Ezekiel 45:19
Ezekiel 45:19 in Multiple Translations
And the priest is to take some of the blood from the sin offering and put it on the doorposts of the temple, on the four corners of the ledge of the altar, and on the gateposts of the inner court.
And the priest shall take of the blood of the sin offering, and put it upon the posts of the house, and upon the four corners of the settle of the altar, and upon the posts of the gate of the inner court.
And the priest shall take of the blood of the sin-offering, and put it upon the door-posts of the house, and upon the four corners of the ledge of the altar, and upon the posts of the gate of the inner court.
And the priest is to take some of the blood of the sin-offering and put it on the uprights at the sides of the doors of the house, and on the four angles of the shelf of the altar, and on the sides of the doorway of the inner square.
The priest shall take some of the blood from the sin offering and put it on the doorposts of the Temple, on the four corners of the upper ledge of the altar, and on the gateposts of the inner courtyard.
And the Priest shall take of the blood of the sinne offring, and put it vpon the posts of the house, and vpon the foure corners of the frame of the altar, and vpon the postes of the gate of the inner court.
and the priest hath taken of the blood of the sin offering, and hath put on the door-post of the house, and on the four corners of the border of the altar, and on the post of the gate of the inner court.
The priest shall take of the blood of the sin offering and put it on the door posts of the house, and on the four corners of the ledge of the altar, and on the posts of the gate of the inner court.
And the priest shall take of the blood of the sin-offering, and put it upon the posts of the house, and upon the four corners of the settle of the altar, and upon the posts of the gate of the inner court.
And the priest shall take of the blood of the sin offering: and he shall put it on the posts of the house, and on the four corners of the brim of the altar, and on the posts of the gate of the inner court.
The Supreme Priest must take some of the blood of the offering to cause people to become acceptable to me, and smear it on the doorposts of the temple, on the four corners of the upper ledge of the altar, and on the entry posts of the inner courtyard.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 45:19
Study Notes — Ezekiel 45:19
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Context — Offerings and Feasts
19And the priest is to take some of the blood from the sin offering and put it on the doorposts of the temple, on the four corners of the ledge of the altar, and on the gateposts of the inner court.
20You must do the same thing on the seventh day of the month for anyone who strays unintentionally or in ignorance. In this way you will make atonement for the temple. 21On the fourteenth day of the first month you are to observe the Passover, a feast of seven days, during which unleavened bread shall be eaten.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezekiel 43:20 | You are to take some of its blood and put it on the four horns of the altar, on the four corners of the ledge, and all around the rim; thus you will cleanse the altar and make atonement for it. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 43:14 | The space from the gutter on the ground to the lower ledge shall be two cubits, and the ledge one cubit wide. The space from the smaller ledge to the larger ledge shall be four cubits, and the ledge one cubit wide. |
| 3 | Leviticus 16:18–20 | Then he shall go out to the altar that is before the LORD and make atonement for it. He is to take some of the bull’s blood and some of the goat’s blood and put it on all the horns of the altar. He is to sprinkle some of the blood on it with his finger seven times to cleanse it and consecrate it from the uncleanness of the Israelites. When Aaron has finished purifying the Most Holy Place, the Tent of Meeting, and the altar, he is to bring forward the live goat. |
| 4 | Ezekiel 43:17 | The ledge shall also be square, fourteen cubits long and fourteen cubits wide, with a rim of half a cubit and a gutter of a cubit all around it. The steps of the altar shall face east.” |
Ezekiel 45:19 Summary
[Ezekiel 45:19 explains that the priest had to put blood on the doorposts of the temple and the altar to cleanse and dedicate them for worship, showing how important it is to be pure and holy when coming to God, as also mentioned in Psalm 24:3-4. This act of applying blood symbolizes the forgiveness of sins and the cleansing power of God, pointing to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who shed His blood for our sins, as stated in Romans 5:8. By understanding this verse, we can see the importance of approaching God with a humble and pure heart, recognizing our need for forgiveness and cleansing, as seen in 1 John 1:9.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the priest need to put blood on the doorposts of the temple?
The priest put blood on the doorposts as a symbolic act of cleansing and atonement, following God's instructions in Ezekiel 45:19, similar to the practice in Exodus 12:7, where the Israelites applied blood to their doorposts to avoid the destroyer.
What is the significance of the four corners of the ledge of the altar?
The four corners of the ledge of the altar represent the entirety of the altar, emphasizing the complete cleansing and consecration of the altar for worship, as seen in Ezekiel 45:19, highlighting the importance of purity in worship, also mentioned in Leviticus 1:5.
How does this ritual relate to the concept of sin and forgiveness?
The ritual of applying blood to the doorposts and altar in Ezekiel 45:19 illustrates the need for atonement and forgiveness, pointing to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who shed His blood for the forgiveness of sins, as stated in Romans 3:25 and Hebrews 9:22.
Is this ritual still practiced today?
No, this specific ritual is not practiced today, as it was part of the Old Testament sacrificial system, which was fulfilled in Jesus Christ, and the temple in Jerusalem is no longer standing, but the principles of atonement and forgiveness remain essential to Christian worship and practice, as seen in Hebrews 10:1-4.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's desire for purity and holiness in worship?
- How does the application of blood to the doorposts and altar symbolize the cleansing power of Jesus Christ?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of atonement and forgiveness in my own life, as seen in Ezekiel 45:19?
- How does this verse relate to the concept of sanctification and being set apart for God's purposes, as mentioned in 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7?
