Ezekiel 40:38 asv — And a chamber with the door thereof was by the posts at the gates; there they washed the burnt-offering.

American Standard Version

"And a chamber with the door thereof was by the posts at the gates; there they washed the burnt-offering. "

— Ezekiel 40:38, American Standard Version

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Ezekiel 40 — Context

35

And he brought me to the north gate: and he measureditaccording to these measures;

36

the lodges thereof, the posts thereof, and the arches thereof: and there were windows therein round about; the length was fifty cubits, and the breadth five and twenty cubits.

37

And the posts thereof were toward the outer court; and palm-trees were upon the posts thereof, on this side, and on that side: and the ascent to it had eight steps.

38

And a chamber with the door thereof was by the posts at the gates; there they washed the burnt-offering.

39

And in the porch of the gate were two tables on this side, and two tables on that side, to slay thereon the burnt-offering and the sin-offering and the trespass-offering.

40

And on the one side without, as one goeth up to the entry of the gate toward the north, were two tables; and on the other side, which belonged to the porch of the gate, were two tables.

41

Four tables were on this side, and four tables on that side, by the side of the gate; eight tables, whereupon they slew the sacrifices.

Ezekiel 40:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 40:38 say?
Ezekiel 40:38 in the American Standard Version reads: “And a chamber with the door thereof was by the posts at the gates; there they washed the burnt-offering. ”
Where is Ezekiel 40:38 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 40:38 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 40, verse 38.
Who wrote Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.
What is the book of Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.
What are the major themes of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 40:38.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 40:38 in?
Ezekiel 40:38 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezekiel 40:38?
Ezekiel 40:38 reads (ASV): “And a chamber with the door thereof was by the posts at the gates; there they washed the burnt-offering. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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