Ezekiel 46:8
Ezekiel 46:8 in Multiple Translations
When the prince enters, he shall go in through the portico of the gateway, and he shall go out the same way.
And when the prince shall enter, he shall go in by the way of the porch of that gate, and he shall go forth by the way thereof.
And when the prince shall enter, he shall go in by the way of the porch of the gate, and he shall go forth by the way thereof.
And when the ruler comes in, he is to go in through the covered way of the doorway, and he is to go out by the same way.
When the prince enters, he is to come in through the gateway porch, and leave the same way.
And when the prince shall enter, hee shall goe in by the way of the porche of that gate, and hee shall go foorth by the way thereof.
'And in the coming in of the prince, the way of the porch of the gate he cometh in, and by its way he goeth out.
When the prince enters, he shall go in by the way of the porch of the gate, and he shall go out by its way.
And when the prince shall enter, he shall go in by the way of the porch of that gate, and he shall go forth by the way of it.
And when the prince is to go in, let him go in by the way of the porch of the gate, and let him go out the same way.
When the king enters the temple area, he must enter through the entry room of the entryway, and he must go out through that same entry room when he leaves.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 46:8
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Ezekiel 46:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וּ/בְ/ב֖וֹא
הַ/נָּשִׂ֑יא
דֶּ֣רֶךְ
אוּלָ֤ם
הַ/שַּׁ֨עַר֙
יָב֔וֹא
וּ/בְ/דַרְכּ֖/וֹ
יֵצֵֽא
וּ/בְ/ב֖וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
הַ/נָּשִׂ֑יא
nâsîyʼ
H5387
leader
Art | N-ms
דֶּ֣רֶךְ
derek
H1870
way
N-cs
אוּלָ֤ם
ʼûwlâm
H197
Portico
N-ms
הַ/שַּׁ֨עַר֙
shaʻar
H8179
gate
Art | N-ms
יָב֔וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
וּ/בְ/דַרְכּ֖/וֹ
derek
H1870
way
Conj | Prep | N-cs | Suff
יֵצֵֽא
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 46:8
וּ/בְ/ב֖וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
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.
הַ/נָּשִׂ֑יא
nâsîyʼ
H5387
"leader"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a leader or a high-ranking official, like a king or a captain. It can also describe a rising mist, as seen in Isaiah 60:13. In the Bible, it often symbolizes power and authority.
Definition: one lifted up, chief, prince, captain, leader
Usage: Occurs in 120 OT verses. KJV: captain, chief, cloud, governor, prince, ruler, vapour. See also: Genesis 17:20; Numbers 34:26; Psalms 135:7.
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.
אוּלָ֤ם
ʼûwlâm
H197
"Portico"
N-ms
A portico is a covered area at the entrance of a building, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a vestibule or porch where people gather before entering the main building.
Definition: A hall or porch of the temple
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: porch. See also: 1 Kings 6:3; Ezekiel 40:7; Joel 2:17.
הַ/שַּׁ֨עַר֙
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.
יָב֔וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Imperf-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.
וּ/בְ/דַרְכּ֖/וֹ
derek
H1870
"way"
Conj | Prep | N-cs | Suff
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.
יֵצֵֽא
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
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.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 46:8
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- Context
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- Ezekiel 46:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 46:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 46:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:8
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 46:8
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 46:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:8
- Sermons on Ezekiel 46:8
Context — The Prince’s Offerings
6On the day of the New Moon he shall offer a young, unblemished bull, six lambs, and a ram without blemish.
7He is to provide a grain offering of an ephah with the bull, an ephah with the ram, and as much as he is able with the lambs, along with a hin of oil per ephah.
8When the prince enters, he shall go in through the portico of the gateway, and he shall go out the same way.
9When the people of the land come before the LORD at the appointed feasts, whoever enters by the north gate to worship must go out by the south gate, and whoever enters by the south gate must go out by the north gate. No one is to return through the gate by which he entered, but each must go out by the opposite gate. 10When the people enter, the prince shall go in with them, and when they leave, he shall leave.Cross References
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| 1 | Ezekiel 46:2 | The prince is to enter from the outside through the portico of the gateway and stand by the gatepost, while the priests sacrifice his burnt offerings and peace offerings. He is to bow in worship at the threshold of the gate and then depart, but the gate must not be shut until evening. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 44:1–3 | The man then brought me back to the outer gate of the sanctuary that faced east, but it was shut. 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. Only the prince himself may sit inside the gateway to eat in the presence of the LORD. He must enter by way of the portico of the gateway and go out the same way.” |
| 3 | Colossians 1:18 | And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence. |
Ezekiel 46:8 Summary
This verse, Ezekiel 46:8, is talking about how the prince, a leader in the community, enters and exits the gateway of the temple. He goes in and out the same way, which shows that he is humble and consistent in his actions, much like Jesus Christ, who is described as the Good Shepherd in John 10:11. This teaches us that our own worship and relationship with God should be characterized by humility and a willingness to follow God's appointed order, as seen in 1 Corinthians 14:40. By following the prince's example, we can learn to be more consistent and humble in our own walk with God, and to trust in His guidance, as described in Proverbs 3:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the prince have a specific way of entering and exiting the gateway in Ezekiel 46:8?
