Ezekiel 46:21
New International Version
He then brought me to the outer court and led me around to its four corners, and I saw in each corner another court.

New Living Translation
Then he brought me back to the outer courtyard and led me to each of its four corners. In each corner I saw an enclosure.

English Standard Version
Then he brought me out to the outer court and led me around to the four corners of the court. And behold, in each corner of the court there was another court—

Berean Standard Bible
Then he brought me into the outer court and led me around to its four corners, and I saw a separate court in each of its corners.

King James Bible
Then he brought me forth into the utter court, and caused me to pass by the four corners of the court; and, behold, in every corner of the court there was a court.

New King James Version
Then he brought me out into the outer court and caused me to pass by the four corners of the court; and in fact, in every corner of the court there was another court.

New American Standard Bible
Then he brought me out into the outer courtyard and led me across to the four corners of the courtyard; and behold, in every corner of the courtyard there was a small courtyard.

NASB 1995
Then he brought me out into the outer court and led me across to the four corners of the court; and behold, in every corner of the court there was a small court.

NASB 1977
Then he brought me out into the outer court and led me across to the four corners of the court; and behold, in every corner of the court there was a small court.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then he brought me out into the outer court and had me pass through to the four corners of the court; and behold, in every corner of the court there was a small court.

Amplified Bible
Then he brought me out into the outer courtyard and led me across to the four corners of the courtyard; and behold, in every corner of the courtyard there was a small courtyard.

Christian Standard Bible
Next he brought me into the outer court and led me past its four corners. There was a separate court in each of its corners.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Next he brought me into the outer court and led me past its four corners. There was a separate court in each of its corners.

American Standard Version
Then he brought me forth into the outer court, and caused me to pass by the four corners of the court; and, behold, in every corner of the court there was a court.

Contemporary English Version
We went back to the outer courtyard and walked past the four corners.

English Revised Version
Then he brought me forth into the outer court, and caused me to pass by the four corners of the court; and behold, in every corner of the court there was a court.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then the man led me to the outer courtyard and took me past the four corners of the courtyard. I saw that in each corner of the courtyard there was a smaller courtyard.

International Standard Version
Then he brought me out to the exterior courtyard and led me across to each of the four corners of the courtyard. There in each corner was an enclosed area set aside,

Majority Standard Bible
Then he brought me into the outer court and led me around to its four corners, and I saw a separate court in each of its corners.

NET Bible
Then he brought me out to the outer court and led me past the four corners of the court, and I noticed that in every corner of the court there was a court.

New Heart English Bible
Then he brought me forth into the outer court, and caused me to pass by the four corners of the court; and look, in every corner of the court there was a court.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then he brought me forth into the outer court, and caused me to pass by the four corners of the court; and behold, in every corner of the court there was a court.

World English Bible
Then he brought me out into the outer court and caused me to pass by the four corners of the court; and behold, in every corner of the court there was a court.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he brings me out to the outer court, and causes me to pass over to the four corners of the court, and behold, a court in a corner of the court, [moreover] a court in [every] corner of the corner.

Young's Literal Translation
And he bringeth me out unto the outer court, and causeth me to pass over unto the four corners of the court, and lo, a court in a corner of the court, a court in a corner of the corner.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will bring me forth to the enclosure without, and he will cause me to pass through to the four angles of the enclosure; and behold, an enclosure in an angle of the enclosure; an enclosure in an angle of the enclosure.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he brought me into the outward court, and he led me about by the four corners of the court: and behold there was a little court in the corner of the court, to every corner of the court there was a little court.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he led me away to the outer court, and he led me around by the four corners of the court. And behold, there was a little atrium at the corner of the court; a little atrium was at each corner of the court.

New American Bible
Then he led me into the outer court and had me cross to the four corners of the court, and there, in each corner, was another court!

New Revised Standard Version
Then he brought me out to the outer court, and led me past the four corners of the court; and in each corner of the court there was a court—
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then he brought me forth into the outer court, and caused me to pass by the four sides of the court; and behold, on every side of the court there was a court.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he brought me to the outer courtyard, and he brought me over the four sides of the courtyard, and I saw a courtyard at the side of the courtyard, and another court at the other side of the courtyard
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then he brought me forth into the outer court, and caused me to pass by the four corners of the court; and, behold, in every corner of the court there was a court.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he brought me into the outer court, and led me round upon the four sides of the court; and, behold, there was a court on each of the sides of the court,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Courts for Boiling and Baking
20and said to me, “This is the place where the priests shall boil the guilt offering and the sin offering, and where they shall bake the grain offering, so that they do not bring them into the outer court and transmit holiness to the people.” 21Then he brought me into the outer court and led me around to its four corners, and I saw a separate court in each of its corners. 22In the four corners of the outer court there were enclosed courts, each forty cubits long and thirty cubits wide. Each of the four corner areas had the same dimensions.…

Cross References
Leviticus 6:16-18
Aaron and his sons are to eat the remainder. It must be eaten without leaven in a holy place; they are to eat it in the courtyard of the Tent of Meeting. / It must not be baked with leaven; I have assigned it as their portion of My food offerings. It is most holy, like the sin offering and the guilt offering. / Any male among the sons of Aaron may eat it. This is a permanent portion from the food offerings to the LORD for the generations to come. Anything that touches them will become holy.”

