Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He then brought me to the outer court and led me around to its four corners, and I saw in each corner another court. New Living Translation 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. English Standard Version Then he brought me out to the outer court and led me around to the four corners of the court. And behold, in each corner of the court there was another court— Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible And he brought me out into the outer court, and he caused me to pass by the four corners of the court; and behold, a court in each corner of the court, a court in the corner of the court. King James Bible 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. New King James Version 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. New American Standard Bible 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. NASB 1995 Then he brought me out into the outer court and led me across to the four corners of the court; and behold, in every corner of the court there was a small court. NASB 1977 Then he brought me out into the outer court and led me across to the four corners of the court; and behold, in every corner of the court there was a small court. Legacy Standard Bible Then he brought me out into the outer court and had me pass through to the four corners of the court; and behold, in every corner of the court there was a small court. Amplified Bible 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. Berean Annotated Bible 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. Christian Standard Bible Next he brought me into the outer court and led me past its four corners. There was a separate court in each of its corners. Holman Christian Standard Bible Next he brought me into the outer court and led me past its four corners. There was a separate court in each of its corners. American Standard Version Then he brought me forth 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. Contemporary English Version We went back to the outer courtyard and walked past the four corners. English Revised Version Then he brought me forth 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then the man led me to the outer courtyard and took me past the four corners of the courtyard. I saw that in each corner of the courtyard there was a smaller courtyard. International Standard Version Then he brought me out to the exterior courtyard and led me across to each of the four corners of the courtyard. There in each corner was an enclosed area set aside, NET Bible Then he brought me out to the outer court and led me past the four corners of the court, and I noticed that in every corner of the court there was a court. New Heart English Bible Then he brought me forth into the outer court, and caused me to pass by the four corners of the court; and look, in every corner of the court there was a court. Webster's Bible Translation Then he brought me forth 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen 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. World English Bible 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he brings me out to the outer court, and causes me to pass over to the four corners of the court, and behold, a court in a corner of the court, [moreover] a court in [every] corner of the corner. Berean Literal Bible And he brought me out into the outer court, and he caused me to pass by the four corners of the court; and behold, a court in each corner of the court, a court in the corner of the court. Young's Literal Translation And he bringeth me out unto the outer court, and causeth me to pass over unto the four corners of the court, and lo, a court in a corner of the court, a court in a corner of the corner. Smith's Literal Translation And he will bring me forth to the enclosure without, and he will cause me to pass through to the four angles of the enclosure; and behold, an enclosure in an angle of the enclosure; an enclosure in an angle of the enclosure. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he brought me into the outward court, and he led me about by the four corners of the court: and behold there was a little court in the corner of the court, to every corner of the court there was a little court. Catholic Public Domain Version And he led me away to the outer court, and he led me around by the four corners of the court. And behold, there was a little atrium at the corner of the court; a little atrium was at each corner of the court. New American Bible Then he led me into the outer court and had me cross to the four corners of the court, and there, in each corner, was another court! New Revised Standard Version Then he brought me out to the outer court, and led me past the four corners of the court; and in each corner of the court there was a court— Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen he brought me forth into the outer court, and caused me to pass by the four sides of the court; and behold, on every side of the court there was a court. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he brought me to the outer courtyard, and he brought me over the four sides of the courtyard, and I saw a courtyard at the side of the courtyard, and another court at the other side of the courtyard OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then he brought me forth 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he brought me into the outer court, and led me round upon the four sides of the court; and, behold, there was a court on each of the sides of the court, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Courts for Boiling and Baking…20and 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.” 21Then 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. 22In the four corners of the outer court there were enclosed courts, each forty cubits long and thirty cubits wide. Each of the four corner areas had the same dimensions.… Cross References Then he brought me into the outer court Ezekiel 40:17 Then he brought me into the outer court, and there were chambers and a pavement laid out all around the court. Thirty chambers faced the pavement, 2 Chronicles 4:9 He made the courtyard of the priests and the large court with its doors, and he overlaid the doors with bronze. 