New International VersionThe prince is to be among them, going in when they go in and going out when they go out.
New Living TranslationThe prince will enter and leave with the people on these occasions.
English Standard VersionWhen they enter, the prince shall enter with them, and when they go out, he shall go out.
Berean Standard BibleWhen the people enter, the prince shall go in with them, and when they leave, he shall leave.
King James BibleAnd the prince in the midst of them, when they go in, shall go in; and when they go forth, shall go forth.
New King James VersionThe prince shall then be in their midst. When they go in, he shall go in; and when they go out, he shall go out.
New American Standard BibleAnd when they go in, the prince shall go in among them; and when they go out, he shall go out.
NASB 1995“When they go in, the prince shall go in among them; and when they go out, he shall go out.
NASB 1977“And when they go in, the prince shall go in among them; and when they go out, he shall go out.
Legacy Standard BibleSo when they go in, the prince shall go in among them; and when they go out, he shall go out.
Amplified BibleWhen they go in, the prince shall go in among them; and when they go out, he shall go out.
Christian Standard BibleWhen the people enter, the prince will enter with them, and when they leave, he will leave.
Holman Christian Standard BibleWhen the people enter, the prince will enter with them, and when they leave, he will leave.
American Standard VersionAnd the prince, when they go in, shall go in in the midst of them; and when they go forth, they shall go forth together.
Contemporary English VersionTheir ruler will come in at the same time they do and leave at the same time they leave.
English Revised VersionAnd the prince, when they go in, shall go in in the midst of them; and when they go forth, they shall go forth together.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThe prince must be among them. When they enter, he must enter. When they leave, he must leave.
Good News TranslationThe prince is to come in when the people come, and leave when they leave.
International Standard VersionThe Regent Prince is to enter when they are coming in, and he is to leave when they go out.'"
NET BibleWhen they come in, the prince will come in with them, and when they go out, he will go out.
New Heart English BibleThe prince, when they go in, shall go in with of them; and when they go out, he shall go out.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd the prince in the midst of them, when they go in, shall go in; and when they go forth, shall go forth. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen the people enter, the prince shall go in with them, and when they leave, he shall leave.
World English BibleThe prince shall go in with them when they go in. When they go out, he shall go out. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd in their coming in the prince in their midst comes in, and in their going out he goes out.
Young's Literal Translation And the prince in their midst in their coming in cometh in, and in their going out he goeth out.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd the prince in the midst of them, in their going in, shall go in; and in their going forth, his going forth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the prince in the midst of them, shall go in when they go in, and go out when they go out.
Catholic Public Domain VersionBut the prince in their midst shall enter when they enter, and he shall depart when they depart.
New American BibleWhen they come in, the prince shall be with them; he shall also leave with them.
New Revised Standard VersionWhen they come in, the prince shall come in with them; and when they go out, he shall go out. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut the high priest who is among you, by the same gate that he enters by that gate shall he go out.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedBut the Ruler who is among you, by which gate he enters he shall go out OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the prince, when they go in, shall go in in the midst of them; and when they go forth, they shall go forth together.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd the prince shall enter with them in the midst of them when they go in; and when they go forth, he shall go forth.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context The Prince's Offerings… 9When the people of the land come before the LORD at the appointed feasts, whoever enters by the north gate to worship must go out by the south gate, and whoever enters by the south gate must go out by the north gate. No one is to return through the gate by which he entered, but each must go out by the opposite gate. 10When the people enter,the princeshall go inwith them,and when they leave,he shall leave.11At the festivals and appointed feasts, the grain offering shall be an ephah with a bull, an ephah with a ram, and as much as one is able to give with the lambs, along with a hin of oil per ephah.…
Cross References Leviticus 23:3For six days work may be done, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of complete rest, a day of sacred assembly. You must not do any work; wherever you live, it is a Sabbath to the LORD.
Isaiah 66:23From one New Moon to another and from one Sabbath to another, all mankind will come to worship before Me,” says the LORD.
