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2019 May 7

Ezekiel 43

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Image 1: The Interior of The Nieuwe Kerk In Delft with the Tomb of William the Silent (1665)
Hendrick Corneliszoon van Vliet (1611/1612 - 1675)
Dutch Golden Age Baroque Style
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Image 2: Solomon's Temple: Interior View (c. 2008)
ESV Study Bible (2008)
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Image Credit: Year in the Bible

[ Illustration: The First Image shows a house of worship with a grave. Such a thing would be unthinkable in the Temple described in today's chapter. It would make the Temple unclean until and unless it was removed. The Second Image depicts the interior of Solomon's Temple. In Ezekiel's vision in today's chapter, the LORD came into the Temple, reversing his exit from the Temple in Chapter 10. The Cherubim depicted in the Holy of Holies are based on images from Babylonian Ruins. Others depict them as human-like or a combination of human and animal, as mentioned in various Scriptures. ]

SPECIAL NOTE:

[ I will again be working through the Scriptures from Genesis to Revelation. I will be adding links, resources, images, and the like, upgrading the former work-through which began with the 2013-10-12 posting which can be found, along with the full Genesis to Revelation postings, in the Archive Page. Postings will be at midnight Eastern Time, as I am able. However, no chapters will be skipped, even though a posting may be late. And all postings will be housed in the Archive Page. ]

     Explanation: In Ezekiel 43, the LORD gives instruction for cleansing the Temple in preparation for inaugurating its services. Much discussion has centered on the meaning of "the carcasses of their kings" by which the Temple was defiled (verses 7 and 9). Does it refer to an honorific burial on the Temple premises (as in the first illustration above) - - or perhaps in the high-places which they used as a substitute for the Temple (6:1-7, 13)? Does it refer to burial nearby, as was the case with David and the Davidic kings? Does it refer to a funeral service within the confines of the Temple? Does it refer to Moloch, one of their idols, whose name has the same consonants as Melech, the Hebrew word for king? Or perhaps it refers, in some sense, to the symbolic slaughter depicted in chapter 9 verses 6-11, which began in the sanctuary of the Temple and proceeded out toward the city of Jerusalem. Ancient men were not spared, nor was anyone (king or commoner) who was an idolater and therefore did not have God's protective mark on their forehead. Whether the carcasses were real or symbolic, however, cleansing was coming, and God would accept his people again.
     The LORD Enters His Temple (1-12). The LORD came from the east toward the Temple. Previously (Ezekiel 10) he had left through the east gate when he forsook Solomon's Temple because of the sin of the people of Israel. Now he returned through the East Gate of the new Temple. His voice was like the sound of many waters (cf., Revelation 1:15), and the earth shone with his glory. After he entered, the Spirit brought Ezekiel into the temple where he saw the LORD's glory filling the Temple. And the LORD told Ezekiel that he would dwell there forever, and his people would no longer defile his holy name as they had in the past with their abominations. So the LORD told Ezekiel to tell the people about the Temple, its measurements and its laws because the whole territory of the Temple would be holy (literally, "a holy of holies").
     The Measurements of the Altar of Burnt Offering (13-17). The LORD then described the measurements of the Altar of Burnt offering and noted that its steps should face east.
     The Consecration of the Altar of Burnt Offering (18-27). Then the LORD described how the Altar of Burnt Offering was to be consecrated for service. First, the Levitical priests of the family of Zadok, because of their faithfulness when the priests of the family of Abiathar were unfaithful (1 Kings 2:35; 1 Chronicles 24:3; Ezekiel 40:46; Ezekiel 44:15-31), were to officiate. Various offerings were to be given over the course of seven days to cleanse and consecrate the Altar. In verse 26, the Hebrew says, "and they cleanse him and they fill his hand" (or "hands," as the margin says). This personifies the altar, speaking as if the altar had a hand or hands which were filled when it received the sacrifices. The counterpart to this is the priests, who were already consecrated, and whose hands were also filled with the sacrifices before they transferred them to the altar (Exodus 29:24; Leviticus 8:27; Leviticus 9:17). Afterward, from that time on, the LORD would accept the burnt offerings and the peace offerings which were sacrificed upon it.

     [ Sermons: Dennis Prutow 1. Dennis Prutow 2. James Philip. Various. ]

Bible Chronologies -- Genesis to Revelation

[Traditional Patriarchal Chronology. Judges Period Chronology 1. Judges Period Chronology 2. Kings of Judah and Israel #1. Kings of Judah and Israel #2].

[Post Exile Chronology 1. Post Exile Chronology 2. Post Exile Chronology 3.]

[Prophets Chronology 1. Prophets Chronology 2. Prophets Chronology 3. Prophets Chronology 4.]

[Intertestamental Period Chronology 1. Intertestamental Period Chronology 2. Intertestamental Period Chronology 3.
Intertestamental Period Chronology 4. Intertestamental Period Chronology 5.]

