Ezekiel 44:18 net — Linen turbans will be on their heads and linen undergarments will be around their waists; they must not bind themselves…

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"Linen turbans will be on their heads and linen undergarments will be around their waists; they must not bind themselves with anything that causes sweat."

— Ezekiel 44:18, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 44 — Context

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The Levitical Priests“‘But the Levitical priests, the descendants of Zadok who kept the charge of my sanctuary when the people of Israel went astray from me, will approach me to minister to me; they will stand before me to offer me the fat and the blood, declares the Sovereign LORD.

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They will enter my sanctuary, and approach my table to minister to me; they will keep my charge.

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“‘When they enter the gates of the inner court, they must wear linen garments; they must not have any wool on them when they minister in the inner gates of the court and in the temple.

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Linen turbans will be on their heads and linen undergarments will be around their waists; they must not bind themselves with anything that causes sweat.

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When they go out to the outer court to the people, they must remove the garments they were ministering in, and place them in the holy chambers; they must put on other garments so that they will not transmit holiness to the people with their garments.

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“‘They must not shave their heads nor let their hair grow long; they must only trim their heads.

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No priest may drink wine when he enters the inner court.

Ezekiel 44:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 44:18 say?
Ezekiel 44:18 in the NET Bible reads: “Linen turbans will be on their heads and linen undergarments will be around their waists; they must not bind themselves with anything that causes sweat.”
Where is Ezekiel 44:18 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 44:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 44, verse 18.
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 44:18.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 44:18 in?
Ezekiel 44:18 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 44:18?
Ezekiel 44:18 reads (NET): “Linen turbans will be on their heads and linen undergarments will be around their waists; they must not bind themselves with anything that causes sweat.” 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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