Ezekiel Chapter 46 · Verse 15
Thus shall they prepare the lamb, and the meat offering, and the oil, every morning for a continual burnt offering.
Original Language Analysis
וַעֲשׂ֨וּ
Thus shall they prepare
H6213
וַעֲשׂ֨וּ
Thus shall they prepare
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
1 of 11
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 11
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
4 of 11
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַמִּנְחָ֛ה
and the meat offering
H4503
הַמִּנְחָ֛ה
and the meat offering
Strong's:
H4503
Word #:
5 of 11
a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
6 of 11
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַשֶּׁ֖מֶן
and the oil
H8081
הַשֶּׁ֖מֶן
and the oil
Strong's:
H8081
Word #:
7 of 11
grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
בַּבֹּ֑קֶר
every morning
H1242
בַּבֹּ֑קֶר
every morning
Strong's:
H1242
Word #:
8 of 11
properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
בַּבֹּ֑קֶר
every morning
H1242
בַּבֹּ֑קֶר
every morning
Strong's:
H1242
Word #:
9 of 11
properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
Historical Context
The continual burnt offering sustained Israel's covenant relationship—cessation signaled divine judgment (Psalm 74:4-8). Antiochus Epiphanes' suspension (167 BC) and Rome's ending (AD 70) marked catastrophic covenant disruptions. Ezekiel's vision promises restoration beyond historical temple worship.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the daily pattern of lamb, grain, and oil inform your own rhythms of worship and consecration?
- What role might memorial sacrifices play in millennial worship if Christ's atonement is complete—remembrance, celebration, or pedagogical demonstration?
Analysis & Commentary
Thus shall they prepare the lamb, and the meat offering, and the oil, every morning for a continual burnt offering. This summary verse unifies 46:13-14's components—kebes (lamb), minchah (grain offering), and shemen (oil)—into a harmonious olat tamid (עֹלַת תָּמִיד, 'continual burnt offering'). The threefold elements create completeness: animal sacrifice for atonement, grain for consecration, oil for Spirit-anointing. Every morning (baboker baboker) establishes daily rhythm.
This perpetual worship anticipates Revelation 5:8-14's ceaseless heavenly liturgy. While Christ's finished work ended sacrificial necessity (Hebrews 10:18), Ezekiel's vision suggests memorial worship continues in the millennium, not for atonement but for remembrance and celebration. Like communion (1 Corinthians 11:26), these offerings would proclaim the Lord's death until—and perhaps even after—He comes.