Ezekiel 44:19
Ezekiel 44:19 in Multiple Translations
When they go out to the outer court, to the people, they are to take off the garments in which they have ministered, leave them in the holy chambers, and dress in other clothes so that they do not transmit holiness to the people with their garments.
And when they go forth into the utter court, even into the utter court to the people, they shall put off their garments wherein they ministered, and lay them in the holy chambers, and they shall put on other garments; and they shall not sanctify the people with their garments.
And when they go forth into the outer court, even into the outer court to the people, they shall put off their garments wherein they minister, and lay them in the holy chambers; and they shall put on other garments, that they sanctify not the people with their garments.
And when they go out into the outer square to the people, they are to take off the robes in which they do the work of priests, and put them away in the holy rooms, and put on other clothing, so that the people may not be made holy by their robes.
When they go to the outer court where the people are, they must take off their priestly clothes they wore when they were serving, and leave them in the holy rooms. They are to put on other clothes so that they don't carry holiness to the people with their clothing.
But when they goe foorth into the vtter court, euen to the vtter court to the people, they shall put off their garments, wherein they ministred, and lay them in the holy chambers, and they shall put on other garments: for they shall not sanctifie the people with their garments.
And in their going forth unto the outer court — unto the outer court unto the people — they strip off their garments, in which they are ministering, and have placed them in the holy chambers, and have put on other garments; and they do not sanctify the people in their own garments.
When they go out into the outer court, even into the outer court to the people, they shall put off their garments in which they minister and lay them in the holy rooms. They shall put on other garments, that they not sanctify the people with their garments.
And when they go forth into the outer court, even into the outer court to the people, they shall put off their garments in which they ministered, and lay them in the holy chambers, and they shall put on other garments; and they shall not sanctify the people with their garments.
And when they shall go forth to the outward court to the people, they shall put off their garments wherein they ministered, and lay them up in the store chamber of the sanctuary, and they shall clothe themselves with other garments: and they shall not sanctify the people with their vestments.
Before they go out into the outer courtyard where other people are, they must take off the clothes that they have been wearing and leave them in the sacred rooms, and they must put on other clothes, in order that the other people are not punished because of their touching the sacred clothes.
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Study Notes — Ezekiel 44:19
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- Ezekiel 44:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 44:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 44:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:19
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 44:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:19
- Sermons on Ezekiel 44:19
Context — The Duties of the Priests
19When they go out to the outer court, to the people, they are to take off the garments in which they have ministered, leave them in the holy chambers, and dress in other clothes so that they do not transmit holiness to the people with their garments.
20They must not shave their heads or let their hair grow long, but must carefully trim their hair. 21No priest may drink wine before he enters the inner court.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 46:20 | and said to me, “This is the place where the priests shall boil the guilt offering and the sin offering, and where they shall bake the grain offering, so that they do not bring them into the outer court and transmit holiness to the people.” |
| 2 | Leviticus 6:27 | Anything that touches its flesh will become holy, and if any of the blood is spattered on a garment, you must wash it in a holy place. |
| 3 | Leviticus 6:10–11 | And the priest shall put on his linen robe and linen undergarments, and he shall remove from the altar the ashes of the burnt offering that the fire has consumed and place them beside it. Then he must take off his garments, put on other clothes, and carry the ashes outside the camp to a ceremonially clean place. |
| 4 | Exodus 29:37 | For seven days you shall make atonement for the altar and consecrate it. Then the altar will become most holy; whatever touches the altar will be holy. |
| 5 | Exodus 30:29 | You are to consecrate them so that they will be most holy. Whatever touches them shall be holy. |
| 6 | Matthew 23:17–19 | You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred? And you say, ‘If anyone swears by the altar, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gift on it, he is bound by his oath.’ You blind men! Which is greater: the gift, or the altar that makes it sacred? |
| 7 | Ezekiel 42:13–14 | Then the man said to me, “The north and south chambers facing the temple courtyard are the holy chambers where the priests who approach the LORD will eat the most holy offerings. There they will place the most holy offerings—the grain offerings, the sin offerings, and the guilt offerings—for the place is holy. Once the priests have entered the holy area, they must not go out into the outer court until they have left behind the garments in which they minister, for these are holy. They are to put on other clothes before they approach the places that are for the people.” |
| 8 | 1 Corinthians 3:5–6 | What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? They are servants through whom you believed, as the Lord has assigned to each his role. I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. |
Ezekiel 44:19 Summary
This verse is saying that the priests had to change their special clothes before they went out to the people, so they wouldn't accidentally make the people or things around them holy too. It's like when you wear your best clothes to church, you want to keep them special for that time. The priests had to be careful with their clothes because they were used for special, holy work (as seen in Leviticus 16:23-24). This reminds us that, as followers of God, we should try to live in a way that honors Him and keeps Him special in our hearts, like it says in 1 Peter 1:15-16.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the priests have to change their clothes when going out to the people?
The priests had to change their clothes to prevent transmitting holiness to the people, as their garments were considered holy after being used in ministry, as seen in Ezekiel 44:19 and Leviticus 16:23-24.
What kind of clothes were the priests supposed to wear when ministering in the inner court?
According to Ezekiel 44:17-18, the priests were to wear linen garments when ministering in the inner court, and they were not to wear anything made of wool or that made them perspire.
What is the significance of the holy chambers where the priests left their garments?
The holy chambers were a designated area where the priests could leave their holy garments, emphasizing the separation between the holy and the common, as seen in Ezekiel 44:19 and Ezekiel 42:1-14.
How does this practice relate to the concept of holiness in the Bible?
This practice reflects the biblical concept of holiness, where certain objects, people, or places are set apart for God's service, as seen in Leviticus 11:44-45 and 1 Peter 1:15-16.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of separating the holy from the common in our own lives?
- How can we, as believers, maintain a sense of reverence and respect for God's holiness in our daily lives?
- In what ways can we, like the priests, be mindful of our 'garments' - our words, actions, and attitudes - and how they may impact those around us?
- What does this verse reveal about God's desire for His people to be distinct and set apart for His purposes?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 44:19
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 44:19
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:19
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:19
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:19
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 44:19
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:19
Sermons on Ezekiel 44:19
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(A Spiritual Leader) 14. the Priesthood of Melchizedek by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on the priesthood of Melchizedek, emphasizing its stark contrast to the Levitical priesthood that focused on rituals and external matters. Melchizedek's encount |
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Matthew 23:17 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the preacher warns against the danger of trading away one's spiritual birthright for temporary pleasures. He emphasizes the importance of prioritizing righteousness |
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Spiritual Insights 02 Matt 23:17 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of serving others in order to serve Jesus. He shares a story about a man who eagerly prepared for the visit of his master, but |
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The Wilderness by Milton Green | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of obeying God's law and loving the Lord. They explain that practicing sins breaks God's law and gives ground to the powers of |
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Church - Part 1 by Milton Green | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of living a life that is aligned with the love of the Lord and His commandments. He explains that practicing sins such as unf |
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Church - Part 3 by Ken Baird | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the simplicity of being a New Testament church. He encourages the audience to focus on the Lord Jesus and not get caught up in the complexit |
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Principles of Church-Gathering by G.W. North | In this sermon, the speaker uses the analogy of athletes in a race to emphasize the importance of striving for spiritual victory. He highlights that in a race, only one person rece |





