Ezekiel 46:4 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the burnt offering that the prince shall offer unto the LORD in the sabbath day shall be six lambs without blemish, and a ram without blemish.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Here's what the prince needs to bring as a burnt offering to God on the sabbath: six perfect lambs and one perfect ram, no flaws, no shortcuts.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's asking for the best you've got, not your leftovers.

📚 Historical Context

During the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC, the prophet Ezekiel received visions from God about a restored temple and renewed worship practices for Israel after their return from captivity. This verse is part of detailed instructions for offerings, where the "prince" likely represents a future leader in this idealized community, emphasizing the need for flawless sacrifices to maintain purity in worship. It reflects the cultural importance of the Sabbath as a day of rest and devotion in ancient Israelite society.

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This is the burnt offering for every Sabbath, in addition to the daily burnt offering and its drink offering.

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