Ezekiel 43:23

Verse

When you have finished the purification, you are to present a young, unblemished bull and an unblemished ram from the flock.

American Standard Version (1901)

When thou hast made an end of cleansing it, thou shalt offer a young bullock without blemish, and a ram out of the flock without blemish.

Bible in Basic English

And after you have made it clean, let a young ox without a mark be offered, and a male sheep from the flock without a mark.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And when thou shalt have made an end of the expiation thereof, thou shalt offer a calf of the herd without blemish, and a ram of the flock without blemish.

Free Bible Version

After you've finished the purifying process, you are to present a young bull and a ram, both free from defects.

King James (Authorized) Version

When thou hast made an end of cleansing it, thou shalt offer a young bullock without blemish, and a ram out of the flock without blemish.

Translation for Translators

When you have finished doing all that, you must offer a young bull and a ram, both of them without any defects.

Unlocked Literal Bible

When you finish its cleansing, offer an unblemished bull from the cattle and an unblemished ram from the flock.

Noah Webster Bible

When thou hast made an end of cleansing it , thou shalt offer a young bullock without blemish, and a ram out of the flock without blemish.

World English Bible

When you have finished cleansing it, you shall offer a young bull without defect and a ram out of the flock without defect.

Young's Literal Translation

In thy finishing cleansing, thou dost bring near a calf, a son of the herd, a perfect one, and a ram out of the flock, a perfect one.

Context

The Altar of Sacrifice

²²On the second day you are to present an unblemished male goat as a sin offering, and the altar is to be cleansed as it was with the bull.²³When you have finished the purification, you are to present a young, unblemished bull and an unblemished ram from the flock.²⁴You must present them before the LORD; the priests are to sprinkle salt on them and sacrifice them as a burnt offering to the LORD.

Summary

In this verse, Ezekiel is instructed to offer a young bull as a sin offering to make atonement for the altar. This act symbolizes the purification and consecration of the altar, highlighting the importance of holiness and reverence in worship. The sin offering serves as a reminder of the need for repentance and forgiveness before approaching God. It also points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who became the perfect atonement for the sins of humanity, allowing believers to draw near to God with clean hearts.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

When thou hast made an end of cleansing it,.... The altar, by the sacrifices of the bullock and the kid, on the first and second days; then, on the third day, thou shalt offer a young bullock without blemish, and a ram out of the flock without blemish; all these sacrifices point at the one sacrifice of Christ; which was pure and perfect, and once offered up for the sins of many, and needs no reiteration; only the doctrine of it is to be frequently inculcated in the ministry of the word and ordinances.

Ezekiel 43:23

The Altar of Sacrifice

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Berean Standard Bible

When you have finished the purification, you are to present a young, unblemished bull and an unblemished ram from the flock.

American Standard Version (1901)

When thou hast made an end of cleansing it, thou shalt offer a young bullock without blemish, and a ram out of the flock without blemish.

Bible in Basic English

And after you have made it clean, let a young ox without a mark be offered, and a male sheep from the flock without a mark.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And when thou shalt have made an end of the expiation thereof, thou shalt offer a calf of the herd without blemish, and a ram of the flock without blemish.

Free Bible Version

After you've finished the purifying process, you are to present a young bull and a ram, both free from defects.

King James (Authorized) Version

When thou hast made an end of cleansing it, thou shalt offer a young bullock without blemish, and a ram out of the flock without blemish.

Translation for Translators

When you have finished doing all that, you must offer a young bull and a ram, both of them without any defects.

Unlocked Literal Bible

When you finish its cleansing, offer an unblemished bull from the cattle and an unblemished ram from the flock.

Noah Webster Bible

When thou hast made an end of cleansing it , thou shalt offer a young bullock without blemish, and a ram out of the flock without blemish.

World English Bible

When you have finished cleansing it, you shall offer a young bull without defect and a ram out of the flock without defect.

Young's Literal Translation

In thy finishing cleansing, thou dost bring near a calf, a son of the herd, a perfect one, and a ram out of the flock, a perfect one.