Ezekiel 43:10
New International Version
“Son of man, describe the temple to the people of Israel, that they may be ashamed of their sins. Let them consider its perfection,

New Living Translation
“Son of man, describe to the people of Israel the Temple I have shown you, so they will be ashamed of all their sins. Let them study its plan,

English Standard Version
“As for you, son of man, describe to the house of Israel the temple, that they may be ashamed of their iniquities; and they shall measure the plan.

Berean Standard Bible
As for you, son of man, describe the temple to the people of Israel, so that they may be ashamed of their iniquities. Let them measure the plan,

King James Bible
Thou son of man, shew the house to the house of Israel, that they may be ashamed of their iniquities: and let them measure the pattern.

New King James Version
“Son of man, describe the temple to the house of Israel, that they may be ashamed of their iniquities; and let them measure the pattern.

New American Standard Bible
“As for you, son of man, inform the house of Israel of the temple, so that they will be ashamed of their wrongdoings; and have them measure the plan.

NASB 1995
“As for you, son of man, describe the temple to the house of Israel, that they may be ashamed of their iniquities; and let them measure the plan.

NASB 1977
“As for you, son of man, describe the temple to the house of Israel, that they may be ashamed of their iniquities; and let them measure the plan.

Legacy Standard Bible
“As for you, son of man, describe the house of Yahweh to the house of Israel, that they may feel dishonor for their iniquities; and let them measure the plan.

Amplified Bible
“As for you, son of man, describe the temple to the house of Israel, so that they will be ashamed of their sins; and let them measure its plan [in detail].

Christian Standard Bible
“As for you, son of man, describe the temple to the house of Israel, so that they may be ashamed of their iniquities. Let them measure its pattern,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
As for you, son of man, describe the temple to the house of Israel, so that they may be ashamed of their iniquities. Let them measure its pattern,

American Standard Version
Thou, son of man, show the house to the house of Israel, that they may be ashamed of their iniquities; and let them measure the pattern.

Contemporary English Version
The people of Israel must suffer shame for sinning against me, so tell them about my holy temple. Let them think about it,

English Revised Version
Thou, son of man, shew the house to the house of Israel, that they may be ashamed of their iniquities: and let them measure the pattern.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Son of man, describe this temple to the people of Israel. Then they will be ashamed because of their sins. Let them study the plans.

Good News Translation
And the LORD continued, "Mortal man, tell the people of Israel about the Temple, and let them study its plan. Make them ashamed of their sinful actions.

International Standard Version
"And now, Son of Man, describe the Temple to the house of Israel. They will be ashamed because of their sin. They will measure its pattern.

Majority Standard Bible
As for you, son of man, describe the temple to the people of Israel, so that they may be ashamed of their iniquities. Let them measure the plan,

NET Bible
"As for you, son of man, describe the temple to the house of Israel, so that they will be ashamed of their sins and measure the pattern.

New Heart English Bible
"You, son of man, show the house to the house of Israel, that they may be ashamed of their iniquities; and let them measure the pattern.

Webster's Bible Translation
Thou son of man, show the house to the house of Israel, that they may be ashamed of their iniquities: and let them measure the pattern.

World English Bible
“You, son of man, show the house to the house of Israel, that they may be ashamed of their iniquities; and let them measure the pattern.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
You, son of man, "" Show the house of Israel the house, "" And they are ashamed of their iniquities, "" And they have measured the measurement.

Young's Literal Translation
Thou, son of man, Shew the house of Israel the house, And they are ashamed of their iniquities, And they have measured the measurement.

Smith's Literal Translation
Thou son of man, announce to the house of Israel, the house, and they shall be ashamed of their iniquities: and measure the structure.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But thou, son of man, shew to the house of Israel the temple, and let them be ashamed of their iniquities, and let them measure the building:

Catholic Public Domain Version
But as for you, son of man, reveal the temple to the house of Israel, and let them be confounded by their iniquities, and let them measure the fabrication,

New American Bible
As for you, son of man, describe the temple to the house of Israel so they are ashamed for their sins. Let them measure its layout.

