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Ezekiel 8:7

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Ezekiel 8:7 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Then He brought me to the entrance to the court, and I looked and saw a hole in the wall.

King James Version KJV

¶ And he brought me to the door of the court; and when I looked, behold a hole in the wall.

American Standard Version ASV

And he brought me to the door of the court; and when I looked, behold, a hole in the wall.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And he took me to the door of the open place; and looking, I saw a hole in the wall.

Free Bible Version FBV

He took me to the entrance to the Temple courtyard. As I looked around, I saw a hole in the wall.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And he caused me to enter at the gate of the court: and when I looked, beholde, an hole was in the wall.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And He bringeth me in unto an opening of the court, and I look, and lo, a hole in the wall;

World English Bible WEB

He brought me to the door of the court; and when I looked, behold, a hole in the wall.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And he brought me to the door of the court; and when I looked, behold a hole in the wall.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And he brought me in to the door of the court: and I saw, and behold a hole in the wall.

Translation for Translators T4T

Then he brought me to the entrance of the courtyard. I looked and saw a hole in the wall.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 8:7

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Ezekiel 8:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יָּבֵ֥א אֹתִ֖/י אֶל פֶּ֣תַח הֶֽ/חָצֵ֑ר וָ/אֶרְאֶ֕ה וְ/הִנֵּ֥ה חֹר אֶחָ֖ד בַּ/קִּֽיר
וַ/יָּבֵ֥א bôwʼ H935 Lebo Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֹתִ֖/י ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM | Suff
אֶל ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep
פֶּ֣תַח pethach H6607 entrance N-ms
הֶֽ/חָצֵ֑ר châtsêr H2691 court Art | N-cs
וָ/אֶרְאֶ֕ה râʼâh H7200 Provider Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs
וְ/הִנֵּ֥ה hinnêh H2009 behold Conj | Part
חֹר chôwr H2356 hole N-ms
אֶחָ֖ד ʼechâd H259 one Adj
בַּ/קִּֽיר qîyr H7023 wall Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 8:7

וַ/יָּבֵ֥א bôwʼ H935 "Lebo" Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-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.
אֹתִ֖/י ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
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.
פֶּ֣תַח pethach H6607 "entrance" N-ms
A pethach is an entrance or doorway, like the gates of Jerusalem or the door to the temple, often symbolizing transition or access to a new place.
Definition: opening, doorway, entrance
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: door, entering (in), entrance (-ry), gate, opening, place. See also: Genesis 4:7; Judges 9:40; Psalms 24:7.
הֶֽ/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.
וָ/אֶרְאֶ֕ה râʼâh H7200 "Provider" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
וְ/הִנֵּ֥ה 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.
חֹר chôwr H2356 "hole" N-ms
This word means a hole or cave, often describing a natural opening or hiding place in the Bible.
Definition: hole, cave
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: cave, hole. See also: 1 Samuel 14:11; Song of Solomon 5:4; Zechariah 14:12.
אֶחָ֖ד ʼechâd H259 "one" Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
בַּ/קִּֽיר qîyr H7023 "wall" Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a wall, often referring to the walls of houses, chambers, or even the altar. It is used to describe structures built for protection or division. The KJV translates it as wall or side.
Definition: 1) wall, side 1a) wall (of house or chamber) 1b) the sides (of the altar)
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] mason, side, town, [idiom] very, wall. See also: Exodus 30:3; 2 Chronicles 3:11; Psalms 62:4.

Study Notes — Ezekiel 8:7

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ReferenceText (BSB)
1 2 Kings 21:5 In both courtyards of the house of the LORD, he built altars to all the host of heaven.
2 1 Kings 7:12 The great courtyard was surrounded by three rows of dressed stone and a row of trimmed cedar beams, as were the inner courtyard and portico of the house of the LORD.

Ezekiel 8:7 Summary

In Ezekiel 8:7, the Lord shows Ezekiel a hole in the wall, which represents a way to see the hidden sins of the people of Israel. This verse teaches us that the Lord can see everything, even the things we try to hide (as in Psalm 139:1-6), and that He desires for us to be honest and repentant. Just as Ezekiel had to look through the hole to see the truth, we must be willing to examine our own hearts and lives to see the areas where we need to repent and turn to the Lord. By doing so, we can experience the Lord's forgiveness and restoration, as promised in 1 John 1:9.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the hole in the wall in Ezekiel 8:7?

The hole in the wall represents a means of access to hidden sins and abominations, much like the Lord reveals our hearts and motives in Psalm 139:23-24, and it is through this hole that the prophet Ezekiel is about to uncover the wickedness of the people of Israel.

