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Ezequiel, 46

1. tade legei kurioV qeoV pulh h en th aulh th eswtera h blepousa proV anatolaV estai kekleismenh ex hmeraV taV energouV en de th hmera twn sabbatwn anoicqhsetai kai en th hmera thV noumhniaV anoicqhsetai

1. hæc dicit Dominus Deus porta atrii interioris quæ respicit ad orientem erit clausa sex diebus in quibus opus fit die autem sabbati aperietur sed et in die kalendarum aperietur

2. kai eiseleusetai o afhgoumenoV kata thn odon tou ailam thV pulhV thV exwqen kai sthsetai epi ta proqura thV pulhV kai poihsousin oi iereiV ta olokautwmata autou kai ta tou swthriou autou kai proskunhsei epi tou proqurou thV pulhV kai exeleusetai kai h pulh ou mh kleisqh ewV esperaV

2. et intrabit princeps per viam vestibuli portæ de foris et stabit in limine portæ et facient sacerdotes holocaustum ejus et pacifica ejus et adorabit super limen portæ et egredietur porta autem non claudetur usque ad vesperam

3. kai proskunhsei o laoV thV ghV kata ta proqura thV pulhV ekeinhV en toiV sabbatoiV kai en taiV noumhniaiV enantion kuriou

3. et adorabit populus terræ ad ostium portæ illius in sabbatis et in kalendis coram Domino

4. kai ta olokautwmata prosoisei o afhgoumenoV tw kuriw en th hmera twn sabbatwn ex amnouV amwmouV kai krion amwmon

4. holocaustum autem hoc offeret princeps Domino in die sabbati sex agnos inmaculatos et arietem inmaculatum

5. kai manaa pemma tw kriw kai toiV amnoiV qusian doma ceiroV autou kai elaiou to in tw pemmati

5. et sacrificium œphi per arietem agnis autem sacrificium quod dederit manus ejus et olei hin per singula œphi

6. kai en th hmera thV noumhniaV moscon amwmon kai ex amnouV kai krioV amwmoV estai

6. in die autem kalendarum vitulum de armento inmaculatum et sex agni et arietes inmaculati erunt

7. kai pemma tw kriw kai pemma tw moscw estai manaa kai toiV amnoiV kaqwV ean ekpoih h ceir autou kai elaiou to in tw pemmati

7. et œphi per vitulum œphi quoque per arietem faciet sacrificium agnis autem sicut invenerit manus ejus et olei hin per singula œphi

8. kai en tw eisporeuesqai ton afhgoumenon kata thn odon tou ailam thV pulhV eiseleusetai kai kata thn odon thV pulhV exeleusetai

8. cumque ingressurus est princeps per viam vestibuli portæ ingrediatur et per eandem viam exeat

9. kai otan eisporeuhtai o laoV thV ghV enantion kuriou en taiV eortaiV o eisporeuomenoV kata thn odon thV pulhV thV proV borran proskunein exeleusetai kata thn odon thV pulhV thV proV noton kai o eisporeuomenoV kata thn odon thV pulhV thV proV noton exeleusetai kata thn odon thV pulhV thV proV borran ouk anastreyei kata thn pulhn hn eiselhluqen all' h kat' euqu authV exeleusetai

9. et cum intrabit populus terræ in conspectu Domini in sollemnitatibus qui ingreditur per portam aquilonis ut adoret egrediatur per viam portæ meridianæ porro qui ingreditur per viam portæ meridianæ egrediatur per viam portæ aquilonis non revertetur per viam portæ per quam ingressus est sed e regione illius egredietur

10. kai o afhgoumenoV en mesw autwn en tw eisporeuesqai autouV eiseleusetai met' autwn kai en tw ekporeuesqai autouV exeleusetai

10. princeps autem in medio eorum cum ingredientibus ingredietur et cum egredientibus egredietur

11. kai en taiV eortaiV kai en taiV panhguresin estai to manaa pemma tw moscw kai pemma tw kriw kai toiV amnoiV kaqwV an ekpoih h ceir autou kai elaiou to in tw pemmati

11. et in nundinis et in sollemnitatibus erit sacrificium œphi per vitulum et œphi per arietem agnis autem erit sacrificium sicut invenerit manus ejus et olei hin per singula œphi

12. ean de poihsh o afhgoumenoV omologian olokautwma swthriou tw kuriw kai anoixei eautw thn pulhn thn blepousan kat' anatolaV kai poihsei to olokautwma autou kai ta tou swthriou autou on tropon poiei en th hmera twn sabbatwn kai exeleusetai kai kleisei taV quraV meta to exelqein auton