Exodus 23:14-17Three times a year you are to celebrate a feast to Me. / You are to keep the Feast of Unleavened Bread as I commanded you: At the appointed time in the month of Abib you are to eat unleavened bread for seven days, because that was the month you came out of Egypt. No one may appear before Me empty-handed. / You are also to keep the Feast of Harvest with the firstfruits of the produce from what you sow in the field. And keep the Feast of Ingathering at the end of the year, when you gather your produce from the field. ...
2 Chronicles 8:13He observed the daily requirement for offerings according to the commandment of Moses for Sabbaths, New Moons, and the three annual appointed feasts—the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Tabernacles.
Deuteronomy 16:16Three times a year all your men are to appear before the LORD your God in the place He will choose: at the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Tabernacles. No one should appear before the LORD empty-handed.
Psalm 100:4Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name.
Nehemiah 8:1-12At that time all the people gathered together in the square before the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded for Israel. / On the first day of the seventh month, Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could listen and understand. / So Ezra read it aloud from daybreak until noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate, in front of the men and women and those who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law. ...
Zechariah 14:16-19Then all the survivors from the nations that came against Jerusalem will go up year after year to worship the King, the LORD of Hosts, and to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. / And should any of the families of the earth not go up to Jerusalem to worship the King, the LORD of Hosts, then the rain will not fall on them. / And if the people of Egypt will not go up and enter in, then the rain will not fall on them; this will be the plague with which the LORD strikes the nations who do not go up to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. ...
1 Kings 8:65So at that time Solomon and all Israel with him—a great assembly of people from Lebo-hamath to the Brook of Egypt—kept the feast before the LORD our God for seven days and seven more days—fourteen days in all.
2 Chronicles 30:21-27The Israelites who were present in Jerusalem celebrated the Feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days with great joy, and the Levites and priests praised the LORD day after day, accompanied by loud instruments of praise to the LORD. / And Hezekiah encouraged all the Levites who performed skillfully before the LORD. For seven days they ate their assigned portion, sacrificing peace offerings and giving thanks to the LORD, the God of their fathers. / The whole assembly agreed to observe seven more days, so they observed seven days with joy. ...
Luke 4:16Then Jesus came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. As was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath. And when He stood up to read,
Acts 2:1-4When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. / Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. / They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. ...
Hebrews 10:25Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Matthew 18:20For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.”
John 4:23-24But a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him. / God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.”
Treasury of Scripture And the prince in the middle of them, when they go in, shall go in; and when they go forth, shall go forth. 2 Samuel 6:14-19 And David danced before the LORD with allhis might; and Davidwas girded with a linen ephod… 1 Chronicles 29:20,22 And David said to all the congregation, Now bless the LORD your God. And all the congregation blessed the LORD God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshipped the LORD, and the king… 2 Chronicles 6:2-4 But I have built an house of habitation for thee, and a place for thy dwelling for ever… Jump to Previous ForthMidstPrinceRulerTogetherJump to Next ForthMidstPrinceRulerTogetherEzekiel 46 1.Ordinances for the prince in his worship9.and for the people16.An order for the prince's inheritance19.The courts for boiling and bakingWhen the people enterThis phrase refers to the worship practices in the temple, specifically during the appointed feasts and Sabbaths. The people entering signifies the collective worship and assembly of the Israelites, highlighting the communal aspect of worship in ancient Israel. This practice is rooted in the Mosaic Law, where communal gatherings were essential for maintaining the covenant relationship with God (Leviticus 23). The temple served as the central place of worship, and entering it was a significant act of devotion and obedience. the prince shall go in with them
The "prince" in this context is often understood to be a leader or ruler of the people, possibly a Davidic figure, symbolizing leadership that aligns with God's covenant. This phrase emphasizes the role of the prince as a participant in worship, not just a ruler. It reflects the ideal of a leader who is spiritually aligned with the people, reminiscent of King David, who was both a king and a worshiper (2 Samuel 6:14). The prince's participation underscores the unity between the leader and the people in their devotion to God. and when they leave
This indicates the orderly and communal nature of worship, where the people and the prince exit together after the service. It suggests a structured approach to worship, reflecting the orderliness prescribed in the Law (Exodus 40:16). The act of leaving together symbolizes the continuation of community and shared faith beyond the temple walls, reinforcing the idea that worship is not confined to a place but is a way of life. he shall leave
The prince leaving with the people signifies his role as a servant-leader, one who is among the people rather than above them. This reflects the biblical ideal of leadership, where leaders are called to serve (Mark 10:42-45). It also points to the eschatological hope of a future leader who will perfectly embody this servant leadership, often seen as a type of Christ, who is both King and Servant (Philippians 2:5-11). This anticipates the Messianic fulfillment where Christ, the ultimate Prince of Peace, leads His people in perfect unity and worship. Persons / Places / Events 1. The PrinceA leader or ruler who plays a significant role in the worship practices described in Ezekiel. He is a central figure in the temple rituals. 2. The People of the LandRefers to the Israelites who come to worship at the temple during the appointed feasts. They represent the community of believers. 3. The North Gate and South GateThese are specific entrances to the temple complex. The instruction to enter and exit through different gates symbolizes order and reverence in worship. 4. The Appointed FeastsThese are specific times set by God for the Israelites to gather and worship, such as Passover, Pentecost, and the Feast of Tabernacles. 5. The TempleThe central place of worship for the Israelites, representing God's presence among His people. Teaching Points Order in WorshipThe instruction to enter and exit through different gates highlights the importance of order and reverence in worship. It reminds us that our approach to God should be thoughtful and respectful. Symbolism of ChangeEntering and exiting through different gates can symbolize transformation. When we come into God's presence, we should leave changed, having encountered His holiness. Community WorshipThe gathering of the people at appointed feasts underscores the importance of communal worship. It is a reminder that worship is not just an individual act but a corporate one. Obedience to God's InstructionsThe specific instructions for entering and exiting the temple reflect the broader biblical theme of obedience to God's commands as an expression of faith. Spiritual PilgrimageThe movement through the temple gates can be seen as a metaphor for our spiritual journey, where we continually move forward in our walk with God. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 46
What does the Bible say about the New Moon?
What historical or archaeological evidence supports the existence of 'Gog' and 'Magog' as described in Ezekiel 38:2?
Why does Luke 18:35 say Jesus was approaching Jericho when Mark 10:46 states he was leaving it--could this be a historical or geographical mistake?
How credible is the depiction of widespread child sacrifice in Ezekiel 16:20-21, given limited archaeological evidence for such practices in Jerusalem?(10) The prince in the midst of them.--On occasion of these yearly feasts, it was no longer necessary that the prince should represent the people, they being themselves present. He, therefore, now worships in their midst, entering with them at the north or south gate, and going out by the opposite one. Verse 10. - And the prince in the midst of them, when they go in, shall go in, etc. Schroder, but without reason, would restrict this regulation to the celebrations of the first and seventh days of the first month ( Ezekiel 45:18, 20); Hengstenberg would confine it to the high festivals ( Ezekiel 45:21, 25); Kliefoth, Keil, and commentators generally apply it to all the statutory feasts or appointed seasons and times for united sacrificial worship. The regulation seems to teach that in such observances at least the prince should stand on a level with the people, and both enter and retire by the same door as they.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew When the people enter,בְּבוֹאָם֙(bə·ḇō·w·’ām)Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 935:To come in, come, go in, gothe princeוְֽהַנָּשִׂ֑יא(wə·han·nā·śî)Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5387:An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mistshall go inיָב֔וֹא(yā·ḇō·w)Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935:To come in, come, go in, gowith them,בְּתוֹכָ֤ם(bə·ṯō·w·ḵām)Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 8432:A bisection, the centreand when they leave,וּבְצֵאתָ֖ם(ū·ḇə·ṣê·ṯām)Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 3318:To go, bring, out, direct and proximhe shall leave.יֵצֵֽאוּ׃(yê·ṣê·’ū)Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 3318:To go, bring, out, direct and proxim
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