Why did God bring Ezekiel to the entrance of the court?

God brought Ezekiel to the entrance of the court to show him the depths of Israel's sin and rebellion, as stated in Ezekiel 8:6, and to prepare him for the revelations that would follow, much like the Lord prepared the prophet Jeremiah for his ministry in Jeremiah 1:4-10.

Is the hole in the wall a literal or symbolic hole?

While the hole in the wall may have been a literal opening, its significance is also symbolic, representing the Lord's ability to reveal and expose sin, as seen in Hebrews 4:13, where it is written that all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.

How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Ezekiel 8?

This verse is a pivotal part of the overall theme of Ezekiel 8, which is the Lord's revelation of the abominations of Israel, and it sets the stage for the prophet's further discoveries and the Lord's judgment on the nation, as seen in Ezekiel 8:9-18, and echoed in the warnings of Deuteronomy 29:18-21.

Reflection Questions

  1. What hidden sins or areas of my life might the Lord be calling me to examine and repent of, as I reflect on the hole in the wall in Ezekiel 8:7?
  2. How can I, like Ezekiel, be faithful in observing and reporting the things that the Lord reveals to me, whether in my personal life or in the life of my community?
  3. In what ways can I seek to have 'eyes to see' the spiritual realities that are present in my life and in the world around me, as Ezekiel did in this verse?
  4. What role does humility and a willingness to listen play in my ability to hear and respond to the Lord's revelations, as seen in Ezekiel's obedience to the Lord's commands?

Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 8:7

And he brought me to the door of the court,.... Of the inner court, the court of the priests and Levites. Dr.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 8:7

And he brought me to the door of the court; and when I looked, behold a hole in the wall.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 8:7

The door; the second door, for there were two in the north side. The court; . Some say it was the court into which the Levites only, not the people, might enter, and round about which were the chambers of the priests. When I looked; probably being at the door of the court, he might espy such a hole in the opposite wall that was toward the temple, whereon were built the treasury chamber, and chambers for tithes, and for other necessaries about the temple worship, and for the priests’ lodgings, in which these abominations were acted. A hole in the wall, or little blind window, through which he might see somewhat, though not much, of what was done within.

Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 8:7

Ezekiel 8:7 And he brought me to the door of the court; and when I looked, behold a hole in the wall.Ver. 7. And he brought me.] Mystagogus ille angelus. that angel who showed the sacred places. To the door of the court.] Of the priests’ court. A hole in the wall.] Which should have been kept in better repair.

Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 8:7

(7) To the door of the court.—This is clearly a different place from that in which the prophet had hitherto been in his vision, and yet is not so described that its locality can be certainly fixed. He had been inside the inner court near its north gate; in Ezekiel 8:14 he is taken to the north gate of the outer enclosure of the temple precincts. It is probable, therefore, that this was between them. We do not know from the description of Solomon’s temple that there were any other than the inner and the outer courts; but as there were others in the temple of Herod built upon the same area, it is altogether likely that there was a further division, and that it was to such a dividing wall, with chambers attached, that the prophet was now brought. Here he finds a hole, or window, too small for entrance, and is directed to enlarge it that he may go in. Having done so, he finds a door which he is told to enter. The object of this part of the vision is to show the extreme secrecy of what he is now to see—a, secrecy made necessary by the connection of this idolatry with Egypt, the foe of Chaldæa. Any question in regard to the way the idolaters themselves entered is out of place, as all is only in vision.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 8:7

Verse 7. A hole in the wall.] This we find was not large enough to see what was doing within; and the prophet is directed to dig, and make it larger, Ezekiel 8:8; and when he had done so and entered, he says,-

Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 8:7

7–12. The secret idolatry of the Elders 7. the door of the court] i.e. the outside entrance of the gateway into the inner court. Placed at first near the entrance the prophet is now brought to the gateway itself, either unto some chamber within it or some building attached to it, cf. Ezekiel 40:44. In the wall of this building he observed a hole, through which he dug and entered a chamber, on the walls of which were portrayed all manner of creatures, and in the chamber were seventy elders offering incense to the imagery on the walls. behold a hole] The symbolism is not very clear. The “hole” is meant to suggest that entrance into the chamber was obtained secretly by those who practised their rites there. The words are wanting in LXX.

Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 8:7

The door of the court - The seer is brought to another spot. In Ezekiel’s time there were various buildings on the space around the inner court which formed a court or courts, not improbably enclosed by a wall.

Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 8:7

7. The door of the court — He could see this gate before (Ezekiel 8:5) and had probably come through it; he now returns and looks within, and discovers a secret entrance. A hole in the wall — The gates were wide.

Sermons on Ezekiel 8:7

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