New Revised Standard Version
As for you, mortal, describe the temple to the house of Israel, and let them measure the pattern; and let them be ashamed of their iniquities.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But you, Son of man, show to the house of Israel this temple, that they may be ashamed of their iniquities which they transgressed against me; and let them study the pattern thereof.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
But you, son of man, show this house to the house of Israel, and they shall be restrained from their evil that they have done to me, and they shall measure its likeness
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Thou, son of man, show the house to the house of Israel, that they may be ashamed of their iniquities; and let them measure accurately.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And thou, son of man, shew the house to the house of Israel, that they may cease from their sins; and shew its aspect and the arrangement of it.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Glory of the LORD Returns to the Temple
9Now let them remove far from Me their prostitution and the funeral offerings for their kings, and I will dwell among them forever. 10As for you, son of man, describe the temple to the people of Israel, so that they may be ashamed of their iniquities. Let them measure the plan, 11and if they are ashamed of all they have done, then make known to them the design of the temple—its arrangement and its exits and entrances—its whole design along with all its statutes, forms, and laws. Write it down in their sight, so that they may keep its complete design and all its statutes and may carry them out.…

Cross References
Exodus 25:8-9
And they are to make a sanctuary for Me, so that I may dwell among them. / You must make the tabernacle and design all its furnishings according to the pattern I show you.

Exodus 40:34-35
Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. / Moses was unable to enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

1 Kings 6:12-13
“As for this temple you are building, if you walk in My statutes, carry out My ordinances, and keep all My commandments by walking in them, I will fulfill through you the promise I made to your father David. / And I will dwell among the Israelites and will not abandon My people Israel.”

1 Kings 8:10-11
And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD.

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 60:13
The glory of Lebanon will come to you—its cypress, elm, and boxwood together—to adorn the place of My sanctuary, and I will glorify the place of My feet.

Jeremiah 31:33-34
“But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. / No longer will each man teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.”

Zechariah 6:12-13
And you are to tell him that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Here is a man whose name is the Branch, and He will branch out from His place and build the temple of the LORD. / Yes, He will build the temple of the LORD; He will be clothed in splendor and will sit on His throne and rule. And He will be a priest on His throne, and there will be peaceful counsel between the two.’

Zechariah 8:3
This is what the LORD says: “I will return to Zion and dwell in Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the City of Truth, and the mountain of the LORD of Hosts will be called the Holy Mountain.”

John 2:19-21
Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.” / “This temple took forty-six years to build,” the Jews replied, “and You are going to raise it up in three days?” / But Jesus was speaking about the temple of His body.

John 14:23
Jesus replied, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.

Acts 7:48-50
However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says: / ‘Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me, says the Lord, or where will My place of repose be? / Has not My hand made all these things?’

1 Corinthians 3:16-17
Do you not know that you yourselves are God’s temple, and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? / If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple.

2 Corinthians 6:16
What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.”

Ephesians 2:19-22
Therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household, / built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. / In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. ...


Treasury of Scripture

You son of man, show the house to the house of Israel, that they may be ashamed of their iniquities: and let them measure the pattern.

shew

Ezekiel 40:4
And the man said unto me, Son of man, behold with thine eyes, and hear with thine ears, and set thine heart upon all that I shall shew thee; for to the intent that I might shew them unto thee art thou brought hither: declare all that thou seest to the house of Israel.

1 Chronicles 28:11,19
Then David gave to Solomon his son the pattern of the porch, and of the houses thereof, and of the treasuries thereof, and of the upper chambers thereof, and of the inner parlours thereof, and of the place of the mercy seat, …

that they

Ezekiel 43:11
And if they be ashamed of all that they have done, shew them the form of the house, and the fashion thereof, and the goings out thereof, and the comings in thereof, and all the forms thereof, and all the ordinances thereof, and all the forms thereof, and all the laws thereof: and write it in their sight, that they may keep the whole form thereof, and all the ordinances thereof, and do them.

Ezekiel 16:61,63
Then thou shalt remember thy ways, and be ashamed, when thou shalt receive thy sisters, thine elder and thy younger: and I will give them unto thee for daughters, but not by thy covenant…

Romans 6:21
What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death.

