Bible Strands
Ezekiel 46:21
Then he brought me into the outer court and led me around to its four corners, and I saw a separate court in each of its corners.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The guide leads the prophet into the outer courtyard immediately after describing the inner area where priests prepare sin, guilt, and grain offerings.
The words — מִקְצוֹעֵ֣י (mik.tzo.'Ei) = corners of, and הַ/חִ֣יצֹנָ֔ה (ha./Chi.tzo.Nah) = the outer. These terms anchor the vision to the specific perimeter boundaries of the temple complex.
The thread — The verse belongs to the temple's architectural survey, which continues in Ezekiel 46:22 by assigning exact cubit measurements to each corner enclosure. The text consistently maps sacred space before detailing its ritual use.
Why it lands — It requires the reader to track precise spatial divisions without assuming immediate functional meaning. The layout establishes physical separation before any theological application.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Then he brought me forth into the utter court, and caused me to pass by the four corners of the court; and, behold, in every corner of the court there was a court.