Ezekiel 45:24
Ezekiel 45:24 in Multiple Translations
He shall also provide as a grain offering an ephah for each bull and an ephah for each ram, along with a hin of olive oil for each ephah of grain.
And he shall prepare a meat offering of an ephah for a bullock, and an ephah for a ram, and an hin of oil for an ephah.
And he shall prepare a meal-offering, an ephah for a bullock, and an ephah for a ram, and a hin of oil to an ephah.
And he is to give a meal offering, an ephah for every ox and an ephah for every sheep and a hin of oil to every ephah.
He will also provide an ephah of grain and a hin of olive oil as an offering to accompany each bull and each ram.
And he shall prepare a meate offring of an Ephah for a bullocke, an Ephah for a ramme, and an Hin of oyle for an Ephah.
And a present of an ephah for a bullock, and an ephah for a ram, he doth prepare, and of oil a hin for an ephah.
He shall prepare a meal offering, an ephah for a bull, an ephah for a ram, and a hin of oil to an ephah.
And he shall prepare a meat-offering of an ephah for a bullock, and an ephah for a ram, and a hin of oil for an ephah.
And he shall offer the sacrifice of an ephi for every calf, and an ephi for every ram: and a hin of oil for every ephi.
He must also provide a half bushel of grain to be an offering, and also four quarts of olive oil, for each bill and ram.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 45:24
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Ezekiel 45:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מִנְחָ֗ה
אֵיפָ֥ה
לַ/פָּ֛ר
וְ/אֵיפָ֥ה
לָ/אַ֖יִל
יַֽעֲשֶׂ֑ה
וְ/שֶׁ֖מֶן
הִ֥ין
לָ/אֵיפָֽה
וּ/מִנְחָ֗ה
minchâh
H4503
offering
Conj | N-fs
אֵיפָ֥ה
ʼêyphâh
H374
ephah
N-fs
לַ/פָּ֛ר
par
H6499
bullock
Prep | N-ms
וְ/אֵיפָ֥ה
ʼêyphâh
H374
ephah
Conj | N-fs
לָ/אַ֖יִל
ʼayil
H352
ram
Prep | N-ms
יַֽעֲשֶׂ֑ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
וְ/שֶׁ֖מֶן
shemen
H8081
oil
Conj | N-ms
הִ֥ין
hîyn
H1969
hin
N-ms
לָ/אֵיפָֽה
ʼêyphâh
H374
ephah
Prep | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 45:24
וּ/מִנְחָ֗ה
minchâh
H4503
"offering"
Conj | N-fs
The Hebrew word for offering refers to a gift or donation, often given to God as a sacrifice. In Leviticus 2:1, it describes a grain offering. It can also mean tribute or present.
Definition: : offering/sacrifice 1) gift, tribute, offering, present, oblation, sacrifice, meat offering 1a) gift, present 1b) tribute 1c) offering (to God) 1d) grain offering
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: gift, oblation, (meat) offering, present, sacrifice. See also: Genesis 4:3; Numbers 29:28; Psalms 20:4.
אֵיפָ֥ה
ʼêyphâh
H374
"ephah"
N-fs
An ephah was a unit of measurement in the Old Testament, equivalent to about 9 gallons, used to quantify dry goods like grain, as mentioned in the books of Leviticus and Ruth.
Definition: 1) ephah 1a) a dry measure of quantity, equal to 3 seahs, 10 omers; the same as the liquid measure bath; (about 9 imperial gallons (40 l), rabbinical writings give sizes of one-half this amount) 1b) the receptacle for measuring or holding that amount
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: ephah, (divers) measure(-s). See also: Exodus 16:36; Ezekiel 45:10; Proverbs 20:10.
לַ/פָּ֛ר
par
H6499
"bullock"
Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word means a young bull or ox, often used as a sacrifice in the Bible. In Exodus, a bullock is used as an offering to God. The word describes a strong and powerful animal.
Definition: young bull, steer, bullock
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] young) bull(-ock), calf, ox. See also: Genesis 32:16; Numbers 28:20; Psalms 22:13.
וְ/אֵיפָ֥ה
ʼêyphâh
H374
"ephah"
Conj | N-fs
An ephah was a unit of measurement in the Old Testament, equivalent to about 9 gallons, used to quantify dry goods like grain, as mentioned in the books of Leviticus and Ruth.
