EZEKIEL—NOTE ON EZEKIEL 45:1 This definition of a sacred space within the wider context of renewed Israel provides a summary that will be described in greater detail in Ezekiel 48:8. Ezekiel depicts three strips of 25,000 CUBITS (about 7.7 miles/12 km) oriented from east to west as expected, given t... [ Continue Reading ]
EZEKIEL—NOTE ON EZEKIEL 45:9 The direction to the prince to be content with the land he owns inspires a sharp criticism in v. Ezekiel 45:9, and a call to exercise JUSTICE AND RIGHTEOUSNESS. It recalls the disapproval of Ezekiel 22:27. It is striking to find such a text in a restoration setting, but... [ Continue Reading ]
EZEKIEL—NOTE ON EZEKIEL 45:13 The community’s offering to God includes agricultural produce (vv. Ezekiel 45:13) and livestock (v. Ezekiel 45:15). Although the prince provides offerings for the festivals and regular services (v. Ezekiel 45:17), the whole community is involved. The tax to be borne by... [ Continue Reading ]
EZEKIEL—NOTE ON EZEKIEL 45:18 The purification ritual assigned for the new year in vv. Ezekiel 45:18 resembles the cleansing of the altar in Ezekiel 43:18. The Feasts of PASSOVER (Ezekiel 45:21) and Tabernacles (v. Ezekiel 45:25) follow. In both cases, dealing with sin (v. Ezekiel 45:25) is essentia... [ Continue Reading ]