KJV ORIGINAL
And seven days of the feast he shall prepare a burnt offering to the LORD, seven bullocks and seven rams without blemish daily the seven days; and a kid of the goats daily for a sin offering.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
During the seven-day festival, he needs to prepare a burnt offering for God every single day — seven perfect bulls and seven perfect rams each day for all seven days. Plus, he has to offer one young goat daily as a sin offering.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God wanted perfect, consistent worship — no shortcuts, no excuses, just pure dedication every day of the celebration.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The book of Ezekiel was written by the prophet Ezekiel to Jewish exiles in Babylon during the Babylonian captivity, approximately 593-571 BCE. It was written to explain the reasons for their exile, offer visions of future restoration, and provide instructions for a renewed Temple and land.
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