26 And after he is cleansed, they shall reckon unto him seven days.

Other Translations of Ezekiel 44:26

New International Version

26 After he is cleansed, he must wait seven days.

English Standard Version

26 After he has become clean, they shall count seven days for him.

The Message

26 But after he has been purified, he must wait another seven days.

New King James Version

26 After he is cleansed, they shall count seven days for him.

New Living Translation

26 Even then, he can return to his Temple duties only after being ceremonially cleansed and then waiting for seven days.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:26

Chapter Summary

This chapter contains ordinances relative to the true priests. The prince evidently means Christ, and the words in verse 2, may remind us that no other can enter heaven, the true sanctuary, as Christ did; namely, by virtue of his own excellency, and his personal holiness, righteousness, and strength. He who is the Brightness of Jehovah's glory entered by his own holiness; but that way is shut to the whole human race, and we all must enter as sinners, by faith in his blood, and by the power of his grace.