Ezekiel 46:6

"and the meal offering shall be an ephah for the ram, and the meal offering for the lambs as he is able to give, and a hin of oil to an ephah."

Key Reflection

In Ezekiel 46:6, the prophet details the sacrificial offerings for the appointed feasts and holidays. The original audience would have understood that a ephah of meal was required for each ram offered, while the amount of lambs could vary based on individual contribution, reflecting the diverse economic circumstances among the people. Additionally, a hin of oil was added to each ephah of meal as part of these offerings, symbolizing the importance of both grain and fat in the worship practices, indicating a holistic approach to sacrifice that encompassed various elements of daily life and prosperity.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Compare withNumbers 28:0. The enumeration of the offerings both for the Sabbath and new moon is here less complete than there; e. g., the drink offerings are passed by, and in the case of the new moon festival no mention is made of the blowing of trumpets (compareNumbers 10:10).

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