And he entered by seven steps into the gate that looks eastward, and he measured across the porch of the gate equal to the reed.

So the measurement of the house within was accomplished. And he brought me forth by the way of the gate that looks eastward, and measured the plan of the house round about in order.

Then he brought me back by the way of the outer gate of the sanctuary that looks eastward; and it was shut.

Thus says the Lord God: The gate that is in the inner court, that looks eastward, shall be shut the six working days; [but] let it be opened on the Sabbath day, and it shall be opened on the day of the new moon.