Ezra 6:20 Meaning and Explanation
“For the priests and the Levites were purified together, all of them were pure, and killed the passover for all the children of the captivity, and for their brethren the priests, and for themselves.”
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What Does Ezra 6:20 Mean?
Before serving, the priests and Levites cleansed themselves according to the law, so that all of them were pure. Then they killed the Passover lambs on behalf of the returned exiles, for their fellow priests, and for themselves. Holiness preceded their service.
Those who minister before God must first be made clean. The careful purifying shows that worship is not to be approached carelessly but with reverence and a prepared heart. This pointing toward cleansing finds its fullness in Christ, who purifies His people and makes them fit to draw near to God.
Ezra 6:20 in the Original Language
taher (טָהֵר), 'purify' -- to make ceremonially clean and fit to approach God in worship.
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What does Ezra 6:20 mean?
The priests and Levites purify themselves and, being clean, slay the Passover lambs for the whole community.