Ezekiel 40:39 net — In the porch of the gate were two tables on either side on which to slaughter the burnt offering, the sin offering, and…

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"In the porch of the gate were two tables on either side on which to slaughter the burnt offering, the sin offering, and the guilt offering."

— Ezekiel 40:39, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 40 — Context

36

its alcoves, its jambs, and its porches. It had windows all around it; its length was 87½ feet and its width 43¾ feet.

37

Its jambs faced the outer court, and it had decorative palm trees on its jambs, on either side, and its stairway had eight steps.

38

There was a chamber with its door by the porch of the gate; there they washed the burnt offering.

39

In the porch of the gate were two tables on either side on which to slaughter the burnt offering, the sin offering, and the guilt offering.

40

On the outside of the porch as one goes up at the entrance of the north gate were two tables, and on the other side of the porch of the gate were two tables.

41

Four tables were on each side of the gate, eight tables on which the sacrifices were to be slaughtered.

42

The four tables for the burnt offering were of carved stone, 32 inches long, 32 inches wide, and 21 inches high. They would put the instruments which they used to slaughter the burnt offering and the sacrifice on them.

Ezekiel 40:39 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 40:39 say?
Ezekiel 40:39 in the NET Bible reads: “In the porch of the gate were two tables on either side on which to slaughter the burnt offering, the sin offering, and the guilt offering.”
Where is Ezekiel 40:39 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 40:39 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 40, verse 39.
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 40:39.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 40:39 in?
Ezekiel 40:39 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 40:39?
Ezekiel 40:39 reads (NET): “In the porch of the gate were two tables on either side on which to slaughter the burnt offering, the sin offering, and the guilt 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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