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.
Parallel translations
- WEB 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.
- KJV 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.
- BSB 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.
- NKJV 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.
- NLT 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.
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Quick answer
Ezekiel is shown the four corners of the outer court, each containing a smaller court. The tour continues to facilities serving the people's sacrifices.
Overview
The prophet is led to the outer court where four enclosed courts stand in the corners. These provisions show the temple is designed for the practical worship of the whole community. The orderly, complete design reflects a God who arranges every detail of His people's approach, a fullness realized in the worship Christ opens to all nations.
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