Ezekiel 46:4
Ezekiel 46:4 in Multiple Translations
The burnt offering that the prince presents to the LORD on the Sabbath day shall be six unblemished male lambs and an unblemished ram.
And the burnt offering that the prince shall offer unto the LORD in the sabbath day shall be six lambs without blemish, and a ram without blemish.
And the burnt-offering that the prince shall offer unto Jehovah shall be on the sabbath day six lambs without blemish and a ram without blemish;
And the burned offering offered to the Lord by the ruler on the Sabbath day is to be six lambs without a mark on them and a male sheep without a mark;
The burnt offering that the prince is to offer to the Lord on the Sabbath day shall be six male lambs and a ram, all without defects.
And the burnt offring that the prince shall offer vnto the Lord on the Sabbath day, shalbe sixe lambs without blemish, and a ram without blemish.
'And the burnt-offering that the prince bringeth near to Jehovah on the day of rest [is] six lambs, perfect ones, and a ram, a perfect one.
The burnt offering that the prince shall offer to the LORD shall be on the Sabbath day, six lambs without defect and a ram without defect;
And the burnt-offering that the prince shall offer to the LORD in the sabbath day shall be six lambs without blemish, and a ram without blemish.
And the holocaust that the prince shall offer to the Lord on the sabbath day, shall be six lambs without blemish, and a ram without blemish.
The offering that the king brings to be completely burned on the Sabbath day must be six lambs and one ram, all with no defects.
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Ezekiel 46:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הָ֣/עֹלָ֔ה
אֲשֶׁר
יַקְרִ֥ב
הַ/נָּשִׂ֖יא
לַֽ/יהוָ֑ה
בְּ/י֣וֹם
הַ/שַּׁבָּ֗ת
שִׁשָּׁ֧ה
כְבָשִׂ֛ים
תְּמִימִ֖ם
וְ/אַ֥יִל
תָּמִֽים
וְ/הָ֣/עֹלָ֔ה
ʻôlâh
H5930
burnt offering
Conj | Art | N-fs
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
יַקְרִ֥ב
qârab
H7126
to present
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
הַ/נָּשִׂ֖יא
nâsîyʼ
H5387
leader
Art | N-ms
לַֽ/יהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
בְּ/י֣וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-ms
הַ/שַּׁבָּ֗ת
shabbâth
H7676
Sabbath
Art | N-cs
שִׁשָּׁ֧ה
shêsh
H8337
six
Adj
כְבָשִׂ֛ים
kebes
H3532
lamb
N-mp
תְּמִימִ֖ם
tâmîym
H8549
unblemished
Adj
וְ/אַ֥יִל
ʼayil
H352
ram
Conj | N-ms
תָּמִֽים
tâmîym
H8549
unblemished
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 46:4
וְ/הָ֣/עֹלָ֔ה
ʻôlâh
H5930
"burnt offering"
Conj | Art | N-fs
This word refers to a step or stairs, often used to describe the ascent to the altar for a burnt offering. In the Bible, it can also mean a holocaust or sacrifice, like in Leviticus.
Definition: whole burnt offering Aramaic equivalent: a.lah (עֲלָת "burnt offering" H5928)
Usage: Occurs in 262 OT verses. KJV: ascent, burnt offering (sacrifice), go up to. See also H5766 (עֶוֶל). See also: Genesis 8:20; Numbers 15:5; 2 Chronicles 29:7.
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
יַקְרִ֥ב
qârab
H7126
"to present"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
To approach or come near someone or something, often with a sense of purpose or intention, like Moses approaching the burning bush in Exodus 3:5. This word can also mean to bring someone or something near, as in presenting an offering to God.
Definition: : come/approach 1) to come near, approach, enter into, draw near 1a) (Qal) to approach, draw near 1b) (Niphal) to be brought near 1c) (Piel) to cause to approach, bring near, cause to draw near 1d) (Hiphil) to bring near, bring, present
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take. See also: Genesis 12:11; Leviticus 22:22; 1 Samuel 10:21.
הַ/נָּשִׂ֖יא
nâsîyʼ
H5387
"leader"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a leader or a high-ranking official, like a king or a captain. It can also describe a rising mist, as seen in Isaiah 60:13. In the Bible, it often symbolizes power and authority.
Definition: one lifted up, chief, prince, captain, leader
Usage: Occurs in 120 OT verses. KJV: captain, chief, cloud, governor, prince, ruler, vapour. See also: Genesis 17:20; Numbers 34:26; Psalms 135:7.
לַֽ/יהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | 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.
בְּ/י֣וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
הַ/שַּׁבָּ֗ת
shabbâth
H7676
"Sabbath"
Art | N-cs
The Hebrew word for the Sabbath, a day of rest and worship, as commanded by God in Exodus 20:8-11 and observed by the Israelites. It is a special day set apart for spiritual renewal and reflection, as Jesus taught in Matthew 12:1-14.
