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Ezekiel 45:4

Ezekiel 45:4 in Multiple Translations

It will be a holy portion of the land to be used by the priests who minister in the sanctuary, who draw near to minister before the LORD. It will be a place for their houses, as well as a holy area for the sanctuary.

The holy portion of the land shall be for the priests the ministers of the sanctuary, which shall come near to minister unto the LORD: and it shall be a place for their houses, and an holy place for the sanctuary.

It is a holy portion of the land; it shall be for the priests, the ministers of the sanctuary, that come near to minister unto Jehovah; and it shall be a place for their houses, and a holy place for the sanctuary.

This holy part of the land is to be for the priests, the servants of the holy place, who come near to the Lord to do his work; it is to be a place for their houses and for grass-land and for cattle.

This area is a holy allocation of the land which will be used by the priests who serve in the sanctuary, who come before the Lord to minister. It will be where they can live, and a holy place for the sanctuary.

The holy portion of the lande shalbe the Priests, which minister in the Sanctuarie, which came neere to serue the Lord: and it shalbe a place for their houses, and an holy place for the Sanctuarie.

The holy [portion] of the land it [is]; for priests, ministrants of the sanctuary, it is, who are drawing near to serve Jehovah; and it hath been to them a place for houses, and a holy place for a sanctuary.

It is a holy portion of the land; it shall be for the priests, the ministers of the sanctuary, who come near to minister to the LORD. It shall be a place for their houses and a holy place for the sanctuary.

The holy portion of the land shall be for the priests the ministers of the sanctuary, who shall come near to minister to the LORD: and it shall be a place for their houses, and a holy place for the sanctuary.

The holy portion of the land shall be for the priests the ministers of the sanctuary, who come near to the ministry of the Lord: and it shall be a place for their houses, and for the holy place of the sanctuary.

That section will be the sacred portion of the land for the priests who work in the temple and who come near to me to serve me. It will be a place for their houses as well as being a holy place for the temple.

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Ezekiel 45:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB קֹ֣דֶשׁ מִן הָ/אָ֜רֶץ ה֗וּא לַ/כֹּ֨הֲנִ֜ים מְשָׁרְתֵ֤י הַ/מִּקְדָּשׁ֙ יִֽהְיֶ֔ה הַ/קְּרֵבִ֖ים לְ/שָׁרֵ֣ת אֶת יְהוָ֑ה וְ/הָיָ֨ה לָ/הֶ֤ם מָקוֹם֙ לְ/בָ֣תִּ֔ים וּ/מִקְדָּ֖שׁ לַ/מִּקְדָּֽשׁ
קֹ֣דֶשׁ qôdesh H6944 Holy Place N-ms
מִן min H4480 from Prep
הָ/אָ֜רֶץ ʼerets H776 land Art | N-cs
ה֗וּא hûwʼ H1931 he/she/it Pron
לַ/כֹּ֨הֲנִ֜ים kôhên H3548 priest Prep | N-mp
מְשָׁרְתֵ֤י shârath H8334 to minister V-Piel
הַ/מִּקְדָּשׁ֙ miqdâsh H4720 sanctuary Art | N-ms
יִֽהְיֶ֔ה hâyâh H1961 to be V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
הַ/קְּרֵבִ֖ים qârêb H7131 approaching Art | Adj
לְ/שָׁרֵ֣ת shârath H8334 to minister Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a
אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM
יְהוָ֑ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper
וְ/הָיָ֨ה hâyâh H1961 to be Conj | V-Qal-3ms
לָ/הֶ֤ם Prep | Suff
מָקוֹם֙ mâqôwm H4725 place N-ms
לְ/בָ֣תִּ֔ים bayith H1004 place Prep | N-mp
וּ/מִקְדָּ֖שׁ miqdâsh H4720 sanctuary Conj | N-ms
לַ/מִּקְדָּֽשׁ miqdâsh H4720 sanctuary Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 45:4

