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Ezekiel 46:6

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Bible Versions

And in the day of the new moon [it shall be] a young bullock without blemish, and six lambs, and a ram: they shall be without blemish.
And in the day {H3117} of the new moon {H2320} it shall be a young {H1121}{H1241} bullock {H6499} without blemish {H8549}, and six {H8337} lambs {H3532}, and a ram {H352}: they shall be without blemish {H8549}.
On Rosh-Hodesh it is to be a young bull, six lambs and a ram, all without defect.
On the day of the New Moon he shall offer a young, unblemished bull, six lambs, and a ram without blemish.
And on the day of the new moon it shall be a young bullock without blemish, and six lambs, and a ram; they shall be without blemish:

Ezekiel 46:6 details specific sacrificial offerings prescribed for the monthly observance of the new moon within the elaborate temple vision given to the prophet Ezekiel. This verse highlights God’s meticulous instructions for worship and the importance of offerings presented without defect.

Context

This verse is part of a detailed prophetic vision found in Ezekiel chapters 40-48, describing a future temple, its rituals, and its layout. Given to Ezekiel during the Babylonian exile, this vision served as a message of hope and a blueprint for a restored, purified worship. Chapter 46 focuses on the ordinances for the prince and the specific sacrifices required for various appointed times, including the Sabbaths and the new moon festivals. The precision of these instructions underscores God's desire for orderly and holy worship.

Key Themes

  • Divine Order in Worship: The detailed specifications for each offering—a young bullock, six lambs, and a ram—emphasize God's demand for precise, intentional worship. This contrasts with haphazard or impure religious practices.
  • The Significance of "Without Blemish": The repeated phrase "without blemish" (Hebrew: tamim) is central. It signifies perfection, wholeness, and purity. This requirement for sacrificial animals throughout the Old Testament (see Leviticus 1:3) pointed forward to the ultimate, perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who was without sin (Hebrews 9:14; 1 Peter 1:19).
  • The New Moon Observance: The "day of the new moon" (Hebrew: Rosh Chodesh) was a significant monthly festival in ancient Israel, marked by special sacrifices and trumpet blasts (Numbers 10:10). It served as a regular reminder of God's covenant and the need for ongoing atonement and worship.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew term for "new moon" is chodesh (חֹדֶשׁ), which literally means "newness" or "month," referring to the monthly renewal of the moon and, by extension, the beginning of a new calendar month. The repeated phrase "without blemish" translates the Hebrew word tamim (תָּמִים), which conveys a sense of completeness, soundness, and moral integrity, essential for any offering dedicated to God.

Practical Application

While the specific animal sacrifices are no longer required for believers today, as Christ's sacrifice fulfilled them, the principles behind Ezekiel 46:6 remain relevant. We are called to offer God our best—our lives, our worship, and our service—without blemish or compromise (Romans 12:1). This verse reminds us that true worship is not casual but requires reverence, purity, and intentionality, reflecting the perfect standard of God Himself.

Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Ezekiel 46:1

    ¶ Thus saith the Lord GOD; The gate of the inner court that looketh toward the east shall be shut the six working days; but on the sabbath it shall be opened, and in the day of the new moon it shall be opened.
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