Ezekiel 46:2

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

And the prince shall enter by the way of the porch of that gate without, and shall stand by the post of the gate, and the priests shall prepare his burnt offering and his peace offerings, and he shall worship at the threshold of the gate: then he shall go forth; but the gate shall not be shut until the evening.

Literal

And the prince shall enter by way of the portico of the gateway from the outside, and stand by the doorpost of the gate; and the priests shall prepare his burnt offering and his peace offerings, and he shall worship at the threshold of the gate and go out, and the gate shall not be shut until the evening.

Latin

Et intrabit princeps per viam vestibuli portæ deforis, et stabit in limine portæ: et facient sacerdotes holocaustum ejus, et pacifica ejus: et adorabit super limen portæ, et egredietur: porta autem non claudetur usque ad vesperam.

Original

Hebrew

English

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.

Notes

Ezekiel 46:2

The prince had the special privilege of entering the eastern gateway to the inner courtyard up to the entry room for worship. This showed that God saw him as more important than the common people. However, he still needed the priests to mediate for him to stand in God's presence.

Ezekiel 46:1–15

Ezekiel described the prince's duties during special celebrations, including Sabbaths and new moon events. The prince represented the people in worship. He joined them in a procession through the temple and had the unique ability to approach the sacred area for them.

Theme notes and profiles

Israel’s Geography as Theology Temple Legislation as Theology The New Community

Events

Prophecies of Ezekielc. 593 BC

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Glossary

Baptism of Jesus Book of Revelation Ezekiel (Person) Ezekiel, Book of Judaism New Jerusalem Pentecost Sadducees Son of Man Temple Theocracy

Topics

King: Religious Duties of Peace-Offerings: The Priest: Prepared Temple: Solomon's for Prayer and Worship

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