Ezekiel 40:43 bbe — And they had edges all round as wide as a man's hand: and on the tables was the flesh of the offerings.

Bible in Basic English

"And they had edges all round as wide as a man's hand: and on the tables was the flesh of the offerings."

— Ezekiel 40:43, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 40 — Context

40

On the outer side, to the north, as one goes up to the opening of the doorway, were two tables.

41

There were four tables on one side and four tables on the other, by the side of the doorway; eight tables, on which they put to death the beasts for the offerings.

42

And there were four tables for the burned offering, made of cut stone, one and a half cubits long, one and a half cubits wide and a cubit high, where the instruments were placed which were used for putting to death the burned offering and the beasts for the offerings.

43

And they had edges all round as wide as a man's hand: and on the tables was the flesh of the offerings.

44

And he took me into the inner square, and there were two rooms in the inner square, one at the side of the north doorway, facing south; and one at the side of the south doorway, facing north.

45

And he said to me, This room, facing south, is for the priests who have the care of the house.

46

And the room facing north is for the priests who have the care of the altar: these are the sons of Zadok, who, from among the sons of Levi, come near to the Lord to do the work of his house.

Ezekiel 40:43 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 40:43 say?
Ezekiel 40:43 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And they had edges all round as wide as a man's hand: and on the tables was the flesh of the offerings.”
Where is Ezekiel 40:43 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 40:43 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 40, verse 43.
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 40:43.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 40:43 in?
Ezekiel 40:43 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 40:43?
Ezekiel 40:43 reads (BBE): “And they had edges all round as wide as a man's hand: and on the tables was the flesh of the offerings.” 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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