Ezekiel 43:27

And when these days are expired, it shall be, [that] upon the eighth day, and [so] forward, the priests shall make your burnt offerings upon the altar, and your peace offerings; and I will accept you, saith the Lord GOD.

And when these days {H3117} are expired {H3615}, it shall be, that upon the eighth {H8066} day {H3117}, and so forward {H1973}, the priests {H3548} shall make {H6213} your burnt offerings {H5930} upon the altar {H4196}, and your peace offerings {H8002}; and I will accept {H7521} you, saith {H5002} the Lord {H136} GOD {H3069}.

When these days are over, then, on the eighth day and afterwards, the cohanim will present your burnt offerings on the altar and your peace offerings; and I will accept you,' says Adonai ELOHIM."

At the end of these days, from the eighth day on, the priests are to present your burnt offerings and peace offerings on the altar. Then I will accept you, declares the Lord GOD.’”

And when they have accomplished the days, it shall be that upon the eighth day, and forward, the priests shall make your burnt-offerings upon the altar, and your peace-offerings; and I will accept you, saith the Lord Jehovah.

Ezekiel 43:27 KJV concludes a significant section in the prophet Ezekiel's vision of a new temple, detailing the final step in the altar's consecration and the subsequent acceptance of Israel's worship by God.

Context

This verse follows a detailed description of the altar's dimensions and the seven-day purification and consecration process for it (Ezekiel 43:18-26). The entire vision, spanning chapters 40-48 of Ezekiel, was given to the prophet during the Babylonian exile. It served as a powerful message of hope and future restoration for a disheartened people, promising a time when God's glory would return to a purified sanctuary and a renewed covenant people. The "these days" refer to the preceding seven days of cleansing and dedication.

Key Themes

  • Divine Acceptance: The core promise of the verse is God's acceptance ("I will accept you"). This acceptance is contingent upon the proper completion of the sacred rituals, emphasizing God's holiness and His desire for pure worship.
  • Consecration and Purity: The seven days of purification highlight the absolute necessity of holiness for approaching God. The concept of a seven-day consecration period is found elsewhere in the Old Testament, signifying completion and thoroughness before a new phase begins.
  • The Eighth Day: The transition to the "eighth day" is highly significant. In biblical numerology, seven often represents completion, while eight frequently symbolizes a new beginning, resurrection, or perfection beyond the earthly cycle. For instance, circumcision occurred on the eighth day (Genesis 17:12), and Jesus' resurrection occurred on the first day of the week, which is the "eighth day" after the Sabbath cycle. This suggests a new era of worship and fellowship.
  • Sacrifice and Fellowship: The mention of "burnt offerings" (olah, signifying complete dedication to God as the entire animal was consumed) and "peace offerings" (shelem, symbolizing fellowship and communion between God and the worshiper) underscores the dual nature of worship: complete submission and joyful communion.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "Lord GOD" translates the Hebrew combination Adonai Yahweh, which emphasizes God's sovereign mastery (Adonai) alongside His covenant faithfulness and personal name (Yahweh). This reinforces the authority and reliability of the promise of acceptance.

Practical Application

While the physical temple and animal sacrifices are no longer required for believers today, having been fulfilled and superseded by Christ's perfect and once-for-all sacrifice, the principles of Ezekiel 43:27 remain vital:

  • Holiness in Worship: We are called to approach God with reverence and a desire for purity, recognizing His holy nature.
  • New Beginnings: The "eighth day" points to the new covenant era inaugurated by Christ, where believers offer spiritual sacrifices of praise, thanksgiving, and obedient living.
  • God's Acceptance: Through faith in Jesus, we are fully accepted by God, not based on our rituals but on Christ's atoning work. This acceptance leads to genuine fellowship and peace with God, echoing the purpose of the peace offerings.
Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Leviticus 9:1

    ¶ And it came to pass on the eighth day, [that] Moses called Aaron and his sons, and the elders of Israel;

  • Ezekiel 20:40

    For in mine holy mountain, in the mountain of the height of Israel, saith the Lord GOD, there shall all the house of Israel, all of them in the land, serve me: there will I accept them, and there will I require your offerings, and the firstfruits of your oblations, with all your holy things.

  • Ezekiel 20:41

    I will accept you with your sweet savour, when I bring you out from the people, and gather you out of the countries wherein ye have been scattered; and I will be sanctified in you before the heathen.

  • Ephesians 1:6

    To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.

  • Hebrews 13:15

    By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of [our] lips giving thanks to his name.

  • Colossians 1:20

    And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, [I say], whether [they be] things in earth, or things in heaven.

  • Colossians 1:21

    And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in [your] mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled

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