Ezekiel 44:21 web — Neither shall any of the priests drink wine, when they enter into the inner court.

World English Bible

"Neither shall any of the priests drink wine, when they enter into the inner court."

— Ezekiel 44:21, World English Bible

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Ezekiel 44 — Context

18

They shall have linen tires on their heads, and shall have linen breeches on their waists; they shall not clothe themselves with [anything that causes] sweat.

19

When they go forth into the outer court, even into the outer court to the people, they shall put off their garments in which they minister, and lay them in the holy rooms; and they shall put on other garments, that they not sanctify the people with their garments.

20

Neither shall they shave their heads, nor allow their locks to grow long; they shall only cut off the hair of their heads.

21

Neither shall any of the priests drink wine, when they enter into the inner court.

22

Neither shall they take for their wives a widow, nor her who is put away; but they shall take virgins of the seed of the house of Israel, or a widow who is the widow of a priest.

23

They shall teach my people the difference between the holy and the common, and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean.

24

In a controversy they shall stand to judge; according to my ordinances shall they judge it: and they shall keep my laws and my statutes in all my appointed feasts; and they shall make my Sabbaths holy.

Ezekiel 44:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 44:21 say?
Ezekiel 44:21 in the World English Bible reads: “Neither shall any of the priests drink wine, when they enter into the inner court.”
Where is Ezekiel 44:21 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 44:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 44, 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 44:21.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 44:21 in?
Ezekiel 44:21 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 44:21?
Ezekiel 44:21 reads (WEB): “Neither shall any of the priests drink wine, when they enter into the inner court.” 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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