Ezekiel 40:45

Translations

Modern

Then the man said to me: “The chamber that faces south is for the priests who keep charge of the temple,

Traditional

And he said unto me, This chamber, whose prospect is toward the south, is for the priests, the keepers of the charge of the house.

Literal

And he said to me, “This chamber that faces toward the south is for the priests keeping guard of the temple.

Latin

Et dixit ad me: Hoc est gazophylacium quod respicit viam meridianam: sacerdotum erit, qui excubant in custodiis templi.

Original

Hebrew

English

Then the man said to me: “The chamber that faces south is for the priests who keep charge of the temple,

Notes

Ezekiel 40:1–46:24

The prophet’s tour of the new temple began outside the building. He then moved step by step toward its center.

After reaching the inside, he walked outward again. The tour ended at the kitchens located in the corners of the outer courtyard (Ezekiel 46:19–24).

Theme notes and profiles

Israel’s Geography as Theology Temple Design as a Picture of God's Truth Temple Legislation as Theology The Church as God’s Temple The New Community

Events

Prophecies of Ezekielc. 593 BC

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Leviticus 8:35
You must remain at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting day and night for seven days and keep the LORD’s charge so that you will not die, for this is what I have been commanded.”
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2 Chronicles 13:11
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…who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.

Glossary

Arch Book of Revelation Ezekiel (Person) Ezekiel, Book of Judaism Laver New Jerusalem Porch Sadducees Son of Man Temple Theocracy

Topics

Priest: The Time of Moses: Chambers For, in the Temple Area

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