Ezekiel 46:8 bbe — And when the ruler comes in, he is to go in through the covered way of the doorway, and he is to go out by the same way.

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"And when the ruler comes in, he is to go in through the covered way of the doorway, and he is to go out by the same way."

— Ezekiel 46:8, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 46 — Context

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And the meal offering is to be an ephah for the sheep, and for the lambs whatever he is able to give, and a hin of oil to an ephah.

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And at the time of the new moon it is to be a young ox of the herd without a mark on him, and six lambs and a male sheep, all without a mark:

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And he is to give a meal offering, an ephah for the ox and an ephah for the sheep, and for the lambs whatever he is able to give, and a hin of oil to an ephah.

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And when the ruler comes in, he is to go in through the covered way of the doorway, and he is to go out by the same way.

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But when the people of the land come before the Lord at the fixed feasts, he who comes in by the north doorway to give worship is to go out by the south doorway; and he who comes in by the south doorway is to go out by the north doorway: he is not to come back by the doorway through which he went in, but is to go straight before him.

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And the ruler, when they come in, is to come among them, and is to go out when they go out.

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At the feasts and the fixed meetings the meal offerings are to be an ephah for an ox, and an ephah for a male sheep, and for the lambs whatever he is able to give, and a hin of oil to an ephah.

Ezekiel 46:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 46:8 say?
Ezekiel 46:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And when the ruler comes in, he is to go in through the covered way of the doorway, and he is to go out by the same way.”
Where is Ezekiel 46:8 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 46:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 46, verse 8.
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 46:8.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 46:8 in?
Ezekiel 46:8 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 46:8?
Ezekiel 46:8 reads (BBE): “And when the ruler comes in, he is to go in through the covered way of the doorway, and he is to go out by the same way.” 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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