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Ezekiel 43

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Ezekiel 43

1 Afterward he brought me to the gate, even the gate that looketh toward the east:

2 And, behold, the glory of the God of Israel came from the way of the east: and his voice was like a noise of many waters: and the earth shined with his glory.

3 And it was according to the appearance of the vision which I saw, even according to the vision that I saw when I came to destroy the city: and the visions were like the vision that I saw by the river Chebar; and I fell upon my face.

4 And the glory of the LORD came into the house by the way of the gate whose prospect is toward the east.

5 So the spirit took me up, and brought me into the inner court; and, behold, the glory of the LORD filled the house.

6 And I heard him speaking unto me out of the house; and the man stood by me.

7 And he said unto me, Son of man, the place of my throne, and the place of the soles of my feet, where I will dwell in the midst of the children of Israel for ever, and my holy name, shall the house of Israel no more defile, neither they, nor their kings, by their whoredom, nor by the carcases of their kings in their high places.

8 In their setting of their threshold by my thresholds, and their post by my posts, and the wall between me and them, they have even defiled my holy name by their abominations that they have committed: wherefore I have consumed them in mine anger.

9 Now let them put away their whoredom, and the carcases of their kings, far from me, and I will dwell in the midst of them for ever.

10 Thou son of man, shew the house to the house of Israel, that they may be ashamed of their iniquities: and let them measure the pattern.

11 And if they be ashamed of all that they have done, shew them the form of the house, and the fashion thereof, and the goings out thereof, and the comings in thereof, and all the forms thereof, and all the ordinances thereof, and all the forms thereof, and all the laws thereof: and write it in their sight, that they may keep the whole form thereof, and all the ordinances thereof, and do them.

12 This is the law of the house; Upon the top of the mountain the whole limit thereof round about shall be most holy. Behold, this is the law of the house.

13 And these are the measures of the altar after the cubits: The cubit is a cubit and an hand breadth; even the bottom shall be a cubit, and the breadth a cubit, and the border thereof by the edge thereof round about shall be a span: and this shall be the higher place of the altar.

14 And from the bottom upon the ground even to the lower settle shall be two cubits, and the breadth one cubit; and from the lesser settle even to the greater settle shall be four cubits, and the breadth one cubit.



15 So the altar shall be four cubits; and from the altar and upward shall be four horns.

16 And the altar shall be twelve cubits long, twelve broad, square in the four squares thereof.

17 And the settle shall be fourteen cubits long and fourteen broad in the four squares thereof; and the border about it shall be half a cubit; and the bottom thereof shall be a cubit about; and his stairs shall look toward the east.

18 And he said unto me, Son of man, thus saith the Lord GOD; These are the ordinances of the altar in the day when they shall make it, to offer burnt offerings thereon, and to sprinkle blood thereon.

19 And thou shalt give to the priests the Levites that be of the seed of Zadok, which approach unto me, to minister unto me, saith the Lord GOD, a young bullock for a sin offering.

20 And thou shalt take of the blood thereof, and put it on the four horns of it, and on the four corners of the settle, and upon the border round about: thus shalt thou cleanse and purge it.

21 Thou shalt take the bullock also of the sin offering, and he shall burn it in the appointed place of the house, without the sanctuary.

22 And on the second day thou shalt offer a kid of the goats without blemish for a sin offering; and they shall cleanse the altar, as they did cleanse it with the bullock.

23 When thou hast made an end of cleansing it, thou shalt offer a young bullock without blemish, and a ram out of the flock without blemish.

24 And thou shalt offer them before the LORD, and the priests shall cast salt upon them, and they shall offer them up for a burnt offering unto the LORD.

25 Seven days shalt thou prepare every day a goat for a sin offering: they shall also prepare a young bullock, and a ram out of the flock, without blemish.

26 Seven days shall they purge the altar and purify it; and they shall consecrate themselves.

27 And when these days are expired, it shall be, that upon the eighth day, and so forward, the priests shall make your burnt offerings upon the altar, and your peace offerings; and I will accept you, saith the Lord GOD.

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Summary and the Meaning of Chapter 43 of the Book of Ezekiel in the KJV Holy Bible

The 43rd chapter of the Book of Ezekiel stands as a significant milestone within the larger text of the KJV Holy Bible. Within this chapter, the prophet Ezekiel recounts a vision of the glory of God returning to the temple. This chapter is rich with symbolism and profound theological implications, offering insights into the nature of God, His divine presence, and His covenant with His people.

The Return of the Glory of the Lord

Ezekiel chapter 43 begins with a powerful scene: the return of the glory of the Lord to the temple. In this vision, Ezekiel sees the glory of the Lord entering the temple from the East, the same direction from which it had departed in his earlier vision (Ezekiel 10:18-19 and 11:22-23). The East is significant as it is the direction of the sunrise, symbolizing a new day, a new beginning, and a divine visitation.

Ezekiel describes the vision with vivid detail, using language that echoes the accounts of the divine presence in Exodus. The earth shines with God's glory, the sound of His voice is like the roar of rushing waters, and His overall appearance is like the vision Ezekiel had seen by the Kebar River (Ezekiel 1:28). This powerful imagery underscores the transcendence and majesty of God, reminding the reader of His divine presence and power.

The Temple: A Dwelling Place for God

The temple in Ezekiel's vision is not merely a building; it is a dwelling place for God. As God's glory fills the temple, He declares: "This is the place of my throne and the place for the soles of my feet. This is where I will live among the Israelites forever" (Ezekiel 43:7). This statement affirms God's commitment to dwell among His people, fulfilling the covenant promise He made to the Israelites.

However, God's dwelling among His people is contingent upon their obedience and holiness. God admonishes the Israelites for their past defilement of His holy name through their idolatry and wickedness. He calls them to put away their sins and to keep His laws and regulations. The temple is to be a holy place, set apart for God, and the people are to reflect this holiness in their lives.

The Altar: A Place for Atonement

The latter part of Ezekiel 43 focuses on the altar, the place where sacrifices are made for the atonement of sins. Here, Ezekiel is given detailed instructions about the construction and consecration of the altar. The meticulously described rituals of cleansing and purifying the altar underscore its central role in the worship of God. The sacrifices made upon the altar symbolize the need for atonement and reconciliation with God.

The sacrificial system also foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who would offer Himself as the perfect, once-for-all sacrifice for the sins of humanity (Hebrews 10:10). Through His sacrifice, Jesus would not only atone for sins but also inaugurate a new covenant, whereby God's presence would dwell within His people through the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 3:16).

Theological Implications and Interpretations

Ezekiel 43 offers profound theological insights. At its core, it speaks of God's desire for relationship with His people. The return of God's glory to the temple signifies God's readiness to renew His relationship with the Israelites, despite their past failures. It also emphasizes the importance of holiness, both in the temple as God's dwelling place and in the lives of the Israelites.

Furthermore, the detailed description of the altar and the sacrificial system underlines the gravity of sin and the necessity for atonement. It points forward to the ultimate atonement achieved through Jesus Christ, highlighting the continuity between the Old Testament and the New Testament in the grand narrative of God's redemptive plan.

In conclusion, Ezekiel 43 is a rich and complex chapter that offers profound insights into the nature of God, His divine presence, and His redemptive plan for humanity. It invites the reader to reflect on the reality of God's presence, the seriousness of sin, and the wonder of God's grace in offering atonement and reconciliation. As such, it stands as a powerful testament to the enduring relevance and depth of the biblical text.



This article is informed by the King James Version of the Holy Bible, the authors' personal knowledge, considerations and experience, and additional materials and resources available in internet.

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