Ezekiel 41:24
And the doors had two leaves apiece, two turning leaves; two leaves for the one door, and two leaves for the other door.
Original Language Analysis
דְלָת֖וֹת
And the doors
H1817
דְלָת֖וֹת
And the doors
Strong's:
H1817
Word #:
2 of 12
something swinging, i.e., the valve of a door
דְלָת֖וֹת
And the doors
H1817
דְלָת֖וֹת
And the doors
Strong's:
H1817
Word #:
3 of 12
something swinging, i.e., the valve of a door
מוּסַבּ֣וֹת
turning
H4142
מוּסַבּ֣וֹת
turning
Strong's:
H4142
Word #:
5 of 12
a reversal, i.e., the backside (of a gem), fold (of a double-leaved door), transmutation (of a name)
דְלָת֖וֹת
And the doors
H1817
דְלָת֖וֹת
And the doors
Strong's:
H1817
Word #:
6 of 12
something swinging, i.e., the valve of a door
דְלָת֖וֹת
And the doors
H1817
דְלָת֖וֹת
And the doors
Strong's:
H1817
Word #:
8 of 12
something swinging, i.e., the valve of a door
אֶחָ֔ת
leaves for the one
H259
אֶחָ֔ת
leaves for the one
Strong's:
H259
Word #:
9 of 12
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
Historical Context
Temple doors marked progressive levels of holiness: outer courts (accessible to all Israel), inner courts (priests only), holy place (serving priests), Most Holy Place (high priest alone, once yearly). Each threshold represented deeper consecration requirements.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Christ as the Door resolve the tension between God's holiness (which excludes sin) and His grace (which welcomes sinners)?
- What 'thresholds' of deeper consecration is God calling you to cross in your spiritual journey?
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Analysis & Commentary
The doors had two leaves apiece, two turning leaves; two leaves for the one door, and two leaves for the other door—the Hebrew delatayim (דְּלָתַיִם, double doors) emphasizes folding or turning leaves (mesubbot, מְסֻבּוֹת, turning/folding). These double doors were both functional (allowing wide access when opened) and symbolic (representing the dual nature of entry to God's presence: invitation and restriction).
Only those properly consecrated could enter beyond certain points in the temple. This dual reality—access and restriction—is perfectly resolved in Christ, who is both the Door (John 10:9) and the Way (John 14:6): open to all who come by faith, closed to those who reject Him.