Ezekiel 40:34
New International Version
Its portico faced the outer court; palm trees decorated the jambs on either side, and eight steps led up to it.

New Living Translation
Its entry room faced into the outer courtyard. It had palm tree decorations on its columns, and there were eight steps leading to its entrance.

English Standard Version
Its vestibule faced the outer court, and it had palm trees on its jambs, on either side, and its stairway had eight steps.

Berean Standard Bible
Its portico faced the outer court, and its side pillars were decorated with palm trees on each side. Eight steps led up to it.

King James Bible
And the arches thereof were toward the outward court; and palm trees were upon the posts thereof, on this side, and on that side: and the going up to it had eight steps.

New King James Version
Its archways faced the outer court, and palm trees were on its gateposts on this side and on that side; and going up to it were eight steps.

New American Standard Bible
Its porches were toward the outer courtyard; and palm tree decorations were on its side pillars, on each side, and its stairway had eight steps.

NASB 1995
Its porches were toward the outer court; and palm tree ornaments were on its side pillars, on each side, and its stairway had eight steps.

NASB 1977
And its porches were toward the outer court; and palm tree ornaments were on its side pillars, on each side, and its stairway had eight steps.

Legacy Standard Bible
Its porches were toward the outer court; and palm tree ornaments were on its side pillars, on each side, and its stairway had eight steps.

Amplified Bible
Its porches faced the outer courtyard; and palm tree decorations were [carved] on either side of its side pillars, and its stairway had eight steps.

Christian Standard Bible
Its portico faced the outer court, and its jambs were decorated with palm trees on each side. Its stairway had eight steps.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Its portico faced the outer court, and its pilasters were decorated with palm trees on each side. Its stairway had eight steps.

American Standard Version
And the arches thereof were toward the outer court; and palm-trees were upon the posts thereof, on this side, and on that side: and the ascent to it had eight steps.

Contemporary English Version
The entrance room faced the outer courtyard, and the walls in the passageway were decorated with carvings of palm trees. Eight steps also led up to this gate.

English Revised Version
And the arches thereof were toward the outer court; and palm trees were upon the posts thereof, on this side, and on that side: and the going up to it had eight steps.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Its entrance hall faced the outer courtyard. Pictures of palm trees were carved on the recessed walls, and eight steps led up to the gateway.

Good News Translation
The entrance room faced the outer courtyard. Palm trees were carved on the walls along the passageway. Eight steps led up to this gate.

International Standard Version
leading to the outer courtyard. Palm tree ornaments were engraved on its side pillars. The stairway leading to it contained eight steps.

Majority Standard Bible
Its portico faced the outer court, and its side pillars were decorated with palm trees on each side. Eight steps led up to it.

NET Bible
Its porches faced the outer court, it had decorative palm trees on its jambs, and its stairway had eight steps.

New Heart English Bible
The porches of it faced the outer court; and palm trees were on its jambs, on either side, and its stairway had eight steps.

Webster's Bible Translation
And its arches were towards the outward court; and palm-trees were upon its posts, on this side, and on that side: and the ascent to it had eight steps.

World English Bible
Its arches were toward the outer court. Palm trees were on its posts on this side and on that side. The ascent to it had eight steps.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and its arches [are] toward the outer court, and palm-trees [are] toward its posts, on this side and on that side, and eight steps [are] its ascent.

Young's Literal Translation
and its arches are toward the outer court, and palm-trees are toward its posts, on this side and on that side, and eight steps are its ascent.

Smith's Literal Translation
And its porch to the enclosure without; and palm trees to its post from hence and from thence: and its going up, eight steps.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the porch thereof, that is, of the outward court: and the graven palm trees in the front thereof on this side and on that side: and the going up thereof was by eight steps.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And it had a vestibule, that is, at the outer court. And the engraved palm trees at its front were on one side and the other. And its ascent was by eight steps.

New American Bible
Its vestibule faced the outer court, palms decorated the posts opposite each other, and it had a stairway of eight steps.

New Revised Standard Version
Its vestibule faced the outer court, and it had palm trees on its pilasters, on either side; and its stairway had eight steps.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And its arches were toward the outer court; and palm trees were upon its posts, on this side and on that side; and the stairway had eight steps.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the vestibules of the outer courtyard, and the palm trees were in its porches, from here and there, and it had eight steps
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the arches thereof were toward the outer court; and palm-trees were upon the posts thereof, on this side, and on that side; and the going up to it had eight steps.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And there were porches opening into the inner court, and palm-trees on the posts on this side and on that side: and it had eight steps.

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Context
The Gates of the Inner Court
33Its gate chambers, side pillars, and portico had the same measurements as the others. Both the gateway and its portico had windows all around. It was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide. 34Its portico faced the outer court, and its side pillars were decorated with palm trees on each side. Eight steps led up to it. 35Then he brought me to the north gate and measured it. It had the same measurements as the others,…

Cross References
Revelation 21:12-13
The city had a great and high wall with twelve gates inscribed with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, and twelve angels at the gates. / There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south, and three on the west.

Revelation 21:25
Its gates will never be shut at the end of the day, because there will be no night there.

Revelation 22:14
Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by its gates.

Revelation 21:21
And the twelve gates were twelve pearls, with each gate consisting of a single pearl. The main street of the city was pure gold, as clear as glass.

Revelation 21:10-11
And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the holy city of Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God, / shining with the glory of God. Its radiance was like a most precious jewel, like a jasper, as clear as crystal.

