Ezekiel 40:26
Ezekiel 40:26 in Multiple Translations
Seven steps led up to it, and its portico was opposite them; it had palm trees on its side pillars, one on each side.
And there were seven steps to go up to it, and the arches thereof were before them: and it had palm trees, one on this side, and another on that side, upon the posts thereof.
And there were seven steps to go up to it, and the arches thereof were before them; and it had palm-trees, one on this side, and another on that side, upon the posts thereof.
And there were seven steps up to it, and its covered way went inside: and it had palm-trees, one on this side and one on that, on its uprights.
It had seven steps leading up to it, and its porch faced them. It had one post on each side with palm tree designs on them.
And there were seuen steps to go vp to it, and the arches thereof were before them: and it had palme trees, one on this side, and another on that side vpon the post thereof.
and seven steps [are] its ascent, and its arches [are] before them, and palm-trees [are] to it, one on this side, and one on that side, at its posts;
There were seven steps to go up to it, and its arches were before them. It had palm trees, one on this side, and another on that side, on its posts.
And there were seven steps to go up to it, and its arches were before them: and it had palm-trees, one on this side, and another on that side, upon its posts.
And there were seven steps to go up to it: and a porch before the doors thereof: and there were graven palm trees, one on this side, and another on that side in the front thereof.
There were seven steps up to the outer threshold/opening for the entryway, and an entry room was ◄opposite it/at the end of the entryway facing the courtyard►. It also had carvings of palm trees on the dividing walls that were between the alcoves.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 40:26
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Ezekiel 40:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מַעֲל֤וֹת
שִׁבְעָה֙
עלות/ו
עֹֽלוֹתָ֔י/ו
ו/אלמ/ו
וְ/אֵֽלַמָּ֖י/ו
לִ/פְנֵי/הֶ֑ם
וְ/תִמֹרִ֣ים
ל֗/וֹ
אֶחָ֥ד
מִ/פּ֛וֹ
וְ/אֶחָ֥ד
מִ/פּ֖וֹ
אֶל
איל/ו
אֵילָֽי/ו
וּ/מַעֲל֤וֹת
maʻălâh
H4609
thought
Conj | N-fp
שִׁבְעָה֙
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Adj
עלות/ו
ʻôlâh
H5930
burnt offering
N-fs | Suff
עֹֽלוֹתָ֔י/ו
ʻôlâh
H5930
burnt offering
N-fp | Suff
ו/אלמ/ו
ʼêylâm
H361
arches
Conj | N-ms | Suff
וְ/אֵֽלַמָּ֖י/ו
ʼêylâm
H361
arches
Conj | N-mp | Suff
לִ/פְנֵי/הֶ֑ם
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp | Suff
וְ/תִמֹרִ֣ים
timmôr
H8561
palm
Conj | N-fp
ל֗/וֹ
Prep | Suff
אֶחָ֥ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
מִ/פּ֛וֹ
pôh
H6311
here
Prep | Adv
וְ/אֶחָ֥ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Conj | Adj
מִ/פּ֖וֹ
pôh
H6311
here
Prep | Adv
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
איל/ו
ʼayil
H352
ram
N-ms | Suff
אֵילָֽי/ו
ʼayil
H352
ram
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 40:26
וּ/מַעֲל֤וֹת
maʻălâh
H4609
"thought"
Conj | N-fp
Represents a step or journey upward, like the steps of a stair or a song of ascent, as in Psalm 120-134, which are songs the Israelites sang while traveling to Jerusalem for festivals. It symbolizes spiritual ascent.
Definition: what comes up, thoughts
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: things that come up, (high) degree, deal, go up, stair, step, story. See also: Exodus 20:26; Psalms 126:1; Psalms 120:1.
שִׁבְעָה֙
shebaʻ
H7651
"seven"
Adj
This word means the number seven, which was considered a special or sacred number. It can also mean seven times or a week, and is used in the Bible to describe completeness or perfection. The KJV translates it as seven or sevenfold.
Definition: 1) seven (cardinal number) 1a) as ordinal number 1b) in combination-17, 700 etc Aramaic equivalent: shiv.ah (שִׁבְעָה "seven" H7655)
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare H7658 (שִׁבְעָנָה). See also: Genesis 4:24; Leviticus 23:15; 2 Samuel 21:6.
עלות/ו
ʻôlâh
H5930
"burnt offering"
N-fs | Suff
This word refers to a step or stairs, often used to describe the ascent to the altar for a burnt offering. In the Bible, it can also mean a holocaust or sacrifice, like in Leviticus.
