Ezekiel 46:8 web — When the prince shall enter, he shall go in by the way of the porch of the gate, and he shall go forth by its way.

World English Bible

"When the prince shall enter, he shall go in by the way of the porch of the gate, and he shall go forth by its way."

— Ezekiel 46:8, World English Bible

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Ezekiel 46 — Context

5

and the meal offering shall be an ephah for the ram, and the meal offering for the lambs as he is able to give, and a hin of oil to an ephah.

6

On the day of the new moon it shall be a young bull without blemish, and six lambs, and a ram; they shall be without blemish:

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and he shall prepare a meal offering, an ephah for the bull, and an ephah for the ram, and for the lambs according as he is able, and a hin of oil to an ephah.

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When the prince shall enter, he shall go in by the way of the porch of the gate, and he shall go forth by its way.

9

But when the people of the land shall come before Yahweh in the appointed feasts, he who enters by the way of the north gate to worship shall go forth by the way of the south gate; and he who enters by the way of the south gate shall go forth by the way of the north gate: he shall not return by the way of the gate by which he came in, but shall go forth straight before him.

10

The prince, when they go in, shall go in with of them; and when they go out, he shall go out.

11

In the feasts and in the solemnities the meal offering shall be an ephah for a bull, and an ephah for a ram, and for the lambs as 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 World English Bible reads: “When the prince shall enter, he shall go in by the way of the porch of the gate, and he shall go forth by its 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 (WEB): “When the prince shall enter, he shall go in by the way of the porch of the gate, and he shall go forth by its 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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