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Ezekiel 44:17

15 But the Levitical priests, who are descended from Zadok and who kept charge of My sanctuary when the Israelites went astray from Me, are to approach Me to minister before Me. They will stand before Me to offer Me fat and blood, declares the Lord GOD.

16 They alone shall enter My sanctuary and draw near to My table to minister before Me. They will keep My charge.

When they enter the gates of the inner court, they are to wear linen garments; they must not wear anything made of wool when they minister at the gates of the inner court or inside the temple.

18 They are to wear linen turbans on their heads and linen undergarments around their waists. They must not wear anything that makes them perspire.

19 When they go out to the outer court, to the people, they are to take off the garments in which they have ministered, leave them in the holy chambers, and dress in other clothes so that they do not transmit holiness to the people with their garments.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
When they enter the gates of the inner court, they are to wear linen garments; they must not wear anything made of wool when they minister at the gates of the inner court or inside the temple.
KJV
And it shall come to pass, that when they enter in at the gates of the inner court, they shall be clothed with linen garments; and no wool shall come upon them, whiles they minister in the gates of the inner court, and within.
WEB
“‘“It will be that when they enter in at the gates of the inner court, they shall be clothed with linen garments. No wool shall come on them while they minister in the gates of the inner court, and within.
ASV
And it shall be that, when they enter in at the gates of the inner court, they shall be clothed with linen garments; and no wool shall come upon them, while they minister in the gates of the inner court, and within.
DARBY
And it shall come to pass when they enter in at the gates of the inner court, they shall be clothed with linen garments; and no wool shall come upon them, when they minister in the gates of the inner court, and towards the house.
BLB
And it will come to pass, in their going into the gates of the inner court, [that] they will put on garments of linen and no wool will come up upon them in their ministering within the gates of the inner court, and within it.
ÅB
Og når de går inn i den indre forgårds porter, da skal de kle seg i linklær; det skal ikke komme ull på dem når de tjener i den indre forgårds porter eller i huset.
OTB
Når de går inn i portene til den indre gården, skal de bære linklær; de må ikke bære noen ullklær mens de tjener ved portene til den indre gården eller inne i huset.
B1930
Og når de går inn i den indre forgårds porter, da skal de klæ sig i linklær; det skal ikke komme ull på dem når de tjener i den indre forgårds porter eller i huset.

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Cross references

  • Revelation 19:8

    She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints.

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  • Exodus 39:27–29

    For Aaron and his sons they made tunics of fine linen, the work of a weaver,

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  • Exodus 28:43

    Aaron and his sons must wear them whenever they enter the Tent of Meeting or approach the altar to minister in the Holy Place, so that they will not incur guilt and die. This is to be a permanent statute for Aaron and his descendants.

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  • Exodus 28:39–40

    You are to weave the tunic with fine linen, make the turban of fine linen, and fashion an embroidered sash.

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  • Revelation 4:4

    Surrounding the throne were twenty-four other thrones, and on these thrones sat twenty-four elders dressed in white, with golden crowns on their heads.

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  • Leviticus 16:4

    He is to wear the sacred linen tunic, with linen undergarments. He must tie a linen sash around him and put on the linen turban. These are holy garments, and he must bathe himself with water before he wears them.

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