Definition: whole burnt offering Aramaic equivalent: a.lah (עֲלָת "burnt offering" H5928)
Usage: Occurs in 262 OT verses. KJV: ascent, burnt offering (sacrifice), go up to. See also H5766 (עֶוֶל). See also: Genesis 8:20; Numbers 15:5; 2 Chronicles 29:7.
עֹֽלוֹתָ֔י/ו
ʻôlâh
H5930
"burnt offering"
N-fp | Suff
This word refers to a step or stairs, often used to describe the ascent to the altar for a burnt offering. In the Bible, it can also mean a holocaust or sacrifice, like in Leviticus.
Definition: whole burnt offering Aramaic equivalent: a.lah (עֲלָת "burnt offering" H5928)
Usage: Occurs in 262 OT verses. KJV: ascent, burnt offering (sacrifice), go up to. See also H5766 (עֶוֶל). See also: Genesis 8:20; Numbers 15:5; 2 Chronicles 29:7.
ו/אלמ/ו
ʼêylâm
H361
"arches"
Conj | N-ms | Suff
This word refers to a porch, vestibule, or portico, a covered area supported by pillars or columns. In the Bible, it's used to describe architectural features of buildings, such as temples or palaces, like the portico of Solomon's temple.
Definition: porch, vestibule, portico
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: arch. See also: Ezekiel 40:16; Ezekiel 40:29; Ezekiel 40:36.
וְ/אֵֽלַמָּ֖י/ו
ʼêylâm
H361
"arches"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
This word refers to a porch, vestibule, or portico, a covered area supported by pillars or columns. In the Bible, it's used to describe architectural features of buildings, such as temples or palaces, like the portico of Solomon's temple.
Definition: porch, vestibule, portico
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: arch. See also: Ezekiel 40:16; Ezekiel 40:29; Ezekiel 40:36.
לִ/פְנֵי/הֶ֑ם
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
וְ/תִמֹרִ֣ים
timmôr
H8561
"palm"
Conj | N-fp
In the Bible, this word refers to a palm tree or a decorative column shaped like a palm, often used in architecture. It symbolizes peace and victory, as seen in the tabernacle's design. Exodus describes palm trees in the wilderness.
Definition: palm tree figure (as ornament)
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: palm tree. See also: 1 Kings 6:29; Ezekiel 40:31; Ezekiel 41:26.
ל֗/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
אֶחָ֥ד
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.
מִ/פּ֛וֹ
pôh
H6311
"here"
Prep | Adv
This Hebrew word means 'here' or 'this place', and is used to indicate a specific location. It can also mean 'from here' or 'hither', showing movement or direction from a certain spot.
Definition: 1) here, from here, hither 1a) here 1b) hither
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: here, hither, the one (other, this, that) side. See also: Genesis 19:12; 2 Kings 3:11; Psalms 132:14.
וְ/אֶחָ֥ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Conj | 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.
מִ/פּ֖וֹ
pôh
H6311
"here"
Prep | Adv
This Hebrew word means 'here' or 'this place', and is used to indicate a specific location. It can also mean 'from here' or 'hither', showing movement or direction from a certain spot.
Definition: 1) here, from here, hither 1a) here 1b) hither
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: here, hither, the one (other, this, that) side. See also: Genesis 19:12; 2 Kings 3:11; Psalms 132:14.
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.
איל/ו
ʼayil
H352
"ram"
N-ms | Suff
A strong tree, like an oak or a ram, symbolizes strength and power, as seen in 1 Kings 7:2 where Solomon builds a house with strong pillars. It can also refer to a chief or leader, like in 1 Chronicles 12:14 where the leaders of the tribes are listed.
Definition: 1) ram 1a) ram (as food) 1b) ram (as sacrifice) 1c) ram (skin dyed red, for tabernacle)
Usage: Occurs in 171 OT verses. KJV: mighty (man), lintel, oak, post, ram, tree. See also: Genesis 15:9; Numbers 28:20; Psalms 66:15.
אֵילָֽי/ו
ʼayil
H352
"ram"
N-mp | Suff
A strong tree, like an oak or a ram, symbolizes strength and power, as seen in 1 Kings 7:2 where Solomon builds a house with strong pillars. It can also refer to a chief or leader, like in 1 Chronicles 12:14 where the leaders of the tribes are listed.
