Ezekiel 40:37
Ezekiel 40:37 in Multiple Translations
Its portico faced the outer court, and its side pillars were decorated with palm trees on each side. Eight steps led up to it.
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.
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.
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.
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.
And the postes thereof were towarde the vtter court, and palme trees were vpon the postes thereof on this side, and on that side, and the going vp to it had eight steps.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 40:37
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Ezekiel 40:37 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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ו/איל/ו
וְ/אֵילָ֗י/ו
לֶֽ/חָצֵר֙
הַ/חִ֣יצוֹנָ֔ה
וְ/תִמֹרִ֥ים
אֶל
איל/ו
אֵילָ֖י/ו
מִ/פּ֣וֹ
וּ/מִ/פּ֑וֹ
וּ/שְׁמֹנֶ֥ה
מַעֲל֖וֹת
מעל/ו
מַעֲלָֽי/ו
ו/איל/ו
ʼayil
H352
ram
Conj | N-ms | Suff
וְ/אֵילָ֗י/ו
ʼayil
H352
ram
Conj | N-mp | Suff
לֶֽ/חָצֵר֙
châtsêr
H2691
court
Prep | N-cs
הַ/חִ֣יצוֹנָ֔ה
chîytsôwn
H2435
outer
Art | Adj
וְ/תִמֹרִ֥ים
timmôr
H8561
palm
Conj | N-fp
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
איל/ו
ʼayil
H352
ram
N-ms | Suff
אֵילָ֖י/ו
ʼayil
H352
ram
N-mp | Suff
מִ/פּ֣וֹ
pôh
H6311
here
Prep | Adv
וּ/מִ/פּ֑וֹ
pôh
H6311
here
Conj | Prep | Adv
וּ/שְׁמֹנֶ֥ה
shᵉmôneh
H8083
eight
Conj | Adj
מַעֲל֖וֹת
maʻălâh
H4609
thought
N-fp
מעל/ו
maʻăleh
H4608
ascent
N-ms | Suff
מַעֲלָֽי/ו
maʻăleh
H4608
ascent
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 40:37
ו/איל/ו
ʼayil
H352
"ram"
Conj | 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.
וְ/אֵילָ֗י/ו
ʼayil
H352
"ram"
Conj | 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.
לֶֽ/חָצֵר֙
châtsêr
H2691
"court"
Prep | N-cs
A village in the Bible is a small settlement surrounded by walls. In Matthew 21:2, Jesus sends his disciples to a village to find a donkey, while in Mark 6:6, Jesus travels from village to village teaching.
Definition: 1) court, enclosure 1a) enclosures 1b) court
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: court, tower, village. See also: Genesis 25:16; 2 Chronicles 24:21; Psalms 10:8.
הַ/חִ֣יצוֹנָ֔ה
chîytsôwn
H2435
"outer"
Art | Adj
This word means outer or external, describing something outside or secular. It is used in Ezekiel 40:5 to describe the outer wall of a building.
Definition: outer, external, outward
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: outer, outward, utter, without. See also: 1 Kings 6:29; Ezekiel 40:37; Ezekiel 46:21.
וְ/תִמֹרִ֥ים
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.
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.
אֵילָ֖י/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.
מִ/פּ֣וֹ
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.
וּ/מִ/פּ֑וֹ
pôh
H6311
"here"
Conj | 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.
וּ/שְׁמֹנֶ֥ה
shᵉmôneh
H8083
"eight"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number eight, which was considered a special number in biblical times. It is used to describe quantities, such as eight days or eight years, and also appears in ordinal forms, like eighth or eighth day.
Definition: 1) eight, eighth 1a) eight (as cardinal number) 1b) eighth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: eight(-een, -eenth), eighth. See also: Genesis 5:4; 1 Chronicles 16:38; Jeremiah 32:1.
מַעֲל֖וֹת
maʻălâh
H4609
"thought"
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.
מעל/ו
maʻăleh
H4608
"ascent"
N-ms | Suff
Means an upward movement, like climbing a hill or stairs, as in Exodus 20:26, where the Israelites are instructed not to climb the altar by steps. It can also represent spiritual growth.
