Ezekiel 40:43 Meaning and Explanation
“And within were hooks, an hand broad, fastened round about: and upon the tables was the flesh of the offering.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Ezekiel 40:43
Hooks on the tables facilitate the processing and organization of sacrificial flesh.
What Does Ezekiel 40:43 Mean?
Metal hooks or pegs, each one handbreadth wide (about 3 inches), are affixed around the edges of the slaughter tables. These hooks serve to hang meat, organs, or pieces of the offering during processing and preparation. The constant placement of flesh upon these tables indicates the ongoing, active nature of sacrificial work.
The hooks represent practical efficiency—they allow handlers to organize and suspend various parts of offerings, essential for the detailed butchering required by sacrificial law.
Ezekiel 40:43 in the Original Language
vav (וָו), 'hook'/'peg' — a tool for hanging or securing; used in the tabernacle and temple for organizing sacrificial materials.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 40:43
What does Ezekiel 40:43 mean?
Hooks one handbreadth wide line the tables' edges; flesh of offerings rests on the tables.
What is the context of Ezekiel 40:43?
Hooks on the tables facilitate the processing and organization of sacrificial flesh.