Ezekiel 44:20 cpdv — Now they shall not shave their heads, and they shall not grow long hair. Instead, they shall trim the hair of their hea…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Now they shall not shave their heads, and they shall not grow long hair. Instead, they shall trim the hair of their heads. "

— Ezekiel 44:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ezekiel 44 — Context

17

And when they enter the gates of the inner court, they shall be clothed with linen garments. Neither shall anything woolen be placed over them, when they minister within the gates of the inner and the outer court.

18

They shall have linen bands on their heads, and linen undergarments over their loins, and they shall not be girded so as to sweat.

19

And when they go forth to the outer court to the people, they shall strip off their vestments, in which they ministered, and they shall place them in the storeroom of the sanctuary, and they shall clothe themselves with other garments. And they shall not sanctify the people in their vestments.

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Now they shall not shave their heads, and they shall not grow long hair. Instead, they shall trim the hair of their heads.

21

And no priest shall drink wine, when he will be entering into the inner court.

22

And they shall not take as wife a widow or one who has been divorced. Instead, they shall take virgins from the offspring of the house of Israel. But they may also take a widow, if she is the widow of a priest.

23

And they shall teach my people the difference between holy and defiled, and they shall distinguish for them between clean and unclean.

Ezekiel 44:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 44:20 say?
Ezekiel 44:20 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Now they shall not shave their heads, and they shall not grow long hair. Instead, they shall trim the hair of their heads. ”
Where is Ezekiel 44:20 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 44:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 44, verse 20.
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 44:20.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 44:20 in?
Ezekiel 44:20 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 44:20?
Ezekiel 44:20 reads (CPDV): “Now they shall not shave their heads, and they shall not grow long hair. Instead, they shall trim the hair of their heads. ” 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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