Ezekiel 43:1
New International Version
Then the man brought me to the gate facing east,

New Living Translation
After this, the man brought me back around to the east gateway.

English Standard Version
Then he led me to the gate, the gate facing east.

Berean Standard Bible
Then the man brought me back to the gate that faces east,

King James Bible
Afterward he brought me to the gate, even the gate that looketh toward the east:

New King James Version
Afterward he brought me to the gate, the gate that faces toward the east.

New American Standard Bible
Then he led me to the gate, the gate facing east;

NASB 1995
Then he led me to the gate, the gate facing toward the east;

NASB 1977
Then he led me to the gate, the gate facing toward the east;

Legacy Standard Bible
Then he led me to the gate, the gate facing toward the east;

Amplified Bible
Then he (the angel) led me to the gate, the gate that faces toward the east.

Christian Standard Bible
He led me to the gate, the one that faces east,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He led me to the gate, the one that faces east,

American Standard Version
Afterward he brought me to the gate, even the gate that looketh toward the east.

Contemporary English Version
The man took me back to the east gate of the temple,

English Revised Version
Afterward he brought me to the gate, even the gate that looketh toward the east:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then the man took me to the east gate.

Good News Translation
The man took me to the gate that faces east,

International Standard Version
Next, he brought me to the east-facing gate,

Majority Standard Bible
Then the man brought me back to the gate that faces east,

NET Bible
Then he brought me to the gate that faced toward the east.

New Heart English Bible
Afterward he brought me to the gate, even the gate that looks toward the east.

Webster's Bible Translation
Afterward he brought me to the gate, even the gate that looketh towards the east:

World English Bible
Afterward he brought me to the gate, even the gate that looks toward the east.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he causes me to go to the gate, the gate that is looking eastward.

Young's Literal Translation
And he causeth me to go to the gate, the gate that is looking eastward.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will cause me to go to the gate, the gate whose face the way of the east.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he brought me to the gate that looked towards the east.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he led me to the gate which looked toward the way of the east.

New American Bible
Then he led me to the gate facing east,

New Revised Standard Version
Then he brought me to the gate, the gate facing east.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
AFTERWARD he brought me to the gate that looks toward the east.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he carried me to the gate that looks to the East
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Afterward he brought me to the gate, even the gate that looketh toward the east;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Moreover he brought me to the gate looking eastward, and led me forth.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Glory of the LORD Returns to the Temple
1Then the man brought me back to the gate that faces east, 2and I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east. His voice was like the roar of many waters, and the earth shone with His glory.…

Cross References
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 21:23
And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp.

Isaiah 60:1-3
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.

Isaiah 60:19-20
No longer will the sun be your light by day, nor the brightness of the moon shine on your night; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your splendor. / Your sun will no longer set, and your moon will not wane; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and the days of your sorrow will cease.

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.

Zechariah 14:9
On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth—the LORD alone, and His name alone.

Revelation 22:1-5
Then the angel showed me a river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb / 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. / No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be within the city, and His servants will worship Him. ...

Revelation 21:22
But I saw no temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple.

Isaiah 2:2-3
In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. / And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.

Isaiah 35:10
So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.

Isaiah 40:5
And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all humanity together will see it.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

Isaiah 52:8
Listen! Your watchmen lift up their voices, together they shout for joy. For every eye will see when the LORD returns to Zion.

Isaiah 66:18
“And I, knowing their deeds and thoughts, am coming to gather all nations and tongues, and they will come and see My glory.

Malachi 3:1
“Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts.

Matthew 24:30
At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.


Treasury of Scripture

Afterward he brought me to the gate, even the gate that looks toward the east:

the gate that

Ezekiel 40:6
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.

Ezekiel 42:15
Now when he had made an end of measuring the inner house, he brought me forth toward the gate whose prospect is toward the east, and measured it round about.

Ezekiel 44:1
Then he brought me back the way of the gate of the outward sanctuary which looketh toward the east; and it was shut.

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Ezekiel 43
1. The returning of the glory of God into the temple
7. The sin of Israel hindered God's presence
10. The prophet exhorts them to repentance and observation of the law of the house
13. The measures
18. and ordinances of the altar














Then the man
This phrase refers to the angelic guide or divine messenger who has been leading Ezekiel through his visionary journey. In the Hebrew text, the word for "man" is "אִישׁ" (ish), which can denote a human or a figure of authority. In the context of Ezekiel's visions, this "man" is often understood to be a heavenly being, possibly an angel, who provides guidance and revelation. This highlights the divine orchestration and the importance of heavenly guidance in understanding God's plans.

brought me back
The Hebrew root for "brought" is "שׁוּב" (shuv), which means to return or restore. This action signifies a purposeful movement, indicating that Ezekiel is being led back to a significant location. The act of being brought back suggests a return to a place of importance, emphasizing the continuity and consistency of God's revelation to His prophet. It also symbolizes a return to foundational truths and divine purposes.

to the gate
Gates in ancient times were not just entry points but also places of judgment, commerce, and social interaction. The gate mentioned here is significant as it represents access to the sacred and the divine. In the context of Ezekiel's vision, the gate is a focal point for the manifestation of God's glory. Theologically, gates can symbolize the threshold between the earthly and the heavenly, the mundane and the sacred.

that faces east
The direction east holds profound biblical significance. In Hebrew, "קָדִים" (qadim) means east, and it is often associated with the direction from which God's glory appears. The east is symbolic of new beginnings, hope, and the dawn of God's light. Biblically, the Garden of Eden was planted in the east, and the return of God's glory to the temple from the east signifies restoration and renewal. This directional focus underscores the anticipation of God's presence and the fulfillment of His promises.

XLIII.

The new Temple had now been shown to the prophet with all its arrangements and measurements; it remained that the structure should be divinely accepted by the manifestation of the glory of the Lord, as in the case of the Tabernacle (Exodus 40:34-35), and of the former Temple (1Kings 8:10-11; 2Chronicles 5:13-14; 2Chronicles 7:1-3). The description of this and the accompanying message occupy Ezekiel 43:1-12. With Ezekiel 43:13 the account of the ordinances of Divine worship to be celebrated in the Temple begins, and is continued to the close of Ezekiel 46. . . .

Verses 1-12. - The consecration of the temple by the entrance into it of the glory of the God of Israel. Verse 1. - Afterward, etc. Having completed the survey of the temple precincts (Ezekiel 42:15-20), the prophet's guide, "the measuring man," conducted him back to the gate that looked towards the east, i.e. to the gate leading into the outer court from the east (see on Ezekiel 40:6), perhaps because this was the principal entrance to the sanctuary, but chiefly because through it the impending theophany was to pass.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then the man brought me
וַיּוֹלִכֵ֖נִי (way·yō·w·li·ḵê·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

back to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the gate
הַשָּׁ֑עַר (haš·šā·‘ar)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate

that
אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

faces
פֹּנֶ֖ה (pō·neh)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 6437: To turn, to face, appear, look

east,
הַקָּדִֽים׃ (haq·qā·ḏîm)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6921: The fore, front part, the East


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