Definition: Sabbath 1a) sabbath 1b) day of atonement 1c) sabbath year 1d) week 1e) produce (in sabbath year)
Usage: Occurs in 89 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] every) sabbath. See also: Exodus 16:23; 2 Chronicles 2:3; Psalms 92:1.
שִׁשָּׁ֧ה
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
כְבָשִׂ֛ים
kebes
H3532
"lamb"
N-mp
This word refers to a young ram or lamb, old enough to butt or fight. In the Bible, it is used to describe the animals used for sacrifice or as a symbol of innocence.
Definition: lamb, sheep, young ram
Usage: Occurs in 100 OT verses. KJV: lamb, sheep. See also: Exodus 12:5; Numbers 28:7; Proverbs 27:26.
תְּמִימִ֖ם
tâmîym
H8549
"unblemished"
Adj
This Hebrew word means unblemished or perfect, like an animal without defects. It describes something or someone that is whole and complete, like the sacrifices in Leviticus. It is used to describe integrity and truth.
Definition: : unblemished/perfect 1) complete, whole, entire, sound 1a) complete, whole, entire 1b) whole, sound, healthful 1c) complete, entire (of time) 1d) sound, wholesome, unimpaired, innocent, having integrity 1e) what is complete or entirely in accord with truth and fact (neuter adj/subst)
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: without blemish, complete, full, perfect, sincerely (-ity), sound, without spot, undefiled, upright(-ly), whole. See also: Genesis 6:9; Deuteronomy 18:13; Psalms 15:2.
וְ/אַ֥יִל
ʼayil
H352
"ram"
Conj | 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.
תָּמִֽים
tâmîym
H8549
"unblemished"
Adj
This Hebrew word means unblemished or perfect, like an animal without defects. It describes something or someone that is whole and complete, like the sacrifices in Leviticus. It is used to describe integrity and truth.
Definition: : unblemished/perfect 1) complete, whole, entire, sound 1a) complete, whole, entire 1b) whole, sound, healthful 1c) complete, entire (of time) 1d) sound, wholesome, unimpaired, innocent, having integrity 1e) what is complete or entirely in accord with truth and fact (neuter adj/subst)
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: without blemish, complete, full, perfect, sincerely (-ity), sound, without spot, undefiled, upright(-ly), whole. See also: Genesis 6:9; Deuteronomy 18:13; Psalms 15:2.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 46:4
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- Context
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- Ezekiel 46:4 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 46:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 46:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:4
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:4
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:4
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:4
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 46:4
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 46:4
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:4
- Sermons on Ezekiel 46:4
Context — The Prince’s Offerings
2The prince is to enter from the outside through the portico of the gateway and stand by the gatepost, while the priests sacrifice his burnt offerings and peace offerings. He is to bow in worship at the threshold of the gate and then depart, but the gate must not be shut until evening.
3On the Sabbaths and New Moons the people of the land are also to bow in worship before the LORD at the entrance to that gateway.
4The burnt offering that the prince presents to the LORD on the Sabbath day shall be six unblemished male lambs and an unblemished ram.
5The 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. 6On the day of the New Moon he shall offer a young, unblemished bull, six lambs, and a ram without blemish.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 45:17 | And it shall be the prince’s part to provide the burnt offerings, grain offerings, and drink offerings for the feasts, New Moons, and Sabbaths—for all the appointed feasts of the house of Israel. He will provide the sin offerings, grain offerings, burnt offerings, and peace offerings to make atonement for the house of Israel. |
| 2 | Numbers 28:9–10 | On the Sabbath day, present two unblemished year-old male lambs, accompanied by a grain offering of two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil, as well as a drink offering. This is the burnt offering for every Sabbath, in addition to the regular burnt offering and its drink offering. |
Ezekiel 46:4 Summary
In Ezekiel 46:4, the prince presents six unblemished male lambs and an unblemished ram as a burnt offering to God on the Sabbath day, showing his desire to worship and honor God. This act of worship is important because it reminds us to keep the Sabbath day holy, just like God commands in Exodus 20:8-11. By presenting these offerings, the prince sets an example for the people to follow, and we can learn from his example by making worship and service to God a priority in our own lives (see also Psalm 95:6-7). As we reflect on this verse, we can ask ourselves how we can demonstrate our love and commitment to God in our daily lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the prince's burnt offerings on the Sabbath day in Ezekiel 46:4?
The prince's burnt offerings on the Sabbath day symbolize his commitment to worship and his desire to honor God, as seen in Exodus 20:8-11, where God commands the Israelites to remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.
Why are the lambs and ram required to be unblemished in Ezekiel 46:4?
The requirement for unblemished animals in Ezekiel 46:4 emphasizes the importance of purity and perfection in worship, as also seen in Leviticus 1:3, where God instructs the Israelites to offer unblemished male animals for burnt offerings.
How does the prince's role in presenting burnt offerings relate to the people's worship in Ezekiel 46:3?
