Ezekiel 45:3
And of this measure shalt thou measure the length of five and twenty thousand, and the breadth of ten thousand: and in it shall be the sanctuary and the most holy place.
Original Language Analysis
וּמִן
H4480
וּמִן
Strong's:
H4480
Word #:
1 of 16
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
הַמִּדָּ֤ה
And of this measure
H4060
הַמִּדָּ֤ה
And of this measure
Strong's:
H4060
Word #:
2 of 16
properly, extension, i.e., height or breadth; specifically, tribute (as measured)
תָּמ֔וֹד
shalt thou measure
H4058
תָּמ֔וֹד
shalt thou measure
Strong's:
H4058
Word #:
4 of 16
properly, to stretch; by implication, to measure (as if by stretching a line); figuratively, to be extended
אֲלָפִ֑ים
thousand
H505
אֲלָפִ֑ים
thousand
Strong's:
H505
Word #:
8 of 16
hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
עֲשֶׂ֣רֶת
of ten
H6235
עֲשֶׂ֣רֶת
of ten
Strong's:
H6235
Word #:
10 of 16
ten (as an accumulation to the extent of the digits)
אֲלָפִ֑ים
thousand
H505
אֲלָפִ֑ים
thousand
Strong's:
H505
Word #:
11 of 16
hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
יִהְיֶ֥ה
H1961
יִהְיֶ֥ה
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
13 of 16
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
הַמִּקְדָּ֖שׁ
and in it shall be the sanctuary
H4720
הַמִּקְדָּ֖שׁ
and in it shall be the sanctuary
Strong's:
H4720
Word #:
14 of 16
a consecrated thing or place, especially, a palace, sanctuary (whether of jehovah or of idols) or asylum
Historical Context
Levitical cities (Numbers 35) similarly provided for priests and Levites through dedicated land allocations. This vision expands the concept, ensuring adequate provision for those serving God's house.
Questions for Reflection
- How should the church support those called to full-time ministry?
- What does it mean that 'the laborer deserves his wages' (Luke 10:7) in Christian service?
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Analysis & Commentary
The measured portion (25,000 x 10,000) contained both sanctuary and priests' dwelling. Those who served God's house lived on sacred land, supported by consecrated resources. This teaches that ministry support comes from God's provision through His people's worship. Those who serve the altar share in the altar (1 Corinthians 9:13-14).