Ezekiel 48:32
Ezekiel 48:32 in Multiple Translations
On the east side, which will be 4,500 cubits long, there will be three gates: the gate of Joseph, the gate of Benjamin, and the gate of Dan.
And at the east side four thousand and five hundred: and three gates; and one gate of Joseph, one gate of Benjamin, one gate of Dan.
And at the east side four thousand and five hundred reeds, and three gates: even the gate of Joseph, one; the gate of Benjamin, one; the gate of Dan, one.
And at the east side, four thousand five hundred by measure, and three doors, one for Joseph, one for Benjamin, one for Dan;
There will be three gates on the east side (also 4,500 cubits long): the gates of Joseph, Benjamin, and Dan.
And at the East side fiue hundreth and foure thousande, and three gates, and one gate of Ioseph, one gate of Beiamin, and one gate of Dan.
And on the east side five hundred, and four thousand, and three gates: the gate of Joseph one, the gate of Benjamin one, the gate of Dan one.
“At the east side four thousand five hundred reeds, and three gates: even the gate of Joseph, one; the gate of Benjamin, one; the gate of Dan, one.
And at the east side four thousand and five hundred: and three gates; one gate of Joseph, one gate of Benjamin, one gate of Dan.
And at the east side, four thousand and five hundred: and three gates, the gate of Joseph one, the gate of Benjamin one, the gate of Dan one.
On the east side, also ◄1.5 miles/2.4 km.► long, will be gates named for Joseph, Benjamin, and Dan.
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Ezekiel 48:32 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
וְ/אֶל
פְּאַ֣ת
קָדִ֗ימָ/ה
חֲמֵ֤שׁ
מֵאוֹת֙
וְ/אַרְבַּ֣עַת
אֲלָפִ֔ים
וּ/שְׁעָרִ֖ים
שְׁלֹשָׁ֑ה
וְ/שַׁ֨עַר
יוֹסֵ֜ף
אֶחָ֗ד
שַׁ֤עַר
בִּנְיָמִן֙
אֶחָ֔ד
שַׁ֥עַר
דָּ֖ן
אֶחָֽד
וְ/אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Conj | Prep
פְּאַ֣ת
pêʼâh
H6285
side
N-fs
קָדִ֗ימָ/ה
qâdîym
H6921
east
N-ms | Suff
חֲמֵ֤שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
five
Adj
מֵאוֹת֙
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
וְ/אַרְבַּ֣עַת
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Conj | Adj
אֲלָפִ֔ים
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
וּ/שְׁעָרִ֖ים
shaʻar
H8179
gate
Conj | N-mp
שְׁלֹשָׁ֑ה
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
וְ/שַׁ֨עַר
shaʻar
H8179
gate
Conj | N-ms
יוֹסֵ֜ף
Yôwçêph
H3130
Joseph
N-proper
אֶחָ֗ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
שַׁ֤עַר
shaʻar
H8179
gate
N-ms
בִּנְיָמִן֙
Binyâmîyn
H1144
Benjamin
N-proper
אֶחָ֔ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
שַׁ֥עַר
shaʻar
H8179
gate
N-ms
דָּ֖ן
Dân
H1835
Dan
N-proper
אֶחָֽד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 48:32
וְ/אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Conj | Prep
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.
פְּאַ֣ת
pêʼâh
H6285
"side"
N-fs
This word refers to the side or corner of something, like the edge of a room or a region. It is used in the Bible to describe geography or location. In the KJV, it is translated as 'corner' or 'side'.
Definition: 1) corner, edge, side, quarter, extremity 1a) corner 1b) side
Usage: Occurs in 59 OT verses. KJV: corner, end, quarter, side. See also: Exodus 25:26; Jeremiah 25:23; Jeremiah 9:25.
קָדִ֗ימָ/ה
qâdîym
H6921
"east"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this word means the direction east or the east wind, often used to describe geographical locations or the direction of the wind.
Definition: 1) east, east wind 1a) east (of direction) 1b) east wind
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: east(-ward, wind). See also: Genesis 41:6; Ezekiel 43:17; Psalms 48:8.
חֲמֵ֤שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
מֵאוֹת֙
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
וְ/אַרְבַּ֣עַת
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.
אֲלָפִ֔ים
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
וּ/שְׁעָרִ֖ים
shaʻar
H8179
"gate"
Conj | N-mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gate or door, often referring to city entrances or temple doors, like in Genesis and Exodus. It can also symbolize a meeting place or marketplace. The word is used to describe important locations in the Bible.
