Ezekiel 40:37
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, and it had palm tree decorations on the columns. 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 posts thereof were toward the utter 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 gateposts faced the outer court, 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
And its side pillars 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 side pillars 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 side pillars 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 side pillars 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 side pillars faced the outer courtyard, and palm tree decorations were [carved] on them on either side. 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 posts 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
and like the other inner gates, its entrance room faced the outer courtyard, and its walls were decorated with carvings of palm trees. Eight steps also led up to this gate.

English Revised Version
And the posts 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 recessed walls 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 jambs faced the outer court, and it had decorative palm trees on its jambs, on either side, and its stairway had eight steps.

New Heart English Bible
And its porch 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 posts were towards the outer 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 posts 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 posts [are] toward the outer court, and palm-trees [are] on its posts, on this side and on that side, and eight steps [are] its ascent.

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

Smith's Literal Translation
And its post to the court-yard 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 looked to the outward court: and the graving of palm trees in the front thereof was on this side and on that side: and the going up to it was by eight steps.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And its vestibule looked toward the outer court. And an engraving of palm trees at its front was on one side and the other. And its ascent was by eight steps.

New American Bible
Its vestibule faced the outer court; palm trees decorated its 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 the porticoes thereof were toward the outer court; and palm trees were in its porticoes, on this side and on that side; and the stairway had eight steps.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the porches of the outer courtyard, and palm trees were in its porches, here and there, and it had eight steps
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the posts 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 its porches were toward the inner court; and there were palm-trees to 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
36as did its gate chambers, side pillars, and portico. It also had windows all around. It was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide. 37Its portico faced the outer court, and its side pillars were decorated with palm trees on each side. Eight steps led up to it.

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 21:25-26
Its gates will never be shut at the end of the day, because there will be no night there. / And into the city will be brought the glory and honor of the nations.

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.

Psalm 24:7-10
Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter! / Who is this King of Glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. / Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter! ...

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.

John 10:9
I am the gate. If anyone enters through Me, he will be saved. He will come in and go out and find pasture.

Matthew 7:13-14
Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. / But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it.

John 14:6
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

Revelation 3:12
The one who overcomes I will make a pillar in the temple of My God, and he will never again leave it. Upon him I will write the name of My God, and the name of the city of My God (the new Jerusalem that comes down out of heaven from My God), and My new name.

Revelation 3:8
I know your deeds. Behold, I have placed before you an open door, which no one can shut. I know that you have only a little strength, yet you have kept My word and have not denied My name.

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

Psalm 118:19-20
Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter and give thanks to the LORD. / This is the gate of the LORD; the righteous shall enter through it.

Zechariah 14:4-5
On that day His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, east of Jerusalem, and the Mount of Olives will be split in two from east to west, forming a great valley, with half the mountain moving to the north and half to the south. / You will flee by My mountain valley, for it will extend to Azal. You will flee as you fled from the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah. Then the LORD my God will come, and all the holy ones with Him.

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!

Jeremiah 31:38-40
“The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when this city will be rebuilt for Me, from the tower of Hananel to the Corner Gate. / The measuring line will once again stretch out straight to the hill of Gareb and then turn toward Goah. / The whole valley of the dead bodies and ashes, and all the fields as far as the Kidron Valley, to the corner of the Horse Gate to the east, will be holy to the LORD. It will never again be uprooted or demolished.”


Treasury of Scripture

And the posts thereof were toward the utter 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.

the posts

Ezekiel 40:31,34
And the arches thereof were toward the utter court; and palm trees were upon the posts thereof: and the going up to it had eight steps…

the utter court.

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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














The portico
The term "portico" refers to a covered entrance or porch, often supported by columns. In the context of Ezekiel's vision, the portico is part of the temple's architectural design. The Hebrew word used here is "ulam," which signifies a grand entrance, suggesting the majesty and holiness of the temple. This portico facing the outer court symbolizes the transition from the common to the sacred, inviting worshippers to prepare their hearts as they approach the presence of God.

faced the outer court
The outer court was accessible to all Israelites, symbolizing the inclusivity of God's invitation to worship. The Hebrew word for "faced" is "panim," which can also mean "presence" or "before." This indicates that the portico was intentionally oriented towards the people, emphasizing God's desire to be accessible and present with His people. Historically, the outer court was a place of gathering and preparation, reminding believers of the importance of community and readiness in worship.

and palm trees decorated its jambs
Palm trees are a recurring symbol in biblical literature, often representing victory, peace, and eternal life. The Hebrew word "tamar" for palm tree is used here, which is also associated with uprightness and righteousness. The decoration of the jambs with palm trees signifies the beauty and victory inherent in God's kingdom. Archaeologically, palm motifs were common in ancient Near Eastern art, symbolizing prosperity and divine blessing. This imagery would inspire worshippers to reflect on the victory and peace found in God's presence.

and eight steps led up to it
The number eight in biblical numerology often signifies new beginnings and resurrection, as it follows the number seven, which represents completion. The Hebrew word for "steps" is "ma'alot," indicating an ascent or elevation. The eight steps leading up to the portico suggest a journey towards a new spiritual beginning, encouraging believers to rise above their current state and draw closer to God. This ascent is both physical and spiritual, symbolizing the transformative process of approaching the divine.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Its portico
וְאֵילָ֗יו (wə·’ê·lāw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 352: Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree

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
אֵילָ֖יו (’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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