Ezekiel 41:23
Ezekiel 41:23 in Multiple Translations
Both the outer sanctuary and the inner sanctuary had double doors,
And the temple and the sanctuary had two doors.
And the temple and the sanctuary had two doors.
The Temple had two doors.
The Temple and the sanctuary both had hinged double doors.
And the Temple and the Sanctuarie had two doores.
And two doors [are] to the temple and to the sanctuary;
The temple and the sanctuary had two doors.
And the temple and the sanctuary had two doors.
And there were two doors in the temple, and in the sanctuary.
The Holy Place and the Very Holy Place had double doors.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 41:23
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Ezekiel 41:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/שְׁתַּ֧יִם
דְּלָת֛וֹת
לַֽ/הֵיכָ֖ל
וְ/לַ/קֹּֽדֶשׁ
וּ/שְׁתַּ֧יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Conj | Adj
דְּלָת֛וֹת
deleth
H1817
door
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לַֽ/הֵיכָ֖ל
hêykâl
H1964
temple
Prep | N-ms
וְ/לַ/קֹּֽדֶשׁ
qôdesh
H6944
Holy Place
Conj | Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 41:23
וּ/שְׁתַּ֧יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
דְּלָת֛וֹת
deleth
H1817
"door"
N-fp
A door is something that swings, like the valve of a door or gate. In the Bible, doors can represent entrance or access, as seen in Psalm 141:3 where David asks God to set a door on his lips.
Definition: door (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: door (two-leaved), gate, leaf, lid. (Psalm 141:3). See also: Genesis 19:6; 2 Chronicles 28:24; Psalms 78:23.
לַֽ/הֵיכָ֖ל
hêykâl
H1964
"temple"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for a large public building like a palace or temple, used to describe God's temple in Jerusalem. It appears in the Bible to talk about the temple as God's palace. In the Bible, it is translated as 'palace' or 'temple'.
Definition: : temple 1) palace, temple, nave, sanctuary 1a) palace 1b) temple (palace of God as king) 1c) hall, nave (of Ezekiel's temple) 1d) temple (of heavenly temple)
Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: palace, temple. See also: 1 Samuel 1:9; Psalms 138:2; Psalms 5:8.
וְ/לַ/קֹּֽדֶשׁ
qôdesh
H6944
"Holy Place"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.
Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)
Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 41:23
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- Context
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- Ezekiel 41:23 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 41:23
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 41:23
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 41:23
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 41:23
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 41:23
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 41:23
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 41:23
Context — The Interior Structures
21The outer sanctuary had a rectangular doorframe, and the doorframe of the sanctuary was similar.
22There was an altar of wood three cubits high and two cubits square. Its corners, base, and sides were of wood. And the man told me, “This is the table that is before the LORD.”
23Both the outer sanctuary and the inner sanctuary had double doors,
24and each door had two swinging panels. There were two panels for one door and two for the other. 25Cherubim and palm trees like those on the walls were carved on the doors of the outer sanctuary, and there was a wooden canopy outside, on the front of the portico.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Kings 6:31–35 | For the entrance to the inner sanctuary, Solomon constructed doors of olive wood with five-sided doorposts. The double doors were made of olive wood, and he carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers and overlaid the cherubim and palm trees with hammered gold. In the same way he made four-sided doorposts of olive wood for the sanctuary entrance. The two doors were made of cypress wood, and each had two folding panels. He carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers; and he overlaid them with gold, hammered evenly over the carvings. |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 4:22 | the wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers of purest gold; and the gold doors of the temple: the inner doors to the Most Holy Place as well as the doors of the main hall. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 41:1 | Then the man brought me into the outer sanctuary and measured the side pillars to be six cubits wide on each side. |
Ezekiel 41:23 Summary
Ezekiel 41:23 tells us that both the outer and inner parts of the temple had double doors, which means there were two sets of doors that people had to go through to get to the most holy place. This reminds us that God is a holy God who wants us to approach Him with reverence and respect, as seen in Exodus 3:5. Just like the double doors, Jesus is the doorway to God's presence, and through Him, we can have access to the Father, as seen in John 14:6. By understanding the significance of the double doors, we can deepen our relationship with God and trust Him to guide us in our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the double doors in Ezekiel 41:23?
The double doors in Ezekiel 41:23 symbolize the separation between the outer and inner sanctuaries, emphasizing the distinction between the holy and the most holy places, as seen in Exodus 26:33 and Hebrews 9:3.
Why are the doors of the sanctuary important in Ezekiel's vision?
The doors of the sanctuary are important because they represent the entrance to the presence of God, as stated in Psalm 100:4, and the double doors in Ezekiel 41:23 may signify the dual nature of God's holiness and accessibility.
How do the double doors in Ezekiel 41:23 relate to Jesus Christ?
The double doors in Ezekiel 41:23 can be seen as a foreshadowing of Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate doorway to God's presence, as stated in John 10:9, and through whom we have access to the Father, as seen in Ephesians 2:18.
What can we learn from the architecture of the temple in Ezekiel 41:23?
The detailed architecture of the temple in Ezekiel 41:23 teaches us about God's attention to detail and His desire for order and beauty in worship, as seen in 1 Chronicles 28:11-12 and Psalm 96:6.
Reflection Questions
- What does the concept of double doors in Ezekiel 41:23 reveal to me about God's nature and my relationship with Him?
- How can I apply the idea of separation between the holy and the most holy places in my own life, setting apart time and space for worship and communion with God?
- In what ways can I, like the double doors, be a gateway for others to experience God's presence and love, as seen in 2 Corinthians 5:20?
- What are some 'doors' in my life that need to be opened or closed in order to deepen my relationship with God, and how can I trust Him to guide me in this process, as promised in Proverbs 3:5-6?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 41:23
And the temple and the sanctuary had two doors. Or the house of propitiatory, as the Targum; that is, the most holy place; not two doors apiece, but each had one door, which made two; the door of the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 41:23
And the temple and the sanctuary had two doors. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 41:23
Each had one door, so there were two doors, and they were folding doors, or two-leaved doors.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 41:23
Ezekiel 41:23 And the temple and the sanctuary had two doors.Ver. 23. Had two doors.] Understand hereby the means of grace, and ministers dispensing the same, whereby souls are brought home to Christ.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 41:23
23–26. The doors of the holy place and the holiest. The temple or holy place and the holiest had each a two-leaved door; and each of the leaves was again divided into two leaves.
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 41:23
See the marginal reference. Ezekiel 41:25 Thick planks - Others render it: leaves in wood (and in Ezekiel 41:26).
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 41:23
23-26. The temple and inner sanctuary had folding doors (1 Kings 6:31) carved with cherubs and palms (see Ezekiel 41:18; Ezekiel 41:20), and “there was a wooden ab (an unknown construction) in front