Definition: : gate 1) gate 1a) gate (of entrance) 1b) gate (of space inside gate, i.e. marketplace, public meeting place) 1b1) city, town 1c) gate (of palace, royal castle, temple, court of tabernacle) 1d) heaven
Usage: Occurs in 302 OT verses. KJV: city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). See also: Genesis 19:1; 1 Chronicles 9:18; Psalms 9:14.
שְׁלֹשָׁ֑ה
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
וְ/שַׁ֨עַר
shaʻar
H8179
"gate"
Conj | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gate or door, often referring to city entrances or temple doors, like in Genesis and Exodus. It can also symbolize a meeting place or marketplace. The word is used to describe important locations in the Bible.
Definition: : gate 1) gate 1a) gate (of entrance) 1b) gate (of space inside gate, i.e. marketplace, public meeting place) 1b1) city, town 1c) gate (of palace, royal castle, temple, court of tabernacle) 1d) heaven
Usage: Occurs in 302 OT verses. KJV: city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). See also: Genesis 19:1; 1 Chronicles 9:18; Psalms 9:14.
יוֹסֵ֜ף
Yôwçêph
H3130
"Joseph"
N-proper
Joseph means Jehovah has added, a name given to several Israelites, including the son of Jacob and Rachel. Joseph was a significant figure in the book of Genesis and the story of his brothers. He became a leader in Egypt.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.14 § Joseph = "Jehovah has added" 1) the eldest son of Jacob by Rachel 2) father of Igal, who represented the tribe of Issachar among the spies 3) a son of Asaph 4) a man who took a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 5) a priest of the family of Shebaniah in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 193 OT verses. KJV: Joseph. Compare H3084 (יְהוֹסֵף). See also: Genesis 30:24; Genesis 47:5; Psalms 77:16.
אֶחָ֗ד
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.
שַׁ֤עַר
shaʻar
H8179
"gate"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gate or door, often referring to city entrances or temple doors, like in Genesis and Exodus. It can also symbolize a meeting place or marketplace. The word is used to describe important locations in the Bible.
Definition: : gate 1) gate 1a) gate (of entrance) 1b) gate (of space inside gate, i.e. marketplace, public meeting place) 1b1) city, town 1c) gate (of palace, royal castle, temple, court of tabernacle) 1d) heaven
Usage: Occurs in 302 OT verses. KJV: city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). See also: Genesis 19:1; 1 Chronicles 9:18; Psalms 9:14.
בִּנְיָמִן֙
Binyâmîyn
H1144
"Benjamin"
N-proper
Benjamin means son of the right hand, referring to the youngest son of Jacob and the tribe that descended from him. The term is first used in Genesis 35:18. Benjamin was a brother of Joseph and a half-brother of Reuben and others.
Definition: § Benjamin = "son of the right hand" a gate in Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 160 OT verses. KJV: Benjamin. See also: Genesis 35:18; 1 Samuel 9:21; Psalms 68:28.
אֶחָ֔ד
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.
שַׁ֥עַר
shaʻar
H8179
"gate"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gate or door, often referring to city entrances or temple doors, like in Genesis and Exodus. It can also symbolize a meeting place or marketplace. The word is used to describe important locations in the Bible.
Definition: : gate 1) gate 1a) gate (of entrance) 1b) gate (of space inside gate, i.e. marketplace, public meeting place) 1b1) city, town 1c) gate (of palace, royal castle, temple, court of tabernacle) 1d) heaven
Usage: Occurs in 302 OT verses. KJV: city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). See also: Genesis 19:1; 1 Chronicles 9:18; Psalms 9:14.
דָּ֖ן
Dân
H1835
"Dan"
N-proper
Dan was a son of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Dan was known for its skills in warfare and is mentioned in the book of Genesis.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Dan living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.6; son of: Israel (H3478) and Bilhah (H1090A); brother of: Naphtali (H5321); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Hushim (H2366B) § Dan = "a judge" 1) the 5th son of Jacob, the 1st of Bilhah, Rachel's handmaid 2) the tribe descended from Dan, the son of Jacob 3) a city in Dan, the most northern landmark of Palestine
Usage: Occurs in 63 OT verses. KJV: Daniel See also: Genesis 14:14; Judges 13:25; Jeremiah 4:15.
