And in the feasts and in the solemnities the meat offering shall be an ephah to a bullock, and an ephah to a ram, and to the lambs as he is able to give, and an hin of oil to an ephah.
And in the feasts {H2282} and in the solemnities {H4150} the meat offering {H4503} shall be an ephah {H374} to a bullock {H6499}, and an ephah {H374} to a ram {H352}, and to the lambs {H3532} as he is able {H3027} to give {H4991}, and an hin {H1969} of oil {H8081} to an ephah {H374}.
"'At the festivals and at designated times, the grain offering is to be a bushel for a young bull and a bushel for a ram, while for the lambs it can be as much as he wants to give, with a gallon of olive oil per bushel.
At the festivals and appointed feasts, the grain offering shall be an ephah with a bull, an ephah with a ram, and as much as one is able to give with the lambs, along with a hin of oil per ephah.
And in the feasts and in the solemnities the meal-offering shall be an ephah for a bullock, and an ephah for a ram, and for the lambs as he is able to give, and a hin of oil to an ephah.
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Ezekiel 46:5
And the meat offering [shall be] an ephah for a ram, and the meat offering for the lambs as he shall be able to give, and an hin of oil to an ephah. -
Ezekiel 46:7
And he shall prepare a meat offering, an ephah for a bullock, and an ephah for a ram, and for the lambs according as his hand shall attain unto, and an hin of oil to an ephah. -
Leviticus 23:1
¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, -
Leviticus 23:44
And Moses declared unto the children of Israel the feasts of the LORD. -
Numbers 28:1
¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, -
Numbers 28:29
A several tenth deal unto one lamb, throughout the seven lambs; -
Deuteronomy 16:1
¶ Observe the month of Abib, and keep the passover unto the LORD thy God: for in the month of Abib the LORD thy God brought thee forth out of Egypt by night.
Ezekiel 46:11 details specific regulations for offerings during the designated "feasts and solemnities" within the visionary temple described by the prophet Ezekiel. This verse is part of a larger section (chapters 40-48) that outlines the structure, services, and administration of an ideal future temple, often interpreted as a prophetic vision of a restored worship system or a literal temple in a future Messianic era.
Context of Ezekiel 46:11
This verse is found within Ezekiel's elaborate vision of a new temple, which commences in Ezekiel 40:1. Following the destruction of the first temple and the Babylonian exile, God gives Ezekiel a detailed blueprint for a new sanctuary. Chapters 45 and 46 specifically focus on the land division, the prince's role, and the regulations for sacrifices and worship. The "feasts and solemnities" refer to the annual holy days and appointed times of worship, emphasizing a structured and reverent approach to God.
Key Themes and Messages
Linguistic Insights
The KJV term "meat offering" can be misleading to modern readers, as it refers to a bloodless offering of grain, flour, oil, and frankincense, not animal flesh. The Hebrew word is minchah (מִנְחָה), which broadly means a gift or tribute, but in the context of offerings to God, it often refers to a grain offering. This offering often represented dedication, thanksgiving, or sustenance, complementing the animal sacrifices that atoned for sin. For instance, Leviticus 2:1 provides detailed instructions for the grain offering.
Practical Application and Significance
While the literal fulfillment of Ezekiel's temple vision is debated among theologians, the principles embedded within these detailed regulations remain profoundly relevant. They teach us about:
Ezekiel 46:11, therefore, serves as a reminder of God's unchanging nature and His desire for worship that is holy, orderly, and offered with a spirit of devotion and generosity.