Ezekiel 40:42

Ezekiel 40:42 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

There were also four tables of dressed stone for the burnt offering, each a cubit and a half long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit high. On these were placed the utensils used to slaughter the burnt offerings and the other sacrifices.

King James Version KJV

And the four tables were of hewn stone for the burnt offering, of a cubit and an half long, and a cubit and an half broad, and one cubit high: whereupon also they laid the instruments wherewith they slew the burnt offering and the sacrifice.

American Standard Version ASV

And there were four tables for the burnt-offering, of hewn stone, a cubit and a half long, and a cubit and a half broad, and one cubit high; whereupon they laid the instruments wherewith they slew the burnt-offering and the sacrifice.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And there were four tables for the burned offering, made of cut stone, one and a half cubits long, one and a half cubits wide and a cubit high, where the instruments were placed which were used for putting to death the burned offering and the beasts for the offerings.

Free Bible Version FBV

There were also four tables of cut stone for the burnt offering. They each measured one and a half cubits long, one and a half cubits wide, and a cubit high. The tools used to slaughter the burnt offerings and the other sacrifices were placed on these tables.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And the foure tables were of hewen stone for the burnt offering, of a cubite and an halfe long, and a cubite and an halfe broade, and one cubite hie: whereupon also they layde the instruments wherewith they slew the burnt offring and the sacrifice.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And the four tables for burnt-offering [are] of hewn stone: the length one cubit and a half, and the breadth one cubit and a half, and the height one cubit: on them they place the instruments with which they slaughter the burnt-offering and the sacrifice.

World English Bible WEB

There were four cut stone tables for the burnt offering, a cubit and a half long, a cubit and a half wide, and one cubit high. They laid the instruments with which they killed the burnt offering and the sacrifice on them.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And the four tables were of hewn stone for the burnt-offering, of a cubit and a half long, and a cubit and a half broad, and one cubit high: upon which also they laid the instruments with which they slew the burnt-offering and the sacrifice.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And the four tables for the holocausts were made of square stones: one cubit and a half long, and one cubit and a half broad, and one cubit high: to lay the vessels upon, in which the holocaust and the victim is slain.

Translation for Translators T4T

There were also four tables of cut stone for the offerings to be completely burned, ◄31-1/2 in./80 cm.► on each side and ◄21 in./53 cm.► high. On those stone tables would be placed the tools for slaughtering all the animals for the sacrifices.

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Ezekiel 40:42 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/אַרְבָּעָה֩ שֻׁלְחָנ֨וֹת לָ/עוֹלָ֜ה אַבְנֵ֣י גָזִ֗ית אֹרֶךְ֩ אַמָּ֨ה אַחַ֤ת וָ/חֵ֨צִי֙ וְ/רֹ֨חַב אַמָּ֤ה אַחַת֙ וָ/חֵ֔צִי וְ/גֹ֖בַהּ אַמָּ֣ה אֶחָ֑ת אֲלֵי/הֶ֗ם וְ/יַנִּ֤יחוּ אֶת הַ/כֵּלִים֙ אֲשֶׁ֨ר יִשְׁחֲט֧וּ אֶת הָ/עוֹלָ֛ה בָּ֖/ם וְ/הַ/זָּֽבַח

וְ/אַרְבָּעָה֩ ʼarbaʻ H702 four Conj | Adj

שֻׁלְחָנ֨וֹת shulchân H7979 table N-mp

לָ/עוֹלָ֜ה ʻôlâh H5930 burnt offering Prep | N-fs

אַבְנֵ֣י ʼeben H68 stone N-fp

גָזִ֗ית gâzîyth H1496 cutting N-fs

אֹרֶךְ֩ ʼôrek H753 length N-ms

אַמָּ֨ה ʼammâh H520 cubit N-fs

אַחַ֤ת ʼechâd H259 one Adj

וָ/חֵ֨צִי֙ chêtsîy H2677 half Conj | N-ms

וְ/רֹ֨חַב rôchab H7341 width Conj | N-ms

אַמָּ֤ה ʼammâh H520 cubit N-fs

אַחַת֙ ʼechâd H259 one Adj

וָ/חֵ֔צִי chêtsîy H2677 half Conj | N-ms

וְ/גֹ֖בַהּ gôbahh H1363 height Conj | N-ms

אַמָּ֣ה ʼammâh H520 cubit N-fs

אֶחָ֑ת ʼechâd H259 one Adj

אֲלֵי/הֶ֗ם ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep | Suff

וְ/יַנִּ֤יחוּ yânach H3240 to rest Conj | V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp

אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM

הַ/כֵּלִים֙ kᵉlîy H3627 article/utensil Art | N-mp

אֲשֶׁ֨ר ʼăsher H834 which Rel

יִשְׁחֲט֧וּ shâchaṭ H7819 to slaughter V-Qal-Imperf-3mp

אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM

הָ/עוֹלָ֛ה ʻôlâh H5930 burnt offering Art | N-fs

בָּ֖/ם Prep | Suff

וְ/הַ/זָּֽבַח zebach H2077 sacrifice Conj | Art | N-ms

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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 40:42

וְ/אַרְבָּעָה֩ ʼarbaʻ H702 "four" Conj | Adj

The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.

Definition: four

Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.

שֻׁלְחָנ֨וֹת shulchân H7979 "table" N-mp

A shulchan refers to a table, often used for meals or sacred purposes, like a king's table. It symbolizes a place of community and sharing.

Definition: 1) table 1a) table 1a1) of king's table, private use, sacred uses

Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: table. See also: Exodus 25:23; 1 Kings 13:20; Psalms 23:5.

לָ/עוֹלָ֜ה ʻôlâh H5930 "burnt offering" Prep | N-fs

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.

אַבְנֵ֣י ʼeben H68 "stone" N-fp

In the Bible, this word refers to a stone, which could be a rock, a weight, or even a precious gem. It is used to describe a variety of objects, from building materials to hailstones. The KJV translates it as stone or weight.

Definition: : weight 1) stone (large or small) 1a) common stone (in natural state) 1b) stone, as material 1b1) of tablets 1b2) marble, hewn stones 1c) precious stones, stones of fire 1d) stones containing metal (ore), tool for work or weapon 1e) weight 1f) plummet (stones of destruction) also made of metal 1g) stonelike objects, eg hailstones, stony heart, ice 1h) sacred object, as memorial Samuel set up to mark where God helped Israel to defeat the Philistines 1i) (simile) 1i1) sinking in water, motionlessness 1i2) strength, firmness, solidity 1i3) commonness 1j) (metaph) 1j1) petrified with terror 1j2) perverse, hard heart

Usage: Occurs in 239 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carbuncle, [phrase] mason, [phrase] plummet, (chalk-, hail-, head-, sling-) stone(-ny), (divers) weight(-s). See also: Genesis 2:12; 1 Samuel 6:15; Psalms 91:12.

גָזִ֗ית gâzîyth H1496 "cutting" N-fs

In the Bible, this word refers to cut or dressed stone, often used in construction, like the temple in 1 Kings 5:17. It describes something that has been carefully prepared. This word is about precision and craftsmanship.

Definition: a cutting, hewing

Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: hewed, hewn stone, wrought. See also: Exodus 20:25; 1 Kings 7:12; Isaiah 9:9.

אֹרֶךְ֩ ʼôrek H753 "length" N-ms

Length can refer to physical distance or a long period of time, and also to patience and self-restraint, like waiting forever for something to happen.

Definition: 1) length 1a) physical length 1b) of time 2) forbearance, self-restraint (of patience)

Usage: Occurs in 90 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] forever, length, long. See also: Genesis 6:15; Psalms 93:5; Psalms 21:5.

אַמָּ֨ה ʼammâh H520 "cubit" N-fs

A cubit is a unit of measurement, about the length of a forearm, used in the Bible to describe the size of objects like the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus. It is also used to describe a foundation or a door-base.

