Ezekiel 46:5 Meaning and Explanation
“And the meat offering shall be an ephah for a ram, and the meat offering for the lambs as he shall be able to give, and an hin of oil to an ephah.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The grain offering required is one ephah per ram, with the lamb's offering at the prince's discretion, plus oil measured by capacity.
The Context of Ezekiel 46:5
Grain and oil offering quantities accompanying the Sabbath sacrifice.
What Does Ezekiel 46:5 Mean?
Meat offerings (actually grain offerings) accompanying the burnt offering provide sustenance for the sacred community. An ephah measures grain, while a hin measures liquid—precise quantities that scale according to the size of each animal being offered.
The phrase 'as he shall be able to give' introduces flexibility for the lambs, allowing the prince some discretion in generosity, while the ram's portion remains fixed. This balance between standard requirements and permitted generosity shapes the worshiper's heart.
Ezekiel 46:5 in the Original Language
ephah (אֵפָה) — a dry measure equal to about 22 liters; hin (הִין) — a liquid measure equal to about 6 liters.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 46:5
What does Ezekiel 46:5 mean?
The grain offering required is one ephah per ram, with the lamb's offering at the prince's discretion, plus oil measured by capacity.
What is the context of Ezekiel 46:5?
Grain and oil offering quantities accompanying the Sabbath sacrifice.