Definition: 1) ephah 1a) a dry measure of quantity, equal to 3 seahs, 10 omers; the same as the liquid measure bath; (about 9 imperial gallons (40 l), rabbinical writings give sizes of one-half this amount) 1b) the receptacle for measuring or holding that amount
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: ephah, (divers) measure(-s). See also: Exodus 16:36; Ezekiel 45:10; Proverbs 20:10.
לָ/אַ֖יִל
ʼayil
H352
"ram"
Prep | N-ms
A strong tree, like an oak or a ram, symbolizes strength and power, as seen in 1 Kings 7:2 where Solomon builds a house with strong pillars. It can also refer to a chief or leader, like in 1 Chronicles 12:14 where the leaders of the tribes are listed.
Definition: 1) ram 1a) ram (as food) 1b) ram (as sacrifice) 1c) ram (skin dyed red, for tabernacle)
Usage: Occurs in 171 OT verses. KJV: mighty (man), lintel, oak, post, ram, tree. See also: Genesis 15:9; Numbers 28:20; Psalms 66:15.
יַֽעֲשֶׂ֑ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
וְ/שֶׁ֖מֶן
shemen
H8081
"oil"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for oil, often referring to olive oil, which was highly valued in ancient times. It symbolizes richness, anointing, and healing, and is used in various biblical contexts, including rituals and medicinal practices.
Definition: 1) fat, oil 1a) fat, fatness 1b) oil, olive oil 1b1) as staple, medicament or unguent 1b2) for anointing 1c) fat (of fruitful land, valleys) (metaph)
Usage: Occurs in 176 OT verses. KJV: anointing, [idiom] fat (things), [idiom] fruitful, oil(-ed), ointment, olive, [phrase] pine. See also: Genesis 28:18; Deuteronomy 8:8; Psalms 23:5.
הִ֥ין
hîyn
H1969
"hin"
N-ms
A hin is an ancient unit of liquid measure, about 5 quarts or 6 liters. It refers to the amount of liquid a vessel can hold. In the Bible, it is used to measure ingredients for holy oil in Exodus.
Definition: 1) hin 1a) a unit of measure, about 5 quarts (6 l) 1b) a vessel holding a hin of liquid
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: hin. See also: Exodus 29:40; Numbers 15:10; Ezekiel 46:14.
לָ/אֵיפָֽה
ʼêyphâh
H374
"ephah"
Prep | N-fs
An ephah was a unit of measurement in the Old Testament, equivalent to about 9 gallons, used to quantify dry goods like grain, as mentioned in the books of Leviticus and Ruth.
Definition: 1) ephah 1a) a dry measure of quantity, equal to 3 seahs, 10 omers; the same as the liquid measure bath; (about 9 imperial gallons (40 l), rabbinical writings give sizes of one-half this amount) 1b) the receptacle for measuring or holding that amount
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: ephah, (divers) measure(-s). See also: Exodus 16:36; Ezekiel 45:10; Proverbs 20:10.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 45:24
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 45:24
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- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:24
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 45:24
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:24
Context — Offerings and Feasts
22On that day the prince shall provide a bull as a sin offering for himself and for all the people of the land.
23Each day during the seven days of the feast, he shall provide seven bulls and seven rams without blemish as a burnt offering to the LORD, along with a male goat for a sin offering.
24He shall also provide as a grain offering an ephah for each bull and an ephah for each ram, along with a hin of olive oil for each ephah of grain.
25During the seven days of the feast that begins on the fifteenth day of the seventh month, he is to make the same provision for sin offerings, burnt offerings, grain offerings, and oil.’Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezekiel 46:5–7 | The grain offering with the ram shall be one ephah, and the grain offering with the lambs shall be as much as he is able, along with a hin of oil per ephah. On the day of the New Moon he shall offer a young, unblemished bull, six lambs, and a ram without blemish. He is to provide a grain offering of an ephah with the bull, an ephah with the ram, and as much as he is able with the lambs, along with a hin of oil per ephah. |
| 2 | Numbers 28:12–15 | along with three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering with each bull, two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering with the ram, and a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering with each lamb. This is a burnt offering, a pleasing aroma, an offering made by fire to the LORD. Their drink offerings shall be half a hin of wine with each bull, a third of a hin with the ram, and a quarter hin with each lamb. This is the monthly burnt offering to be made at each new moon throughout the year. In addition to the regular burnt offering with its drink offering, one male goat is to be presented to the LORD as a sin offering. |
Ezekiel 45:24 Summary
In Ezekiel 45:24, the prince is instructed to provide a grain offering to God, along with olive oil, as an act of worship and thanksgiving. This offering represents the firstfruits of our labor and increase, given to God in recognition of His provision and blessings (Deuteronomy 26:1-11). Just as the prince provides a specific amount of grain and oil, we can offer our lives and resources to God in a spirit of worship and obedience (Romans 12:1-2). By doing so, we demonstrate our gratitude and reverence for God, and acknowledge His sovereignty over all aspects of our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the grain offering in Ezekiel 45:24?