Revelation 21:15-17
The angel who spoke with me had a golden measuring rod to measure the city and its gates and walls. / The city lies foursquare, with its width the same as its length. And he measured the city with the rod, and all its dimensions were equal—12,000 stadia in length and width and height. / And he measured its wall to be 144 cubits, by the human measure the angel was using.

Revelation 21:18-19
The wall was made of jasper, and the city itself of pure gold, as pure as glass. / The foundations of the city walls were adorned with every kind of precious stone: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald,

Revelation 21:24
By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory.

Revelation 22:2
down the middle of the main street of the city. On either side of the river stood a tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit and yielding a fresh crop for each month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.

Revelation 22:15
But outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.

Isaiah 60:11
Your gates will always stand open; they will never be shut, day or night, so that the wealth of the nations may be brought into you, with their kings being led in procession.

Isaiah 60:18
No longer will violence be heard in your land, nor ruin or destruction within your borders. But you will name your walls Salvation and your gates Praise.

Isaiah 62:10
Go out, go out through the gates; prepare the way for the people! Build it up, build up the highway; clear away the stones; raise a banner for the nations!

Isaiah 26:2
Open the gates so a righteous nation may enter—one that remains faithful.

Isaiah 54:12
I will make your pinnacles of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones.


Treasury of Scripture

And the arches thereof were toward the outward court; and palm trees were on the posts thereof, on this side, and on that side: and the going up to it had eight steps.

palm trees.

eight steps

Ezekiel 40:6,22,26,31,34,37,49
Then came he unto the gate which looketh toward the east, and went up the stairs thereof, and measured the threshold of the gate, which was one reed broad; and the other threshold of the gate, which was one reed broad…

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Ezekiel 40
1. The time, manner, and end of the vision of the city and temple
6. The description of the east gate of the outer court
20. of the north gate
24. of the south gate
27. of the south gate of the inner court
32. of the east gate
35. and of the north gate
39. Eight tables
44. The chambers
48. The porch of the house














Its portico
The term "portico" refers to a porch or entrance to a building, often supported by columns. In the context of Ezekiel's vision of the temple, the portico represents a place of transition from the outer court to the inner sanctum. The Hebrew word used here is "אולם" (ulam), which signifies grandeur and majesty. This architectural feature underscores the temple's role as a sacred space, inviting worshippers to prepare their hearts as they approach the presence of God. The portico serves as a reminder of the reverence and awe due to the Lord, as one moves from the mundane to the holy.

faced the outer court
The orientation of the portico towards the outer court is significant. The outer court was accessible to all Israelites, symbolizing the inclusivity of God's invitation to worship. This positioning highlights the temple's role as a meeting place between God and His people. Historically, the outer court was a bustling area, filled with worshippers and pilgrims. It serves as a metaphor for the accessibility of God's grace, open to all who seek Him with a sincere heart.

and its palm trees
Palm trees are a recurring motif in biblical architecture and symbolism. In ancient Near Eastern culture, palm trees represented victory, peace, and eternal life. The Hebrew word "תמר" (tamar) is used here, evoking images of beauty and prosperity. The presence of palm trees in the temple's design signifies the victory of God's kingdom and the peace that comes from His presence. It also points to the eternal life promised to those who remain faithful, as seen in Revelation 7:9, where a multitude holds palm branches in worship.

decorated its jambs on either side
The jambs, or doorposts, are structural elements that support the entrance. The decoration of these jambs with palm trees suggests that every aspect of the temple is infused with meaning and purpose. The Hebrew word "סף" (saf) for jambs indicates a threshold, a point of entry into something greater. This decoration serves as a visual reminder of the beauty and holiness that should adorn the lives of believers as they enter into God's presence. It calls Christians to reflect on how their lives are adorned with the fruits of the Spirit.

and its stairway had eight steps
The number eight in biblical numerology often symbolizes new beginnings and resurrection. The Hebrew word "מעלות" (ma'alot) for steps suggests an ascent, a movement upwards towards God. The eight steps leading to the portico can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual progression and growth. Just as the steps elevate the worshipper physically, they also represent the believer's journey towards spiritual maturity and a deeper relationship with God. This imagery encourages Christians to continually seek growth in their faith, striving for the new life offered through Christ's resurrection.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Its portico
וְאֵלַמָּ֗יו (wə·’ê·lam·māw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 361: A pillar-space, a pale

faced the outer
הַחִ֣יצוֹנָ֔ה (ha·ḥî·ṣō·w·nāh)
Article | Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 2435: The, wall side, exterior, secular

court,
לֶֽחָצֵר֙ (le·ḥā·ṣêr)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet

and its side pillars
אֵלָ֖יו (’ê·lāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 352: Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree

were decorated with palm trees
וְתִמֹרִ֥ים (wə·ṯi·mō·rîm)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 8561: A palm-like pilaster

on each side.
מִפּ֣וֹ (mip·pōw)
Preposition-m | Adverb
Strong's 6311: This place, here

Eight
וּשְׁמֹנֶ֥ה (ū·šə·mō·neh)
Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular
Strong's 8083: A cardinal number, eight, eighth

steps
מַעֲל֖וֹת (ma·‘ă·lō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 4609: Elevation, the act, the condition, a climactic progression

led up to it.
מַעֲלָֽיו׃ (ma·‘ă·lāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4608: An elevation, acclivity, platform, a rise, priority


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