Ezekiel 44:27

Verse

And on the day he goes into the sanctuary, into the inner court, to minister in the sanctuary, he must present his sin offering, declares the Lord GOD.

American Standard Version (1901)

And in the day that he goeth into the sanctuary, into the inner court, to minister in the sanctuary, he shall offer his sin-offering, saith the Lord Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English

And on the day when he goes into the inner square, to do the work of the holy place, he is to make his sin-offering, says the Lord.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And in the day that he goeth into the sanctuary, to the inner court, to minister unto me in the sanctuary, he shall offer for his sin, saith the Lord God.

Free Bible Version

Then when he enters the sanctuary, going into the inner courtyard and ministering there in the sanctuary, he has to present his sin offering, declares the Lord God.

King James (Authorized) Version

And in the day that he goeth into the sanctuary, unto the inner court, to minister in the sanctuary, he shall offer his sin offering, saith the Lord GOD.

Translation for Translators

Then, on the day that he enters the inner courtyard again to serve me in the temple, he must give an offering to remove his guilt for his sin. That is what I, Yahweh the Lord, declare.

Unlocked Literal Bible

On the day he enters the holy place, into the inner courtyard to serve in the holy place, he must bring a sin offering for himself—this is the Lord Yahweh's declaration.

Noah Webster Bible

And in the day that he goeth into the sanctuary, to the inner court, to minister in the sanctuary, he shall offer his sin-offering, saith the Lord GOD.

World English Bible

In the day that he goes into the sanctuary, into the inner court, to minister in the sanctuary, he shall offer his sin offering,” says the Lord Yahweh.

Young's Literal Translation

And in the day of his coming in unto the sanctuary, unto the inner court, to minister in the sanctuary, he bringeth near his sin-offering — an affirmation of the Lord Jehovah.

Context

The Duties of the Priests

²⁶and after he is cleansed, he must count off seven days for himself.²⁷And on the day he goes into the sanctuary, into the inner court, to minister in the sanctuary, he must present his sin offering, declares the Lord GOD.

Summary

In Ezekiel 44:27, the priests are instructed to offer sacrifices, make atonement, and stand before the Lord to minister to Him. This verse emphasizes the importance of the priests' role in facilitating the relationship between God and His people through worship and intercession. It highlights the significance of obedience and faithfulness in carrying out their duties to maintain the sanctity of the tabernacle and uphold the covenant with God. The priests' actions symbolize the need for spiritual purity and dedication in serving God, reflecting the reverence and honor due to Him in all aspects of life.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And in the day that he goeth into the sanctuary,.... Into the house and church of God, after his cleansing, and when the seven days from thence are up: unto the inner court, to minister in the sanctuary; among the inward court worshippers, to minister in things to them; to preach the Gospel, and administer Gospel ordinances: he shall offer his sin offering, saith the Lord God; though he has been privately cleansed in the fountain of Christ's blood, in which he has washed for sin and uncleanness; yet when he comes into the house of the Lord, he must acknowledge his sins and imperfections over Christ the sin offering; which he must bring in the arms of his faith, and so enter into the courts of the living God, and do the service of the sanctuary.