Ezekiel 43:21

Key Reflection

Ezekiel 43:21 describes a ritual for cleansing and consecrating an altar. According to this passage, the priests were to take blood from sacrificial offerings and apply it to specific parts of the altar—its four horns, the four corners of the ledge, and the border all around. This act was intended to cleanse the altar and make atonement for any uncleanness associated with it. The ritual underscores the importance of purification in maintaining the sanctity of the sacred space, reflecting broader themes of cleansing and atonement found throughout the Old Testament.