What is the meaning of Ezekiel 45:11? The ephah and the bath shall be the same quantity Ezekiel has just commanded, “You shall have honest scales, an honest ephah, and an honest bath” (Ezekiel 45:10). By declaring that the two measures—one for dry goods (ephah) and one for liquids (bath)—“shall be the same quantity,” the Lord calls His people to visible, practical integrity. • Same size, same value, no room for cheating (Leviticus 19:35-36; Deuteronomy 25:13-15). • Equality in the market reflects equality before God (Proverbs 20:10; Acts 10:34). • In the coming temple age Ezekiel describes (Ezekiel 40–48), daily life, worship, and commerce will all line up with God’s holiness (Zechariah 14:20-21). so that the bath will contain a tenth of a homer The Lord specifies, “the bath will contain a tenth of a homer,” giving a clear ratio. • Accuracy keeps trade transparent and peaceful (Nehemiah 5:1-13). • The 1-in-10 pattern recalls the tithe, a constant reminder that everything belongs to God (Genesis 14:20; Malachi 3:10). • Measurements matter to God because people matter to God; honest commerce protects the vulnerable (Amos 8:4-6). and the ephah a tenth of a homer Dry goods receive the exact same ratio: “the ephah a tenth of a homer.” • One rule for grain, oil, wine, and all produce (2 Chronicles 31:5; Ezekiel 45:13-14). • No dual standards—God hates partiality (James 2:1-4). • Worship offerings rely on these measures, anchoring daily work to sacred service (Leviticus 6:14-18). the homer will be the standard measure for both Everything is tied back to the homer, a fixed, foundational unit. • A single benchmark prevents endless debates and confusion (1 Corinthians 14:33). • Using one “yardstick” pictures God’s unchanging character (Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8). • In the millennial kingdom the Lord Himself sets the standards, ensuring righteousness flows from the top down (Isaiah 2:2-4; Revelation 20:4-6). summary Ezekiel 45:11 roots everyday business in God’s holiness. By declaring identical, proportional, and universally accepted measures, the Lord eradicates fraud, safeguards community life, and foreshadows the just economy of Christ’s future reign. Honest weights and measures are not a footnote; they are a testimony that the God who rules the altar also rules the marketplace, calling His people to reflect His fairness in every transaction. |
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