Ezekiel 46:2

Ezekiel 46:2 Meaning and Explanation

And the prince shall enter by the way of the porch of that gate without, and shall stand by the post of the gate, and the priests shall prepare his burnt offering and his peace offerings, and he shall worship at the threshold of the gate: then he shall go forth; but the gate shall not be shut until the evening.

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The prince enters through the outer porch, offers sacrifices, worships at the gate threshold, and departs as the gate closes at evening.

The Context of Ezekiel 46:2

The prince's specific mode of worship entry and departure during open-gate times.

What Does Ezekiel 46:2 Mean?

The prince has a special role in this vision—neither a king over Israel nor a priest over the sanctuary, but a leader who participates in both functions. He approaches from outside, through the proper entrance, establishing order and obedience to prescribed ways.

His offerings include both burnt offerings (complete consecration) and peace offerings (communion and fellowship). His worship at the threshold—not inside—reflects a representative position bridging the people and the holy realm.

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What does Ezekiel 46:2 mean?

The prince enters through the outer porch, offers sacrifices, worships at the gate threshold, and departs as the gate closes at evening.

What is the context of Ezekiel 46:2?

The prince's specific mode of worship entry and departure during open-gate times.

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