Ezekiel 45:17

Authorized King James Version

And it shall be the prince's part to give burnt offerings, and meat offerings, and drink offerings, in the feasts, and in the new moons, and in the sabbaths, in all solemnities of the house of Israel: he shall prepare the sin offering, and the meat offering, and the burnt offering, and the peace offerings, to make reconciliation for the house of Israel.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְעַֽל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

הַנָּשִׂ֣יא

H5387

And it shall be the prince's part

properly, an exalted one, i.e., a king or sheik; also a rising mist

יִהְיֶ֗ה

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

הָֽעוֹלָה֙

H5930

and the burnt offering

a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)

הַמִּנְחָ֗ה

H4503

and meat offerings

a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)

וְהַנֵּסֶךְ֒

H5262

and drink offerings

a libation; also a cast idol

בַּחַגִּ֤ים

H2282

in the feasts

a festival, or a victim therefor

וּבֶחֳדָשִׁים֙

H2320

and in the new moons

the new moon; by implication, a month

וּבַשַּׁבָּת֔וֹת

H7676

and in the sabbaths

intermission, i.e (specifically) the sabbath

#10

בְּכָֽל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#11

מוֹעֲדֵ֖י

H4150

in all solemnities

properly, an appointment, i.e., a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for

#12

בֵּֽית

H1004

for the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#13

יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃

H3478

of Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

#14

הֽוּא

H1931

he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo

#15

יַעֲשֶׂ֞ה

H6213

he shall prepare

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

#16

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#17

הַחַטָּ֣את

H2403

the sin offering

an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender

#18

וְאֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#19

הַמִּנְחָ֗ה

H4503

and meat offerings

a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)

#20

וְאֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#21

הָֽעוֹלָה֙

H5930

and the burnt offering

a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)

#22

וְאֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#23

הַשְּׁלָמִ֔ים

H8002

and the peace offerings

properly, requital, i.e., a (voluntary) sacrifice in thanks

#24

לְכַפֵּ֖ר

H3722

to make reconciliation

to cover (specifically with bitumen)

#25

בְּעַ֥ד

H1157

in up to or over against; generally at, beside, among, behind, for, etc

#26

בֵּֽית

H1004

for the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#27

יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃

H3478

of Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

Analysis

Within the broader context of Ezekiel, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of peace connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about peace, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Ezekiel.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood peace. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
How does this verse's literary context within Ezekiel chapter 45 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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