Ezekiel 44:29
Ezekiel 44:29 in Multiple Translations
They shall eat the grain offerings, the sin offerings, and the guilt offerings. Everything in Israel devoted to the LORD will belong to them.
They shall eat the meat offering, and the sin offering, and the trespass offering; and every dedicated thing in Israel shall be theirs.
They shall eat the meal-offering, and the sin-offering, and the trespass-offering; and every devoted thing in Israel shall be theirs.
Their food is to be the meal offering and the sin-offering and the offering for error; and everything given specially to the Lord in Israel will be theirs.
They are to eat the grain offerings, sin offerings, and guilt offerings. Everything brought by the people of Israel and dedicated to the Lord will be theirs.
They shall eate the meat offring, and the sinne offring, and the trespas offring, and euery dedicate thing in Israel shall be theirs.
The present, and the sin-offering, and the guilt-offering, they do eat, and every devoted thing in Israel is theirs.
They shall eat the meal offering, and the sin offering, and the trespass offering; and every devoted thing in Israel shall be theirs.
They shall eat the meat-offering, and the sin-offering, and the trespass-offering; and every dedicated thing in Israel shall be theirs.
They shall eat the victim both for sin and for trespass: and every vowed thing in Israel shall be theirs.
They will eat the offerings other people make from grain, offerings to remove people’s guilt for having sinned, and offerings made when people fail to give to Yahweh the things that they are required to give. Everything else in Israel that is completely dedicated to me, Yahweh, will belong to the priests.
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Ezekiel 44:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַ/מִּנְחָה֙
וְ/הַ/חַטָּ֣את
וְ/הָ/אָשָׁ֔ם
הֵ֖מָּה
יֹֽאכְל֑וּ/ם
וְ/כָל
חֵ֥רֶם
בְּ/יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
לָ/הֶ֥ם
יִהְיֶֽה
הַ/מִּנְחָה֙
minchâh
H4503
offering
Art | N-fs
וְ/הַ/חַטָּ֣את
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
sin
Conj | Art | N-fs
וְ/הָ/אָשָׁ֔ם
ʼâshâm
H817
guilt (offering)
Conj | Art | N-ms
הֵ֖מָּה
hêm
H1992
they(masc.)
Pron
יֹֽאכְל֑וּ/ם
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
חֵ֥רֶם
chêrem
H2764
devoted thing
N-ms
בְּ/יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
Prep | N-proper
לָ/הֶ֥ם
Prep | Suff
יִהְיֶֽה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 44:29
הַ/מִּנְחָה֙
minchâh
H4503
"offering"
Art | N-fs
The Hebrew word for offering refers to a gift or donation, often given to God as a sacrifice. In Leviticus 2:1, it describes a grain offering. It can also mean tribute or present.
Definition: : offering/sacrifice 1) gift, tribute, offering, present, oblation, sacrifice, meat offering 1a) gift, present 1b) tribute 1c) offering (to God) 1d) grain offering
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: gift, oblation, (meat) offering, present, sacrifice. See also: Genesis 4:3; Numbers 29:28; Psalms 20:4.
וְ/הַ/חַטָּ֣את
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
"sin"
Conj | 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.
וְ/הָ/אָשָׁ֔ם
ʼâshâm
H817
"guilt (offering)"
Conj | Art | N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to guilt or a fault, often requiring a sin offering. It is used to describe a trespass or offense against God, as seen in the book of Leviticus. The KJV translates it as guiltiness or trespass offering.
Definition: 1) guilt, offense, guiltiness 1a) offense, trespass, fault 1b) guilt, guiltiness 1c) compensation (for offense) 1d) trespass offering, guilt offering
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: guiltiness, (offering for) sin, trespass (offering). See also: Genesis 26:10; Leviticus 14:25; Psalms 68:22.
הֵ֖מָּה
hêm
H1992
"they(masc.)"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: they, these, the same, who
Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.
יֹֽאכְל֑וּ/ם
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
חֵ֥רֶם
chêrem
H2764
"devoted thing"
N-ms
A net or doomed object, like the cursed things the Israelites were warned against in Joshua 6:18.
Definition: 1) a thing devoted, thing dedicated, ban, devotion 2) have been utterly destroyed, (appointed to) utter destruction
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: (ac-) curse(-d, -d thing), dedicated thing, things which should have been utterly destroyed, (appointed to) utter destruction, devoted (thing), net. See also: Leviticus 27:21; 1 Kings 20:42; Isaiah 34:5.
בְּ/יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
Prep | N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
לָ/הֶ֥ם
""
Prep | Suff
יִהְיֶֽה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 44:29
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 44:29 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 44:29
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 44:29
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:29
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:29
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 44:29
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:29
- Sermons on Ezekiel 44:29
Context — The Duties of the Priests
27And on the day he goes into the sanctuary, into the inner court, to minister in the sanctuary, he must present his sin offering, declares the Lord GOD.
28In regard to their inheritance, I am their inheritance. You are to give them no possession in Israel, for I am their possession.
29They shall eat the grain offerings, the sin offerings, and the guilt offerings. Everything in Israel devoted to the LORD will belong to them.