12. cum autem fecerit princeps spontaneum holocaustum aut pacifica voluntaria Domino aperietur ei porta quæ respicit ad orientem et faciet holocaustum suum et pacifica sua sicut fieri solet in die sabbati et egredietur claudeturque porta postquam exierit

13. kai amnon eniausion amwmon poihsei eiV olokautwma kaq' hmeran tw kuriw prwi poihsei auton

13. et agnum ejusdem anni inmaculatum faciet holocaustum cotidie Domino semper mane faciet illud

14. kai manaa poihsei ep' autw to prwi ekton tou metrou kai elaiou to triton tou in tou anameixai thn semidalin manaa tw kuriw prostagma dia pantoV

14. et sacrificium faciet super eo cata mane mane sextam partem œphi et de oleo tertiam partem hin ut misceatur similæ sacrificium Domino legitimum juge atque perpetuum

15. poihsete ton amnon kai to manaa kai to elaion poihsete to prwi olokautwma dia pantoV

15. faciet agnum et sacrificium et oleum cata mane mane holocaustum sempiternum

16. tade legei kurioV qeoV ean dw o afhgoumenoV doma eni ek twn uiwn autou ek thV klhronomiaV autou touto toiV uioiV autou estai katascesiV en klhronomia

16. hæc dicit Dominus Deus si dederit princeps donum alicui de filiis suis hereditas ejus filiorum suorum erit possidebunt ea hereditarie

17. ean de dw doma eni twn paidwn autou kai estai autw ewV tou etouV thV afesewV kai apodwsei tw afhgoumenw plhn thV klhronomiaV twn uiwn autou autoiV estai

17. si autem dederit legatum de hereditate sua uni servorum suorum erit illius usque ad annum remissionis et revertetur ad principem hereditas autem ejus filiis ejus erit

18. kai ou mh labh o afhgoumenoV ek thV klhronomiaV tou laou katadunasteusai autouV ek thV katascesewV autou kataklhronomhsei toiV uioiV autou opwV mh diaskorpizhtai o laoV mou ekastoV ek thV katascesewV autou

18. et non accipiet princeps de hereditate populi per violentiam et de possessione eorum sed de possessione sua hereditatem dabit filiis suis ut non dispergatur populus meus unusquisque a possessione sua

19. kai eishgagen me eiV thn eisodon thV kata nwtou thV pulhV eiV thn exedran twn agiwn twn ierewn thn blepousan proV borran kai idou topoV ekei kecwrismenoV

19. et introduxit me per ingressum qui erat ex latere portæ in gazofilacia sanctuarii ad sacerdotes quæ respiciebant ad aquilonem et erat ibi locus vergens ad occidentem

20. kai eipen proV me outoV o topoV estin ou eyhsousin ekei oi iereiV ta uper agnoiaV kai ta uper amartiaV kai ekei peyousi to manaa to parapan tou mh ekferein eiV thn aulhn thn exwteran tou agiazein ton laon

20. et dixit ad me iste est locus ubi coquent sacerdotes pro delicto et pro peccato ubi coquent sacrificium ut non efferant in atrio exteriori et sanctificetur populus

21. kai exhgagen me eiV thn aulhn thn exwteran kai perihgagen me epi ta tessara merh thV aulhV kai idou aulh kata to klitoV thV aulhV aulh kata to klitoV thV aulhV

21. et eduxit me in atrium exterius et circumduxit me per quattuor angulos atrii et ecce atriolum erat in angulo atrii atriola singula per angulos atrii

22. epi ta tessara klith thV aulhV aulh mikra mhkoV phcwn tessarakonta kai euroV phcwn triakonta metron en taiV tessarsin

22. in quattuor angulos atrii atriola disposita quadraginta cubitorum per longum et triginta per latum mensuræ unius quattuor erant

23. kai exedrai kuklw en autaiV kuklw taiV tessarsin kai mageireia gegonota upokatw twn exedrwn kuklw

23. et paries per circuitum ambiens quattuor atriola et culinæ fabricatæ erant subter porticus per gyrum

24. kai eipen proV me outoi oi oikoi twn mageireiwn ou eyhsousin ekei oi leitourgounteV tw oikw ta qumata tou laou

24. et dixit ad me hæc est domus culinarum in qua coquent ministri domus Domini victimas populi



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Footnotes:

46:1-3 - The chapter addresses the regulations for temple worship, including the prince's entry and the rules regarding sacrifices. Worship will be characterized by a renewed commitment to holiness and purity. The prince must lead with humility and zeal in worship (see also Revelation 22:1-2 and Isaiah 56:7).

46:4-8 - The daily and Sabbath offerings are described, and observance of these practices is essential to maintaining a relationship with God. Obeying the established rituals is a form of consecration and thanksgiving to God (see also Leviticus 23:3 and Colossians 2:16-17).

46:9-10 - The rules for temple worship on feast days and during sacrificial periods demonstrate the continuity of the covenant between God and His people. The presence of the prince represents divine leadership and the restoration of justice and peace (see also Deuteronomy 16:16-17 and Luke 19:45-46).

46:11-15 - The grain offerings and burnt offerings are specified, with details on how they should be presented. These actions symbolize total consecration and dependence on God. Worship is a reflection of the people's gratitude and repentance (see also Leviticus 2:1-16 and Romans 12:1).

46:16-18 - The chapter concludes with instructions regarding the prince's assets and the portions of land he owns. The emphasis is on transparency and accountability, reflecting the ethos of justice that should be applied in all aspects of life (see also Ezekiel 45:8-9 and Matthew 7:12).

Verses related to Ezequiel, 46:

Ezekiel chapter 46 details the ordinances for worship and the responsibilities of the prince. How do these instructions promote proper worship? The text specifies the procedures for the Sabbath, new moons, and daily offerings. This crucial chapter emphasizes regularity of worship, generosity of offerings, and exemplary leadership. The instructions are intended to maintain sanctity and order in divine service. Ponder with us five Bible passages that relate to the central themes of this instructive chapter.

Hebrews 10:19-22: "Therefore, brothers, we have full confidence to enter the Holy of Holies through the blood of Jesus, through a new and living way that he opened for us through the veil, that is, his body. We therefore have a great priest over the house of God. Therefore, let us approach God with a sincere heart and full conviction of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to purify us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water." - This excerpt reflects on access to God, a topic addressed in Ezekiel 46 with the temple regulations, but presents Christ as the definitive fulfillment of these provisions.

Exodus 46:1-3: "This is what the Sovereign Lord says: The gate of the inner courtyard facing east must be kept closed during the six days of work, but on the Sabbath it must be opened, as well as on the day of the new moon. The prince will enter from outside, through the gate portico, and will stand by the gate pillar. The priests will sacrifice his burnt offerings and fellowship offerings. He will worship at the entrance of the gate and then leave, but the gate will not be closed until the afternoon." - This Exodus passage establishes regulations for the tabernacle that are similar to those described in Ezekiel 46, showing continuity in Israel's worship.

Revelation 21:22: "I saw no temple in the city, for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple." - Although Ezekiel 46 describes a physical temple, this passage of Revelation presents a final vision where God himself is the temple, fulfilling the ultimate purpose of worship.

John 4:23-24: "However, the time is coming, and indeed has already come, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. These are the worshipers that the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship him in spirit and in truth." - Jesus talks about spiritual worship, which transcends the physical regulations of the temple described in Ezekiel 46.

Colossians 2:16-17: "Therefore, do not allow anyone to judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to any religious festival, new moon celebration, or Sabbath day. These things are shadows of things to come; reality, however, is found in Christ." - Paul suggests that ritual practices, such as those described in Ezekiel 46, are shadows that point to the reality in Christ.

FAQ:

What does Ezekiel describe about entering the temple on the Sabbath day?

Ezekiel describes how on the Sabbath the prince will enter through the porch of the inner gate, while the people will bow down in the courtyard before the Lord. (Ezekiel 46:1-2)

What was the temple offering system described in Ezekiel 46?

The prince must offer burnt offerings and peace offerings, according to the regulations for each day. These offerings ensure the continued worship and purity of the temple. (Ezekiel 46:4-15)

What does Ezekiel reveal about the prince's duties in the temple?

The prince is to be responsible for the offerings and the administration of the cult, as well as ensuring that the religious festivals are properly observed. (Ezekiel 46:9-12)

How was the prince's distribution of offerings?

The prince is to distribute the offerings among the priests and Levites, ensuring that everyone receives their share during the sacrifices. (Ezekiel 46:16-18)

What did the prince's entry into the portico on the Sabbath mean?

The prince’s entry through the portico of the inner gate on the Sabbath symbolized an act of worship and reverence, reinforcing the sanctity of the day of rest. (Ezekiel 46:2-3)


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