Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then he said to me, “The north and south rooms facing the temple courtyard are the priests’ rooms, where the priests who approach the LORD will eat the most holy offerings. There they will put the most holy offerings—the grain offerings, the sin offerings and the guilt offerings—for the place is holy. New Living Translation Then the man told me, “These rooms that overlook the Temple from the north and south are holy. Here the priests who offer sacrifices to the LORD will eat the most holy offerings. And because these rooms are holy, they will be used to store the sacred offerings—the grain offerings, sin offerings, and guilt offerings. English Standard Version Then he said to me, “The north chambers and the south chambers opposite the yard are the holy chambers, where the priests who approach the LORD shall eat the most holy offerings. There they shall put the most holy offerings—the grain offering, the sin offering, and the guilt offering—for the place is holy. Berean Standard Bible Then the man said to me, “The north and south chambers facing the temple courtyard are the holy chambers where the priests who approach the LORD will eat the most holy offerings. There they will place the most holy offerings—the grain offerings, the sin offerings, and the guilt offerings—for the place is holy. Berean Literal Bible And he said to me: “The chambers to the north and the chambers to the south, which are toward the face of the separating courtyard, they are the holy chambers in which the priests, those who nearest to YHWH, will eat there the holy of holies; they will lay the holy of holies there—the grain offering, and the sin offering, and the guilt offering—for the place is holy. King James Bible Then said he unto me, The north chambers and the south chambers, which are before the separate place, they be holy chambers, where the priests that approach unto the LORD shall eat the most holy things: there shall they lay the most holy things, and the meat offering, and the sin offering, and the trespass offering; for the place is holy. New King James Version Then he said to me, “The north chambers and the south chambers, which are opposite the separating courtyard, are the holy chambers where the priests who approach the LORD shall eat the most holy offerings. There they shall lay the most holy offerings—the grain offering, the sin offering, and the trespass offering—for the place is holy. New American Standard Bible Then he said to me, “The north chambers and the south chambers, which are opposite the separate area, they are the holy chambers where the priests who are near to the LORD shall eat the most holy things. There they shall set the most holy things, the grain offering, the sin offering, and the guilt offering; for the place is holy. NASB 1995 Then he said to me, “The north chambers and the south chambers, which are opposite the separate area, they are the holy chambers where the priests who are near to the LORD shall eat the most holy things. There they shall lay the most holy things, the grain offering, the sin offering and the guilt offering; for the place is holy. NASB 1977 Then he said to me, “The north chambers and the south chambers, which are opposite the separate area, they are the holy chambers where the priests who are near to the LORD shall eat the most holy things. There they shall lay the most holy things, the grain offering, the sin offering, and the guilt offering; for the place is holy. Legacy Standard Bible Then he said to me, “The north chambers and the south chambers, which are opposite the separate area, they are the holy chambers where the priests who are near to Yahweh shall eat the most holy things. There they shall lay the most holy things, the grain offering, the sin offering, and the guilt offering; for the place is holy. Amplified Bible Then he (the angel) said to me, “The north chambers and the south chambers, which are opposite the separate area, are the holy chambers where the priests who are close to the LORD shall eat the most holy offerings. There they shall place the most holy things—the grain offering, the sin offering, and the guilt offering—for the place is holy. Berean Annotated Bible Then the man said to me, “The north and south chambers facing the temple courtyard are the holy chambers where the priests who approach the LORD {YHWH} will eat the most holy offerings. There they will place the most holy offerings—the grain offerings, the sin offerings, and the guilt offerings—for the place is holy. Christian Standard Bible Then the man said to me, “The northern and southern chambers that face the courtyard are the holy chambers where the priests who approach the LORD will eat the most holy offerings. There they will deposit the most holy offerings—the grain offerings, sin offerings, and guilt offerings—for the place is holy. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the man said to me, “The northern and southern chambers that face the temple yard are the holy chambers where the priests who approach the LORD will eat the most holy offerings. There they will deposit the most holy offerings—the grain offerings, sin offerings, and restitution offerings—for the place is holy. American Standard Version Then said he unto me, The north chambers and the south chambers, which are before the separate place, they are the holy chambers, where the priests that are near unto Jehovah shall eat the most holy things: there shall they lay the most holy things, and the meal-offering, and the sin-offering, and the trespass-offering; for the place is holy. Contemporary English Version The man then said to me: These rooms on the north and south sides of the temple are the sacred rooms where the LORD's priests will eat the most holy offerings. These offerings include the grain sacrifices, the sacrifices for sin, and the sacrifices to make things right. English Revised Version Then said he unto me, The north chambers and the south chambers, which are before the separate place, they be the holy chambers, where the priests that are near unto the LORD shall eat the most holy things: there shall they lay the most holy things, and the meal offering, and the sin offering, and the guilt offering; for the place is holy. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then the man said to me, "The northern and southern side rooms that face the open area are holy rooms. These rooms are where the priests who come near the LORD eat the holiest offerings. Because these rooms are holy, the priests keep the holiest offerings there: the grain offerings, the offerings for sin, and the guilt offerings. Good News Translation The man said to me, "Both these buildings are holy. In them the priests who enter the LORD's presence eat the holiest offerings. Because the rooms are holy, the priests will place the holiest offerings there: the offerings of grain and the sacrifices offered for sin or as repayment offerings. International Standard Version Then he told me, "The north and south chamber, which are opposite the courtyard, are consecrated areas where the priests who approach the LORD will eat consecrated offerings and lay the consecrated grain offerings, sin offerings, and guilt offerings, because the area is holy. NET Bible Then he said to me, "The north chambers and the south chambers which face the courtyard are holy chambers where the priests who approach the LORD will eat the most holy offerings. There they will place the most holy offerings--the grain offering, the sin offering, and the guilt offering, because the place is holy. New Heart English Bible Then he said to me, "The north rooms and the south rooms, which are before the separate place, they are the holy rooms, where the priests who are near to the LORD shall eat the most holy things: there shall they lay the most holy things, and the meal offering, and the sin offering, and the trespass offering; for the place is holy. Webster's Bible Translation Then said he to me, The north chambers and the south chambers which are before the separate place, they are holy chambers, where the priests that approach to the LORD shall eat the most holy things: there shall they lay the most holy things, and the meat-offering, and the sin-offering, and the trespass-offering; for the place is holy. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen the man said to me, “The north and south chambers facing the temple courtyard are the holy chambers where the priests who approach the LORD will eat the most holy offerings. There they will place the most holy offerings—the grain offerings, the sin offerings, and the guilt offerings—for the place is holy. World English Bible Then he said to me, “The north rooms and the south rooms, which are opposite the separate place, are the holy rooms, where the priests who are near to Yahweh shall eat the most holy things. There they shall lay the most holy things, with the meal offering, the sin offering, and the trespass offering; for the place is holy. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he says to me, “The north chambers, the south chambers, that [are] at the front of the separate place, they [are] holy chambers, where the priests (who [are] near to YHWH) eat the most holy things, there they place the most holy things, and the present, and the sin-offering, and the guilt-offering, for the place [is] holy. Berean Literal Bible And he said to me: “The chambers to the north and the chambers to the south, which are toward the face of the separating courtyard, they are the holy chambers in which the priests, those who nearest to YHWH, will eat there the holy of holies; they will lay the holy of holies there—the grain offering, and the sin offering, and the guilt offering—for the place is holy. Young's Literal Translation And he saith unto me, 'The north chambers, the south chambers, that are at the front of the separate place, they are holy chambers, where the priests (who are near to Jehovah) eat the most holy things, there they place the most holy things, and the present, and the sin-offering, and the guilt-offering, for the place is holy. Smith's Literal Translation And he will say to me, The cells of the north, the cells of the south which are at the face of the separated place, they the cells of the holy place, where the priests shall eat there, that draw near to Jehovah, the holies of holies: there shall they set the holies of holies, and the gift, and the sin, and the trespass; for the place is holy. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he said to me: The chambers of the north, and the chambers of the south, which are before the separate building: they are holy chambers, in which the priests shall eat, that approach to the Lord into the holy of holies: there they shall lay the most holy things, and the offering for sin, and for trespass: for it is a holy place. Catholic Public Domain Version And he said to me: “The storerooms of the north, and the storerooms of the south, which are before the separate edifice, these are holy storerooms, in which the priests, who draw near to the Lord in the Holy of Holies, shall eat. There they shall station the Holy of Holies, and the offering for sin, and for trespasses. For it is a holy place. New American Bible He said to me, “The north and south chambers facing the restricted area are the chambers of the holy place where the priests who approach the LORD shall eat the most holy meals. Here they shall place the most holy offerings: the grain offerings, the purification offerings, and the reparation offerings; for the place is holy. New Revised Standard Version Then he said to me, “The north chambers and the south chambers opposite the vacant area are the holy chambers, where the priests who approach the LORD shall eat the most holy offerings; there they shall deposit the most holy offerings—the grain offering, the sin offering, and the guilt offering—for the place is holy. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen he said to me, The north rooms and the south rooms, which are in front of the separate place, they are rooms where the priests who make offerings to the LORD eat the most holy things; there they lay the most holy things, the meat offering, the sin offering, and the trespass offering: for the place is holy. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he said to me: “The north chambers and the chambers of the south that are next to the partition, these are the chambers where the Priests eat, they who offer to LORD JEHOVAH the Holy of Holies. There they set the Holy of Holies and fine wheat flour and the purification of sin offerings, because that place is holy OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then said he unto me: 'The north chambers and the south chambers, which are before the separate place, they are the holy chambers, where the priests that are near unto the LORD shall eat the most holy things; there shall they lay the most holy things, and the meal-offering, and the sin-offering, and the guilt-offering; for the place is holy. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he said to me, The chambers toward the north, and the chambers toward the south, in front of the void spaces, these are the chambers of the sanctuary, wherein the priests the sons of Sadduc, who draw night to the Lord, shall eat the most holy things: and there shall they lay the most holy things, and the meat-offering, and the sin-offerings, and the trespass-offerings; because the place is holy. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Chambers for the Priests…12And corresponding to the doors of the chambers that were facing south, there was a door in front of the walkway that was parallel to the wall extending eastward. 13Then the man said to me, “The north and south chambers facing the temple courtyard are the holy chambers where the priests who approach the LORD will eat the most holy offerings. There they will place the most holy offerings — the grain offerings, the sin offerings, and the guilt offerings— for the place is holy. 14Once the priests have entered the holy area, they must not go out into the outer court until they have left behind the garments in which they minister, for these are holy. They are to put on other clothes before they approach the places that are for the people.”… Cross References Then the man said to me, Ezekiel 40:4 “Son of man,” he said to me, “look with your eyes, hear with your ears, and pay attention to everything I am going to show you, for that is why you have been brought here. Report to the house of Israel everything you see.” Ezekiel 47:6 “Son of man, do you see this?” he asked. Then he led me back to the bank of the river. Daniel 10:11 He said to me, “Daniel, you are a man who is highly precious. Consider carefully the words that I am about to say to you. Stand up, for I have now been sent to you.” And when he had said this to me, I stood up trembling. “The north and south chambers facing the temple courtyard Ezekiel 40:44-46 Outside the inner gate, within the inner court, were two chambers, one beside the north gate and facing south, and another beside the south gate and facing north. / Then the man said to me: “The chamber that faces south is for the priests who keep charge of the temple, / and the chamber that faces north is for the priests who keep charge of the altar. These are the sons of Zadok, the only Levites who may approach the LORD to minister before Him.” 1 Kings 6:5-10 Against the walls of the temple and the inner sanctuary, Solomon built a chambered structure around the temple, in which he constructed the side rooms. / The bottom floor was five cubits wide, the middle floor six cubits, and the third floor seven cubits. He also placed offset ledges around the outside of the temple, so that nothing would be inserted into its walls. / The temple was constructed using finished stones cut at the quarry, so that no hammer or chisel or any other iron tool was heard in the temple while it was being built. … 1 Chronicles 28:11-12 Then David gave his son Solomon the plans for the portico of the temple, its buildings, storehouses, upper rooms, inner rooms, and the room for the mercy seat. / The plans contained everything David had in mind for the courts of the house of the LORD, for all the surrounding rooms, for the treasuries of the house of God and of the dedicated things, are the holy chambers Ezekiel 46:19-20 Then the man brought me through the entrance at the side of the gate into the holy chambers facing north, which belonged to the priests, and he showed me a place there at the far western end / and 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.” 