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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














As for you, son of man
The phrase "son of man" is a title used frequently in the book of Ezekiel, emphasizing the prophet's humanity and his role as a representative of the people. In Hebrew, "ben adam" underscores the connection between Ezekiel and the rest of humanity, highlighting his role as a mediator between God and Israel. This title reminds us of the humility and responsibility inherent in being chosen to convey God's messages.

describe the temple
The Hebrew word for "describe" is "nagad," which means to declare or make known. Ezekiel is tasked with conveying a detailed vision of the temple, which serves as a symbol of God's presence and holiness. The temple represents a place of divine order and worship, and its description is meant to inspire awe and reverence. This act of describing is not merely architectural but deeply spiritual, calling the people to reflect on their relationship with God.

to the house of Israel
The "house of Israel" refers to the collective people of Israel, God's chosen nation. This phrase emphasizes the communal aspect of the message, indicating that the vision of the temple is for all of Israel, not just a select few. It serves as a reminder of their covenant relationship with God and their identity as His people, called to live in accordance with His laws and statutes.

that they may be ashamed of their iniquities
The purpose of describing the temple is to lead the people to a recognition of their sins. The Hebrew word for "ashamed" is "kalem," which implies a deep sense of guilt and repentance. The vision of the temple is intended to convict the Israelites of their moral and spiritual failings, prompting them to turn back to God. This phrase underscores the transformative power of divine revelation, which can lead to genuine repentance and renewal.

Let them measure the plan
The act of measuring the temple plan is symbolic of introspection and accountability. In ancient times, measuring was a way to ensure accuracy and adherence to a standard. Here, it signifies the need for the Israelites to examine their lives against God's standards. The Hebrew word "madad" for "measure" suggests a careful and deliberate assessment. This call to measure is an invitation to align their lives with God's divine blueprint, fostering a deeper commitment to holiness and obedience.

(10) Shew the house.--This is still in vision; "make known to the people the new Temple and its appointments," that, seeing God's gracious purposes, they may repent of their evil doings.

Let them measure the pattern.--That is, let them carefully consider and follow out the provisions God had made for their worship. (Comp. Hebrews 8:5.) Exactness in the observance of all positive enactments is a necessary result of a desire to serve God.

Verse 10. - Show (or, make known, i.e. publish the revelation concerning) the house to the house of Israel For this purpose the vision had been imparted to the prophet. That they may be ashamed of their iniquities. This told the reason why the vision of the house should be made known to Israel. And let them measure the pattern; sum, number, or well-proportioned building. This explained how, by beholding the house, Israel would be led to repent, and be ashamed of her iniquities. There is no ground for thinking the ultimate object Jehovah had in view, in recommending the house of Israel to note the proportions of the visionary edifice, was, as Wellhausen, Smend, and others allege, that they might reproduce these in the post-exilic building; if they were to measure, i.e. scan and meditate upon the fair dimensions of the "house," it was that they might understand its religious or moral and spiritual significance, both as a whole and in detail.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
As for you,
אַתָּ֣ה (’at·tāh)
Pronoun - second person masculine singular
Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you

son
בֶן־ (ḇen-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of man,
אָדָ֗ם (’ā·ḏām)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being

describe
הַגֵּ֤ד (hag·gêḏ)
Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous

the temple
בֵּֽית־ (bêṯ-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

to the [people]
הַבַּ֔יִת (hab·ba·yiṯ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of Israel,
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙ (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

so that they may be ashamed
וְיִכָּלְמ֖וּ (wə·yik·kā·lə·mū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 3637: To wound, to taunt, insult

of their iniquities.
מֵעֲוֺנֽוֹתֵיהֶ֑ם (mê·‘ă·wō·nō·w·ṯê·hem)
Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5771: Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity

Let them measure
וּמָדְד֖וּ (ū·mā·ḏə·ḏū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 4058: To stretch, to measure, to be extended

the plan,
תָּכְנִֽית׃ (tā·ḵə·nîṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8508: Admeasurement, consummation


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