1 Kings 7:12 The great courtyard was surrounded by three rows of dressed stone and a row of trimmed cedar beams, as were the inner courtyard and portico of the house of the LORD. and led me around to its four corners, Ezekiel 7:2 “O son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says to the land of Israel: ‘The end! The end has come upon the four corners of the land. Isaiah 11:12 He will raise a banner for the nations and gather the exiles of Israel; He will collect the scattered of Judah from the four corners of the earth. Revelation 7:1 After this I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back its four winds so that no wind would blow on land or sea or on any tree. and I saw a separate court in each of its corners. Ezekiel 42:13-14 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. / Once 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.” Ezekiel 42:20 So he measured the area on all four sides. It had a wall all around, five hundred cubits long and five hundred cubits wide, to separate the holy from the common. 1 Chronicles 28:12 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, 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.” Leviticus 6:26-30 The priest who offers it shall eat it; it must be eaten in a holy place, in the courtyard of the Tent of Meeting. / Anything that touches its flesh will become holy, and if any of the blood is spattered on a garment, you must wash it in a holy place. / The clay pot in which the sin offering is boiled must be broken; if it is boiled in a bronze pot, the pot must be scoured and rinsed with water. … Leviticus 7:6-10 Every male among the priests may eat of it. It must be eaten in a holy place; it is most holy. / The guilt offering is like the sin offering; the same law applies to both. It belongs to the priest who makes atonement with it. / As for the priest who presents a burnt offering for anyone, the hide of that offering belongs to him. … Leviticus 7:15-18 The meat of the sacrifice of his peace offering of thanksgiving must be eaten on the day he offers it; none of it may be left until morning. / If, however, the sacrifice he offers is a vow or a freewill offering, it shall be eaten on the day he presents his sacrifice, but the remainder may be eaten on the next day. / But any meat of the sacrifice remaining until the third day must be burned up. … Leviticus 8:31 And Moses said to Aaron and his sons, “Boil the meat at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and eat it there with the bread that is in the basket of ordination offerings, as I commanded, saying, ‘Aaron and his sons are to eat it.’ Leviticus 10:12-14 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. / And you and your sons and daughters may eat the breast of the wave offering and the thigh of the contribution in a ceremonially clean place, because these portions have been assigned to you and your children from the peace offerings of the sons of Israel. 1 Samuel 2:13-16 or for the custom of the priests with the people. When any man offered a sacrifice, the servant of the priest would come with a three-pronged meat fork while the meat was boiling / and plunge it into the pan or kettle or cauldron or cooking pot. And the priest would claim for himself whatever the meat fork brought up. This is how they treated all the Israelites who came to Shiloh. / Even before the fat was burned, the servant of the priest would come and say to the man who was sacrificing, “Give the priest some meat to roast, because he will not accept boiled meat from you, but only raw.” … Treasury of Scripture 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. Jump to Previous Angle Angles Caused Causeth Corner Corners Court Forth Four Led Open Outer Small Square UtterJump to Next Angle Angles Caused Causeth Corner Corners Court Forth Four Led Open Outer Small Square UtterEzekiel 46 1. Ordinances for the prince in his worship9. and for the people 16. An order for the prince's inheritance 19. The courts for boiling and baking Then he brought me into the outer court This phrase refers to the prophet Ezekiel being guided by a divine messenger, often understood as an angelic being, into the outer court of the temple. The outer court in the temple vision represents the area accessible to the general populace, symbolizing the inclusivity of God's presence. In the context of Ezekiel's vision, this court is part of the eschatological temple, which some interpret as a future literal temple, while others see it as a symbolic representation of God's ultimate plan for His people. The outer court's accessibility can be seen as a foreshadowing of the New Testament's message of salvation being available to all through Christ. and led me around to its four corners and I saw a separate court in each of its corners Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet and priest during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is the recipient of visions from God, including the vision of the new temple. 2. The Outer Court Part of the temple complex described in Ezekiel's vision, representing a place of worship and gathering for the people. 3. Four Corners Symbolic of completeness and universality, the four corners of the court suggest the encompassing nature of God's presence and provision. 4. Separate Court These courts in each corner may symbolize areas designated for specific purposes, reflecting order and structure in worship. 5. The Vision of the Temple This vision, given to Ezekiel, outlines a future temple, emphasizing God's holiness and the restoration of proper worship. Teaching Points The Importance of Sacred SpaceThe detailed description of the temple's courts underscores the significance of having dedicated spaces for worship and communion with God. God's Order and Structure The separate courts in each corner reflect God's desire for order and purpose in worship, encouraging believers to approach God with reverence and intentionality. Inclusivity in Worship The outer court's accessibility to all people symbolizes the inclusive nature of God's invitation to worship, reminding us of the call to welcome all into the community of faith. Symbolism of Completeness The four corners represent completeness, reminding us of God's all-encompassing presence and the wholeness found in Him. Anticipation of Restoration Ezekiel's vision points to a future restoration, encouraging believers to hope in God's promise of renewal and redemption. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 46:21?2. How does Ezekiel 46:21 illustrate God's order in worship practices? 3. What significance do the "four corners of the outer court" hold? 4. How can we apply the principles of sacred space in our church today? 5. What connections exist between Ezekiel 46:21 and other Old Testament temple instructions? 6. How does understanding Ezekiel 46:21 enhance our reverence for God's holiness? 7. What is the significance of the four courts in Ezekiel 46:21? 8. How does Ezekiel 46:21 relate to temple worship practices? 