Ezekiel 45:20
Ezekiel 45:20 in Multiple Translations
You must do the same thing on the seventh day of the month for anyone who strays unintentionally or in ignorance. In this way you will make atonement for the temple.
And so thou shalt do the seventh day of the month for every one that erreth, and for him that is simple: so shall ye reconcile the house.
And so thou shalt do on the seventh day of the month for every one that erreth, and for him that is simple: so shall ye make atonement for the house.
And this you are to do on the seventh day of the month for everyone who is in error and for the feeble-minded: you are to make the house free from sin.
You are also to do this on the seventh day of the month on behalf of anyone who does wrong unintentionally or in ignorance. By doing this you purify the Temple.
And so shalt thou doe the seuenth day of the moneth, for euery one that hath erred and for him that is deceiued: so shall you reconcile the house.
And so thou dost do on the seventh of the month, because of each erring one, and because of the simple one — and ye have purified the house.
So you shall do on the seventh day of the month for everyone who errs, and for him who is simple. So you shall make atonement for the house.
And so thou shalt do the seventh day of the month for every one that erreth, and for him that is simple: so shall ye reconcile the house.
And so shalt thou do in the seventh day of the month, for every one that hath been ignorant, and hath been deceived by error, and thou shalt make expiation for the house.
He must do the same thing on the seventh day of the month for any people who sin without intending to sin or without realizing that what they did is sinful. By doing that you will purify the temple.
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Ezekiel 45:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/כֵ֤ן
תַּֽעֲשֶׂה֙
בְּ/שִׁבְעָ֣ה
בַ/חֹ֔דֶשׁ
מֵ/אִ֥ישׁ
שֹׁגֶ֖ה
וּ/מִ/פֶּ֑תִי
וְ/כִפַּרְתֶּ֖ם
אֶת
הַ/בָּֽיִת
וְ/כֵ֤ן
kên
H3651
right
Conj | Part
תַּֽעֲשֶׂה֙
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
בְּ/שִׁבְעָ֣ה
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Prep | Adj
בַ/חֹ֔דֶשׁ
chôdesh
H2320
month
Prep | N-ms
מֵ/אִ֥ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
Prep | N-ms
שֹׁגֶ֖ה
shâgâh
H7686
to wander
V-Qal
וּ/מִ/פֶּ֑תִי
pᵉthîy
H6612
simple
Conj | Prep | N-ms
וְ/כִפַּרְתֶּ֖ם
kâphar
H3722
to atone
Conj | V-Piel-2mp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/בָּֽיִת
bayith
H1004
place
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 45:20
וְ/כֵ֤ן
kên
H3651
"right"
Conj | Part
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means 'so' or 'thus', often used to show agreement or confirmation, like in the book of Genesis. It can also mean 'rightly' or 'justly', as in doing something the correct way. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: adv adj 1) right, just, honest, true, veritable 1a) right, just, honest 1b) correct 1c) true, veritable
Usage: Occurs in 737 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after that (this, -ward, -wards), as... as, [phrase] (for-) asmuch as yet, [phrase] be (for which) cause, [phrase] following, howbeit, in (the) like (manner, -wise), [idiom] the more, right, (even) so, state, straightway, such (thing), surely, [phrase] there (where) -fore, this, thus, true, well, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:7; Exodus 37:19; Judges 7:17.
תַּֽעֲשֶׂה֙
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
בְּ/שִׁבְעָ֣ה
shebaʻ
H7651
"seven"
Prep | Adj
This word means the number seven, which was considered a special or sacred number. It can also mean seven times or a week, and is used in the Bible to describe completeness or perfection. The KJV translates it as seven or sevenfold.
Definition: 1) seven (cardinal number) 1a) as ordinal number 1b) in combination-17, 700 etc Aramaic equivalent: shiv.ah (שִׁבְעָה "seven" H7655)
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare H7658 (שִׁבְעָנָה). See also: Genesis 4:24; Leviticus 23:15; 2 Samuel 21:6.
בַ/חֹ֔דֶשׁ
chôdesh
H2320
"month"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew term for month, specifically referring to the new moon and the lunar cycle, as described in the book of Exodus and the festivals of Israel. It marks the beginning of a new month in the Hebrew calendar.
Definition: : month 1) the new moon, month, monthly 1a) the first day of the month 1b) the lunar month
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: month(-ly), new moon. See also: Genesis 7:11; 1 Chronicles 3:4; Psalms 81:4.
