Ezekiel 40:26

Verse

Seven steps led up to it, and its portico was opposite them; it had palm trees on its side pillars, one on each side.

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

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.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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.

Free Bible Version

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.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

Translation for Translators

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.

Unlocked Literal Bible

There were seven steps up to the gate and its portico, and there were carvings of palm trees on the walls on either side.

Noah Webster Bible

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.

World English Bible

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.

Young's Literal Translation

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;

Context

The South Gate

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.

Summary

This verse describes the seven steps leading up to the entrance of the inner gate of the temple. Each step symbolizes progression and ascent towards God's presence, reflecting the idea of drawing closer to Him through worship and obedience. The detailed measurements and design of the temple complex in Ezekiel's vision signify the importance of order, reverence, and holiness in approaching God. It serves as a reminder of the significance of intentional and reverent worship in the life of believers, emphasizing the need for spiritual discipline and dedication in seeking God.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And there was a gate in the inner court toward the south,.... Which answered to the gate of the outward court before mentioned: and he measured from gate to gate toward the south an hundred cubits; from the gate of the inward court, to the gate of the outward court southward, were just the same dimensions as in the east and north gates, and between their respective ones, Eze 40:19.