Ezekiel 44 - Introduction
The relation of the different classes of people to the temple and its courts. Ezekiel 44:1. The position of the Prince.... [ Continue Reading ]
The relation of the different classes of people to the temple and its courts. Ezekiel 44:1. The position of the Prince.... [ Continue Reading ]
OUTWARD SANCTUARY - The court of the priests, as distinguished from the temple itself. This gate was reserved for the prince, to whom it was opened on certain days. Only a prince of the house of David might sit down in the priests’ court (compare Ezekiel 46:1).... [ Continue Reading ]
THE LORD HATH ENTERED IN - See Ezekiel 43:2.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE PRINCE - Foretold under the name of David Ezekiel 34:24. The rabbis understood this to be the Messiah. TO EAT BREAD - See Leviticus 2:3; Leviticus 24:9; according to the old Law these feasts belonged only to the priests; none of the rest of the congregation, not even the king, might partake of... [ Continue Reading ]
Admonition to the ministering priests, grounded upon former neglect. Ezekiel 44:4 THE NORTH GATE BEFORE THE HOUSE - The north gate of the inner court. God expostulates with His people in the seat of their former idolatries Ezekiel 8:3. Ezekiel 44:5 MARK WELL - The careful arrangements made had a... [ Continue Reading ]
Regulations as to the priests’ services. The garments of the priests are defined and various rules prescribed in the Law are repeated with some additions in order to denote additional care to avoid uncleanness. Ezekiel 44:18 The material of which the four vestments of the ordinary priest were made... [ Continue Reading ]