Leviticus 6:26-30
The priest who offers it shall eat it; it must be eaten in a holy place, in the courtyard of the Tent of Meeting. / Anything that touches its flesh will become holy, and if any of the blood is spattered on a garment, you must wash it in a holy place. / The clay pot in which the sin offering is boiled must be broken; if it is boiled in a bronze pot, the pot must be scoured and rinsed with water. ...

Leviticus 7:6-10
Every male among the priests may eat of it. It must be eaten in a holy place; it is most holy. / The guilt offering is like the sin offering; the same law applies to both. It belongs to the priest who makes atonement with it. / As for the priest who presents a burnt offering for anyone, the hide of that offering belongs to him. ...

Leviticus 7:15-18
The meat of the sacrifice of his peace offering of thanksgiving must be eaten on the day he offers it; none of it may be left until morning. / If, however, the sacrifice he offers is a vow or a freewill offering, it shall be eaten on the day he presents his sacrifice, but the remainder may be eaten on the next day. / But any meat of the sacrifice remaining until the third day must be burned up. ...

Leviticus 8:31
And Moses said to Aaron and his sons, “Boil the meat at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and eat it there with the bread that is in the basket of ordination offerings, as I commanded, saying, ‘Aaron and his sons are to eat it.’

Leviticus 10:12-14
And Moses said to Aaron and his remaining sons, Eleazar and Ithamar, “Take the grain offering that remains from the food offerings to the LORD and eat it without leaven beside the altar, because it is most holy. / You shall eat it in a holy place, because it is your share and your sons’ share of the food offerings to the LORD; for this is what I have been commanded. / And you and your sons and daughters may eat the breast of the wave offering and the thigh of the contribution in a ceremonially clean place, because these portions have been assigned to you and your children from the peace offerings of the sons of Israel.

1 Samuel 2:13-16
or for the custom of the priests with the people. When any man offered a sacrifice, the servant of the priest would come with a three-pronged meat fork while the meat was boiling / and plunge it into the pan or kettle or cauldron or cooking pot. And the priest would claim for himself whatever the meat fork brought up. This is how they treated all the Israelites who came to Shiloh. / Even before the fat was burned, the servant of the priest would come and say to the man who was sacrificing, “Give the priest some meat to roast, because he will not accept boiled meat from you, but only raw.” ...

2 Chronicles 35:13
They roasted the Passover animals on the fire according to the regulation, and they boiled the other holy offerings in pots, kettles, and bowls and quickly brought them to all the people.

Nehemiah 12:44-47
And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving. / They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. ...

Isaiah 44:16-20
He burns half of it in the fire, and he roasts meat on that half. He eats the roast and is satisfied. Indeed, he warms himself and says, “Ah! I am warm; I see the fire.” / From the rest he makes a god, his graven image. He bows down to it and worships; he prays to it and says, “Save me, for you are my god.” / They do not comprehend or discern, for He has shut their eyes so they cannot see and closed their minds so they cannot understand. ...

Jeremiah 7:21-23
This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: Add your burnt offerings to your other sacrifices and eat the meat yourselves! / For when I brought your fathers out of the land of Egypt, I did not merely command them about burnt offerings and sacrifices, / but this is what I commanded them: Obey Me, and I will be your God, and you will be My people. You must walk in all the ways I have commanded you, so that it may go well with you.

Matthew 12:1-8
At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry and began to pick the heads of grain and eat them. / When the Pharisees saw this, they said to Him, “Look, Your disciples are doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath.” / Jesus replied, “Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? ...

Mark 2:23-28
One Sabbath Jesus was passing through the grainfields, and His disciples began to pick the heads of grain as they walked along. / So the Pharisees said to Him, “Look, why are they doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?” / Jesus replied, “Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need? ...

Luke 6:1-5
One Sabbath Jesus was passing through the grainfields, and His disciples began to pick the heads of grain, rub them in their hands, and eat them. / But some of the Pharisees asked, “Why are you doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?” / Jesus replied, “Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? ...

John 6:26-27
Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it is not because you saw these signs that you are looking for Me, but because you ate the loaves and had your fill. / Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.”


Treasury of Scripture

Then he brought me forth into the utter court, and caused me to pass by the four corners of the court; and, behold, in every corner of the court there was a court.

