Ezekiel 40:37

Verse

Its portico faced the outer court, and its side pillars were decorated with palm trees on each side. Eight steps led up to it.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the posts thereof were toward the outer court; and palm-trees were upon the posts thereof, on this side, and on that side: and the ascent to it had eight steps.

Bible in Basic English

Its uprights were on the side nearest to the outer square; there were palm-trees on the uprights, on this side and on that: and there were eight steps going up to it.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the porch thereof looked to the outward court: and the graving of palm trees in the front thereof was on this side and on that side: and the going up to it was by eight steps.

Free Bible Version

Its porch faced the outer courtyard, and its posts were decorated with palm tree designs on all sides. It had eight steps leading up to it.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the posts thereof were toward the utter court; and palm trees were upon the posts thereof, on this side, and on that side: and the going up to it had eight steps.

Translation for Translators

Its entry room faced the outer courtyard. There were carvings of palm trees that decorated its walls, and there were eight steps up to the entryway.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Its portico faced the outer courtyard; it had palm trees on either side of it and eight steps going up it.

Noah Webster Bible

And its posts were towards the outer court; and palm-trees were upon its posts, on this side, and on that side: and the ascent to it had eight steps.

World English Bible

Its posts were toward the outer court. Palm trees were on its posts on this side and on that side. The ascent to it had eight steps.

Young's Literal Translation

and its posts [are] to the outer court, and palm-trees [are] unto its posts, on this side and on that side, and eight steps [are] its ascent.

Context

The Gates of the Inner Court

³⁶as did its gate chambers, side pillars, and portico. It also had windows all around. It was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide. ³⁷Its portico faced the outer court, and its side pillars were decorated with palm trees on each side. Eight steps led up to it.

Summary

This verse describes a passageway leading to the inner court of the temple, emphasizing the importance of proper access and approach to God's presence. It highlights the significance of following specific instructions and guidelines in worship and spiritual practices. The detailed measurements and structure symbolize the order and reverence required in approaching the divine. This passage serves as a reminder of the holiness of God and the need for reverence and obedience in our worship and relationship with Him.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

posts--the Septuagint and Vulgate read, "the porch," which answers better to Eze 40:31-34. "The arches" or "porch" [MAURER].