Definition: 1) ram 1a) ram (as food) 1b) ram (as sacrifice) 1c) ram (skin dyed red, for tabernacle)
Usage: Occurs in 171 OT verses. KJV: mighty (man), lintel, oak, post, ram, tree. See also: Genesis 15:9; Numbers 28:20; Psalms 66:15.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 40:26
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Context — The South Gate
24Then he led me to the south side, and I saw a gateway facing south. He measured its side pillars and portico, and they had the same measurements as the others.
25Both the gateway and its portico had windows all around, like the other windows. It was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide.
26Seven steps led up to it, and its portico was opposite them; it had palm trees on its side pillars, one on each side.
27The inner court also had a gate facing south, and he measured the distance from gateway to gateway toward the south to be a hundred cubits. 28Next he brought me into the inner court through the south gate, and he measured the south gate; it had the same measurements as the others.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 40:22 | Its windows, portico, and palm trees had the same measurements as those of the gate facing east. Seven steps led up to it, with its portico opposite them. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 40:16 | The gate chambers and their side pillars had beveled windows all around the inside of the gateway. The porticos also had windows all around on the inside. Each side pillar was decorated with palm trees. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 40:6 | Then he came to the gate facing east and climbed its steps. He measured the threshold of the gate to be one rod deep. |
| 4 | Ezekiel 40:29 | Its gate chambers, side pillars, and portico had the same measurements as the others. Both the gateway and its portico had windows all around; it was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide. |
| 5 | Song of Solomon 7:7–8 | Your stature is like a palm tree; your breasts are clusters of fruit. I said, “I will climb the palm tree; I will take hold of its fruit.” May your breasts be like clusters of the vine, the fragrance of your breath like apples, |
| 6 | 2 Peter 3:18 | But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. |
| 7 | Psalms 92:12–13 | The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. |
Ezekiel 40:26 Summary
Ezekiel 40:26 describes a gate with seven steps leading up to it, and palm trees on the side pillars, which may symbolize completion, peace, and prosperity. This gate is part of a detailed vision of a new temple, showing God's concern for beauty, order, and worship. Just as the Israelites were instructed to build the tabernacle with specific details and materials (Exodus 25:1-9), God cares about the details of our lives and desires us to approach Him with reverence and respect (Hebrews 12:28). As we reflect on this verse, we can consider how we can apply these principles to our own lives, trusting in God's love and wisdom to guide us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the seven steps leading up to the gate in Ezekiel 40:26?
The seven steps may symbolize completion or perfection, as seven is often considered a perfect number in the Bible, similar to the seven days of creation in Genesis 1:1-2:3, or the sevenfold Spirit of God in Revelation 1:4.
Why are palm trees mentioned on the side pillars of the gate?
Palm trees may represent peace, prosperity, or victory, as seen in other biblical contexts like Exodus 15:27, where the Israelites found palm trees and other foliage in the desert oasis of Elim.
How does the description of this gate relate to the rest of the temple vision in Ezekiel?
The gate's design and measurements are part of the detailed vision of the new temple given to Ezekiel, emphasizing God's concern for order, beauty, and worship, as also seen in Ezekiel 40:1-4, where the prophet is taken to the top of the mountain to see the temple's layout.
What can we learn about God's character from the specific details in Ezekiel 40:26?
The attention to detail in the gate's construction and decoration reveals God's care for beauty, order, and the well-being of His people, reflecting His character as a God of love and wisdom, as seen in Psalm 84:1 and Isaiah 57:15.
Reflection Questions
- As I read about the gate with seven steps, what comes to mind about my own journey towards God, and are there any 'steps' I need to take to draw closer to Him?
- How do the palm trees on the side pillars speak to me about God's provision and care in my life, and are there areas where I need to trust Him more?
- In what ways can I apply the principles of order, beauty, and worship from this verse to my own life and relationships, and what would be the benefits of doing so?
- As I contemplate the gate in Ezekiel's vision, what does it teach me about the importance of reverence, respect, and preparation in my approach to God, and how can I cultivate these attitudes in my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 40:26
And there were seven steps to go up to it,.... To the south gate, as there were to the east and north gates, Ezekiel 40:6: and the arches thereof were before them; [See comments on Ezekiel 40:22]:
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 40:26
And the gate of the outward court that looked toward the north, he measured the length thereof, and the breadth thereof. The different approaches corresponded in plan.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:26
Seven steps: see . To go up to it; the floor or square court. Before them: see . One on this side, and another on that side; on the right and on the left-hand posts, each post had one palm tree.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 40:26
26. arches … before them] the porch thereof was to the inside, cf. Ezekiel 40:22. The palm trees belong exclusively to the “posts,” i.e. the jambs of the egress from the porch into the court.
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