Ezekiel 46:10
Ezekiel 46:10 in Multiple Translations
When the people enter, the prince shall go in with them, and when they leave, he shall leave.
And the prince in the midst of them, when they go in, shall go in; and when they go forth, shall go forth.
And the prince, when they go in, shall go in in the midst of them; and when they go forth, they shall go forth together.
And the ruler, when they come in, is to come among them, and is to go out when they go out.
The prince is to enter when the people do; and leave when they leave.
And the prince shall be in the middes of them: hee shall go in when they goe in, and when they goe forth, they shall goe forth together.
And the prince in their midst in their coming in cometh in, and in their going out he goeth out.
The prince shall go in with them when they go in. When they go out, he shall go out.
And the prince in the midst of them, when they go in, shall go in; and when they go forth, shall go forth.
And the prince in the midst of them, shall go in when they go in, and go out when they go out.
The king must go in when the other people go in, and go out when the people go out.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 46:10
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Ezekiel 46:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְֽ/הַ/נָּשִׂ֑יא
בְּ/תוֹכָ֤/ם
בְּ/בוֹאָ/ם֙
יָב֔וֹא
וּ/בְ/צֵאתָ֖/ם
יֵצֵֽאוּ
וְֽ/הַ/נָּשִׂ֑יא
nâsîyʼ
H5387
leader
Conj | Art | N-ms
בְּ/תוֹכָ֤/ם
tâvek
H8432
midst
Prep | N-ms | Suff
בְּ/בוֹאָ/ם֙
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
יָב֔וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
וּ/בְ/צֵאתָ֖/ם
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
Conj | Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
יֵצֵֽאוּ
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 46:10
וְֽ/הַ/נָּשִׂ֑יא
nâsîyʼ
H5387
"leader"
Conj | Art | N-ms
This word refers to a leader or a high-ranking official, like a king or a captain. It can also describe a rising mist, as seen in Isaiah 60:13. In the Bible, it often symbolizes power and authority.
Definition: one lifted up, chief, prince, captain, leader
Usage: Occurs in 120 OT verses. KJV: captain, chief, cloud, governor, prince, ruler, vapour. See also: Genesis 17:20; Numbers 34:26; Psalms 135:7.
בְּ/תוֹכָ֤/ם
tâvek
H8432
"midst"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This word refers to the middle or center of something, such as a group of people or a physical space. It can also mean among or between things, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: 1) midst, middle 1a) midst, middle 1b) into, through (after verbs of motion) 1c) among (of a number of persons) 1d) between (of things arranged by twos) 1e) from among (as to take or separate etc)
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: among(-st), [idiom] between, half, [idiom] (there-, where-), in(-to), middle, mid(-night), midst (among), [idiom] out (of), [idiom] through, [idiom] with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:6; Numbers 35:5; 2 Chronicles 32:4.
בְּ/בוֹאָ/ם֙
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
יָב֔וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
וּ/בְ/צֵאתָ֖/ם
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
Conj | Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
יֵצֵֽאוּ
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 46:10
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 46:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 46:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 46:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:10
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 46:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:10
- Sermons on Ezekiel 46:10
Context — The Prince’s Offerings
8When the prince enters, he shall go in through the portico of the gateway, and he shall go out the same way.
9When the people of the land come before the LORD at the appointed feasts, whoever enters by the north gate to worship must go out by the south gate, and whoever enters by the south gate must go out by the north gate. No one is to return through the gate by which he entered, but each must go out by the opposite gate.
10When the people enter, the prince shall go in with them, and when they leave, he shall leave.
11At the festivals and appointed feasts, the grain offering shall be an ephah with a bull, an ephah with a ram, and as much as one is able to give with the lambs, along with a hin of oil per ephah. 12When the prince makes a freewill offering to the LORD, whether a burnt offering or a peace offering, the gate facing east must be opened for him. He is to offer his burnt offering or peace offering just as he does on the Sabbath day. Then he shall go out, and the gate must be closed after he goes out.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 42:4 | These things come to mind as I pour out my soul: how I walked with the multitude, leading the procession to the house of God with shouts of joy and praise. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 29:20 | Then David said to the whole assembly, “Blessed be the LORD your God.” So the whole assembly blessed the LORD, the God of their fathers. They bowed down and paid homage to the LORD and to the king. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 29:22 | That day they ate and drank with great joy in the presence of the LORD. Then, for a second time, they designated David’s son Solomon as king, anointing him before the LORD as ruler, and Zadok as the priest. |
| 4 | Nehemiah 8:8–9 | So they read from the Book of the Law of God, explaining it and giving insight, so that the people could understand what was being read. Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to all of them, “This day is holy to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people were weeping as they heard the words of the Law. |
| 5 | Matthew 18:20 | For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.” |
| 6 | 2 Chronicles 20:27–28 | Then all the men of Judah and Jerusalem, with Jehoshaphat at their head, returned joyfully to Jerusalem, for the LORD had made them rejoice over their enemies. So they entered Jerusalem and went into the house of the LORD with harps, lyres, and trumpets. |
| 7 | Hebrews 3:6 | But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are His house, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope of which we boast. |
| 8 | 2 Samuel 6:14–19 | And David, wearing a linen ephod, danced with all his might before the LORD, while he and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and the sounding of the ram’s horn. As the ark of the LORD was entering the City of David, Saul’s daughter Michal looked down from a window and saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD, and she despised him in her heart. So they brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent that David had pitched for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of Hosts. Then he distributed to every man and woman among the multitude of Israel a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake. And all the people departed, each for his own home. |
| 9 | 2 Chronicles 29:28–29 | The whole assembly was worshiping, the singers were singing, and the trumpeters were playing. All this continued until the burnt offering was completed. When the offerings were completed, the king and all those present with him bowed down and worshiped. |
| 10 | 2 Chronicles 34:30–31 | And he went up to the house of the LORD with all the people of Judah and Jerusalem, as well as the priests and the Levites—all the people small and great—and in their hearing he read all the words of the Book of the Covenant that had been found in the house of the LORD. So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of this covenant that were written in this book. |
Ezekiel 46:10 Summary
[Ezekiel 46:10 tells us that when the people enter the temple, the prince will go in with them, and when they leave, he will leave too. This shows that the prince is a humble leader who wants to be with his people and serve them, just like Jesus came to serve humanity (Matthew 20:28). The prince's actions remind us that leaders should be servants, not just bosses, and that they should care about the people they are leading. This verse also reminds us of the importance of reverence and respect in worship, as seen in Psalm 96:9 and 1 Corinthians 14:40.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the prince have to enter and leave with the people in Ezekiel 46:10?
