Ezekiel 43:25
“Seven days shalt thou prepare every day a goat for a sin offering: they shall also prepare a young bullock, and a ram out of the flock, without blemish.”
Ezekiel 43:25 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Seven days shalt thou prepare every day a goat for a sin offering: they shall also prepare a young bullock, and a ram out of the flock, without blemish.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Seven days shalt thou offer a he goat for sill daily: they shall offer also a calf of the herd, and a ram of the flock without blemish.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Seven days shalt thou prepare every day a goat for a sin-offering: they shall also prepare a young bullock, and a ram out of the flock, without blemish.
- DARBYDarby
- Seven days shalt thou offer daily a goat for a sin-offering; they shall also offer a young bullock, and a ram out of the flock without blemish.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Seven days you shall prepare every day a goat for a sin offering: they shall also prepare a young bull, and a ram out of the flock, without blemish.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Seven days thou dost prepare a goat for a sin-offering daily, and a bullock, a son of the herd, and a ram out of the flock, perfect ones, do they prepare.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- For seven days, you shall prepare a goat for a sin offering each day, along with a young bull and a ram from the flock without blemish.
Context: Ezekiel 43
23When thou hast made an end of cleansing it, thou shalt offer a young bullock without blemish, and a ram out of the flock without blemish.
24And thou shalt offer them before the LORD, and the priests shall cast salt upon them, and they shall offer them up for a burnt offering unto the LORD.
25Seven days shalt thou prepare every day a goat for a sin offering: they shall also prepare a young bullock, and a ram out of the flock, without blemish.
26Seven days shall they purge the altar and purify it; and they shall consecrate themselves.
27And when these days are expired, it shall be, that upon the eighth day, and so forward, the priests shall make your burnt offerings upon the altar, and your peace offerings; and I will accept you, saith the Lord GOD.
About Ezekiel 43: The Glory of God Returns to the Temple
In Ezekiel chapter 43, the prophet receives a vision of the glory of God returning to the temple. He sees the Lord on his throne, and the temple is filled with his glory. The Lord tells Ezekiel that he will dwell in the midst of his people forever, and that they will never again defile his holy name.
Commentary
This chapter is a powerful depiction of the majesty and holiness of God. Ezekiel's vision of the Lord on his throne and the temple filled with his glory is a reminder that God is not distant or uninvolved in the affairs of the world, but is always present and always in control. The chapter also highlights the importance of holiness and reverence in approaching God. The Lord's presence in the temple is a reminder that our worship should be sincere and our lives should be lived in accordance with his will. Finally, the promise that God will dwell among his people forever is a source of comfort and hope for believers, reminding us that we will one day be in the presence of the Lord for all eternity.