[New Testament Chronology 1. New Testament Chronology 2. New Testament Chronology 3. New Testament Chronology 4. New Testament Chronology 5.]

RESOURCES

PLEASE NOTE: Use the resources on this and other sites thoughtfully, particularly the commentaries and encyclopedias. I have attempted to list conservative, scholarly resources. However, some providers use liberal or liberal-influenced commentaries such as the Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges (in Bible Hub). Such commentaries are undoubtedly included by the provider for the wealth of useful information and comments which they provide. By consulting several commentaries, it should be fairly easy to sort out the wheat from the chaff. If, however, you would like personal assistance, write to me at AD LIB ARTS EMAIL.

          [ THEMATICALLY AND CHRONOLOGICALLY RELATED SCRIPTURES: Ezekiel 43: Ezekiel 33. Ezekiel 34. Ezekiel 35. Ezekiel 36. Ezekiel 37. Ezekiel 38. Ezekiel 39. Ezekiel 40. Ezekiel 41. Ezekiel 42. Ezekiel 43. Ezekiel 44. Ezekiel 45. Ezekiel 46. Ezekiel 47. Ezekiel 48. ]
[1] Ezekiel 10:18-19; Ezekiel 11:1; Ezekiel 11:23; Exodus 40:34-35; 1 Kings 8:10-11; 2 Chronicles 5:13-14; 2 Chronicles 7:1-3.
[2] Ezekiel 1:28; Ezekiel 3:23; Ezekiel 9:3; Ezekiel 10:18-19; Isaiah 6:3; John 12:41; Ezekiel 11:23; Ezekiel 1:24; Revelation 1:15; Revelation 14:2; Revelation 19:1, 6; Ezekiel 10:4; Isaiah 60:1-3; Habakkuk 2:14; Habakkuk 3:3; Revelation 18:1; Revelation 21:23.
[3] Ezekiel 32:18; Genesis 49:7; Isaiah 6:10; Jeremiah 1:10; Ezekiel 1:4; Ezekiel 3:23; Ezekiel 10:15; Ezekiel 10:22.
[4] Ezekiel 10:18-19; Ezekiel 44:2.
[5] Ezekiel 3:12-14; Ezekiel 8:3; Ezekiel 11:24; Ezekiel 37:1; Ezekiel 30:2; Ezekiel 44:4; Exodus 40:34; 1 Kings 8:10-11; 2 Chronicles 5:14; Isaiah 6:3; Haggai 2:7-9.
[6] Ezekiel 44:2; Ezekiel 44:5; Ezekiel 44:9; Ezekiel 47:3-5.
[7] 1 Chronicles 28:2; Psalm 132:7; Leviticus 26:30; 2 Kings 21:4-7; 2 Kings 16:11.
[8] Ezekiel 5:11; Ezekiel 8:3-16; Ezekiel 23:39; Ezekiel 44:7; 2 Kings 16:14-15; 2 Kings 21:4-7; 2 Kings 23:11-12; 2 Chronicles 33:4, 7.
[9] Ezekiel 18:30-31; Hosea 2:2; Colossians 3:5-9; Ezekiel 37:23; Ezekiel 37:26-28; 2 Corinthians 6:16.
[10] Ezekiel 40:4; 1 Chronicles 28:11, 19; Ezekiel 16:61, 63; Hebrews 8:5.
[11] Ezekiel 44:5-6; Hebrews 8:5; Ezekiel 11:20; Ezekiel 36:27; Matthew 28:20; John 13:17.
[12] Ezekiel 40:2; Ezekiel 42:20; Psalm 93:5; Joel 3:17; Zechariah 14:20-21; Revelation 21:27.
[13] Ezekiel 40:5; Exodus 27:1-8; 2 Chronicles 4:1; Ezekiel 40:5; Ezekiel 41:8.
[14] Ezekiel 43:13-20.
[15] Exodus 27:2; Leviticus 9:9.
[16] Exodus 27:1; Exodus 38:1-2; 2 Chronicles 4:1; Ezra 3:3.
[17] Exodus 25:25; Exodus 30:3; 1 Kings 18:32; Exodus 20:26; Ezekiel 8:16; Ezekiel 40:6; 1 Kings 6:8; Nehemiah 9:4.
[18] Exodus 29:37; Ezekiel 45:18-19; Exodus 40:29; Leviticus 1:5-17; Leviticus 8:18-21; Leviticus 16:19; Hebrews 9:21-23; Hebrews 10:4-12; Hebrews 12:24.
[19] Ezekiel 40:46; Ezekiel 44:15; Ezekiel 48:11; Leviticus 8:11.
[20] Exodus 29:12; Leviticus 8:15; Hebrews 9:18; Hebrews 9:22.
[21] Leviticus 4:3; Leviticus 4:11-12; Leviticus 4:13; Leviticus 4:20.
[22] Leviticus 4:22-23; Exodus 29:36.
[23-24] Leviticus 2:13; Numbers 18:19.
[25] Exodus 29:35-37; Leviticus 8:33.
[26] Leviticus 8:34; Exodus 29:24; Exodus 32:29.
[27] Leviticus 9:1; Ezekiel 20:40-41.
     -- From Treasury of Scripture Knowledge & Others ]

