Ezekiel 20:40 Meaning and Explanation
“For in mine holy mountain, in the mountain of the height of Israel, saith the Lord GOD, there shall all the house of Israel, all of them in the land, serve me: there will I accept them, and there will I require your offerings, and the firstfruits of your oblations, with all your holy things.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God promises that a restored Israel will worship Him exclusively in the holy mountain.
The Context of Ezekiel 20:40
A restored Israel will worship God exclusively in the holy mountain with His acceptance.
What Does Ezekiel 20:40 Mean?
The vision shifts to restoration and the future reign of God. 'Mine holy mountain' refers to Mount Zion and the temple, the place of God's dwelling and the center of true worship. Here, finally, 'all the house of Israel' will serve God—no competing shrines, no idolatry, but unified worship at the place God has chosen.
'There will I accept them' indicates God's pleasure and blessing returning. The offerings and firstfruits that were rejected when offered from hearts turned toward idols will be accepted when offered from a people wholly devoted to God. This is not a return to the old order but a renewed order where God's presence and acceptance are manifest.
Ezekiel 20:40 in the Original Language
kedeshem (קְדַשְׁתִּי), 'holy mountain' — literally the mountain of God's holiness, the place where His sanctity is especially manifest and where true worship occurs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 20:40
What does Ezekiel 20:40 mean?
God promises that a restored Israel will worship Him exclusively in the holy mountain.
What is the context of Ezekiel 20:40?
A restored Israel will worship God exclusively in the holy mountain with His acceptance.