Ezekiel, 45
19. The priest is to take blood from the sacrifice for sin and put it on the doorposts of the House, on the four corners of the altar base and on the doorposts of the gates of the inner court.
19. The priest is to take blood from the sacrifice for sin and put it on the doorposts of the House, on the four corners of the altar base and on the doorposts of the gates of the inner court.
Ezekiel 45 describes the portions of land that will be given to the princes and the temple in the future, as well as the distribution of supply and taxes. The following verses provide themes related to this chapter:
Isaiah 61:8: "For I, the Lord, love justice; I hate theft and iniquity. In my faithfulness I will reward them and make with them an eternal covenant." This verse highlights the importance of justice and fidelity in relation to the offers and taxes mentioned in Ezekiel 45.
Deuteronomy 25:13-15: "Do not have two weight types in your bag, one heavy and one light. Do not have two types of measure, one large and one. Use only one measure, a fair and accurate weight , that you may have a long life on the earth that the Lord, your God, gives you. " This verse talks about the importance of justice regarding the measures and weights used in the exchange of goods, which can be applied to the portions of land mentioned in Ezekiel 45.
1 Chronicles 29:3: "In addition, because I love my God's house, the personal treasure I have of gold and silver, I give it to the house of my God, and all that I have prepared for the Holy Temple." This verse highlights the importance of the temple mentioned in Ezekiel 45 and the dedication of resources to their livelihood.
Deuteronomy 16:17: "Each one will give as he has decided in his heart, not with grief or obligation, for God loves who gives with joy." This verse talks about the attitude of giving offers and how this should be done voluntarily and cheerfully, which can be applied to the offer mentioned in Ezekiel 45.
1 Chronicles 29:9: "The people rejoiced with voluntary offerings, for with sincere heart they gave them freely to the Lord. King David also filled with joy." This verse highlights the joy of the people by giving voluntary offerings and the value of this attitude, which can be applied to the offer mentioned in Ezekiel 45.
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