Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version On the Sabbaths and New Moons the people of the land are to worship in the presence of the LORD at the entrance of that gateway. New Living Translation The common people will bow down and worship the LORD in front of this gateway on Sabbath days and the days of new moon celebrations. English Standard Version The people of the land shall bow down at the entrance of that gate before the LORD on the Sabbaths and on the new moons. Berean Standard Bible On the Sabbaths and New Moons the people of the land are also to bow in worship before the LORD at the entrance to that gateway. King James Bible Likewise the people of the land shall worship at the door of this gate before the LORD in the sabbaths and in the new moons. New King James Version Likewise the people of the land shall worship at the entrance to this gateway before the LORD on the Sabbaths and the New Moons. New American Standard Bible The people of the land shall also worship at the doorway of that gate before the LORD on the Sabbaths and on the new moons. NASB 1995 “The people of the land shall also worship at the doorway of that gate before the LORD on the sabbaths and on the new moons. NASB 1977 “The people of the land shall also worship at the doorway of that gate before the LORD on the sabbaths and on the new moons. Legacy Standard Bible And the people of the land shall also worship at the entrance of that gate before Yahweh on the sabbaths and on the new moons. Amplified Bible The people of the land shall also worship at the entrance of that gate before the LORD on the Sabbaths and on the New Moons. Christian Standard Bible The people of the land will also bow in worship before the LORD at the entrance of that gate on the Sabbaths and New Moons. Holman Christian Standard Bible The people of the land will also bow in worship before the LORD at the entrance of that gate on the Sabbaths and New Moons.” American Standard Version And the people of the land shall worship at the door of that gate before Jehovah on the sabbaths and on the new moons. Contemporary English Version Each Sabbath and on the first day of each month, the people of Israel must also come to the east gate and worship me. English Revised Version And the people of the land shall worship at the door of that gate before the LORD in the sabbaths and in the new moons. GOD'S WORD® Translation The common people must worship at the door of the gateway in the presence of the LORD on the weekly days of worship and on New Moon Festivals. Good News Translation Each Sabbath and each New Moon Festival all the people are also to bow down and worship the LORD in front of the gate. International Standard Version The people who live in the land are to worship at the doorway of the gate on the Sabbaths and New Moons in the LORD's presence.'" Majority Standard Bible On the Sabbaths and New Moons the people of the land are also to bow in worship before the LORD at the entrance to that gateway. NET Bible The people of the land will bow down at the entrance of that gate before the LORD on the Sabbaths and on the new moons. New Heart English Bible The people of the land shall worship at the door of that gate before the LORD on the Sabbaths and on the new moons. Webster's Bible Translation Likewise the people of the land shall worship at the door of this gate before the LORD in the sabbaths and in the new moons. World English Bible The people of the land shall worship at the door of that gate before Yahweh on the Sabbaths and on the new moons. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the people of the land have bowed themselves at the opening of that gate, on Sabbaths, and on new moons, before YHWH. Young's Literal Translation And bowed themselves have the people of the land at the opening of that gate, on sabbaths, and on new moons, before Jehovah. Smith's Literal Translation And the people of the land worshiped at the door of that gate in the Sabbaths and in the new moons, before Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the people of the land shall adore at the door of that gate before the Lord on the sabbaths, and on the new moons. Catholic Public Domain Version And the people of the land shall adore at the entrance of the same gate, on the Sabbaths and on the new moons, in the sight of the Lord. New American Bible The people of the land also shall bow down in worship before the LORD at the opening of this gate on the sabbaths and new moons. New Revised Standard Version The people of the land shall bow down at the entrance of that gate before the LORD on the sabbaths and on the new moons. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLikewise the people of the land shall worship at the entrance of that gate before the LORD on the sabbaths and on the new moons. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the people of the land shall worship in the entrance of that gate on the Sabbaths that are on the beginnings of the months, before LORD JEHOVAH OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Likewise the people of the land shall worship at the door of that gate before the LORD in the sabbaths and in the new moons. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the people of the land shall worship at the entrance of that gate, both on the sabbaths and at the new moons, before the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Prince's Offerings…2The prince is to enter from the outside through the portico of the gateway and stand by the gatepost, while the priests sacrifice his burnt offerings and peace offerings. He is to bow in worship at the threshold of the gate and then depart, but the gate must not be shut until evening. 3On the Sabbaths and New Moons the people of the land are also to bow in worship before the LORD at the entrance to that gateway. 4The burnt offering that the prince presents to the LORD on the Sabbath day shall be six unblemished male lambs and an unblemished ram.… Cross References Isaiah 66:23 From one New Moon to another and from one Sabbath to another, all mankind will come to worship before Me,” says the LORD. Leviticus 23:3 For six days work may be done, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of complete rest, a day of sacred assembly. You must not do any work; wherever you live, it is a Sabbath to the LORD. Exodus 20:8-11 Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. / Six days you shall labor and do all your work, / but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God, on which you must not do any work—neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant or livestock, nor the foreigner within your gates. ... Nehemiah 13:15-22 In those days I saw people in Judah treading winepresses on the Sabbath and bringing in grain and loading it on donkeys, along with wine, grapes, and figs. All kinds of goods were being brought into Jerusalem on the Sabbath day. So I warned them against selling food on that day. / Additionally, men of Tyre who lived there were importing fish and all kinds of merchandise and selling them on the Sabbath to the people of Judah in Jerusalem. / Then I rebuked the nobles of Judah and asked, “What is this evil you are doing—profaning the Sabbath day? ... Isaiah 56:6-7 And the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD to minister to Him, to love the name of the LORD, and to be His servants—all who keep the Sabbath without profaning it and who hold fast to My covenant— / I will bring them to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.” Matthew 12:1-8 At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry and began to pick the heads of grain and eat them. / When the Pharisees saw this, they said to Him, “Look, Your disciples are doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath.” / Jesus replied, “Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? ... Mark 2:27-28 Then Jesus declared, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. / Therefore, the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.” Luke 4:16 Then Jesus came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. As was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath. And when He stood up to read, Acts 13:14-15 And from Perga, they traveled inland to Pisidian Antioch, where they entered the synagogue on the Sabbath and sat down. / After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders sent word to them: “Brothers, if you have a word of encouragement for the people, please speak.” Acts 17:2 As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbaths he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, Hebrews 10:25 Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Colossians 2:16-17 Therefore let no one judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a feast, a New Moon, or a Sabbath. / These are a shadow of the things to come, but the body that casts it belongs to Christ. Romans 14:5-6 One person regards a certain day above the others, while someone else considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. / He who observes a special day does so to the Lord; he who eats does so to the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God. Psalm 92:1-2 A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, / to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night 2 Chronicles 2:4 Behold, I am about to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God to dedicate to Him for burning fragrant incense before Him, for displaying the showbread continuously, and for making burnt offerings every morning and evening as well as on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts of the LORD our God. This is ordained for Israel forever. Treasury of Scripture Likewise the people of the land shall worship at the door of this gate before the LORD in the sabbaths and in the new moons. Luke 1:10 And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense. John 10:9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. Hebrews 10:19-22 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, … Jump to Previous Bowed Door Doorway Entrance Gate Gateway Likewise Moons New Opening Presence Sabbaths Themselves WorshipJump to Next Bowed Door Doorway Entrance Gate Gateway Likewise Moons New Opening Presence Sabbaths Themselves WorshipEzekiel 46 1. Ordinances for the prince in his worship9. and for the people 16. An order for the prince's inheritance 19. The courts for boiling and baking On the Sabbaths and New Moons The observance of Sabbaths and New Moons was integral to the worship practices of ancient Israel. The Sabbath, instituted at creation (Genesis 2:2-3) and codified in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:8-11), was a day of rest and worship. New Moons marked the beginning of each month in the Hebrew calendar and were celebrated with special sacrifices (Numbers 28:11-15). These observances were times for the community to pause and refocus on their covenant relationship with God. The emphasis on these specific times highlights the importance of regular, communal worship and the rhythm of life centered around God's ordained times. the people of the land are also to bow in worship before the LORD at the entrance to that gateway Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel's visions and prophecies often focus on the restoration of Israel and the proper worship of God. 2. The People of the Land Refers to the Israelites, God's chosen people, who are called to worship and honor God according to His commandments. 3. The LORD The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is the central focus of worship and reverence in this passage. 4. The Gate Symbolizes the place of access to God's presence, specifically the eastern gate of the temple, which holds significant spiritual symbolism. 5. Sabbaths and New Moons These are appointed times of worship and rest, signifying regular and special occasions for the community to gather and honor God. Teaching Points Worship as a Community ObligationThe passage emphasizes the collective responsibility of the people to worship God, highlighting the importance of communal worship in the life of believers. Regular and Special Times of Worship The mention of Sabbaths and New Moons underscores the rhythm of regular and special times set apart for God, encouraging believers to prioritize consistent worship. Symbolism of the Gate The gate represents access to God's presence, reminding believers of the importance of approaching God with reverence and humility. Covenant Faithfulness Observing these appointed times is an expression of faithfulness to God's covenant, encouraging believers to live in obedience to God's commands. Anticipation of Future Worship The prophetic nature of the passage points to a future where all will worship God, inspiring hope and anticipation for the fulfillment of God's promises.(3) Worship at the door.--The people, in so far as they might be present on the Sabbaths and new moons, are not to worship in the same place with the prince; but in the outer court, at the entrance of the east gate to the inner court.Verse 3. - Likewise (or, and) to the people of the land should be accorded permission to worship at this inner gate, only not like the prince, in its porch, but at its door, yet on the same occasions as he, in the sabbaths and in the new moons. Kliefoth, who takes "this gate" to signify the outer gate, through which, according to his interpretation of ver. 2 (see above), the prince should pass so as to reach the inner east gate, conceives the import of the present verse to be that, while the prince should be permitted on the sabbaths and new moons to pass through the eastern gate, the people "should remain standing in front of the outer east gate, and, looking through it and the opened inner east gate, should pray before Jehovah." This, however, is unnatural, even on the hypothesis that the prince should pass through the outer east gate, and the view of Keil is greatly preferable, that "this gate" was the inner east gate, and that the people should reach it (even if the prince did not) by entering the outer court through the north gate or the south. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew On the Sabbathsבַּשַּׁבָּת֖וֹת (baš·šab·bā·ṯō·wṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common plural Strong's 7676: Intermission, the Sabbath and New Moons וּבֶחֳדָשִׁ֑ים (ū·ḇe·ḥo·ḏā·šîm) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2320: The new moon, a month the people עַם־ (‘am-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock of the land הָאָ֗רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land are also to bow in worship וְהִשְׁתַּחֲו֣וּ (wə·hiš·ta·ḥă·wū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7812: To depress, prostrate before לִפְנֵ֖י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the LORD יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel at the entrance פֶּ֚תַח (pe·ṯaḥ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6607: An opening, door, entrance way to that הַה֔וּא (ha·hū) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are gateway. הַשַּׁ֣עַר (haš·ša·‘ar) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate Links Ezekiel 46:3 NIVEzekiel 46:3 NLT Ezekiel 46:3 ESV Ezekiel 46:3 NASB Ezekiel 46:3 KJV Ezekiel 46:3 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 46:3 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 46:3 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 46:3 French Bible Ezekiel 46:3 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 46:3 The people of the land shall worship (Ezek. 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