קֹ֣דֶשׁ qôdesh H6944 "Holy Place" N-ms
The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.
Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)
Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.
מִן min H4480 "from" Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
הָ/אָ֜רֶץ ʼerets H776 "land" Art | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
ה֗וּא hûwʼ H1931 "he/she/it" Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
לַ/כֹּ֨הֲנִ֜ים kôhên H3548 "priest" Prep | N-mp
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
מְשָׁרְתֵ֤י shârath H8334 "to minister" V-Piel
This verb means to serve or minister to someone, often in a worship or temple setting. It is used to describe the work of priests and Levites in the Old Testament.
Definition: (Piel) to minister, serve, minister to
Usage: Occurs in 92 OT verses. KJV: minister (unto), (do) serve(-ant, -ice, -itor), wait on. See also: Genesis 39:4; 1 Chronicles 26:12; Psalms 101:6.
הַ/מִּקְדָּשׁ֙ miqdâsh H4720 "sanctuary" Art | N-ms
A sanctuary or holy place, like a temple or palace, set apart for God or idols, a sacred space.
Definition: 1) sacred place, sanctuary, holy place 1a) sanctuary 1a1) of the temple 1a2) of the tabernacle 1a3) of Ezekiel's temple 1a4) of Jehovah
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: chapel, hallowed part, holy place, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 15:17; Lamentations 1:10; Psalms 68:36.
יִֽהְיֶ֔ה hâyâh H1961 "to be" V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
הַ/קְּרֵבִ֖ים qârêb H7131 "approaching" Art | Adj
This Hebrew word means to approach or come near, and is used in the Bible to describe drawing near to God or a physical location. In Psalm 69:18, it describes the psalmist's desire to draw near to God.
Definition: near, approaching
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: approach, come (near, nigh), draw near. See also: Numbers 17:28; 2 Samuel 18:25; Ezekiel 45:4.
לְ/שָׁרֵ֣ת shârath H8334 "to minister" Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a
This verb means to serve or minister to someone, often in a worship or temple setting. It is used to describe the work of priests and Levites in the Old Testament.
Definition: (Piel) to minister, serve, minister to
Usage: Occurs in 92 OT verses. KJV: minister (unto), (do) serve(-ant, -ice, -itor), wait on. See also: Genesis 39:4; 1 Chronicles 26:12; Psalms 101:6.
אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
יְהוָ֑ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
וְ/הָיָ֨ה hâyâh H1961 "to be" Conj | V-Qal-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
לָ/הֶ֤ם "" Prep | Suff
מָקוֹם֙ mâqôwm H4725 "place" N-ms
Maqom means a place or location, like a city or a region. It can also refer to a condition of the body or mind. This term is used to describe a wide range of locations and situations.
Definition: 1) standing place, place 1a) standing place, station, post, office 1b) place, place of human abode 1c) city, land, region 1d) place, locality, spot 1e) space, room, distance 1f) region, quarter, direction 1g) give place to, instead of
Usage: Occurs in 379 OT verses. KJV: country, [idiom] home, [idiom] open, place, room, space, [idiom] whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 1:9; Deuteronomy 12:3; 1 Kings 20:24.
לְ/בָ֣תִּ֔ים bayith H1004 "place" Prep | N-mp
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
וּ/מִקְדָּ֖שׁ miqdâsh H4720 "sanctuary" Conj | N-ms
A sanctuary or holy place, like a temple or palace, set apart for God or idols, a sacred space.
Definition: 1) sacred place, sanctuary, holy place 1a) sanctuary 1a1) of the temple 1a2) of the tabernacle 1a3) of Ezekiel's temple 1a4) of Jehovah
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: chapel, hallowed part, holy place, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 15:17; Lamentations 1:10; Psalms 68:36.
לַ/מִּקְדָּֽשׁ miqdâsh H4720 "sanctuary" Prep | N-ms
A sanctuary or holy place, like a temple or palace, set apart for God or idols, a sacred space.
Definition: 1) sacred place, sanctuary, holy place 1a) sanctuary 1a1) of the temple 1a2) of the tabernacle 1a3) of Ezekiel's temple 1a4) of Jehovah
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: chapel, hallowed part, holy place, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 15:17; Lamentations 1:10; Psalms 68:36.

Study Notes — Ezekiel 45:4

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1 Ezekiel 43:19 You are to give a young bull from the herd as a sin offering to the Levitical priests who are of the family of Zadok, who approach Me to minister before Me, declares the Lord GOD.
2 Numbers 16:5 Then he said to Korah and all his followers, “Tomorrow morning the LORD will reveal who belongs to Him and who is holy, and He will bring that person near to Himself. The one He chooses, He will bring near to Himself.
3 Ezekiel 40:45 Then the man said to me: “The chamber that faces south is for the priests who keep charge of the temple,
4 Ezekiel 45:1 “When you divide the land by lot as an inheritance, you are to set aside a portion for the LORD, a holy portion of the land 25,000 cubits long and 20,000 cubits wide. This entire tract of land will be holy.
5 Ezekiel 48:10–11 This will be the holy portion for the priests. It will be 25,000 cubits long on the north side, 10,000 cubits wide on the west side, 10,000 cubits wide on the east side, and 25,000 cubits long on the south side. In the center will be the sanctuary of the LORD. It will be for the consecrated priests, the descendants of Zadok, who kept My charge and did not go astray as the Levites did when the Israelites went astray.
6 Ezekiel 44:13–14 They must not approach Me to serve Me as priests or come near any of My holy things or the most holy things. They will bear the shame of the abominations they have committed. Yet I will appoint them to keep charge of all the work for the temple and everything to be done in it.
7 Ezekiel 44:28 In regard to their inheritance, I am their inheritance. You are to give them no possession in Israel, for I am their possession.

