Ezekiel 42:9

Verse

And below these chambers was the entrance on the east side as one enters them from the outer court.

American Standard Version (1901)

And from under these chambers was the entry on the east side, as one goeth into them from the outer court.

And under these rooms was the way in from the east side, as one goes into them from the outer square at the head of the outer wall.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And there was under these chambers, an entrance from the east, for them that went into them out of the outward court.

Free Bible Version

Below these rooms was an entrance on the east side coming from the outer courtyard.

King James (Authorized) Version

And from under these chambers was the entry on the east side, as one goeth into them from the utter court.

Translation for Translators

The lowest row of rooms had an entrance from the outer courtyard, on the east side.

Unlocked Literal Bible

There was an entrance to the lowest rooms from the east side, coming from the outer courtyard.

Noah Webster Bible

And from under these chambers was the entry on the east side, as one goeth into them from the outer court.

World English Bible

From under these rooms was the entry on the east side, as one goes into them from the outer court.

Young's Literal Translation

And under these chambers [is] the entrance from the east, in one's going into them from the outer court.

Context

Chambers for the Priests

⁸For the chambers on the outer court were fifty cubits long, while those facing the temple were a hundred cubits long.⁹And below these chambers was the entrance on the east side as one enters them from the outer court.

Summary

Ezekiel 42:9 describes the thickness of the outer wall surrounding the chambers in the temple complex. This detail emphasizes the importance of boundaries and separation in the worship of God, highlighting the need for holiness and reverence in approaching the sacred spaces. The specific measurements given in this verse demonstrate the meticulous planning and design of the temple, reflecting the order and precision required in serving the Lord. Overall, this verse underscores the significance of honoring God with careful attention to detail and respect for His presence.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And from under these chambers,.... Or, "from the lower part of these chambers" (z); or, "from the lowest" of them there was a space, as may be supplied, and as is by Cocceius and Starchius; and as there was a wall to the west of them, so there was a void space to the east; and as follows: the entry on the east side: or, "he that brought me from the east" (a), as the Keri; and coming eastward to these chambers, one must needs go through this space: as one goeth into them from the utter court; if a man went eastward into those chambers from the outward court he must go through this space, which lay to the east of the lowest chambers: or the sense is, that from under the north chambers to the south was an entry on the east side, which led from one to the other. (z) "et ab ima, parte exedrarum", Vatablus; "et infra calles has fuisse spatium", Cocceius, Starckius. (a) "is qui deducebat me ab oriente", Junius & Tremellius; "quumque is qui introduxerat me ab orientes", Piscator.

Ezekiel 42:9

Chambers for the Priests

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Berean Standard Bible

And below these chambers was the entrance on the east side as one enters them from the outer court.

American Standard Version (1901)

And from under these chambers was the entry on the east side, as one goeth into them from the outer court.

Bible in Basic English

And under these rooms was the way in from the east side, as one goes into them from the outer square at the head of the outer wall.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And there was under these chambers, an entrance from the east, for them that went into them out of the outward court.

Free Bible Version

Below these rooms was an entrance on the east side coming from the outer courtyard.

King James (Authorized) Version

And from under these chambers was the entry on the east side, as one goeth into them from the utter court.

Translation for Translators

The lowest row of rooms had an entrance from the outer courtyard, on the east side.

Unlocked Literal Bible

There was an entrance to the lowest rooms from the east side, coming from the outer courtyard.

Noah Webster Bible

And from under these chambers was the entry on the east side, as one goeth into them from the outer court.

World English Bible

From under these rooms was the entry on the east side, as one goes into them from the outer court.

Young's Literal Translation

And under these chambers [is] the entrance from the east, in one's going into them from the outer court.