30The best of all the firstfruits and of every contribution from all your offerings will belong to the priests. You are to give your first batch of dough to the priest, so that a blessing may rest upon your homes. 31The priests may not eat any bird or animal found dead or torn by wild beasts.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 18:14 | Every devoted thing in Israel belongs to you. |
| 2 | Leviticus 27:21 | When the field is released in the Jubilee, it will become holy, like a field devoted to the LORD; it becomes the property of the priests. |
| 3 | Leviticus 27:28 | Nothing that a man sets apart to the LORD from all he owns—whether a man, an animal, or his inherited land—can be sold or redeemed; everything so devoted is most holy to the LORD. |
| 4 | Leviticus 6:29 | Any male among the priests may eat it; it is most holy. |
| 5 | Leviticus 7:6 | Every male among the priests may eat of it. It must be eaten in a holy place; it is most holy. |
| 6 | Leviticus 6:14–18 | Now this is the law of the grain offering: Aaron’s sons shall present it before the LORD in front of the altar. The priest is to remove a handful of fine flour and olive oil, together with all the frankincense from the grain offering, and burn the memorial portion on the altar as a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Aaron and his sons are to eat the remainder. It must be eaten without leaven in a holy place; they are to eat it in the courtyard of the Tent of Meeting. It must not be baked with leaven; I have assigned it as their portion of My offerings made by fire. It is most holy, like the sin offering and the guilt offering. Any male among the sons of Aaron may eat it. This is a permanent portion from the offerings made by fire to the LORD for the generations to come. Anything that touches them will become holy.” |
| 7 | Leviticus 6:26 | The priest who offers it shall eat it; it must be eaten in a holy place, in the courtyard of the Tent of Meeting. |
| 8 | 1 Corinthians 9:13–14 | Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel. |
| 9 | Leviticus 2:3 | The remainder of the grain offering shall belong to Aaron and his sons; it is a most holy part of the offerings made by fire to the LORD. |
| 10 | Hebrews 13:10 | We have an altar from which those who serve at the tabernacle have no right to eat. |
Ezekiel 44:29 Summary
In Ezekiel 44:29, we see that the priests are given the privilege of eating certain offerings as a way of supporting themselves, since they don't have any possessions of their own in Israel. This is similar to how God provided for the Levites in the book of Numbers (Numbers 18:8-24). The idea is that when we give to God, we are also giving to those who serve Him, and this can be seen in the New Testament as well, such as in 1 Corinthians 9:13-14. By giving to support those in ministry, we are showing our love and devotion to God.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of offerings are the priests eating in Ezekiel 44:29?
The priests are eating grain offerings, sin offerings, and guilt offerings, which are all part of the sacrificial system described in the book of Leviticus, such as Leviticus 2:1-3 and Leviticus 7:1-10.
Why do the priests get to eat these offerings?
The priests are allowed to eat these offerings as a provision for their livelihood, since they are not given any possession in Israel, as stated in Ezekiel 44:28, and as seen in other parts of Scripture like Numbers 18:8-24.
What does it mean that everything devoted to the Lord belongs to the priests?
This means that any resources, whether food, animals, or other goods, that are dedicated to God's service are to be used for the support of the priests, as seen in Deuteronomy 18:1-5 and Numbers 18:8-24.
Is this practice still relevant today?
While the specific sacrificial system is not continued in the New Testament era, the principle of supporting those who minister in the service of the Lord is still seen in passages like 1 Corinthians 9:13-14 and Galatians 6:6.
Reflection Questions
- How does the concept of giving to support those who minister in the service of the Lord relate to my own life and priorities?
- In what ways can I show my devotion to God through the resources He has given me?
- What does it mean for me to 'devote' something to the Lord, and how can I apply this in practical ways?
- How can I balance my own needs and desires with the call to support and care for those who serve the Lord?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 44:29
They shall eat the meat offering, and the sin offering, and the trespass offering,.... Which were typical of Christ; the meat offering, or rather bread offering, it being made of fine flour, was a
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 44:29
They shall eat the meat offering, and the sin offering, and the trespass offering; and every dedicated thing in Israel shall be theirs. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:29
We must not think that the whole of these were eat, God had his part, and the priest his part too; somewhat of each came to the priest. Every dedicated thing; as first-fruits, and tithes, &c., the priest had part of them.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:29
Ezekiel 44:29 They shall eat the meat offering, and the sin offering, and the trespass offering; and every dedicated thing in Israel shall be theirs.Ver. 29. They shall eat.] See on Ezekiel 44:28.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 44:29
29. Cf. Leviticus 2:3; Leviticus 7:9-11, for the meat-offering; Leviticus 6:18; Leviticus 7:6-7; Numbers 18:9-10, for the sin- and trespass-offerings; and for that put to the ban or “devoted” to Jehovah, Leviticus 27:28; Numbers 18:14. For “dedicated” as marg. devoted.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:29
29-31. The priests lived from the temple offerings, having as theirs the meat offering (Leviticus 2:1-16; Leviticus 6:14-16; Leviticus 7:9-11; Numbers 28:12-13), the sin offering (Leviticus 6:18-29;
Sermons on Ezekiel 44:29
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(Pure Testimony) a Witness for God on Earth by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being a witness for God in our personal lives and within our families. He uses the example of Job, who was described as an |
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A Study in Hebrews 13 - Part 2 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the wicked system described in the book of Revelation. The system is characterized by the rulers of the nations making alliances with it and t |
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A Year to Consider Jesus by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the importance of considering Jesus in the new year, calling for a deep commitment to following God's pathway and seeking His strength. It challenges believe |
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Hebrews: Availability of Christ by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, Stephen Kong discusses the urgent and definite message found in the book of Hebrews. He emphasizes that we are living in a time of great shaking, both physically an |
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A Look at Communion by J.C. Ryle | J.C. Ryle emphasizes the significance of the Lord's Supper, urging believers to examine themselves before partaking in this sacred ordinance. He addresses common misconceptions and |
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Remembrance of Deliverance; and Guidance by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby emphasizes the significance of remembering God's deliverance while navigating the wilderness of life. He explains that although the Israelites were freed from Egy |
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How May We Enter Into the Enjoyment of Holiness? by Phoebe Palmer | Phoebe Palmer preaches about the necessity of fully fixing the intention to live a holy life, requiring deep searchings of the heart and surrendering any hindrances that may be pre |