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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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 45:4
Study Notes — Ezekiel 45:4
- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 45:4 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 45:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 45:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:4
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:4
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:4
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 45:4
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:4
- Sermons on Ezekiel 45:4
Context — Consecration of the Land
4It 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.
5An adjacent area 25,000 cubits long and 10,000 cubits wide shall belong to the Levites who minister in the temple; it will be their possession for towns in which to live. 6As the property of the city, you are to set aside an area 5,000 cubits wide and 25,000 cubits long, adjacent to the holy district. It will belong to the whole house of Israel.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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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
- What does it mean for me to be 'set apart' for the Lord, and how can I apply this concept to my daily life?
- How can I, like the priests in Ezekiel 45:4, create a 'holy space' in my home and heart for the Lord to dwell?
- 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?
- 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
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 45:4
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:4
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:4
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:4
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 45:4
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:4
Sermons on Ezekiel 45:4
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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 |
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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 |


