, as seen in Psalm 19:1-2. By examining the details of the temple, we can learn more about God's character and His desire for us to live a life that is set apart for Him, as mentioned in 1 Peter 1:15-16.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the outer court in Ezekiel 46:21?
The outer court represents the area where the people of God would gather to worship and offer sacrifices, as seen in Ezekiel 46:21, and is distinct from the inner court where the priests would perform their duties, as mentioned in Ezekiel 46:19-20.
Why did the man lead Ezekiel to the four corners of the outer court?
The man led Ezekiel to the four corners to show him the separate courts in each corner, which were likely used for specific purposes, such as boiling the guilt offering and sin offering, as mentioned in Ezekiel 46:20, and to emphasize the attention to detail in the temple's design, reflecting the order and beauty of God's creation, as seen in Psalm 104:1-2.
What can we learn from the separate courts in each corner of the outer court?
The separate courts in each corner teach us about the importance of separation and distinction in our walk with God, as seen in 2 Corinthians 6:17, and the need for specific areas for specific purposes, reflecting the order and organization of God's kingdom, as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 14:33.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
Ezekiel 46:21 is part of a larger vision of the restored temple and the new heaven and the new earth, as described in Revelation 21:1-4, emphasizing God's desire for His people to worship Him in spirit and truth, as mentioned in John 4:23-24.
Reflection Questions
- What are the 'corners' of my life where I need to examine and ensure that I am living a life separate unto God?
- How can I apply the principle of separation and distinction in my own walk with God, as seen in this verse?
- What are the 'outer courts' in my life where I need to be more intentional about worship and service to God?
- How can I reflect the order and beauty of God's creation in my own life and worship, as seen in the design of the temple?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 46:21
Then he brought me forth into the utter court,.... From the holy chambers of the priests, and from viewing the place where they boiled the sacrifices, and baked the meat offering: and caused me to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 46:21
After he brought me through the entry, which was at the side of the gate, into the holy chambers of the priests, which looked toward the north: and, behold, there was a place on the two sides westward.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:21
The utter court; either the court of the people, or more likely the court of the priests or Levites, called here utter court, because it was more outward than the court of the temple. To pass by the four corners, to go about the whole square of the court. In every corner, where the side walls did meet in right angles. A court; a smaller court made up on the outer sides with the walls of the greater square, and on the inside made with two walls, the one forty cubits long, the other thirty cubits broad.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:21
Ezekiel 46:21 Then he brought me forth into the utter court, and caused me to pass by the four corners of the court; and, behold, in every corner of the court [there was] a court.Ver. 21. In every corner of the court there was a court.] And buildings in every of them for the same purpose round about. These served, saith Jerome, to set forth the four parts of the world, out of all which the Church is gathered by ministers, &c. It served also, saith another, to show that in God’ s house, which is his Church, there shall always be provision both for his ministers and people. Those that have but from hand to mouth have their bread hot, as it were, from God’ s hand, which is best of all.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:21
(21) The utter court.—The prophet had just been in those chambers which, although they stood within the area of the outer court, were considered as belonging to the inner. He is now brought into the outer court, properly so called. In every corner of the court there was a court.—In each of the angles of the outer court a place was set apart for the boiling of the flesh of the peace offerings. These were of considerable size—40 cubits by 30 (Ezekiel 46:22), and appear to have been enclosed by a wall but not covered above. The word translated joined is of very uncertain meaning, but its most probable sense is enclosed. These courts are marked E on Plan II.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 46:21
19–24. The kitchens for the priests (Ezekiel 46:19-20), and people (Ezekiel 46:21-24) The kitchens for cooking the sin and trespass offering and baking the meal-offering, the holy things to be consumed by the priests (Ezekiel 44:29), were situated in the inner court at the furthest part of the court westward, to the west of the holy cells (Ezekiel 42:1-14), and on both sides of the erection called the “building” (Ezekiel 41:12-13) which lay behind the house, Fig. 3, L. The inner court on the west reached back to the boundary wall of the outer court, which on that side was the wall of the inner court, and in the two corners, N. and S., the priests’ kitchens were placed. The prophet is brought to those on the N. side; those on the S. were similar.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:21
19-24. The kitchens of the priests are now described. “Then he brought me through the entry,… and behold, there was a place on the hinder part westward” (R.V.). See L in chart facing page 209.