Ezekiel 43:1 bbe — And he took me to the doorway looking to the east:
Bible in Basic English
"And he took me to the doorway looking to the east:"
— Ezekiel 43:1, Bible in Basic English
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Ezekiel 43 — Context
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And he took me to the doorway looking to the east:
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And there was the glory of the God of Israel coming from the way of the east: and his voice was like the sound of great waters, and the earth was shining with his glory.
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And the vision which I saw was like the vision I had seen when he came for the destruction of the town: and like the vision which I saw by the river Chebar; and I went down on my face.
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And the glory of the Lord came into the house by the way of the doorway looking to the east.
Ezekiel 43:1 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Ezekiel 43:1 say?
Ezekiel 43:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he took me to the doorway looking to the east:”
Where is Ezekiel 43:1 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 43:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 43, verse 1.
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 43:1.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 43:1 in?
Ezekiel 43:1 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 43:1?
Ezekiel 43:1 reads (BBE): “And he took me to the doorway looking to the east:” 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.