Ezekiel 45:23
And seven days of the feast he shall prepare a burnt offering to the LORD, seven bullocks and seven rams without blemish daily the seven days; and a kid of the goats daily for a sin offering.
Original Language Analysis
שִׁבְעַ֖ת
And seven
H7651
שִׁבְעַ֖ת
And seven
Strong's:
H7651
Word #:
1 of 18
seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
לַיּֽוֹם׃
daily
H3117
לַיּֽוֹם׃
daily
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
2 of 18
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
יַעֲשֶׂ֧ה
he shall prepare
H6213
יַעֲשֶׂ֧ה
he shall prepare
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
4 of 18
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
עוֹלָ֣ה
a burnt offering
H5930
עוֹלָ֣ה
a burnt offering
Strong's:
H5930
Word #:
5 of 18
a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
לַֽיהוָ֗ה
to the LORD
H3068
לַֽיהוָ֗ה
to the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
6 of 18
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
שִׁבְעַ֖ת
And seven
H7651
שִׁבְעַ֖ת
And seven
Strong's:
H7651
Word #:
7 of 18
seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
פָּ֠רִים
bullocks
H6499
פָּ֠רִים
bullocks
Strong's:
H6499
Word #:
8 of 18
a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)
שִׁבְעַ֖ת
And seven
H7651
שִׁבְעַ֖ת
And seven
Strong's:
H7651
Word #:
9 of 18
seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
אֵילִ֤ים
rams
H352
אֵילִ֤ים
rams
Strong's:
H352
Word #:
10 of 18
properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically an oak or other strong tree
תְּמִימִם֙
without blemish
H8549
תְּמִימִם֙
without blemish
Strong's:
H8549
Word #:
11 of 18
entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth
לַיּֽוֹם׃
daily
H3117
לַיּֽוֹם׃
daily
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
12 of 18
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
שִׁבְעַ֖ת
And seven
H7651
שִׁבְעַ֖ת
And seven
Strong's:
H7651
Word #:
13 of 18
seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
לַיּֽוֹם׃
daily
H3117
לַיּֽוֹם׃
daily
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
14 of 18
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
וְחַטָּ֕את
for a sin offering
H2403
וְחַטָּ֕את
for a sin offering
Strong's:
H2403
Word #:
15 of 18
an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
Cross References
Job 42:8Therefore take unto you now seven bullocks and seven rams, and go to my servant Job, and offer up for yourselves a burnt offering; and my servant Job shall pray for you: for him will I accept: lest I deal with you after your folly, in that ye have not spoken of me the thing which is right, like my servant Job.Leviticus 23:8But ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD seven days: in the seventh day is an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work therein.
Historical Context
Mosaic Passover offerings (Numbers 28:19-24) included bulls, rams, and lambs, but quantities differ from Ezekiel's vision. This innovation demonstrates that millennial worship, while rooted in Mosaic patterns, surpasses it in abundance—fulfilling Jesus' promise of abundant life (John 10:10). The multiplication of offerings reflects increased capacity to honor God when His kingdom fully comes.
Questions for Reflection
- What does the abundance of offerings (seven bulls, seven rams daily) symbolize?
- How does increased prosperity relate to increased capacity for worship?
- How do Old Testament material offerings relate to New Testament spiritual sacrifices?
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Analysis & Commentary
And seven days of the feast he shall prepare a burnt offering to the LORD, seven bullocks and seven rams without blemish daily the seven days—During Passover week, daily offerings: שִׁבְעַת יָמִים (shivʿat yāmîm, 'seven days'), שִׁבְעָה פָרִים וְשִׁבְעָה אֵילִים תְּמִימִם (shivʿāh phārîm wĕshivʿāh ʾêlîm tĕmîmim, 'seven bulls and seven rams without blemish') לַיּוֹם (layyôm, 'daily').
The number seven (completeness/perfection) pervades: seven days, seven bulls, seven rams, repeated seven times. This extensive offering demonstrates lavish worship in millennial kingdom. And a kid of the goats daily for a sin offering—Plus daily שְׂעִיר־עִזִּים לְחַטָּאת (śĕʿîr-ʿizzîm lĕḥaṭṭāʾt, 'male goat for sin offering'). The abundance contrasts with wilderness scarcity, showing that prosperity enables greater worship—a principle fulfilled when believers offer themselves as living sacrifices (Romans 12:1).