9. What historical evidence supports the description in Ezekiel 46:21? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 46? 11. How should one reconcile the detailed architectural descriptions in Ezekiel 40 with the absence of any clear historical record of its fulfillment? 12. Ezekiel 46:9 mandates worshipers to enter and exit by different gates; is there any archaeological trace of such an architectural arrangement in known temple ruins? 13. Is there historical or archaeological evidence to support the large-scale temple cleansing described in Matthew 21:12-13? 14. In Ezekiel 8:10, why would the temple contain images of 'creeping things' if this contradicts the temple's strict laws against idolatry? What Does Ezekiel 46:21 Mean Then he brought me into the outer court• Ezekiel’s guide (46:19) escorts him from the priests’ kitchens back into the main worship area, signaling a transition from priestly duties to provisions for the worshipers themselves (cf. Ezekiel 40:17). • The “outer court” is the place where the people of Israel gather, distinct from the inner court reserved for priests (Ezekiel 44:19). This physical separation underscores God’s holiness while still inviting the people near (Leviticus 16:17). • In the future temple vision, this court will physically exist, giving God’s covenant community a tangible space to assemble and celebrate the feasts described earlier in the chapter (Ezekiel 46:9). and led me around to its four corners • The guide’s circuit highlights that nothing in God’s house is wasted space; every corner is measured and purposeful (Ezekiel 40:20–23, Zechariah 2:1–5). • A complete tour—north, south, east, and west—emphasizes total provision. Just as the altar has four horns (Exodus 27:2) and the cherubim have four faces (Ezekiel 1:10), the four corners symbolize completeness and universality: God’s care extends in every direction (Psalm 139:7–10). and I saw a separate court in each of its corners • Ezekiel notices “enclosed courts” (Ezekiel 46:22) built as kitchens where priests will boil the sacrifices “so that they do not bring them into the outer court and consecrate the people” (Ezekiel 46:24). • These dedicated prep areas show the Lord’s concern for order and holiness: – Sacrificial meals remain holy, avoiding casual handling (Leviticus 7:15–21). – Worshipers are spared distractions and lingering odors of slaughter, keeping the outer court focused on praise (1 Corinthians 14:33). • The layout points ahead to the Messianic age when every practical detail of worship will be perfectly arranged, supporting joyful fellowship with God (Isaiah 2:2–3, Zechariah 14:16). summary Ezekiel 46:21 reveals that in the coming temple God will provide specially designed service areas in each corner of the outer court so holiness is maintained and worship can proceed without confusion. The verse affirms that the Lord plans every square cubit of His house for the good of His people, ensuring both reverence and accessibility in the age when His glory fills the earth. (21) The utter court.--The prophet had just been in those chambers which, although they stood within the area of the outer court, were considered as belonging to the inner. He is now brought into the outer court, properly so called.In every corner of the court there was a court.--In each of the angles of the outer court a place was set apart for the boiling of the flesh of the peace offerings. These were of considerable size--40 cubits by 30 (Ezekiel 46:22), and appear to have been enclosed by a wall but not covered above. The word translated joined is of very uncertain meaning, but its most probable sense is enclosed. These courts are marked E on Plan II. Verses 21, 22. - The prophet next observed, as his guide led him round the outer area, that in every corner of the court there was a court - literally, a court in a corner of the court, a court in a corner of the court - and hat these were courts joined of forty cubits long and thirty broad. The word "joined" קְטֻרות) has been variously translated: by Gesenins (see 'Hebrews Lex.,' sub voce), as "vaulted" or "roofed," with which Hitzig seems to agree; by the LXX., whom Bottcher and Ewald follow, μικρά, equal to contracts; by Kliefoth, "uncovered;" by Havernick, "firm," "strongly built;" by Smend," separated;" by Hengstenberg and Schroder, after the Talmudists (fumum exhalantia), "smoking" or "made with chimneys" (Authorized Version margin); but is probably best rendered by the Revised Version, Keil, Currey, after Gesenius ('Thesaurus,' p. 1213), "enclosed," meaning muris cineta et januis elausa. According to the last clause of ver. 22, these four corners were of one measure; or, one measure was to the four cut-away places, i.e. corners, מְהֻקְצָעות being the hoph. participle of קָצַע, "to cut off." This last word is omitted in the LXX. and the Vulgate, Hitzig, and Smend, the puncta extraordinaria showing that the Massorites regarded it as suspicious.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then he brought meוַיּוֹצִיאֵ֗נִי (way·yō·w·ṣî·’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 into אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the outer הַחִ֣יצֹנָ֔ה (ha·ḥî·ṣō·nāh) Article | Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 2435: The, wall side, exterior, secular court הֶֽחָצֵר֙ (he·ḥā·ṣêr) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet and led me around to וַיַּ֣עֲבִירֵ֔נִי (way·ya·‘ă·ḇî·rê·nî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on its הֶחָצֵ֑ר (he·ḥā·ṣêr) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet four אַרְבַּ֖עַת (’ar·ba·‘aṯ) Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 702: Four corners, מִקְצוֹעֵ֣י (miq·ṣō·w·‘ê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4740: A corner buttress and I saw וְהִנֵּ֤ה (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! a separate court חָצֵר֙ (ḥā·ṣêr) Noun - common singular Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet in each of its הֶחָצֵ֔ר (he·ḥā·ṣêr) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet corners. בְּמִקְצֹ֣עַ (bə·miq·ṣō·a‘) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4740: A corner buttress Links Ezekiel 46:21 NIVEzekiel 46:21 NLT Ezekiel 46:21 ESV Ezekiel 46:21 NASB Ezekiel 46:21 KJV Ezekiel 46:21 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 46:21 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 46:21 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 46:21 French Bible Ezekiel 46:21 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 46:21 Then he brought me forth into (Ezek. 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