Ezekiel 44:24 bbe — In any cause, they are to be in the position of judges, judging in harmony with my decisions: they are to keep my laws…

Bible in Basic English

"In any cause, they are to be in the position of judges, judging in harmony with my decisions: they are to keep my laws and my rules in all my fixed feasts; and they are to keep my Sabbaths holy."

— Ezekiel 44:24, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 44:24 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “And in a controversy they shall stand to judge; according to mine ordinances shall they judge it: and they shall keep my laws and my statutes in all my appointed feasts; and they shall hallow my sabbaths. ”

  • WEB

    “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.”

  • NET

    ““‘In a controversy they will act as judges; they will judge according to my ordinances. They will keep my laws and my statutes regarding all my appointed festivals and will observe my Sabbaths.”

Ezekiel 44 — Context

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The priests are not to take wine when they go into the inner square.

22

And they are not to take as wives any widow or woman whose husband has put her away: but they may take virgins of the seed of Israel, or a widow who is the widow of a priest.

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And they are to make clear to my people the division between what is holy and what is common, and to give them the knowledge of what is clean and what is unclean.

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In any cause, they are to be in the position of judges, judging in harmony with my decisions: they are to keep my laws and my rules in all my fixed feasts; and they are to keep my Sabbaths holy.

25

They are not to come near any dead person so as to become unclean: but for a father or mother or son or daughter or brother or for a sister who has no husband, they may make themselves unclean.

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And after he has been made clean, seven days are to be numbered for him.

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And on the day when he goes into the inner square, to do the work of the holy place, he is to make his sin-offering, says the Lord.

Ezekiel 44:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 44:24 say?
Ezekiel 44:24 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “In any cause, they are to be in the position of judges, judging in harmony with my decisions: they are to keep my laws and my rules in all my fixed feasts; and they are to keep my Sabbaths holy.”
Where is Ezekiel 44:24 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 44:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 44, verse 24.
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 44:24.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 44:24 in?
Ezekiel 44:24 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 44:24?
Ezekiel 44:24 reads (BBE): “In any cause, they are to be in the position of judges, judging in harmony with my decisions: they are to keep my laws and my rules in all my fixed feasts; and they are to keep my Sabbaths holy.” 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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