Ezekiel 47:2
New International Version
He then brought me out through the north gate and led me around the outside to the outer gate facing east, and the water was trickling from the south side.

New Living Translation
The man brought me outside the wall through the north gateway and led me around to the eastern entrance. There I could see the water flowing out through the south side of the east gateway.

English Standard Version
Then he brought me out by way of the north gate and led me around on the outside to the outer gate that faces toward the east; and behold, the water was trickling out on the south side.

Berean Standard Bible
Next he brought me out through the north gate and led me around the outside to the outer gate facing east, and there I saw the water trickling out from the south side.

King James Bible
Then brought he me out of the way of the gate northward, and led me about the way without unto the utter gate by the way that looketh eastward; and, behold, there ran out waters on the right side.

New King James Version
He brought me out by way of the north gate, and led me around on the outside to the outer gateway that faces east; and there was water, running out on the right side.

New American Standard Bible
And he brought me out by way of the north gate and led me around on the outside to the outer gate, by the way facing east. And behold, water was spurting out from the south side.

NASB 1995
He brought me out by way of the north gate and led me around on the outside to the outer gate by way of the gate that faces east. And behold, water was trickling from the south side.

NASB 1977
And he brought me out by way of the north gate and led me around on the outside to the outer gate by way of the gate that faces east. And behold, water was trickling from the south side.

Legacy Standard Bible
He brought me out by way of the north gate and led me around by way of the outside to the outer gate by way of the gate that faces east. And behold, water was trickling from the south side.

Amplified Bible
Then he brought me out by way of the north gate and led me around on the outside to the outer gate by the way of the gate that faces east. And behold, water was spurting out from the south side [of the gate].

Christian Standard Bible
Next he brought me out by way of the north gate and led me around the outside to the outer gate that faced east; there the water was trickling from the south side.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Next he brought me out by way of the north gate and led me around the outside to the outer gate that faced east; there the water was trickling from the south side.

American Standard Version
Then he brought me out by the way of the gate northward, and led me round by the way without unto the outer gate, by the way of the gate that looketh toward the east; and, behold, there ran out waters on the right side.

Contemporary English Version
We walked out of the temple area through the north gate and went around to the east gate. I saw the small stream of water flowing east from the south side of the gate.

English Revised Version
Then brought he me out by the way of the gate northward, and led me round by the way without unto the outer gate, by the way of the gate that looketh toward the east; and behold, there ran out waters on the right side.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then he led me through the north gate and around to the outer east gate. The water was flowing down the south side of the gate.

Good News Translation
The man then took me out of the Temple area by way of the north gate and led me around to the gate that faces east. A small stream of water was flowing out at the south side of the gate.

International Standard Version
Then he brought me out through the north gateway and around to the one outside that faces toward the east. To my amazement, water was trickling out from that part of the south side, too!

Majority Standard Bible
Next he brought me out through the north gate and led me around the outside to the outer gate facing east, and there I saw the water trickling out from the south side.

NET Bible
He led me out by way of the north gate and brought me around the outside of the outer gate that faces toward the east; I noticed that the water was trickling out from the south side.

New Heart English Bible
Then he brought me out by the way of the gate northward, and led me round by the way outside to the outer gate, by the way of the gate that looks toward the east; and look, there ran out waters on the right side.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then he brought me out of the way of the gate northward, and led me about the way without to the outer gate by the way that looketh eastward; and behold, there ran out waters on the right side.

World English Bible
Then he brought me out by the way of the gate northward, and led me around by the way outside to the outer gate, by the way of the gate that looks toward the east. Behold, waters ran out on the right side.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he causes me to go out the way of the gate northward, and causes me to turn around the way outside, to the gate that [is] outside, the way that is looking eastward, and behold, water is coming forth from the right side.

