エゼキエル書 45:13-17 JCB

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 45:13-15

Systematic giving. Very elaborate regulations were drawn up to determine the several proportionate gifts of various kinds which were to be made by the Israelites. These regulations were after the manner of the times, and in accordance with the spirit of the Jewish Law. A larger freedom appertains to the Christian era, and we are not now required to make our offerings according to any definite proportion fixed for us by authority. But we are not therefore to conclude that there is to be no... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 45:13-15

Religion a practical thing. In the infancy of the world outward symbol was more needed for the religious instruction of men than it is today. In the sacred ceremonies of the temple every man had a part to take. Religious truth can better be impressed upon the mind when outward action accompanies inward sentiment. Religion requires the loyalty and service of the entire man; and if convictions of religious duty can be wrought into the soul, it is cheaply purchased by the devotement of our... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 45:15

Reconciliation. The relations between Israel and Jehovah were symbolical of those existing between the race of man and the same righteous Ruler and Judge. The sacrifices and priesthoods, the services and festivals, of the Mosaic economy have all a spiritual significance, and are typical of spiritual and Christian realities. Turning from the local and temporary circumstances, and regarding only the abiding, permanent, and universal truths suggested by the term "reconciliation," we remark—... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 45:16

All the people of the land shall give (literally, shall be for ) this oblation (or, terumah ) for the prince in Israel . Assuming that the prince here refers to the ordinary civil magistrate, Hengstenborg founds on this an argument in support of state Churches: "This is also the general doctrine, that the magistrate shall take first of all from the taxes levied the means for the proper observance of Divine worship." But if the oblations above referred to were not properly taxes, and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 45:17

The prince, as receiver-general of the people's offerings, should devote them to maintaining (literally, it should be upon him, and so form part of his duty to maintain) the sacrificial worship of the new temple, in the feasts ( הַגִּים , or joyous celebrations), and in the now moons , and in the sabbaths , and generally in all solemnities ( מוֹעָדִים , or appointed times, hence festal seasons) of the house of Israel , that thereby he might make reconciliation (or, ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezekiel 45:13-17

The offerings. to be made by the people through the prince for the service of the sanctuary. In the Mosaic Law the offerings for the sacrifices of the ordinary festivals were left to the free will of the people. Here they are reduced to regular order and the amounts ordained. In later days there were often shortcomings in these respects Malachi 3:8. This is obviated, and regularity ensured in the new order of things. No mention is made of wine for the drink-offering, or of bullocks for the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 45:13-16

Ezekiel 45:13-16. This is the oblation, &c. The Hebrew word here translated oblation, distinguished from the first-fruits, (see note on Ezekiel 45:1,) signifies the portion belonging to the Levites out of the fruits of the earth, when they were gathered in: see Ezekiel 44:30. For which reason St. Jerome, upon the place, supposes the following words to express the proportion the people ought to pay the Levites out of the increase of their ground; which by their rabbins was determined... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 45:13-25

Offerings and festivals (45:13-46:15)All the people had a part in providing the offerings for national religious festivals. The offerings were collected by the king, who then offered them in sacrifice on behalf of his people (13-17). At the beginning and end of the first week of the new year, sacrifices were offered for the cleansing of the temple (18-20). The two main annual festivals to be celebrated at the temple were the Feast of Passover and Unleavened Bread at the beginning of the year... read more

E.W. Bullinger