Ezekiel 43:21
Ezekiel 43:21 in Multiple Translations
Then you are to take away the bull for the sin offering and burn it in the appointed part of the temple area outside the sanctuary.
Thou shalt take the bullock also of the sin offering, and he shall burn it in the appointed place of the house, without the sanctuary.
Thou shalt also take the bullock of the sin-offering, and it shall be burnt in the appointed place of the house, without the sanctuary.
And you are to take the ox of the sin-offering, and have it burned in the special place ordered for it in the house, outside the holy place.
Then remove the bull for the sin offering and burn it in the designated place of the Temple area outside the sanctuary.
Thou shalt take the bullocke also of the sinne offring, and burne it in the appointed place of the house without the Sanctuarie.
And thou hast taken the bullock of the sin-offering, and hast burnt it in the appointed place of the house at the outside of the sanctuary.
You shall also take the bull of the sin offering, and it shall be burned in the appointed place of the house, outside of the sanctuary.
Thou shalt take the bullock also of the sin-offering, and he shall burn it in the appointed place of the house, without the sanctuary.
And thou shalt take the calf, that is offered for sin: and thou shalt burn him in a separate place of the house without the sanctuary.
You must burn that bull outside the temple in the part of the temple area that I have designated for that.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 43:21
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Ezekiel 43:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/לָ֣קַחְתָּ֔
אֵ֖ת
הַ/פָּ֣ר
הַֽ/חַטָּ֑את
וּ/שְׂרָפ/וֹ֙
בְּ/מִפְקַ֣ד
הַ/בַּ֔יִת
מִ/ח֖וּץ
לַ/מִּקְדָּֽשׁ
וְ/לָ֣קַחְתָּ֔
lâqach
H3947
to take
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/פָּ֣ר
par
H6499
bullock
Art | N-ms
הַֽ/חַטָּ֑את
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
sin
Art | N-fs
וּ/שְׂרָפ/וֹ֙
sâraph
H8313
to burn
Conj | V-Qal-3ms | Suff
בְּ/מִפְקַ֣ד
miphqâd
H4662
appointment
Prep | N-ms
הַ/בַּ֔יִת
bayith
H1004
place
Art | N-ms
מִ/ח֖וּץ
chûwts
H2351
outside
Prep | N-ms
לַ/מִּקְדָּֽשׁ
miqdâsh
H4720
sanctuary
Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 43:21
וְ/לָ֣קַחְתָּ֔
lâqach
H3947
"to take"
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.
Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)
Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.
אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/פָּ֣ר
par
H6499
"bullock"
Art | N-ms
This Hebrew word means a young bull or ox, often used as a sacrifice in the Bible. In Exodus, a bullock is used as an offering to God. The word describes a strong and powerful animal.
Definition: young bull, steer, bullock
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] young) bull(-ock), calf, ox. See also: Genesis 32:16; Numbers 28:20; Psalms 22:13.
הַֽ/חַטָּ֑את
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
"sin"
Art | N-fs
This word describes sin, guilt, or punishment for sin, and also the sacrifice or purification made to atone for it. It is used in the Bible to describe the consequences and solutions for sin. The KJV translates it as 'punishment' or 'sin'.
Definition: sin, sinful thing
Usage: Occurs in 270 OT verses. KJV: punishment (of sin), purifying(-fication for sin), sin(-ner, offering). See also: Genesis 4:7; Numbers 12:11; Psalms 25:7.
וּ/שְׂרָפ/וֹ֙
sâraph
H8313
"to burn"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means to set something on fire, and is used in the Bible to describe burning or kindling flames, like in Psalm 83:14. It can also mean to utterly destroy something. The word is related to fire and burning, and is used in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to burn 1a) (Qal) to burn 1b) (Niphal) to be burned 1c) (Piel) burner, burning (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be burnt up, be burned Also means: sa.raph (סָרַף "to burn" H5635)
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: (cause to, make a) burn((-ing), up) kindle, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 11:3; 1 Kings 13:2; Psalms 46:10.
בְּ/מִפְקַ֣ד
miphqâd
H4662
"appointment"
Prep | N-ms
Miphqad refers to an appointment or designated spot, often related to a census or muster of people. This concept is seen in the Bible as a way of counting and organizing people.
Definition: 1) muster, appointment, appointed place 1a) muster (of people) 1b) appointment 1c) appointed place 2) (TWOT) number
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: appointed place, commandment, number. See also: 2 Samuel 24:9; 2 Chronicles 31:13; Ezekiel 43:21.
