What is the meaning of Ezekiel 46:5? The grain offering with the ram shall be one ephah - Ezekiel specifies a fixed measure—“one ephah,” roughly three-fifths of a bushel—to accompany a ram. This echoes earlier statutes where a set grain portion went with larger animals (Numbers 15:6-7; Ezekiel 45:24). - A consistent measure guards purity of worship: everyone, priest and prince alike, brings the same amount, reflecting God’s orderliness (1 Corinthians 14:33). - Grain offerings in Leviticus 2:1-3 served as a “memorial portion,” fragrant and pleasing to the LORD, pointing to thankful dependence on His provision (Psalm 65:9-13). - For us, the principle is clear: when God prescribes something, precision matters. Worship is not improvised but shaped by His revealed will (John 4:24). and the grain offering with the lambs shall be as much as he is able - Unlike the set ephah for a ram, the worshiper bringing lambs may give “as much as he is able.” This flexibility preserves personal devotion while still honoring the required sacrifice (Deuteronomy 16:17; 2 Corinthians 9:7). - Lambs were the more common animal (Exodus 12:5). Allowing variable grain amounts keeps the door open for rich and poor alike (Leviticus 5:7). - The balance of structure and freedom mirrors God’s heart: He establishes standards yet looks for willing, generous hearts (Psalm 51:17; Mark 12:41-44). along with a hin of oil per ephah - A “hin” is about a gallon. Blending oil with each ephah ties back to Exodus 29:40, where oil enriched the daily offering. - Oil signifies consecration and the Spirit’s enabling (1 Samuel 16:13; Zechariah 4:6). Every measured gift is saturated with divine empowerment—worship is never merely human effort. - The consistent ratio (one hin / ephah) keeps the offering from becoming dry or mechanical; it remains living and fragrant (Philippians 4:18). summary Ezekiel 46:5 lays out a pattern of worship that is at once orderly and personal. A fixed ephah with each ram underscores God’s unchanging standards. A flexible amount with each lamb invites heartfelt generosity. The accompanying oil ensures every gift is Spirit-touched and acceptable. Together these details remind us that true worship joins obedience, willingness, and divine anointing—elements still vital whenever God’s people draw near. |
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