The prince's presentation of burnt offerings on the Sabbath day sets an example for the people, who are also to worship God on the Sabbaths and New Moons, as stated in Ezekiel 46:3, and this collective worship is a key aspect of their covenant relationship with God, as seen in Deuteronomy 29:10-13.
What is the connection between the burnt offerings in Ezekiel 46:4 and the grain offerings mentioned in Ezekiel 46:5?
The burnt offerings in Ezekiel 46:4 are accompanied by grain offerings, which represent the people's dependence on God for provision and their gratitude for His blessings, as seen in Deuteronomy 26:1-11, where the Israelites are instructed to offer firstfruits and tithes to God.
Reflection Questions
- What does the prince's willingness to present burnt offerings on the Sabbath day reveal about his heart and priorities, and how can I apply this to my own worship and service to God?
- In what ways can I, like the prince, demonstrate my commitment to worship and honoring God in my daily life, even in small ways?
- How does the emphasis on unblemished animals in Ezekiel 46:4 challenge me to examine my own heart and life for areas where I need to seek purification and perfection in my walk with God?
- What role can I play in setting an example for others in worship and service to God, just as the prince does in Ezekiel 46:4, and how can I encourage others to join me in honoring God?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 46:4
And the burnt offering the prince shall offer unto the Lord in the sabbath day,.... In Ezekiel 45:17, it is said to be the prince's part to give and prepare sacrifices in the feasts, new moons,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 46:4
Likewise the people of the land shall worship at the door of this gate before the LORD in the sabbaths and in the new moons. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:4
The burnt-offering; this is different from that , as appears both from the kind of sacrifice and the occasion of it, or the time of each. In the sabbath day; or weekly, sabbath by sabbath; this was three times as much as was required, . Six lambs of the first year, and males, , and as the Hebrew implies. Without blemish; unblemished sacrifices were ever required, and so this, . A ram; when it was more than a year old, the Jews accounted it a ram.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:4
Ezekiel 46:4 And the burnt offering that the prince shall offer unto the LORD in the sabbath day [shall be] six lambs without blemish, and a ram without blemish.Ver. 4. Six lambs without blemish.] This was a larger sacrifice than Moses had appointed - Christians have more cause than Jews had to sanctify the Sabbath - as that for the new moons was lesser. See Numbers 28:11. Hereby it appeareth that God was about to abrogate the Mosaical worship, and the Levitical priesthood: Lex enim posterior derogat priori. This the Jewish doctors would fain say something to, but cannot tell what. The wit of these miscreants, reprobate concerning the faith, will better serve them to devise a thousand shifts to elude the truth, than their obstinace will suffer them once to yield and acknowledge it.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:4
(4) Six lambs . . . and a ram.—The burnt offering for the Sabbath, according to the Mosaic law (Numbers 28:9), was two lambs. This is greatly increased here, and the “meat offering” for the ram is also made larger, while that for the lambs (Ezekiel 46:5) is left to the prince’s generosity.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:4
Verse 4. The burnt-offerings that the prince shall offer] The chief magistrate was always obliged to attend the public worship of God, as well as the priest, to show that the civil and ecclesiastical states were both under the same government of the Lord; and that no one was capable of being prince or priest, who did not acknowledge God in all his ways. It is no wonder that those lands mourn, where neither the established priest nor the civil magistrate either fear or love God. Ungodly priests and profligate magistrates are a curse to any land. In no country have I found both so exemplary for uprightness, as in Britain.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 46:4
Ezekiel 46:1-7. Offerings for the Sabbath and new moon The prince was under obligation, besides providing for the great festivals of unleavened bread or passover and tabernacles (Ezekiel 45:21; Ezekiel 45:25), and for the special new moons in the first and seventh months (Ezekiel 45:18; Ezekiel 45:20), to furnish offerings also for the sabbaths and the ordinary new moons. The east gate of the inner court was kept shut six days of the week (the outer was always shut), but opened on the sabbaths and also on the new moons (Ezekiel 46:1). On these days the prince came by way of the porch and advanced as far as the door-posts of the inner gate, where he worshipped while the priests were offering the burnt and peace-offerings (Ezekiel 46:2). The gate remained open till the evening. While the prince could come as far as the threshold of the inner gate the people stood without before the inner east gate to worship (Ezekiel 46:3).
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 46:4
The offerings prescribed here Ezekiel 46:4-15 are generally in excess of those enjoined by the Law, to note not only the greater devotion and magnificence under the new state of things, but also the
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:4
4-7. Instead of two lambs for a burnt offering the prince in this new and ideal commonwealth shall offer six on the Sabbath (Numbers 28:9), and instead of two tenths of an ephah of flour mingled with
Sermons on Ezekiel 46:4
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(Through the Bible) Numbers 29-36 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker begins by praying for the listeners to understand and remember the teachings they have studied. He emphasizes the importance of sowing good seeds and wa |