1 Kings 6:16-17 He partitioned off the twenty cubits at the rear of the temple with cedar boards from floor to ceiling to form within the temple an inner sanctuary, the Most Holy Place. / And the main hall in front of this room was forty cubits long. Exodus 26:33-34 And hang the veil from the clasps and place the ark of the Testimony behind the veil. So the veil will separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place. / Put the mercy seat on the ark of the Testimony in the Most Holy Place. where the priests who approach the LORD will eat the most holy offerings. Leviticus 10:12-13 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. Leviticus 6:26 The priest who offers it shall eat it; it must be eaten in a holy place, in the courtyard of the Tent of Meeting. Leviticus 21:17-23 “Say to Aaron, ‘For the generations to come, none of your descendants who has a physical defect may approach to offer the food of his God. / No man who has any defect may approach—no man who is blind, lame, disfigured, or deformed; / no man who has a broken foot or hand, … There they will place the most holy offerings— 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.” Exodus 29:31-34 You are to take the ram of ordination and boil its flesh in a holy place. / At the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, Aaron and his sons are to eat the meat of the ram and the bread that is in the basket. / They must eat those things by which atonement was made for their ordination and consecration. But no outsider may eat them, because these things are sacred. … Leviticus 24:8-9 Every Sabbath day the bread is to be set out before the LORD on behalf of the Israelites as a permanent covenant. / It belongs to Aaron and his sons, who are to eat it in a holy place; for it is to him a most holy part of the food offerings to the LORD—his portion forever.” the grain offerings, the sin offerings, and the guilt offerings— Ezekiel 44:29 They shall eat the grain offerings, the sin offerings, and the guilt offerings. Everything in Israel devoted to the LORD will belong to them. Treasury of Scripture Then said he to me, The north chambers and the south chambers, which are before the separate place, they be holy chambers, where the priests that approach to the LORD shall eat the most holy things: there shall they lay the most holy things, and the meat offering, and the sin offering, and the trespass offering; for the place is holy. they be holy Exodus 29:31 And thou shalt take the ram of the consecration, and seethe his flesh in the holy place. Leviticus 6:14-16,26 And this is the law of the meat offering: the sons of Aaron shall offer it before the LORD, before the altar… Leviticus 7:6 Every male among the priests shall eat thereof: it shall be eaten in the holy place: it is most holy. approach Ezekiel 40:46 And the chamber whose prospect is toward the north is for the priests, the keepers of the charge of the altar: these are the sons of Zadok among the sons of Levi, which come near to the LORD to minister unto him. Leviticus 10:3 Then Moses said unto Aaron, This is it that the LORD spake, saying, I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me, and before all the people I will be glorified. And Aaron held his peace. Numbers 16:5,40 And he spake unto Korah and unto all his company, saying, Even to morrow the LORD will shew who are his, and who is holy; and will cause him to come near unto him: even him whom he hath chosen will he cause to come near unto him… the most holy Leviticus 2:3,10 And the remnant of the meat offering shall be Aaron's and his sons': it is a thing most holy of the offerings of the LORD made by fire… Leviticus 6:14,17,25,29 And this is the law of the meat offering: the sons of Aaron shall offer it before the LORD, before the altar… Leviticus 7:1,6 Likewise this is the law of the trespass offering: it is most holy… Jump to Previous Approach Area Chambers Eat Guilt-Offering Holy Lay Meal Meal-Offering Meat Meat-Offering North Offering Opposite Priests Separate Sin Sin-Offering South Trespass Trespass-OfferingJump to Next Approach Area Chambers Eat Guilt-Offering Holy Lay Meal Meal-Offering Meat Meat-Offering North Offering Opposite Priests Separate Sin Sin-Offering South Trespass Trespass-OfferingEzekiel 42 1. The chambers for the priests13. The use thereof 15. The measures of the outward court Then the man said to me This phrase introduces a divine messenger, often interpreted as an angel or a heavenly guide, who provides Ezekiel with a vision of the temple. This reflects the biblical theme of God using intermediaries to communicate His will and plans to His prophets, as seen in other prophetic books like Daniel and Revelation. The north and south chambers facing the temple courtyard are the holy chambers where the priests who approach the LORD will eat the most holy offerings There they will place the most holy offerings the grain offerings, the sin offerings, and the guilt offerings for the place is holy Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet and priest during the Babylonian exile, who received visions from God, including the vision of the new temple. 2. The Man Likely an angelic figure or a divine messenger guiding Ezekiel through the vision of the temple. 