הַ/בַּ֔יִת
bayith
H1004
"place"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
מִ/ח֖וּץ
chûwts
H2351
"outside"
Prep | N-ms
This word means outside or outdoors, referring to something beyond a wall or boundary. It can also mean a street or highway, as seen in various KJV translations, including abroad, field, and without.
Definition: outside, outward, street, the outside
Usage: Occurs in 158 OT verses. KJV: abroad, field, forth, highway, more, out(-side, -ward), street, without. See also: Genesis 6:14; 2 Chronicles 24:8; Psalms 18:43.
לַ/מִּקְדָּֽשׁ
miqdâsh
H4720
"sanctuary"
Prep | N-ms
A sanctuary or holy place, like a temple or palace, set apart for God or idols, a sacred space.
Definition: 1) sacred place, sanctuary, holy place 1a) sanctuary 1a1) of the temple 1a2) of the tabernacle 1a3) of Ezekiel's temple 1a4) of Jehovah
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: chapel, hallowed part, holy place, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 15:17; Lamentations 1:10; Psalms 68:36.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 43:21
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 43:21 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 43:21
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 43:21
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:21
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:21
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:21
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 43:21
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 43:21
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:21
- Sermons on Ezekiel 43:21
Context — The Altar of Sacrifice
19You are to give a young bull from the herd as a sin offering to the Levitical priests who are of the family of Zadok, who approach Me to minister before Me, declares the Lord GOD.
20You are to take some of its blood and put it on the four horns of the altar, on the four corners of the ledge, and all around the rim; thus you will cleanse the altar and make atonement for it.
21Then you are to take away the bull for the sin offering and burn it in the appointed part of the temple area outside the sanctuary.
22On the second day you are to present an unblemished male goat as a sin offering, and the altar is to be cleansed as it was with the bull. 23When you have finished the purification, you are to present a young, unblemished bull and an unblemished ram from the flock.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 29:14 | But burn the flesh of the bull and its hide and dung outside the camp; it is a sin offering. |
| 2 | Leviticus 4:12 | all the rest of the bull—he must take outside the camp to a ceremonially clean place where the ashes are poured out, and there he must burn it on a wood fire on the ash heap. |
| 3 | Leviticus 8:17 | But the bull with its hide, flesh, and dung he burned outside the camp, as the LORD had commanded him. |
| 4 | Hebrews 13:11–12 | Although the high priest brings the blood of animals into the Holy Place as a sacrifice for sin, the bodies are burned outside the camp. And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate, to sanctify the people by His own blood. |
Ezekiel 43:21 Summary
In Ezekiel 43:21, God instructs the people to burn the bull for the sin offering outside the sanctuary, symbolizing the complete removal of sin from His presence. This act is a crucial part of the atonement process, as seen in Leviticus 4:12 and Exodus 29:14, and it reminds us that sin must be taken seriously and completely dealt with. Just as the bull is burned outside the sanctuary, we must also seek to remove sin from our lives, as encouraged in 1 John 1:9 and Romans 6:11, and trust in God's mercy and forgiveness, as promised in Psalm 103:12 and Micah 7:19.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of burning the bull for the sin offering in Ezekiel 43:21?
Burning the bull for the sin offering symbolizes the complete removal of sin, as seen in Leviticus 4:12, and it is a necessary step in the purification process of the temple and its altar, in accordance with Exodus 29:14 and Leviticus 16:27.
Why is the bull burned outside the sanctuary in Ezekiel 43:21?
The bull is burned outside the sanctuary to emphasize the seriousness of sin and the need for its complete removal from God's presence, as highlighted in Hebrews 13:11-12 and Leviticus 4:12.
How does the burning of the bull relate to the atonement process in Ezekiel 43:21?
The burning of the bull is an essential part of the atonement process, as it follows the application of the bull's blood to the altar in Ezekiel 43:20, demonstrating the necessity of both the shedding of blood and the removal of sin, as seen in Hebrews 9:22 and Leviticus 17:11.
What is the role of the Levitical priests in the sin offering process in Ezekiel 43:21?
The Levitical priests, specifically those from the family of Zadok, are responsible for presenting the sin offering and performing the rituals, as stated in Ezekiel 43:19, emphasizing their crucial role in maintaining the purity and holiness of the temple and its worship, in accordance with Numbers 18:1-7 and Deuteronomy 18:1-8.
