Ezekiel 46:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 46:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 46:1 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thus saith the Lord GOD; The gate of the inner court that looketh toward the east shall be shut the six working days; bu..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 46:1 — KJV
“Thus saith the Lord GOD; The gate of the inner court that looketh toward the east shall be shut the six working days; but on the sabbath it shall be opened, and in the day of the new moon it shall be opened.”
— Ezekiel 46:1 (KJV)
Ezekiel 46:1 in Context — About the Book of Ezekiel
Ezekiel saw heaven opened from a refugee camp in Babylon — wheels of fire, a valley of dry bones rattling to life, and a river flowing from God's temple that heals everything it touches. His message: God's glory departs from sin but returns with resurrection power and a brand-new heart.
Cross-References for Ezekiel 46:1
“Now when the prince shall prepare a voluntary burnt offering or peace offerings voluntarily unto the LORD, one shall then open him the gate that looketh toward the east, and he shall prepare his burnt offering and his peace offerings, as he did on the sabbath day: then he shall go forth; and after his going forth one shall shut the gate.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 46:1: lord, gate, looketh
“Behold, I build an house to the name of the LORD my God, to dedicate it to him, and to burn before him sweet incense, and for the continual shewbread, and for the burnt offerings morning and evening, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the solemn feasts of the LORD our God. This is an ordinance for ever to Israel. sweet...: Heb. incense of spices”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 46:1: lord, god, east
“Go, and say to Hezekiah, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will add unto thy days fifteen years.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 46:1: thus, saith, lord
“For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will cause to cease out of this place in your eyes, and in your days, the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 46:1: thus, saith, lord
“Thus saith the LORD; Take heed to yourselves, and bear no burden on the sabbath day, nor bring it in by the gates of Jerusalem;”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 46:1: thus, saith, lord
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