3. Priests The Levitical priests who serve in the temple, responsible for offering sacrifices and maintaining the holiness of the temple. 4. Temple Courtyard The area surrounding the temple, a place of worship and sacrifice. 5. Holy Offerings Sacrifices and offerings dedicated to God, including grain, sin, and guilt offerings, which are considered most holy. Teaching Points Holiness of ServiceThe priests' rooms and their activities highlight the importance of holiness in service to God. As believers, we are called to approach our service with reverence and purity. Role of the Priesthood The passage underscores the unique role of the priests in mediating between God and the people. In the New Covenant, all believers are called to be priests, interceding for others and offering spiritual sacrifices. Sacred Spaces The designation of specific rooms for holy purposes reminds us of the need to create sacred spaces in our lives where we can commune with God and focus on His presence. Symbolism of Offerings The grain, sin, and guilt offerings symbolize different aspects of our relationship with God—provision, atonement, and reconciliation. Reflect on how Christ fulfills these offerings. Community and Worship The communal aspect of the offerings and the shared space for priests highlight the importance of community in worship and service to God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 42:13?2. How does Ezekiel 42:13 emphasize the holiness of offerings and sacrifices? 3. What role do priests play in maintaining sacred spaces, according to Ezekiel 42:13? 4. How does Ezekiel 42:13 connect to Levitical laws about holiness and purity? 5. How can we apply the concept of holiness in our daily worship practices? 6. What does Ezekiel 42:13 teach about respecting God's designated holy places today? 7. What is the significance of the holy offerings mentioned in Ezekiel 42:13? 8. How does Ezekiel 42:13 relate to the concept of sacred space in the Bible? 9. Why are the priests' chambers important in the context of Ezekiel 42:13? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 42? 11. If Ezekiel 42’s temple was meant to be literal, why did this plan never materialize in recorded history? 12. What explains inconsistencies between the Temple vision in Ezekiel 40 and other biblical Temple descriptions, such as in 1 Kings 6-7? 13. Ezekiel 44's temple regulations appear highly specific, yet no archaeological site conclusively matches this description--could this be evidence the prophecy was purely symbolic or never fulfilled? 14. How can the vast space described in Ezekiel 42 be reconciled with the known geographical and historical realities of ancient Jerusalem? What Does Ezekiel 42:13 Mean Then the man said to me• Ezekiel’s guide is an angelic messenger (Ezekiel 40:3), underscoring that the vision comes directly from the LORD. • His words carry divine authority, just like other angelic explanations in Scripture (Daniel 8:16; Revelation 1:1). The north and south chambers facing the temple courtyard • These two-story storerooms (Ezekiel 42:1–12) lie on either side of the inner court, signifying symmetry and order in God’s house (1 Corinthians 14:33). • Placement “facing the temple courtyard” keeps sacred duties close to the sanctuary, much as the Levites camped nearest the tabernacle on the wilderness march (Numbers 1:50–53). are the holy chambers • “Holy chambers” sets them apart from ordinary rooms—only sanctified use is permitted (Leviticus 10:10). • Like the Most Holy Place, these chambers are protected zones; unclean hands cannot enter (Ezekiel 44:19). where the priests who approach the LORD will eat the most holy offerings • Priests eat portions of sacrifices as covenant fellowship with God (Leviticus 6:16–18; 7:6). • Only those “who approach the LORD”—the sons of Zadok in this future temple (Ezekiel 44:15)—may dine here, mirroring our own call to draw near through Christ’s priesthood (Hebrews 10:19–22). There they will place the most holy offerings—the grain offerings, the sin offerings, and the guilt offerings • Storage within holy chambers prevents contamination and preserves the sanctity of each offering (Malachi 1:7–8). • Three specific sacrifices are noted: – Grain offerings: expressions of gratitude and dedication (Leviticus 2:1–3). – Sin offerings: atonement for unintentional sins (Leviticus 4:2–3). – Guilt offerings: restitution for specific offenses (Leviticus 5:15–16). • The variety highlights God’s comprehensive provision for worship, thanksgiving, and forgiveness (Colossians 2:17). for the place is holy • Holiness governs everything about God’s dwelling; even storage rooms must reflect His character (Psalm 93:5). • Any breach of holiness invites judgment, as Nadab and Abihu learned (Leviticus 10:1–3). • The future temple vision assures that God’s ultimate dwelling will be perfectly holy, foreshadowing the New Jerusalem where “nothing unclean will ever enter it” (Revelation 21:27). summary Ezekiel 42:13 describes set-apart chambers on the north and south sides of the inner court. These rooms serve two purposes: providing a sanctified dining area for priests who draw near to God and safely storing the most holy portions of grain, sin, and guilt offerings. By detailing layout, function, and holiness, the verse underscores God’s unwavering standard of purity in worship and points forward to the flawless sanctity of His coming kingdom. (13) Shall eat the most holy things.