Reflection Questions
- What does the image of burning the bull for the sin offering evoke in my heart, and how can I apply this picture to my own life and struggles with sin?
- In what ways can I participate in the process of removing sin from my life, just as the bull is burned outside the sanctuary?
- How does the concept of atonement, as seen in Ezekiel 43:21, relate to my understanding of Jesus Christ's sacrifice on the cross, as described in Romans 3:25 and 1 John 2:2?
- What role do I play in maintaining the purity and holiness of my own heart and life, and how can I seek God's help in this process, as encouraged in 1 Peter 1:15-16 and 2 Corinthians 7:1?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 43:21
Thou shalt take the bullock also of the sin offering,.... Which was appointed for the sin offering, according to the divine direction, Ezekiel 43:19, the prophet was to take it out of the herd, and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 43:21
And these are the measures of the altar after the cubits: The cubit is a cubit and an hand breadth; even the bottom shall be a cubit, and the breadth a cubit, and the border thereof by the edge
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:21
Thou shalt take; as . And he, the priest of Zadok’ s line, that by his course in ministration ought at that time to offer the sacrifice, shall burn it; either the whole, or so much as is commanded to be burnt. The house here is not the temple itself, but a place within the circuit of the most consecrated ground; it is called the place of the house, because the place in which the house was built, which is the sanctuary or temple. This was done without the gate, without the camp, while the tabernacle stood. Now it is to be done in the court of the house, and on the altar appointed and consecrated. This is the first day’ s sacrifice.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:21
Ezekiel 43:21 Thou shalt take the bullock also of the sin offering, and he shall burn it in the appointed place of the house, without the sanctuary.Ver. 2l. Without the sanctuary.] So Christ suffered without the gate.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:21
(21) Burn it in the appointed place.—The flesh of the ordinary sin offerings was to be eaten by the priests; but when the victim was a bullock, as in case of a sin offering for the high priest (Leviticus 4:3; Leviticus 4:11-12), or for the whole congregation (Leviticus 4:13; Leviticus 4:20), it was to be burned without the camp. Here it is to be burned “in the appointed place of the house,” and yet “without the sanctuary,” or Temple building itself; it must, therefore, have been in the building described in 41:12
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 43:21
21. The sin-offering was burnt wholly in a place outside the whole temple area, i.e. outside the space enclosed by the 500 cubits square wall (Ezekiel 42:16 seq.), possibly in the space of 50 cubits (Ezekiel 45:2) lying round the outer wall. Cf. Exodus 29:14; Leviticus 4:11; Leviticus 6:23; Leviticus 16:27; Hebrews 13:11.
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 43:21
In the appointed place of the house - A place within the temple-court, but “without the sanctuary” properly so called, that is to say, without the temple and inner court. This was probably the “separate place” (see Ezekiel 41:12).
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:21
18-27. The consecration of the altar is here described. It is much like that in Solomon’s temple (1 Kings 8:63-66; 2 Chronicles 7:4-10) excepting that here there is no need of cleansing the house and
Sermons on Ezekiel 43:21
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The Glory of God - Part 1 by David Platt | This sermon emphasizes the importance of praising the Lord from the heavens to the earth, calling all creation to worship Him. It delves into the purpose of glorifying God in our l |
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(Following the Footsteps of Christ) the Crucifixion by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher starts by expressing his love for singing and mentions that they will be focusing on the first and fourth verses of a particular song. The song talks a |
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Consumers or Disciples? by Michael L. Brown | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the difference between being consumers or disciples of Jesus. He emphasizes that as followers of Christ, we should not expect to be treated an |
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The Attitude That Jesus Had by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of unity in the church and in relationships, highlighting the need to be united in mind, love, spirit, and purpose. It discusses the differenc |
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Important Questions by Richard Owen Roberts | The preacher delves into the meaning of 'burned up' (katakaio) in the Bible, emphasizing its significance in consuming or destroying by fire, symbolizing the ultimate purification |
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The Cross - God's Altar by G.W. North | G.W. North emphasizes the profound connection between the cross of Christ and the concept of sacrifice, illustrating how Jesus transformed the cross into an altar of self-giving lo |
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Confess Over Him All the Iniquities of the Children of Israel by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the privilege of confessing our iniquities to the Holy Spirit and laying them upon Jesus, who has already borne our sins on the cross. He illustrates the pr |