Young's Literal Translation
And he causeth me to go out the way of the gate northward, and causeth me to turn round the way without, unto the gate that is without, the way that is looking eastward, and lo, water is coming forth from the right side.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will bring me forth the way of the gate of the north; and he will turn me round the way without to the gate without the way looking to the east; and behold, waters flowing from the right shoulder.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he led me out by the way of the north gate, and he caused me to turn to the way without the outward gate to the way that looked toward the east: and behold there ran out waters on the right side.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he led me out, along the way of the north gate, and he turned me back toward the way outside the exterior gate, the way which looked toward the east. And behold, the waters overflowed on the right side.

New American Bible
He brought me by way of the north gate and around the outside to the outer gate facing east; there I saw water trickling from the southern side.

New Revised Standard Version
Then he brought me out by way of the north gate, and led me around on the outside to the outer gate that faces toward the east; and the water was coming out on the south side.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he brought me out by the way of the north gate, and led me about the way outside to the gate of the court that looks eastward; and, behold, water was running out from under the right side of the temple.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he brought me out by the north gate, and he took me around from outside by the gate of the courtyard that faces to the East, and I saw the waters going out its right side
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then brought he me out by the way of the gate northward, and led me round by the way without unto the outer gate, by the way of the gate that looketh toward the east; and, behold, there trickled forth waters on the right side.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he brought me out by the way of the northern gate, and he led me round by the way outside to the gate of the court that looks eastward; and, behold, water came down from the right side,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Waters from Under the Temple
1Then the man brought me back to the entrance of the temple, and I saw water flowing from under the threshold of the temple toward the east (for the temple faced east). The water was coming down from under the south side of the temple, south of the altar. 2Next he brought me out through the north gate and led me around the outside to the outer gate facing east, and there I saw the water trickling out from the south side. 3As the man went eastward with a measuring line in his hand, he measured off a thousand cubits and led me through ankle-deep water.…

Cross References
Revelation 22:1-2
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.

Zechariah 14:8
And on that day living water will flow out from Jerusalem, half of it toward the Eastern Sea and the other half toward the Western Sea, in summer and winter alike.

Joel 3:18
And in that day the mountains will drip with sweet wine, and the hills will flow with milk. All the streams of Judah will run with water, and a spring will flow from the house of the LORD to water the Valley of Acacias.

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.

Psalm 46:4
There is a river whose streams delight the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells.

John 7:38-39
Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’” / He was speaking about the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were later to receive. For the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet been glorified.

Isaiah 35:6-7
Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. / The parched ground will become a pool, the thirsty land springs of water. In the haunt where jackals once lay, there will be grass and reeds and papyrus.

Revelation 22:17
The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Let the one who hears say, “Come!” And let the one who is thirsty come, and the one who desires the water of life drink freely.

Isaiah 55:1
“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost!

Revelation 21:6
And He told me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give freely from the spring of the water of life.

Zechariah 13:1
“On that day a fountain will be opened to the house of David and the people of Jerusalem, to cleanse them from sin and impurity.

John 4:14
But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a fount of water springing up to eternal life.”

Isaiah 44:3
For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and currents on the dry ground. I will pour out My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring.

Jeremiah 17:8
He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit.

Revelation 7:17
For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’”


Treasury of Scripture

Then brought he me out of the way of the gate northward, and led me about the way without to the utter gate by the way that looks eastward; and, behold, there ran out waters on the right side.

northward

Ezekiel 44:2,4
Then said the LORD unto me; This gate shall be shut, it shall not be opened, and no man shall enter in by it; because the LORD, the God of Israel, hath entered in by it, therefore it shall be shut…

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Then he brought me out through the north gate
This phrase begins with the action of being "brought out," indicating a guided movement, which in the Hebrew context often implies divine guidance or revelation. The "north gate" is significant in the temple's layout, as the north side was traditionally associated with God's presence and judgment. Historically, the north gate could symbolize a place of entry for divine revelation, as the north was often seen as the direction from which God's presence would come (Isaiah 14:13). This movement through the north gate suggests a transition from a place of divine encounter to a broader revelation.

and led me around the outside
The phrase "led me around" suggests a comprehensive tour or exploration, indicating that Ezekiel is being shown something significant. The Hebrew root for "led" often implies guidance with purpose, suggesting that God is revealing something important to Ezekiel. The "outside" refers to the outer areas of the temple, which could symbolize the extension of God's presence beyond the inner sanctum, hinting at the inclusivity of God's grace and the expansion of His kingdom.

