Ezekiel 41:21 web — As for the temple, the door posts were squared; and as for the face of the sanctuary, the appearance [of it] was as the…

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"As for the temple, the door posts were squared; and as for the face of the sanctuary, the appearance [of it] was as the appearance [of the temple]."

— Ezekiel 41:21, World English Bible

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Ezekiel 41 — Context

18

It was made with cherubim and palm trees; and a palm tree was between cherub and cherub, and every cherub had two faces;

19

so that there was the face of a man toward the palm tree on the one side, and the face of a young lion toward the palm tree on the other side. [thus was it] made through all the house all around:

20

from the ground to above the door were cherubim and palm trees made: thus was the wall of the temple.

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As for the temple, the door posts were squared; and as for the face of the sanctuary, the appearance [of it] was as the appearance [of the temple].

22

The altar was of wood, three cubits high, and its length two cubits; and its corners, and its length, and its walls, were of wood: and he said to me, This is the table that is before Yahweh.

23

The temple and the sanctuary had two doors.

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The doors had two leaves [apiece], two turning leaves: two [leaves] for the one door, and two leaves for the other.

Ezekiel 41:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 41:21 say?
Ezekiel 41:21 in the World English Bible reads: “As for the temple, the door posts were squared; and as for the face of the sanctuary, the appearance [of it] was as the appearance [of the temple].”
Where is Ezekiel 41:21 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 41:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 41, verse 21.
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 41:21.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 41:21 in?
Ezekiel 41:21 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 41:21?
Ezekiel 41:21 reads (WEB): “As for the temple, the door posts were squared; and as for the face of the sanctuary, the appearance [of it] was as the appearance [of the temple].” 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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