--In the next clause it is said, "There shall they lay the most holy things," both clauses referring to the priests' portion of the sacrifices. We cannot think of their laying the uncooked flesh of the sacrifice in the same room where they ate (the cooking was done in another room west of this, Ezekiel 46:19-20); but the great size of this building--166 ft. long and half as broad--allowed of its division into several separate rooms. It is noticeable that there is no mention of the peace offerings, for it was not required in the law that they should be eaten in a holy place. For the others, see Leviticus 6:16; Leviticus 6:26; Leviticus 7:6. The "meat offering" is the unbloody oblation usually accompanying the animal sacrifices.Verses 13, 14. - These state the uses of the chambers just described, and now named holy chambers, to denote their separation and dedication to sacred purposes. Those purposes, again, are defined as two. The chambers were to serve as dining-halls and robing rooms for the priests when they officiated in the temple. The most holy things; literally, the holy of the holies (comp. Ezekiel 41:4; Ezekiel 43:12; Ezekiel 45:3; Ezekiel 48:12; Leviticus 2:3; Leviticus 6:17, 25, 29; Leviticus 7:1, 6; Leviticus 10:12, 17; Leviticus 14:13; Leviticus 24:9; Leviticus 27:28; Numbers 18:9), signified those portions of the different sacrificial offerings which were to be eaten by the priests as the servants and representatives of Jehovah (see Keil's 'Biblische Archaologie,' 1. § 46) or of the people (see Kurtz's ' Sacrificial Worship of the Old Testament,' p. 240, Eng. transl.). Under the Law these were appointed to be eaten in the holy place beside the altar (Leviticus 10:12, 13; Numbers 18:10); in Ezekiel's temple, a special quarter in the near vicinity of the house should be reserved for this purpose. There those portions of the sacrifices that could be eaten were to be consumed; as e.g., the flesh of the sin and trespass offerings, and the meal of the meat offering; but as these could not be at once used, they were to be deposited there until they were prepared for eating, the flesh by being boiled and the meal by being mixed with oil. The obvious intention of this was to convey an idea of the special sanctity of the worship in which the priests were engaged; and just for this reason also they were required to array themselves in other garments (Leviticus 16:23) when they entered on their priestly functions. The putting on and off of these holy clothes took place in the chambers now referred to.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then the man saidוַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to me, אֵלַ֗י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to “The north הַצָּפ֜וֹן (haṣ·ṣā·p̄ō·wn) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6828: Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter [and] south הַדָּרוֹם֮ (had·dā·rō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1864: The south, poet, the south wind chambers לִֽשְׁכ֨וֹת (liš·ḵō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 3957: Room, chamber, hall, cell facing אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the temple courtyard הַגִּזְרָה֒ (hag·giz·rāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1508: The figure, person, an inclosure are the holy הַקֹּ֗דֶשׁ (haq·qō·ḏeš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity chambers לִֽשְׁכ֣וֹת (liš·ḵō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 3957: Room, chamber, hall, cell where אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the priests הַכֹּהֲנִ֛ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3548: Priest who אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that approach קְרוֹבִ֥ים (qə·rō·w·ḇîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7138: Near the LORD לַֽיהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH will eat יֹאכְלוּ־ (yō·ḵə·lū-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 398: To eat the most holy offerings. קָדְשֵׁ֣י (qā·ḏə·šê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity There שָׁ֞ם (šām) Adverb Strong's 8033: There, then, thither they will place יַנִּ֣יחוּ ׀ (yan·nî·ḥū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3240: Bestow, cast down, lay down, up, leave off, let alone remain, pacify, place, the most holy offerings— קָדְשֵׁ֣י (qā·ḏə·šê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity the grain offerings, וְהַמִּנְחָה֙ (wə·ham·min·ḥāh) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4503: A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering the sin offerings, וְהַחַטָּ֣את (wə·ha·ḥaṭ·ṭāṯ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender and the guilt offerings— וְהָאָשָׁ֔ם (wə·hā·’ā·šām) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 817: Guilt, a fault, a sin-offering for כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the place הַמָּק֖וֹם (ham·mā·qō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition is holy. קָדֹֽשׁ׃ (qā·ḏōš) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6918: Sacred, God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary Links Ezekiel 42:13 NIVEzekiel 42:13 NLT Ezekiel 42:13 ESV Ezekiel 42:13 NASB Ezekiel 42:13 KJV Ezekiel 42:13 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 42:13 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 42:13 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 42:13 French Bible Ezekiel 42:13 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 42:13 Then said he to me The north (Ezek. 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