The grain offering represents the fruit of our labor and the firstfruits of our increase, given to God as an act of worship and thanksgiving, as seen in Deuteronomy 26:1-11 and Leviticus 2:1-16.
Why is olive oil included in the grain offering?
Olive oil symbolizes the Holy Spirit and the anointing of God, as mentioned in Zechariah 4:1-14, and its inclusion in the grain offering may represent the empowerment and enabling of the Holy Spirit in our lives and worship.
How does the amount of grain and oil specified in Ezekiel 45:24 relate to other biblical offerings?
The amount of an ephah of grain and a hin of oil per bull and ram is consistent with other biblical offerings, such as in Numbers 28:1-31 and Leviticus 23:1-44, highlighting the uniformity and order of God's worship instructions.
Is the grain offering in Ezekiel 45:24 a required offering for believers today?
While the specific details of the grain offering in Ezekiel 45:24 are part of the Old Testament ceremonial law, the principle of giving God the firstfruits of our increase and labor remains, as seen in 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 and Proverbs 3:9-10.
Reflection Questions
- What are the 'firstfruits' of my life that I can offer to God today, and how can I present them to Him in a spirit of worship and thanksgiving?
- How can I apply the symbolism of olive oil in my life, seeking the anointing and empowering of the Holy Spirit in my daily walk with God?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my gratitude to God for His provision and blessings, just as the prince in Ezekiel 45:24 provides grain and oil as an offering to God?
- What does the uniformity and order of God's worship instructions, as seen in Ezekiel 45:24, teach me about the importance of obedience and reverence in my relationship with Him?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 45:24
And he shall prepare a meat offering of an ephah for a bullock,.... Of the meat offering, [See comments on Ezekiel 45:17], this was to consist of an ephah of fine flour; and for every bullock on each
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 45:24
And he shall prepare a meat offering of an ephah for a bullock, and an ephah for a ram, and an hin of oil for an ephah. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:24
And he, the prince, shall prepare a meat-offering; for the sacrifice was not entire without this, and the text proportions this also: for each bullock one ephah of fine flour, three bushels and one half with the seven bullocks of the first day; and so for the rams; that is, seven bushels every day for seven days together, according to the number of rams and bullocks. An hin of oil: this was about one gallon and three quarters of a pint. For an ephah; to each ephah of meal. To every of the seven there were Seven bullocks, seven ephahs, and seven hins of oil, Seven rams, seven ephahs, and seven hins of oil; Forty-nine of each kind of the beasts in the space of the seven days, and ninety-eight ephahs and as many hins with them: a greatly and costly service.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:24
Ezekiel 45:24 And he shall prepare a meat offering of an ephah for a bullock, and an ephah for a ram, and an hin of oil for an ephah.Ver. 24. A meat offering.] Made of meal, in token of mortification, and submission to God in all things.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 45:24
Ch. Ezekiel 45:18 to Ezekiel 46:24. The offerings to be made at the feasts and other appointed seasons (1) Ezekiel 45:18-25. Offerings at the feasts. (2) Ezekiel 46:1-11. Offerings for the sabbaths and new moons. (3) Ezekiel 45:12. Voluntary offerings of the prince. (4) Ezekiel 45:13-15. The daily burnt-offering.
(5) Ezekiel 45:16-18. Case of the prince alienating any part of his landed estate to his children or servants. (6) Ezekiel 45:19-24. Kitchens for boiling the offerings eaten by the priests, and those partaken of by the people.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:24
21-25. It is commanded that on the fourteenth day of Abib (compare Exodus 12:6) the passover shall be celebrated (Ezekiel 45:21) and the prince “shall provide” (Ezekiel 45:22-23; compare Ezekiel