Ezekiel 41:20
New International Version
From the floor to the area above the entrance, cherubim and palm trees were carved on the wall of the main hall.

New Living Translation
from the floor to the top of the walls, including the outer wall of the sanctuary.

English Standard Version
From the floor to above the door, cherubim and palm trees were carved; similarly the wall of the nave.

Berean Standard Bible
Cherubim and palm trees were carved on the wall of the outer sanctuary from the floor to the space above the entrance.

King James Bible
From the ground unto above the door were cherubims and palm trees made, and on the wall of the temple.

New King James Version
From the floor to the space above the door, and on the wall of the sanctuary, cherubim and palm trees were carved.

New American Standard Bible
From the ground to above the entrance cherubim and palm trees were carved, as well as on the wall of the sanctuary.

NASB 1995
From the ground to above the entrance cherubim and palm trees were carved, as well as on the wall of the nave.

NASB 1977
From the ground to above the entrance cherubim and palm trees were carved, as well as on the wall of the nave.

Legacy Standard Bible
From the ground to above the entrance cherubim and palm trees were carved, as well as on the wall of the nave.

Amplified Bible
From the floor to [the space] above the entrance cherubim and palm decorations were carved, and also on the wall of the nave [the Holy Place].

Christian Standard Bible
Cherubim and palm trees were carved from the ground to the top of the entrance and on the wall of the great hall.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Cherubim and palm trees were carved from the ground to the top of the entrance and on the wall of the great hall.

American Standard Version
from the ground unto above the door were cherubim and palm-trees made: thus was the wall of the temple.

English Revised Version
from the ground unto above the door were cherubim and palm trees made: thus was the wall of the temple.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Pictures of angels and palm trees were carved on the walls from the floor to the space above the door.

Good News Translation
from the floor to above the doors.

International Standard Version
from the ground to above the doorway, as well as on the walls of the main sanctuary.

Majority Standard Bible
Cherubim and palm trees were carved on the wall of the outer sanctuary from the floor to the space above the entrance.

NET Bible
from the ground to the area above the entrance, cherubim and decorative palm trees were carved on the wall of the outer sanctuary.

New Heart English Bible
from the ground to above the door were cherubim and palm trees made: thus was the wall of the temple.

Webster's Bible Translation
From the ground to above the door were cherubim and palm-trees made, and on the wall of the temple.

World English Bible
Cherubim and palm trees were made from the ground to above the door. The wall of the temple was like this.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
From the earth to above the opening the cherubim and the palm-trees [were] made, and [on] the wall of the temple.

Young's Literal Translation
from the earth unto above the opening are the cherubs and the palm-trees made, and on the wall of the temple.

Smith's Literal Translation
From the earth even to above the entrance, the cherubs and the palm trees being made, and the wall of the temple.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
From the ground even to the upper parts of the gate, were cherubims and palm trees wrought in the wall of the temple.

Catholic Public Domain Version
From the floor, even to the upper parts of the gate, there were cherubim and palm trees engraved in the wall of the temple.

New American Bible
From the floor to the lintel of the door, cherubim and palm trees decorated the walls.

New Revised Standard Version
from the floor to the area above the door, cherubim and palm trees were carved on the wall.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The space from the ground to above the doors was decorated with cherubim and palm trees.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
From the ground and up to above the doors, the Cherubim and palm trees were made
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
From the ground unto above the door were cherubim and palm-trees made; and so on the wall of the temple.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
From the floor to the ceiling were cherubs and palm-trees carved.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Interior Structures
19the face of a man was toward the palm tree on one side, and the face of a young lion was toward the palm tree on the other side. They were carved all the way around the temple. 20Cherubim and palm trees were carved on the wall of the outer sanctuary from the floor to the space above the entrance. 21The outer sanctuary had a rectangular doorframe, and the doorframe of the sanctuary was similar.…

Cross References
Exodus 26:31-33
Make a veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, with cherubim skillfully worked into it. / Hang it with gold hooks on four posts of acacia wood, overlaid with gold and standing on four silver bases. / And hang the veil from the clasps and place the ark of the Testimony behind the veil. So the veil will separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place.

1 Kings 6:29-35
Then he carved the walls all around the temple, in both the inner and outer sanctuaries, with carved engravings of cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers. / And he overlaid the temple floor with gold in both the inner and outer sanctuaries. / For the entrance to the inner sanctuary, Solomon constructed doors of olive wood with five-sided doorposts. ...

Revelation 4:6-8
And before the throne was something like a sea of glass, as clear as crystal. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, covered with eyes in front and back. / The first living creature was like a lion, the second like a calf, the third had a face like a man, and the fourth was like an eagle in flight. / And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!”

Revelation 5:6-8
Then I saw a Lamb who appeared to have been slain, standing in the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. The Lamb had seven horns and seven eyes, which represent the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth. / And He came and took the scroll from the right hand of the One seated on the throne. / When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.

Revelation 7:11
And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. And they fell facedown before the throne and worshiped God,

Revelation 19:4
And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne, saying: “Amen, Hallelujah!”