Definition: ascent, incline
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: ascent, before, chiefest, cliff, that goeth up, going up, hill, mounting up, stairs. See also: Joshua 15:7; 2 Chronicles 32:33; Isaiah 15:5.
מַעֲלָֽי/ו
maʻăleh
H4608
"ascent"
N-mp | Suff
Means an upward movement, like climbing a hill or stairs, as in Exodus 20:26, where the Israelites are instructed not to climb the altar by steps. It can also represent spiritual growth.
Definition: ascent, incline
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: ascent, before, chiefest, cliff, that goeth up, going up, hill, mounting up, stairs. See also: Joshua 15:7; 2 Chronicles 32:33; Isaiah 15:5.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 40:37
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Context — The Gates of the Inner Court
35Then he brought me to the north gate and measured it. It had the same measurements as the others,
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.
38There was a chamber with a doorway by the portico in each of the inner gateways. There the burnt offering was to be washed. 39Inside the portico of the gateway were two tables on each side, on which the burnt offerings, sin offerings, and guilt offerings were to be slaughtered.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezekiel 40:34 | Its portico faced the outer court, and its side pillars were decorated with palm trees on each side. Eight steps led up to it. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 40:31 | Its portico faced the outer court, and its side pillars were decorated with palm trees. Eight steps led up to it. |
Ezekiel 40:37 Summary
[Ezekiel 40:37 describes a beautiful and meaningful part of the temple, with a portico that faces the outer court and side pillars decorated with palm trees. This verse reminds us that our worship and relationship with God should be thoughtful and intentional, like the careful design of the temple (as seen in Exodus 25:8-9). As we prepare to worship God, we can ascend the 'steps' of purification and holiness, just like the priests in Ezekiel 40:38-39. By doing so, we can draw closer to God and experience His peace and prosperity, just like the palm trees that flourish in Psalm 92:12.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the portico in Ezekiel 40:37?
The portico in Ezekiel 40:37 is significant because it represents the gateway to the temple, and its orientation towards the outer court signifies the connection between the sacred and the profane, as seen in Ezekiel 40:35-36. This design element also highlights the importance of transition and preparation for worship.
Why are palm trees mentioned in this verse?
The palm trees on the side pillars in Ezekiel 40:37 may symbolize peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth, as mentioned in Psalm 92:12, where the righteous flourish like palm trees. This motif could also represent the beauty and majesty of God's creation.
What is the purpose of the eight steps leading up to the portico?
The eight steps in Ezekiel 40:37 may signify a gradual ascent towards holiness and purification, as the priests and worshipers prepared to enter the temple. This idea is supported by Ezekiel 40:38-39, which describes the chambers for washing and preparing sacrifices.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Ezekiel 40?
Ezekiel 40:37 contributes to the overall theme of restoration and reconstruction in Ezekiel 40, as it describes the meticulous design of the temple and its gates. This attention to detail emphasizes God's concern for His people's worship and relationship with Him, as seen in Exodus 25:8-9 and Hebrews 8:5.
Reflection Questions
- As I reflect on the portico and its orientation towards the outer court, how can I better transition from my daily life to a posture of worship and reverence for God?
- What are some 'palm trees' in my life that symbolize spiritual growth and prosperity, and how can I nurture them?
- In what ways can I ascend the 'eight steps' of preparation and purification in my own life, drawing closer to God and His holiness?
- How does the attention to detail in Ezekiel 40:37 inspire me to carefully consider my own worship and relationship with God?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 40:37
[See comments on Ezekiel 40:35].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 40:37
And he brought me to the inner court by the south gate: and he measured the south gate according to these measures; And he measured the south gate according to these measures - namely, the measures of the outer gate.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 40:37
37. the posts … utter court] Probably: and the porch thereof was toward the outer court, cf. Ezekiel 40:31; Ezekiel 40:34. So LXX. The “posts” are mentioned immediately after, and said to be decorated with palm trees, Ezekiel 40:16; Ezekiel 40:26; Ezekiel 40:31.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:37
OF THE INNER COURT WITH ITS GATES, FOR , AND CELLS FOR PRIESTS, Ezekiel 40:28-49.28-37.