אֶחָֽד
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.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 48:32
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Context — The City Gates and Dimensions
30“These will be the exits of the city: Beginning on the north side, which will be 4,500 cubits long,
31the gates of the city will be named after the tribes of Israel. On the north side there will be three gates: the gate of Reuben, the gate of Judah, and the gate of Levi.
32On the east side, which will be 4,500 cubits long, there will be three gates: the gate of Joseph, the gate of Benjamin, and the gate of Dan.
33On the south side, which will be 4,500 cubits long, there will be three gates: the gate of Simeon, the gate of Issachar, and the gate of Zebulun. 34And on the west side, which will be 4,500 cubits long, there will be three gates: the gate of Gad, the gate of Asher, and the gate of Naphtali.Ezekiel 48:32 Summary
Ezekiel 48:32 describes the east side of the city, which has three gates named after the tribes of Joseph, Benjamin, and Dan. This represents the unity and completeness of God's people, as each tribe is important in God's plan (Genesis 49:1-28). The gates also symbolize new beginnings and perfection, as the number three is often associated with completeness in the Bible (Matthew 12:40, 1 Corinthians 13:13). As we reflect on this verse, we can think about how God's plan includes each of us, and how we can pursue unity and new beginnings in our own lives, just like the Israelites did when they entered the Promised Land (Joshua 1:1-9).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the gates being named after the tribes of Israel in Ezekiel 48:32?
The gates being named after the tribes of Israel symbolize the unity and completeness of God's people, as seen in Ezekiel 48:31, where it is stated that the gates of the city will be named after the tribes of Israel, highlighting the importance of each tribe in God's plan, as mentioned in Genesis 49:1-28 and Exodus 1:1-7.
Why are there three gates on each side of the city in Ezekiel 48:32?
The three gates on each side of the city represent the completeness and perfection of God's plan, as the number three is often associated with completeness in the Bible, such as in Matthew 12:40, where Jesus spent three days in the tomb, and in 1 Corinthians 13:13, where faith, hope, and love are mentioned as the three essential virtues.
What is the symbolic meaning of the east side in Ezekiel 48:32?
The east side, where the gate of Joseph, the gate of Benjamin, and the gate of Dan are located, may symbolize the rising of the sun and the new beginnings, as seen in Psalm 113:3, where the psalmist writes that God's name is to be praised from the rising of the sun to its setting, highlighting the importance of the east in biblical symbolism.
How does Ezekiel 48:32 relate to the New Jerusalem in Revelation 21:10-27?
Ezekiel 48:32 provides a glimpse into the restored city of God, which is further described in Revelation 21:10-27, where the New Jerusalem is depicted as having twelve gates, each named after one of the twelve tribes of Israel, emphasizing the unity and completeness of God's people in the new heaven and the new earth, as mentioned in Revelation 21:1-4.
Reflection Questions
- What does the naming of the gates after the tribes of Israel mean to you, and how does it relate to your understanding of God's plan for His people?
- How does the description of the city in Ezekiel 48:32 make you think about the beauty and perfection of God's creation, as seen in Psalm 19:1-6 and Isaiah 6:1-5?
- In what ways can you apply the symbolism of the east side and the gates to your own life, seeking new beginnings and a deeper relationship with God, as encouraged in Lamentations 3:22-23 and 2 Corinthians 5:17?
- How does the unity and completeness represented by the gates and the tribes of Israel encourage you to pursue unity with other believers, as mentioned in John 17:20-23 and Ephesians 4:1-16?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 48:32
And at the east side four thousand and five hundred,.... Measures or reeds: this side was equal to the north, as the rest were to this; the whole city in its circumference making an equilateral
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 48:32
And at the east side four thousand and five hundred: and three gates; and one gate of Joseph, one gate of Benjamin, one gate of Dan. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 48:32
Ezekiel 48:32 And at the east side four thousand and five hundred: and three gates; and one gate of Joseph, one gate of Benjamin, one gate of Dan.Ver. 32. Four thousand and five hundred.] And the like on each side; of all which are made up fifty-four miles, at the least, so large is the city of God. Nineveh was nothing to it; no more is Alcair, Scanderoon, or Cambalu, the metropolis of Tartary, which yet is said to be twenty-eight miles around.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 48:32
32. Of the three gates on the east side Benjamin’s was in the centre, Joseph’s to the north and Dan’s to the south.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 48:32
30-34. These closing verses relate to the goings out (literally, outer boundaries, Toy) of the city.