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Ezekiel 46
1. Ordinances for the prince in his worship
9. and for the people
16. An order for the prince's inheritance
19. The courts for boiling and baking














Then he brought me out
This phrase indicates a transition and movement, suggesting divine guidance. The "he" refers to the angelic guide or messenger who is leading Ezekiel through the visionary tour of the temple. The Hebrew root for "brought" (יָצָא, yatsa) often implies a purposeful action, indicating that Ezekiel is being led with intention and care. This reflects God's desire to reveal His plans and purposes to His prophets, emphasizing His role as a guide in our spiritual journey.

to the outer court
The "outer court" is a significant area in the temple complex, accessible to the general populace, unlike the inner sanctuaries reserved for priests. In the Hebrew context, the outer court (חָצֵר, chatser) represents a place of gathering and worship for the people. It symbolizes the inclusivity of God's presence, where all are invited to come and worship. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's desire for all nations to come to Him.

and led me past its four corners
The phrase "four corners" signifies completeness and universality in biblical symbolism. The number four often represents the earth or creation, as seen in the four winds or four directions. The Hebrew word for "corners" (פִּנָּה, pinah) can also mean "chief" or "principal," suggesting the importance of these areas. This imagery underscores the comprehensive nature of God's plan, encompassing all aspects of creation and human experience.

and I saw that there was a separate court
The act of seeing in prophetic literature often implies understanding or revelation. The "separate court" (חָצֵר נִפְרָד, chatser nifrad) indicates a distinct area set apart for a specific purpose. This separation can symbolize holiness, as things set apart in the temple are dedicated to God. It reminds us of the call to be holy and distinct in our walk with God, set apart for His purposes.

in each corner of the outer court
The repetition of "each corner" emphasizes the thoroughness and intentionality of the temple's design. It suggests that God's plans are detailed and purposeful, with provision made for every aspect of worship and community life. This meticulous design reflects God's order and sovereignty, reminding believers of His attention to detail in the unfolding of His divine plan.

(21) The utter court.--The prophet had just been in those chambers which, although they stood within the area of the outer court, were considered as belonging to the inner. He is now brought into the outer court, properly so called.

In every corner of the court there was a court.--In each of the angles of the outer court a place was set apart for the boiling of the flesh of the peace offerings. These were of considerable size--40 cubits by 30 (Ezekiel 46:22), and appear to have been enclosed by a wall but not covered above. The word translated joined is of very uncertain meaning, but its most probable sense is enclosed. These courts are marked E on Plan II.

Verses 21, 22. - The prophet next observed, as his guide led him round the outer area, that in every corner of the court there was a court - literally, a court in a corner of the court, a court in a corner of the court - and hat these were courts joined of forty cubits long and thirty broad. The word "joined" קְטֻרות) has been variously translated: by Gesenins (see 'Hebrews Lex.,' sub voce), as "vaulted" or "roofed," with which Hitzig seems to agree; by the LXX., whom Bottcher and Ewald follow, μικρά, equal to contracts; by Kliefoth, "uncovered;" by Havernick, "firm," "strongly built;" by Smend," separated;" by Hengstenberg and Schroder, after the Talmudists (fumum exhalantia), "smoking" or "made with chimneys" (Authorized Version margin); but is probably best rendered by the Revised Version, Keil, Currey, after Gesenius ('Thesaurus,' p. 1213), "enclosed," meaning muris cineta et januis elausa. According to the last clause of ver. 22, these four corners were of one measure; or, one measure was to the four cut-away places, i.e. corners, מְהֻקְצָעות being the hoph. participle of קָצַע, "to cut off." This last word is omitted in the LXX. and the Vulgate, Hitzig, and Smend, the puncta extraordinaria showing that the Massorites regarded it as suspicious.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then he brought me
וַיּוֹצִיאֵ֗נִי (way·yō·w·ṣî·’ê·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

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

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

court
הֶֽחָצֵר֙ (he·ḥā·ṣêr)
Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet

and led me around to
וַיַּ֣עֲבִירֵ֔נִי (way·ya·‘ă·ḇî·rê·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on

its
הֶחָצֵ֑ר (he·ḥā·ṣêr)
Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet

four
אַרְבַּ֖עַת (’ar·ba·‘aṯ)
Number - masculine singular construct
Strong's 702: Four

corners,
מִקְצוֹעֵ֣י (miq·ṣō·w·‘ê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 4740: A corner buttress

and I saw
וְהִנֵּ֤ה (wə·hin·nêh)
Conjunctive waw | Interjection
Strong's 2009: Lo! behold!

a separate court
חָצֵר֙ (ḥā·ṣêr)
Noun - common singular
Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet

in each of its
הֶחָצֵ֔ר (he·ḥā·ṣêr)
Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet

corners.
בְּמִקְצֹ֣עַ (bə·miq·ṣō·a‘)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4740: A corner buttress


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