Bible Strands
Ezekiel 42:12
And corresponding to the doors of the chambers that were facing south, there was a door in front of the walkway that was parallel to the wall extending eastward.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — A measuring angel delivers architectural specifications to the prophetic visionary during a vision of a restored temple complex.
The words — פֶּתַח (petach) denotes a formal entrance or doorway, while דֶּרֶךְ (derekh) literally means a path or way, here specifying the directional alignment of the structure.
The thread — Directional measurements and entrance placements recur in the temple vision narrative, appearing in parallel form in Ezekiel 42:11 and Ezekiel 42:13.
Why it lands — The text requires precise attention to spatial order, showing how physical layout establishes boundaries for sacred access and priestly duty.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And according to the doors of the chambers that were toward the south was a door in the head of the way, even the way directly before the wall toward the east, as one entereth into them.