Ezekiel 46:10

King James Version:

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And the prince in the midst of them, when they go in, shall go in; and when they go forth, shall go forth.

Complete Jewish Bible:

[On these occasions,] the prince is to be among them when they enter; and when they leave, they are to leave together.

Berean Standard Bible:

When the people enter, the prince shall go in with them, and when they leave, he shall leave.

American Standard Version:

And the prince, when they go in, shall go in in the midst of them; and when they go forth, they shall go forth together.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And the prince^{H5387} in the midst^{H8432} of them, when they go in^{H935}, shall go in^{H935}; and when they go forth^{H3318}, shall go forth^{H3318}.

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Commentary for Ezekiel 46:10

Ezekiel 46:10 is a verse from the Old Testament book of Ezekiel, which is a compilation of the prophecies of the prophet Ezekiel. The book was written during the Babylonian exile, a period when the people of Judah were taken captive to Babylon following the destruction of Jerusalem and the First Temple in 586 BCE. Ezekiel's prophecies are characterized by visions of judgment and restoration, offering hope to the exiled community that they would one day return to their homeland and restore their religious practices.

The verse itself is part of a larger section (Ezekiel 40-48) that describes Ezekiel's vision of a new temple and the reorganization of the land and worship practices upon the return from exile. This vision is highly detailed, outlining the dimensions of the temple, the regulations for worship, and the roles of the priests and the prince.

In Ezekiel 46:10, the phrase "the prince in the midst of them" refers to the Davidic prince, a leader from the line of King David, who is to play a central role in the restored community. The verse emphasizes the prince's participation in the worship rituals, specifically in the act of entering and exiting the temple. It signifies the prince's role as both a worshipper and a model for the people in their religious observances. His actions are to be followed by the people, indicating his leadership in the religious life of the community.

The historical context of this verse reflects the hope for a restored monarchy and temple worship that would be central to the life of post-exilic Israel. It underscores the importance of leadership in maintaining the sanctity and order of worship, and it points to a future where the Davidic line would be reestablished in a new era of faithfulness to God's laws. This vision of Ezekiel was meant to inspire the exiles with a promise of restoration, not only of their land and temple but also of their social and religious structures.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H5387
   There are 120 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נָשִׂיא
   Transliteration: nâsîyʼ
   Pronunciation: naw-see'
   Description: or נָשִׂא; from נָשָׂא; properly, an exalted one, i.e. a king or sheik; also a rising mist; captain, chief, cloud, governor, prince, ruler, vapour.
   
2. Strong's Number: H8432
   There are 390 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: תָּוֶךְ
   Transliteration: tâvek
   Pronunciation: taw'-vek
   Description: from an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre; among(-st), [idiom] between, half, [idiom] (there-, where-), in(-to), middle, mid(-night), midst (among), [idiom] out (of), [idiom] through, [idiom] with(-in).
   
3. Strong's Number: H935
   There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בּוֹא
   Transliteration: bôwʼ
   Pronunciation: bo
   Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way.
   
4. Strong's Number: H3318
   There are 992 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָצָא
   Transliteration: yâtsâʼ
   Pronunciation: yaw-tsaw'
   Description: a primitive root; to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.; [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter.