Ezekiel 42:9From under these rooms was the entry on the east side, as one goes into them from the outer court.
The setting
Babylon, 573 BC. Ezekiel continues his guided tour of the future temple, noting every entrance and pathway. Modern-day Iraq.
The emotion here: methodical hope mixed with exile's longing
The original word
mabo (מָבוֹא) — entrance, coming in, the place of entering
Why it matters
Temple entrances faced east toward Jerusalem, maintaining connection to the promised land
Read with care
What most readers miss in Ezekiel 42:9
Every entrance was designed for return — exiles needed to know exactly how to come home
Common misconceptionThis seems like unnecessary detail, but every entrance mattered to people who didn't know if they'd ever find their way home again.
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Bible Genome reading
Ezekiel 42:9 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Ezekiel 42:9 comes from the book of Ezekiel, written during the Exile period. These words are attributed to Ezekiel. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the vision genre of biblical literature. Key themes include temple architecture, sacred design. Notable phrases: entry on the east side; from the outer court. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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