Now when the prince shall prepare a voluntary burnt offering or peace offerings voluntarily unto the LORD, one shall then open him the gate that looketh toward the east, and he shall prepare his burnt offering and his peace offerings, as he did on the sabbath day: then he shall go forth; and after his going forth one shall shut the gate.
When the prince decides to bring a voluntary offering to God — whether it's a burnt offering or a peace offering — they'll open the east gate for him. He'll prepare his offerings just like he does on the Sabbath, and once he's done and leaves, they'll close the gate behind him.
Even leaders need special access when they want to bring God something extra from the heart.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The book of Ezekiel was written by the prophet Ezekiel to the Jewish exiles in Babylon during the early 6th century BCE. It was written to provide a vision of future restoration for Israel, including detailed plans for a new temple and its worship, after the destruction of Jerusalem and during their exile.
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