And the glory of the LORD came into the house by the way of the gate whose prospect is toward the east.
Parallel translations
- WEB Yahweh’s glory came into the house by the way of the gate whose prospect is toward the east.
- BSB and the glory of the LORD entered the temple through the gate facing east.
- NKJV And the glory of the Lord came into the temple by way of the gate which faces toward the east.
- NASB And the glory of the Lord entered the house by way of the gate facing east.
- NLT And the glory of the Lord came into the Temple through the east gateway.
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Quick answer
The glory of Yahweh enters the temple by the east gate. God takes up residence in his restored house.
Overview
The glory of the Lord that had departed now enters the temple through the eastern gate, reversing the tragedy of Ezekiel 10-11. God's return to dwell among his people is the great promise of the vision realized. This indwelling of glory points forward to God dwelling with humanity in Christ and finally in the new creation, where his glory fills all (Revelation 21:3, 23).
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Ezek 44:2Then 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.
- Ezek 10:18–19Then the glory of the LORD departed from off the threshold of the house, and stood over the cherubims.
- Ezek 43:2And, behold, the glory of the God of Israel came from the way of the east: and his voice was like a noise of many waters: and the earth shined with his glory.
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