Definition: cubit-a measure of distance (the forearm), roughly 18 in (. 5m). There are several cubits used in the OT, the cubit of a man or common cubit (De 3:11), the legal cubit or cubit of the sanctuary (Eze 40:5) plus others. See a Bible Dictionary for a complete treatment. Aramaic equivalent: am.mah (אַמָּה "cubit" H0521)

Usage: Occurs in 132 OT verses. KJV: cubit, [phrase] hundred (by exchange for H3967 (מֵאָה)), measure, post. See also: Genesis 6:15; 2 Chronicles 3:3; Isaiah 6:4.

אַחַ֤ת 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.

וָ/חֵ֨צִי֙ chêtsîy H2677 "half" Conj | N-ms

This word means half or middle, describing a division or a part of something. It is used to talk about physical things or time, like half of the day. The Bible uses it in various contexts.

Definition: 1) half 1a) half 1b) middle

Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: half, middle, mid(-night), midst, part, two parts. See also: Exodus 12:29; Ruth 3:8; Psalms 102:25.

וְ/רֹ֨חַב rôchab H7341 "width" Conj | N-ms

This Hebrew word means width or breadth, used to describe physical size or space. It appears in the Bible to describe the width of the earth or a room. In the KJV, it is translated as breadth or broad.

Definition: breadth, width, expanse

Usage: Occurs in 89 OT verses. KJV: breadth, broad, largeness, thickness, wideness. See also: Genesis 6:15; Ezekiel 40:13; Isaiah 8:8.

אַמָּ֤ה ʼammâh H520 "cubit" N-fs

Usage: Occurs in 132 OT verses. KJV: cubit, [phrase] hundred (by exchange for H3967 (מֵאָה)), measure, post. See also: Genesis 6:15; 2 Chronicles 3:3; Isaiah 6:4.

אַחַת֙ ʼechâd H259 "one" Adj

וָ/חֵ֔צִי chêtsîy H2677 "half" Conj | N-ms

This word means half or middle, describing a division or a part of something. It is used to talk about physical things or time, like half of the day. The Bible uses it in various contexts.

Definition: 1) half 1a) half 1b) middle

Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: half, middle, mid(-night), midst, part, two parts. See also: Exodus 12:29; Ruth 3:8; Psalms 102:25.

וְ/גֹ֖בַהּ gôbahh H1363 "height" Conj | N-ms

Height refers to something elevated or grand, like a high place or a feeling of pride, as seen in the story of the Tower of Babel.

Definition: 1) height, exaltation 1a) height 1b) exaltation, grandeur 1c) haughtiness

Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: excellency, haughty, height, high, loftiness, pride. See also: 1 Samuel 17:4; Jeremiah 48:29; Psalms 10:4.

אַמָּ֣ה ʼammâh H520 "cubit" N-fs

Usage: Occurs in 132 OT verses. KJV: cubit, [phrase] hundred (by exchange for H3967 (מֵאָה)), measure, post. See also: Genesis 6:15; 2 Chronicles 3:3; Isaiah 6:4.

אֶחָ֑ת ʼechâd H259 "one" Adj

אֲלֵי/הֶ֗ם ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Prep | Suff

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.

וְ/יַנִּ֤יחוּ yânach H3240 "to rest" Conj | V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp

To rest or settle down, implying a sense of calmness or stillness, as described in the Bible.

Definition: 1) to rest 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rest, settle down and remain 1a2) to repose, have rest, be quiet 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to rest, give rest to, make quiet 1b2) to cause to rest, cause to alight, set down 1b3) to lay or set down, deposit, let lie, place 1b4) to let remain, leave 1b5) to leave, depart from 1b6) to abandon 1b7) to permit 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to obtain rest, be granted rest 1c2) to be left, be placed 1c3) open space (subst)

Usage: Occurs in 73 OT verses. KJV: bestow, cast down, lay (down, up), leave (off), let alone (remain), pacify, place, put, set (down), suffer, withdraw, withhold. (The Hiphil forms with the dagesh are here referred to, in accordance with the older grammarians; but if any distinction of the kind is to be made, these should rather be referred to H5117 (נוּחַ), and the others here.) See also: Genesis 2:15; 1 Kings 13:30; Psalms 17:14.

אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM

In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

הַ/כֵּלִים֙ kᵉlîy H3627 "article/utensil" Art | N-mp

This Hebrew word refers to any object or tool, like a utensil or a piece of furniture. It is used to describe a wide range of items, from musical instruments to weapons. It emphasizes the object's purpose or function.

Definition: 1) article, vessel, implement, utensil 1a) article, object (general) 1b) utensil, implement, apparatus, vessel 1b1) implement (of hunting or war) 1b2) implement (of music) 1b3) implement, tool (of labour) 1b4) equipment, yoke (of oxen) 1b5) utensils, furniture 1c) vessel, receptacle (general) 1d) vessels (boats) of paper-reed

Usage: Occurs in 276 OT verses. KJV: armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever. See also: Genesis 24:53; 1 Samuel 14:13; Ezra 8:26.

אֲשֶׁ֨ר ʼăsher H834 "which" Rel

This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.

Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when

Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.

יִשְׁחֲט֧וּ shâchaṭ H7819 "to slaughter" V-Qal-Imperf-3mp

This Hebrew word means to slaughter, often used in the context of sacrifice or massacre, as seen in the KJV translations of kill, offer, or slay.

Definition: v 1) to kill, slaughter, beat 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to slaughter 1a1a) beast for food 1a1b) sacrifice 1a1c) person in human sacrifice 1a1d) beaten, hammered (of shekels) 1b) (Niphal) to be slaughtered, be slain (of food or sacrifice) Also means: sha.chat (שָׁחוּט "beaten" H7820)

Usage: Occurs in 70 OT verses. KJV: kill, offer, shoot out, slay, slaughter. See also: Genesis 22:10; Leviticus 16:15; Isaiah 22:13.

אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

הָ/עוֹלָ֛ה ʻôlâh H5930 "burnt offering" Art | N-fs

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.

בָּ֖/ם "" Prep | Suff

וְ/הַ/זָּֽבַח zebach H2077 "sacrifice" Conj | Art | N-ms

A sacrifice refers to the act of offering an animal's flesh to God, such as in the sacrifices of righteousness or the Passover. This term encompasses various types of sacrifices, including thank offerings and covenant sacrifices. The KJV translates it as 'offer' or 'sacrifice'.

Definition: 1) sacrifice 1a) sacrifices of righteousness 1b) sacrifices of strife 1c) sacrifices to dead things 1d) the covenant sacrifice 1e) the passover 1f) annual sacrifice 1g) thank offering

Usage: Occurs in 153 OT verses. KJV: offer(-ing), sacrifice. See also: Genesis 31:54; 1 Samuel 2:19; Psalms 4:6.

Study Notes — Ezekiel 40:42

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Ezekiel 40:42 Summary
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Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 40:42
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 40:42
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:42
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Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 40:42
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Context — Eight Tables for Sacrifices

40Outside, as one goes up to the entrance of the north gateway, there were two tables on one side and two more tables on the other side of the gate’s portico. 41So there were four tables inside the gateway and four outside—eight tables in all—on which the sacrifices were to be slaughtered.

42There were also four tables of dressed stone for the burnt offering, each a cubit and a half long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit high. On these were placed the utensils used to slaughter the burnt offerings and the other sacrifices.

43The double-pronged hooks, each a handbreadth long, were fastened all around the inside of the room, and the flesh of the offering was to be placed on the tables. 44Outside the inner gate, within the inner court, were two chambers, one beside the north gate and facing south, and another beside the south gate and facing north.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Ezekiel 40:39	Inside 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.
2	Exodus 20:25	Now if you make an altar of stones for Me, you must not build it with stones shaped by tools; for if you use a chisel on it, you will defile it.

