Ezekiel 40:40 nasb — On the outer side, as one went up to the gateway toward the north, were two tables; and on the other side of the porch…

NASB

"On the outer side, as one went up to the gateway toward the north, were two tables; and on the other side of the porch of the gate were two tables."

— Ezekiel 40:40, NASB

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Ezekiel 40 — Context

37

Its side pillars were toward the outer court; and palm tree ornaments were on its side pillars on each side, and its stairway had eight steps.

38

A chamber with its doorway was by the side pillars at the gates; there they rinse the burnt offering.

39

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

40

On the outer side, as one went up to the gateway toward the north, were two tables; and on the other side of the porch of the gate were two tables.

41

Four tables were on each side next to the gate; or, eight tables on which they slaughter sacrifices.

42

For the burnt offering there were four tables of hewn stone, a cubit and a half long, a cubit and a half wide and one cubit high, on which they lay the instruments with which they slaughter the burnt offering and the sacrifice.

43

The double hooks, one handbreadth in length, were installed in the house all around; and on the tables was the flesh of the offering.

Ezekiel 40:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 40:40 say?
Ezekiel 40:40 in the NASB reads: “On the outer side, as one went up to the gateway toward the north, were two tables; and on the other side of the porch of the gate were two tables.”
Where is Ezekiel 40:40 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 40:40 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 40, verse 40.
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 40:40.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 40:40 in?
Ezekiel 40:40 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 40:40?
Ezekiel 40:40 reads (NASB): “On the outer side, as one went up to the gateway toward the north, were two tables; and on the other side of the porch of the gate were two tables.” 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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