          [ CHRONOLOGY: GENERAL. Patriarchs (Traditional). Judges # 1. Judges # 2. Kings # 1. Kings # 2. Prophets # 1. Prophets # 2. NT # 1. NT # 2. NT # 3. ]

          [ MAPS: Maps # 1. Maps # 2. Maps # 3. Maps # 4. Maps # 5. ]

          [ COMMENTARIES, ETC: GENERAL: Bible Study Tools; Bible Hub: Study Light; Blue Letter Bible // PSALMS: Monergism: Precept Austin: The Treasury of David; John Gill; John Calvin - Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

          [ MUSIC: GENERAL: The Cyber Hymnal // PSALMS: Genevan Psalter (Instrumental). PROVERBS: Book of Proverbs. ECCLESIASTES: Book of Ecclesiastes Dramatized. SONG OF SOLOMON: Song of Solomon Dramatized. ISAIAH: Isaiah Dramatized. JEREMIAH: Jeremiah Dramatized. LAMENTATIONS: Lamentations Dramatized. EZEKIEL: Ezekiel Dramatized. VARIOUS ARTISTS: Micha'el Ben David. Sons of Korah. Fernando Ortega. Janet Isaac Morrison. Music of the Bible Revealed - Suzanne Haik-Vantoura. Dr. David Erb. Gregorian Chants. ]

HARMONY OF THE LAW

John Calvin - CCEL | Analytical Chart - BLB

GOSPEL HARMONIES

Gospel Harmony - Summary | The Harmony of the Gospels - Augustine | Gospel Harmony Chart - Online Bible

Greek Harmony of the Gospels - Robertson - (Downloadable PDF) | Gospel Harmony in English - Robertson - (Downloadable PDF)

HEBREW AND GREEK INTERLINEAR BIBLES

Hebrew and Greek Interlinear Download - Scripture 4 All

Bible Hub Interlinear Hebrew and Greek Bible

Bible Hub Hebrew Interlinear | Scripture 4 All Hebrew Interlinear

Mounce Interlinear | Bible Hub Greek Interlinear | Scripture 4 All Greek Interlinear Bible

Ezekiel Detailed Outline

Ezekiel 43

Map 1: Bible Nations | Map 2: Empire of David and Solomon Map 3: Kingdoms of Judah and Israel | Post Exile Chronology.

3. After the Siege of Jerusalem (Ezekiel 33:1 - Ezekiel 48:35) - 586-570 B.C. Babylon

D. The Return Motif (37:1 - 48:35)

3). Renewal: The New Temple and the New Land (40:1 - 48:35)

a). The New Temple (Continued) (40:1 - 44:31)

     ¹ Afterward he bought 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 [the appearance] which I saw, even according to the vision [according to the appearance] that I saw when I came to destroy [this] the city: and the visions [and the visions] were like the vision [like the appearance] 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 [face] is toward the east. ⁵ So the spirit took me up, and bought 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 [was standing] by me. ⁷ And he said unto me, Son of man, [this] 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 [between me and between them], they have even defiled [this] my holy name by their abominations that they have committed: wherefore I have consumed them in mine anger. ⁹ Now let them put away [this] 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 [this] the house to [this] the house of Israel, that they may be ashamed of their iniquities: and let them measure [this] 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 [this] 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 [circling, circling] shall be most holy [a holy of holies]. 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 [circling] 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 [ledge] shall be two cubits, and the breadth one cubit; and from the lesser settle [ledge] even to the greater settle [ledge] shall be four cubits, and the breadth one cubit.

     ¹⁵ So the altar [mountain of God] shall be four cubits; and from the altar [lion (or mountain) of God] 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 [ledge] shall be fourteen cubits long and fourteen broad in the four squares thereof; and the border about [circling] it shall be half a cubit; and the bottom thereof shall be a cubit about [circling]; 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 [a son of a herd, a calf] 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 [the ledge], and upon the border round about [circling]: thus shalt thou cleanse and purge it. ²¹ Thou shalt take [this] the bullock [the calf] 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 [this] the altar, as they did cleanse it with the bullock [calf]. ²³ When thou hast made an end of cleansing it, thou shalt offer a young bullock [a son of a herd, a calf] 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 [this] 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 [a son of a herd, a calf], and a ram out of the flock, without blemish. ²⁶ Seven days shall they purge [this] the altar and purify it; and they shall consecrate themselves [and they shall fill his hand]. ²⁷ And when [this] these days are expired, it shall be, that upon the eighth day, and so forward, the priests shall make [this] your burnt offerings upon the altar, and your peace offerings; and I will accept you, saith the Lord GOD.

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