The prince's entrance and exit through the portico of the gateway symbolize his role as a leader and a shepherd, similar to how Jesus Christ is described as the Good Shepherd in John 10:11, and his movements may be a reminder to follow God's appointed order, as seen in Exodus 40:16.
Is there any spiritual significance to the prince going in and out the same way?
Yes, the prince's consistent entry and exit point may represent the importance of humility and consistency in leadership, as emphasized in Matthew 20:26-28, where Jesus teaches that true leaders must be servants.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter, which discusses the prince's offerings and the people's worship?
Ezekiel 46:8 is part of a larger description of the prince's role in the worship and sacrifices of the people, as seen in Ezekiel 46:6-7, and his movements may be a reminder that leaders must participate in and facilitate the worship of God, as seen in Hebrews 13:15-16.
What can we learn from the prince's example in this verse about our own worship and relationship with God?
We can learn that our worship and relationship with God should be characterized by humility, consistency, and a willingness to follow God's appointed order, as seen in 1 Corinthians 14:40, where the apostle Paul emphasizes the importance of doing everything decently and in order.
Reflection Questions
- What does the prince's entry and exit through the portico of the gateway reveal about his character and leadership style, and how can I apply these principles to my own life?
- In what ways can I, like the prince, consistently follow God's appointed order and lead others in worship, as described in Romans 12:1-2?
- How can I balance the need for humility and consistency in my own leadership or daily life, as exemplified by the prince in Ezekiel 46:8, and what role does prayer and seeking God's guidance play in this balance, as seen in Psalm 119:105?
- What are some ways that I can, like the prince, facilitate the worship of God and participate in the sacrifices and offerings of my community, as described in Hebrews 10:24-25?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 46:8
And when the prince shall enter, he shall go in by the way of the porch of that gate,.... [See comments on Ezekiel 46:2]; and he shall go forth by the way thereof; the same way he came in, he shall
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 46:8
Likewise the people of the land shall worship at the door of this gate before the LORD in the sabbaths and in the new moons. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:8
Shall enter into the gate of the court next the temple to offer his sacrifice. Go in by the way of the porch; go to the threshold, the inward threshold of the east gate, that opens into the court of the temple. Go forth by the way thereof; none of the people might do so, only the prince and the priests might go out the same way they came in.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:8
Ezekiel 46:8 And when the prince shall enter, he shall go in by the way of the porch of [that] gate, and he shall go forth by the way thereof.Ver. 8. He shall go in by the way of the porch.] This was the prince’ s privilege, that, as likewise the priests, he might go in and go out at the same east gate. It is fit that the word and sword should hold together, and that magistrates and ministers should be singular in holiness.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 46:8
8, 9. The gates by which prince and people shall come in and go out. The prince shall come in by way of the porch of the gate, and shall go out the same way, i.e. probably the porch of the inner east gate, and he shall go back as he entered, without passing into the inner court. The people shall not go out by the gate at which they came in, but by the opposite gate—those entering by the N. gate shall leave by the S. and conversely. the solemn feasts] appointed seasons.
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 46:8
That gate - The eastern gate of the inner court. See Ezekiel 46:2.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:8
8-10. Even the way by which the prince and people shall enter and depart from the sacrificial gateway has a religious significance the full import of which we cannot now catch.
Sermons on Ezekiel 46:8
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Commentary Notes - Ezekiel by Walter Beuttler | Walter Beuttler preaches on the book of Ezekiel, focusing on the impending siege of Jerusalem and the prophet's visions, experiences, and messages. He highlights Ezekiel's lineage, |
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(Colossians) Part Two - Col 1:15-20 by Douglas Moo | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that through Jesus Christ, God has rescued and transferred believers from the dominion of darkness into the new kingdom of God's Son. The pr |
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God's Intention for This Midnight Hour by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker expresses his disappointment with the current state of Christianity in America, noting the prevalence of ego, competition, and materialism. He criticize |
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(Christ) the Power of Christ-Centered Theology - Part 1 by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the growth of a church and the impact of preaching about Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the importance of surrendering one's life to Christ and |
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The Local Church 2 - Part 1 by William MacDonald | This sermon delves into the concept of the body of Christ, emphasizing how believers are united as one body with different functions, all under the headship of Christ. It explores |
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Ger-09 Dead and Crucified With Christ by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the powerful work of the cross in impressive churches in Nashville, Tennessee and New Zealand. These churches were willing to give up everyt |
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The Local Church 2 - Part 2 by William MacDonald | This sermon emphasizes the importance of recognizing Christ as the head of the Church and the unity of all believers in Christ Jesus, regardless of background or culture. It highli |