Ezekiel 40:42 Summary

The four tables of dressed stone in Ezekiel 40:42 were special places where the priests prepared the burnt offerings to God. These tables were important because they represented a place of purity and dedication, where the priests could carefully prepare the sacrifices according to God's instructions, much like the instructions for the tabernacle in Exodus 25:1-9. The tables also held the utensils used for the sacrifices, emphasizing the sacred nature of the work. By understanding the significance of these tables, we can learn about the importance of purity and dedication in our own worship, as seen in Hebrews 10:19-25, and how we can offer ourselves as living sacrifices to God, as described in Romans 12:1-2.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the four tables of dressed stone in Ezekiel 40:42?

The four tables of dressed stone were used for the burnt offering, and they represent the place where the sacrifices were prepared and presented to God, highlighting the importance of purity and dedication in worship, as seen in Exodus 20:24-26 and Leviticus 1:3-9.

Why were the utensils used to slaughter the burnt offerings and other sacrifices placed on these tables?

The utensils were placed on these tables to emphasize the sacred nature of the sacrifices and to provide a designated space for the priests to prepare the offerings, much like the preparation of the showbread in Leviticus 24:5-9.

What is the spiritual significance of the specific dimensions of the tables in Ezekiel 40:42?

The dimensions of the tables, each a cubit and a half long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit high, may symbolize the perfection and completeness of God's design for worship, reflecting the harmony and balance found in the creation account in Genesis 1:1 and the tabernacle's design in Exodus 25:1-9.

How does the description of the tables in Ezekiel 40:42 relate to the overall theme of the book of Ezekiel?

The detailed description of the tables and the temple complex in Ezekiel 40-48 emphasizes God's desire for His people to worship Him in a way that is pleasing and acceptable, highlighting the importance of obedience and faithfulness, as seen in Ezekiel 36:23-28 and Romans 12:1-2.

Reflection Questions

What does the attention to detail in the construction of the tables reveal about God's character and expectations for worship?
How can we apply the principles of purity and dedication in our own worship and daily lives, as reflected in the preparation of the burnt offerings?
In what ways can we, like the priests in Ezekiel's vision, prepare our hearts and minds to offer acceptable sacrifices to God, as described in Romans 12:1-2 and Hebrews 13:15-16?
What does the presence of the utensils on the tables suggest about the role of sacrifice and surrender in our relationship with God, as seen in Matthew 16:24-26 and Philippians 2:5-8?

Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 40:42

And the four tables were of hewn stone,.... These are either the same tables as before, the four that were on one side, and the four that were on the other; they were all made of hewn stone: in the

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 40:42

And in the porch of the gate were two tables on this side, and two tables on that side, to slay thereon the burnt offering and the sin offering and the trespass offering. No JFB commentary on these verses.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:42

The four tables; each four tables, for the prophet speaks of all eight, but names them four, because they were coupled so one four on the one side and the other four on the other side. Hewn stone: it is not likely these were mean, worthless stones, but either best marble, or else some stone better than marble, and they are exactly square, a cubit and half every way. One cubit high: here is nothing said of the thickness of these stone tables, it is probable they were of a good thickness, which, added to the cubit height, on which they were set, might raise them to convenient height for use. They laid the instruments, when they were brought out for present use; at other times we know they were laid up in chambers and cupboards prepared for that end.

Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:42

Ezekiel 40:42 And the four tables [were] of hewn stone for the burnt offering, of a cubit and an half long, and a cubit and an half broad, and one cubit high: whereupon also they laid the instruments wherewith they slew the burnt offering and the sacrifice.Ver. 42. Wherewith they slew the burnt offering.] The faithful ministers of the do daily execute their priestly offices, and have their instruments according. See Acts 10:13 Romans 15:15-16 Philippians 2:17. The saints also, as spiritual priests, &c.

Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 40:42

42. Read: and there were four tables for the burnt offering, of hewn stone. The phrase “for the burnt offering” is very indefinite. These stone tables seem too small to slay the offerings upon, and the end of the verse intimates that instruments for slaughtering were laid on the stone tables. whereupon also they laid] whereupon they laid. The construction is peculiar.

Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 40:42

Omit “the” and “were.” These “four tables” are not the same as those mentioned before.

Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 40:42

38-43. The description of these chambers of sacrifice must always remain obscure.

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