Likewise the people of the land shall worship at the door of this gate before the LORD in the sabbaths and in the new moons.
The people who live in the land should come worship at the entrance of this gate before God on the Sabbaths and during the new moon celebrations.
God wants his people showing up consistently, weekly Sabbaths and monthly celebrations are your standing dates with him.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet during the Babylonian exile, where he received visions from God about the restoration of Israel and a future temple. This verse is part of a detailed blueprint for worship in that temple, emphasizing how ordinary people should gather at specific gates for structured observances on Sabbaths and new moons, which were key holy days in ancient Israelite religious life. It reflects God's ongoing concern for orderly and communal worship even amid national hardship and future renewal.
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