Ezekiel 45:16

16 "All of the people in the land will take part in that special gift. The prince in Israel will use it.

Ezekiel 45:16 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 45:16

All the people of the land shall give this oblation
None shall be exempted from it; all according to their capacity and ability shall contribute to the support of the ministry, and the service of religion: for the prince in Israel;
not the high priest, nor the civil magistrate, but the Prince Messiah: or rather "to the prince in Israel" ^F4; what the people shall do in this way, they shall do it as to the Lord, freely and cordially, and for his honour and glory; and he will take it as done to himself; see ( Matthew 10:41 Matthew 10:42 ) .

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FOOTNOTES:

F4 (ayvnl) "principi", Castalio, Cocceius, Starckius; so Abendana,

Ezekiel 45:16 In-Context

14 Give two and a half quarts out of every 60 gallons of olive oil.

15 Also give one sheep from every flock of 200 sheep. Get them from the grasslands of Israel that receive plenty of water. Use them for grain offerings, burnt offerings and friendship offerings. They will be used to pay for the sin of the people," announces the LORD and King.

16 "All of the people in the land will take part in that special gift. The prince in Israel will use it.

17 He must provide the burnt offerings, grain offerings and drink offerings. They will be for the yearly feasts, New Moon Feasts and Sabbath days. So they will be for all of the appointed feasts of the people of Israel. The prince will provide the sin offerings, grain offerings, burnt offerings and friendship offerings. They will be used to pay for the sin of the people."

18 The LORD and King says, "Get a young bull. It must not have any flaws. Use it to make the temple pure and clean. Do it on the first day of the first month.