Its portico faced the outer court, and its side pillars were decorated with palm trees on each side. Eight steps led up to it.
Parallel translations
- WEB The posts of it were toward the outer court; and palm trees were on its posts, on this side, and on that side: and the ascent to it had eight steps.
- KJV 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.
- NKJV 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.
- NASB 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.
- NLT 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.
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Quick answer
The inner north gate's posts face the outer court, with palms and eight steps. It shares the ascent and adornment of the inner gates.
Overview
The posts of the inner north gate face the outer court, palm trees adorn them on either side, and eight steps lead up to it. Completing the survey of the inner gates, it matches the others in ascent and decoration. The consistent picture of upward steps and palm-adorned gateways portrays worship as a reverent ascent into God's nearer presence, anticipating the joyful access secured for all His people in Christ.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 2
- Ezek 40:34Its portico faced the outer court, and its side pillars were decorated with palm trees on each side. Eight steps led up to it.
- Ezek 40:31Its portico faced the outer court, and its side pillars were decorated with palm trees. Eight steps led up to it.
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