Ezekiel 45:4 Summary

Ezekiel 45:4 tells us about a special area of land that will be set aside for the priests who serve in the temple. This area will be a holy place where they can live and minister to the Lord. It's like a special neighborhood just for the priests, where they can focus on serving God and staying close to Him, similar to how the Israelites were called to be a holy nation in Exodus 19:6. This reminds us that, as believers, we are also called to be set apart for the Lord and to use our lives to serve and honor Him, as seen in Romans 12:1-2.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the holy portion of the land mentioned in Ezekiel 45:4?

The holy portion of the land is set aside for the priests who minister in the sanctuary, providing a place for their houses and a holy area for the sanctuary, as seen in Ezekiel 45:4, highlighting the importance of separation and consecration for those who serve the Lord, similar to the concept in Exodus 19:6.

How does this verse relate to the concept of the priesthood in the Bible?

In Ezekiel 45:4, we see that the priests are given a special place to live and minister, emphasizing their role as mediators between God and His people, as described in Hebrews 10:19-22, where Jesus is our High Priest, and in 1 Peter 2:9, where believers are called a royal priesthood.

What can we learn from the fact that the priests' houses are included in the holy portion of the land?

The inclusion of the priests' houses in the holy portion of the land, as mentioned in Ezekiel 45:4, suggests that their personal lives and families are also to be set apart for the Lord, reflecting the idea in Joshua 24:15 that our entire lives, including our homes, should be dedicated to serving God.

How does this verse point to the future and the ultimate fulfillment of God's plan?

Ezekiel 45:4 points to the future, where God's people will be restored and the temple will be rebuilt, as described in Ezekiel 40-48, and ultimately, it points to the heavenly city, where God will dwell with His people forever, as seen in Revelation 21:1-4.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does it mean for me to be 'set apart' for the Lord, and how can I apply this concept to my daily life?
  2. How can I, like the priests in Ezekiel 45:4, create a 'holy space' in my home and heart for the Lord to dwell?
  3. What are some ways I can minister to others, as the priests did in the sanctuary, and how can I use my gifts and talents to serve God's people?
  4. In what ways can I, as a believer, be a part of the 'royal priesthood' mentioned in 1 Peter 2:9, and how can I fulfill my role in God's plan?

Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 45:4

The holy portion of the land shall be for the priests, the ministers of the sanctuary,.... That is, the rest of it, which is not for the sanctuary, shall be for the use of the priests that minister

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 45:4

Of this there shall be for the sanctuary five hundred in length, with five hundred in breadth, square round about; and fifty cubits round about for the suburbs thereof. No JFB commentary on these verses.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:4

The holy portion; the whole contents of twelve miles and half long, and five broad. For the priests; sons of Zadok, who minister to the Lord, and others with them, who, though degraded from the priestly honour, yet lived upon priestly provision. A place for their houses; in which twenty-three of twenty-four courses of priests may dwell conveniently, while the twenty-fourth minister at the temple, as by order they did. And an holyplace; and how much God did reserve to himself for his dwelling is expressly mentioned. Thus God makes himself and what is his the inheritance and possession of the priests his servants, as he told them, .

Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:4

Ezekiel 45:4 The holy [portion] of the land shall be for the priests the ministers of the sanctuary, which shall come near to minister unto the LORD: and it shall be a place for their houses, and an holy place for the sanctuary.Ver. 4. And it shall be a place for their houses.] Ministers should he resident upon their charges, and as incumbent, dwell near, and as it were lean over their work.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:4

Verse 4. The holy portion] See the plan, A. See Clarke on Ezekiel 48:35.

Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 45:4

4. Read: An holy portion of the land is it, it shall be for, &c. holy place for the sanctuary] Lit. a sanctuary for the sanctuary. The use of “sanctuary” in the sense of sacred territory can hardly be supported by evidence, though the idea of a sacred territory around a sacred house or locality is a common one in the East. LXX. reads: a place for houses set apart for their sanctity, i.e. possibly: houses set apart for them (the priests), they being holy. No satisfactory emendation has been proposed.

Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:4

1-8. Having given directions as to what the temple ministers should eat, the prophet now specifically states what portion of land shall be theirs, and also what portions shall be for the prince and the city (Ezekiel 45:7).

Sermons on Ezekiel 45:4

SermonDescription
David Wilkerson Zadok Priesthood by David Wilkerson In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of ministering to the Lord before going out to the mission field. He encourages pastors to prioritize their ministry to God an
Andrew Murray Cleansed by the Blood to Serve the Living God or Intercourse Through the Blood by Andrew Murray Andrew Murray emphasizes the transformative power of the blood of Christ, which not only sanctifies believers but also grants them the privilege of intimate fellowship with God. He

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