to the outer gate facing east
The "outer gate" represents the boundary between the sacred temple area and the outside world. The direction "facing east" is symbolically rich in biblical literature. Eastward is the direction of the sunrise, symbolizing new beginnings, hope, and the coming of God's light. In the context of Ezekiel's vision, the east gate is particularly significant as it is associated with the return of God's glory to the temple (Ezekiel 43:1-5). This directionality underscores the theme of restoration and renewal.

and the water was trickling out from the south side
The "water" in this vision is a powerful symbol of life, purification, and the Holy Spirit. In biblical symbolism, water often represents cleansing and the life-giving presence of God (John 4:14, Revelation 22:1). The "trickling" suggests a humble beginning, a small start that will grow into something much greater, reflecting the mustard seed principle of the Kingdom of God (Matthew 13:31-32). The "south side" may indicate the direction of blessing and abundance, as the south wind in biblical times was often associated with warmth and fertility. This imagery of water flowing from the temple signifies the outpouring of God's blessings and the spread of His life-giving presence to all nations.

(2) Out of the way of the gate northward.--Rather, out by the way of the north gate. The east gate, the direct way, was shut (Ezekiel 44:2); the prophet was therefore carried round to the outside of it by the way of the north gate. There he saw the waters on the right, or south, side of the gateway.

Verse 2 - As the prophet could not follow the stream's course by passing through the east inner gate, which was shut on the six working days (Ezekiel 46:1), or through the east outer gate, which was always shut (Ezekiel 44:1), his conductor led him outside of the inner and outer courts by the north gates (literally, to the north (outer) gate), and brought him round by the way without unto the outer gate by the way that looketh eastward. This can only import that, on reaching the north outer gate, the prophet and his guide turned eastward and moved round to the east outer gate. The Revised Version reads, by the way of the gate that looketh toward the east; but as the east outer gate was the terminus ad quem of the prophet's walk, it is better to translate, to the gate looking eastward. When the prophet had arrived thither, he once more beheld that there ran out - literally, trickled forth (מְפַכִּים occurring here only in Scripture, and being derived from פָכַה, "to drop down," or "weep") - waters. Obviously these were the same as Ezekiel had already observed (whence probably the omission of the article; see Ewald's 'Syntax of the Hebrew Grammar,' p. 34, Eng. transl.). On (literally, from) the right side; or, shoulder. This, again, signified the corner where the east wall of the temple and the south wall of the gate joined.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Next he brought me out
וַיּוֹצִאֵנִי֮ (way·yō·w·ṣi·’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

through
דֶּֽרֶךְ־ (de·reḵ-)
Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action

the north
צָפוֹנָה֒ (ṣā·p̄ō·w·nāh)
Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 6828: Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter

gate
שַׁ֣עַר (ša·‘ar)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate

and led me around
וַיְסִבֵּ֙נִי֙ (way·sib·bê·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 5437: To turn about, go around, surround

the outside
ח֔וּץ (ḥūṣ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2351: Separate by a, wall, outside, outdoors

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

the outer
הַח֔וּץ (ha·ḥūṣ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2351: Separate by a, wall, outside, outdoors

gate
שַׁ֣עַר (ša·‘ar)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate

facing
הַפּוֹנֶ֣ה (hap·pō·w·neh)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 6437: To turn, to face, appear, look

east,
קָדִ֑ים (qā·ḏîm)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6921: The fore, front part, the East

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

the water
מַ֣יִם (ma·yim)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen

trickling out
מְפַכִּ֔ים (mə·p̄ak·kîm)
Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 6349: Wantonness, recklessness

from
מִן־ (min-)
Preposition
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

the south
הַיְמָנִֽית׃ (hay·mā·nîṯ)
Article | Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 3233: Right hand, right

side.
הַכָּתֵ֖ף (hak·kā·ṯêp̄)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 3802: The shoulder, side-piece, lateral projection of anything


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