The prince's actions symbolize his solidarity and identification with the people, as seen in other biblical leaders like Moses, who interceded for the people in Exodus 32:30, and Jesus, who came to serve humanity in Matthew 20:28.
Is this verse describing a literal or symbolic prince?
While the prince in Ezekiel 46:10 is likely a literal leader in the restored Israel, the concept of a prince or leader who serves the people is also reflected in the spiritual leadership of Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate Prince of Peace, as prophesied in Isaiah 9:6.
What is the significance of the prince's movement in relation to the people's movement?
The prince's movement with the people underscores the importance of leadership by example, as seen in Ezekiel 46:10, and highlights the value of humility and servant-leadership, which is also taught in Matthew 20:26-27 and Mark 10:43-45.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of worship in Ezekiel 46?
Ezekiel 46:10 is part of a larger discussion on the protocols for worship in the restored temple, emphasizing the importance of order, reverence, and leadership in worship, as also seen in 1 Corinthians 14:40 and Psalm 96:9.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for a leader to 'enter and leave' with their people, and how can I apply this principle in my own life?
- In what ways can I, like the prince, demonstrate solidarity and identification with those I am serving or leading?
- How can I balance the need for leadership and guidance with the importance of humility and servant-leadership, as reflected in Ezekiel 46:10 and other biblical passages?
- What are some ways I can cultivate a deeper sense of reverence and respect for God in my own worship, as reflected in the protocols outlined in Ezekiel 46?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 46:10
And the prince in the midst of them,.... Christ in the midst of his people while worshipping; this situation of him agrees with all the descriptions of him; as the Angel in the midst of the bush on
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 46:10
And the prince in the midst of them, when they go in, shall go in; and when they go forth, shall go forth.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:10
The prince and people must meet together at the same time, and when it is the time for offering the morning or evening sacrifice, be ready to present their prayers to the Lord. And when they offer any particular oblations, on account whereof they go any whit nearer than at other times, both prince and people shall do it at the same time.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:10
Ezekiel 46:10 And the prince in the midst of them, when they go in, shall go in; and when they go forth, shall go forth.Ver. 10. And the prince in the midst of them, &c.] For example sake, Vita Principis censura est, and to see that all things be rightly carried in God’ s service. And although the prince hath many weighty occasions, yet he is to be at the public assemblies with the first, and to stay till the last.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:10
(10) The prince in the midst of them.—On occasion of these yearly feasts, it was no longer necessary that the prince should represent the people, they being themselves present. He, therefore, now worships in their midst, entering with them at the north or south gate, and going out by the opposite one.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:10
Verse 10. And the prince in the midst of them] Even he shall act in the same way: he must also go straight forward, and never turn his back to go out at the same gate by which he entered. The prince and the people were to begin and end their worship at the same time.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 46:10
10. shall so forth] Go must be read, the prince being subject. Heb. text reads: when they go forth they shall go forth (i.e. prince and people; R.V. to make this plain supplies together). This is a very unnatural reading. Read in either way the words mean that the prince and people come in and go out simultaneously. This would suggest that the worshipping of the prince and people was contemporaneous with the act of the priests in offering, and that when this act was over the people dispersed and the prince departed. The Syr. followed by Corn. reads: but the prince in their midst, by the gate at which he came in shall he go out—finding a repetition of Eze 46:8, giving a freedom to the prince denied to the people (Ezekiel 46:9).
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:10
8-10. Even the way by which the prince and people shall enter and depart from the sacrificial gateway has a religious significance the full import of which we cannot now catch.
Sermons on Ezekiel 46:10
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Why Am I So Down? by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on three key points from Psalm 27. The first point is that sometimes we receive an evil report about ourselves, which can discourage us. The spe |
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The Papal and Hierarchial System - Part 5 by Joseph John Gurney | Joseph John Gurney preaches on the essence of divine worship, emphasizing the importance of directing worship solely to God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, as the proper objects |
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Death & Resurrection by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that the central message of the New Testament is about Jesus Christ. The focus is on his crucifixion and resurrection, which is highlighted i |
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The Mighty Presence of God - Part 1 (Cd Quality) by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need to look beyond the physical representation of the Bible and seek the deeper spiritual reality it represents. The central figure in t |
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The Incredible Strength of Knowing God's Joy by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of understanding the Word of God. He emphasizes that the people in the Bible who had returned from captivity in Babylon were f |
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The Joy of the Lord Is Your Strength by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Paul and Silas in prison and how God miraculously set them free. The earthquake that shook the prison opened all the doors and l |
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The Blood, the Call, the Promise by David Smith | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding the word of God. He criticizes the idea that listening to a message in a language one cannot understand is h |