Isaiah 6:2-3
Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. / And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.”

2 Chronicles 3:14
He made the veil of blue, purple, and crimson yarn and fine linen, with cherubim woven into it.

Hebrews 9:5
Above the ark were the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the mercy seat. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now.

Revelation 21:12-14
The city had a great and high wall with twelve gates inscribed with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, and twelve angels at the gates. / There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south, and three on the west. / The wall of the city had twelve foundations bearing the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.

Revelation 21:18-21
The wall was made of jasper, and the city itself of pure gold, as pure as glass. / The foundations of the city walls were adorned with every kind of precious stone: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald, / the fifth sardonyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst. ...

Exodus 25:18-20
Make two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of the mercy seat, / one cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold. / And the cherubim are to have wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim are to face each other, looking toward the mercy seat.

1 Kings 7:36
He engraved cherubim, lions, and palm trees on the surfaces of the supports and panels, wherever each had space, with wreaths all around.

Revelation 4:4
Surrounding the throne were twenty-four other thrones, and on these thrones sat twenty-four elders dressed in white, with golden crowns on their heads.

Revelation 5:11
Then I looked, and I heard the voices of many angels encircling the throne, and the living creatures and the elders. And their number was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands.


Treasury of Scripture

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Ezekiel 41
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Cherubim and palm trees were carved on the wall of the outer sanctuary
Cherubim are often depicted as angelic beings associated with the presence and glory of God. In the context of the temple, they symbolize divine protection and the holiness of the space. The presence of cherubim in the temple's design echoes their role in the Garden of Eden, where they guarded the way to the Tree of Life (Genesis 3:24). Palm trees, on the other hand, are symbols of victory, peace, and eternal life. Their inclusion in the temple's design may reflect the prosperity and peace that come from God's presence. The combination of cherubim and palm trees suggests a sanctuary that is both protected by divine beings and flourishing with life.

from the floor to the space above the entrance
The detailed carvings from the floor to the space above the entrance indicate the comprehensive nature of the temple's decoration, emphasizing the sacredness of the entire structure. This vertical span of decoration signifies that every part of the temple, from the foundation to the highest point, is dedicated to God's glory. The thoroughness of the design reflects the meticulous care and reverence required in worship and the construction of a place where God dwells. This attention to detail can be seen as a call to believers to dedicate every aspect of their lives to God, from the most mundane to the most exalted.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Ezekiel
A prophet and priest during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel receives visions from God, including the detailed vision of the new temple.

2. Cherubim
Angelic beings often associated with the presence and glory of God, symbolizing divine protection and holiness.

3. Palm Trees
Symbolic of victory, peace, and eternal life, often used in the Bible to represent prosperity and blessing.

4. The Main Hall
Part of the visionary temple described by Ezekiel, representing the place of worship and the presence of God.

5. The Vision of the Temple
A prophetic vision given to Ezekiel, symbolizing God's future restoration and the establishment of His presence among His people.
Teaching Points
Symbolism of Divine Presence
The cherubim represent God's holiness and His protective presence. As believers, we are called to live in awareness of God's presence in our lives.

Victory and Peace
The palm trees symbolize victory and peace. In Christ, we have victory over sin and are called to live in the peace that surpasses understanding.

Continuity of God's Plan
The repeated imagery of cherubim and palm trees from the tabernacle to the temple and into Ezekiel's vision shows the continuity of God's redemptive plan. We can trust in God's unchanging nature and His promises.

Holiness in Worship
The detailed carvings in the temple remind us of the importance of reverence and holiness in our worship. Our worship should reflect the beauty and order of God's creation.

Restoration and Hope
Ezekiel's vision of the temple points to God's promise of restoration. In times of despair, we can hold onto the hope of God's future restoration and presence.(20) Unto above the door.--The height of the door is nowhere mentioned, and therefore there is nothing to determine how high up the carving was carried; but as it is said that it was also "upon the wall of the Temple," we may assume that the whole interior wall was ceiled with carved wood as in Solomon's Temple.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Cherubim
הַכְּרוּבִ֥ים (hak·kə·rū·ḇîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3742: Probably an order of angelic beings

and palm trees
וְהַתִּֽמֹרִ֖ים (wə·hat·ti·mō·rîm)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 8561: A palm-like pilaster

were carved
עֲשׂוּיִ֑ם (‘ă·śū·yim)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural
Strong's 6213: To do, make

on the wall
וְקִ֖יר (wə·qîr)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7023: A wall

of the outer sanctuary
הַׄהֵׄיׄכָֽׄלׄ׃‪‬ (ha·hê·ḵāl)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1964: A large public building, palace, temple

from the floor
מֵהָאָ֙רֶץ֙ (mê·hā·’ā·reṣ)
Preposition-m, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

to
עַד־ (‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

the space above
מֵעַ֣ל (mê·‘al)
Preposition-m
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the entrance.
הַפֶּ֔תַח (hap·pe·ṯaḥ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6607: An opening, door, entrance way


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