מֵ/אִ֥ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
שֹׁגֶ֖ה
shâgâh
H7686
"to wander"
V-Qal
This word means to wander or stray, often used to describe someone who has made a moral mistake or is drunk, like in Proverbs 5:23. It can also mean to lead someone astray.
Definition: 1) to go astray, stray, err 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to err, stray 1a2) to swerve, meander, reel, roll, be intoxicated, err (in drunkenness) 1a3) to go astray (morally) 1a4) to commit sin of ignorance or inadvertence, err (ignorantly) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to lead astray 1b2) to lead astray, mislead (mentally) 1b3) to lead astray (morally)
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: (cause to) go astray, deceive, err, be ravished, sin through ignorance, (let, make to) wander. See also: Leviticus 4:13; Psalms 119:118; Psalms 119:10.
וּ/מִ/פֶּ֑תִי
pᵉthîy
H6612
"simple"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word means being simple or naive, like someone who is easily influenced. It appears in Proverbs 1:4, where Solomon advises against being foolish. In the Bible, it often refers to someone lacking wisdom.
Definition: adj simple, foolish, open-minded
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: foolish, simple(-icity, one). See also: Psalms 19:8; Proverbs 9:6; Psalms 116:6.
וְ/כִפַּרְתֶּ֖ם
kâphar
H3722
"to atone"
Conj | V-Piel-2mp
To cover means to coat or cover something, like when the ark was covered with pitch to protect it. This word is also used figuratively to describe making amends or forgiving someone, like in a sacrifice or atonement.
Definition: 1) to cover, purge, make an atonement, make reconciliation 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to cover over, pacify, propitiate 1a2) to cover over, atone for sin, make atonement for 1a3) to cover over, atone for sin and persons by legal rites 1b) (Pual) 1b1) to be covered over 1b2) to be atoned for 1c) (Hithpael) to be covered
Usage: Occurs in 94 OT verses. KJV: appease, make (an atonement, cleanse, disannul, forgive, be merciful, pacify, pardon, purge (away), put off, (make) reconcile(-liation). See also: Genesis 6:14; Leviticus 16:32; Psalms 65:4.
אֶת
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/בָּֽיִת
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.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 45:20
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- Ezekiel 45:20 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 45:20
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 45:20
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:20
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:20
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:20
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:20
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 45:20
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:20
- Sermons on Ezekiel 45:20
Context — Offerings and Feasts
18This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘On the first day of the first month you are to take a young bull without blemish and purify the sanctuary.
19And the priest is to take some of the blood from the sin offering and put it on the doorposts of the temple, on the four corners of the ledge of the altar, and on the gateposts of the inner court.
20You must do the same thing on the seventh day of the month for anyone who strays unintentionally or in ignorance. In this way you will make atonement for the temple.
21On the fourteenth day of the first month you are to observe the Passover, a feast of seven days, during which unleavened bread shall be eaten. 22On that day the prince shall provide a bull as a sin offering for himself and for all the people of the land.Cross References
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| 1 | Psalms 19:12 | Who can discern his own errors? Cleanse me from my hidden faults. |
| 2 | Leviticus 4:27–35 | And if one of the common people sins unintentionally and does what is prohibited by any of the LORD’s commandments, he incurs guilt. When he becomes aware of the sin he has committed, he must bring an unblemished female goat as his offering for that sin. He is to lay his hand on the head of the sin offering and slaughter it at the place of the burnt offering. Then the priest is to take some of its blood with his finger, put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and pour out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar. Then he is to remove all the fat, just as it is removed from the peace offering, and the priest is to burn it on the altar as a pleasing aroma to the LORD. In this way the priest will make atonement for him, and he will be forgiven. If, however, he brings a lamb as a sin offering, he must bring an unblemished female. And he is to lay his hand on the head of the sin offering and slaughter it as a sin offering at the place where the burnt offering is slaughtered. Then the priest is to take some of the blood of the sin offering with his finger, put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and pour out the rest of its blood at the base of the altar. And he shall remove all the fat, just as the fat of the lamb is removed from the peace offerings, and he shall burn it on the altar along with the offerings made by fire to the LORD. In this way the priest will make atonement for him for the sin he has committed, and he will be forgiven. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 45:15 | And one sheep shall be given from each flock of two hundred from the well-watered pastures of Israel. These are for the grain offerings, burnt offerings, and peace offerings, to make atonement for the people, declares the Lord GOD. |
| 4 | Leviticus 16:20 | When Aaron has finished purifying the Most Holy Place, the Tent of Meeting, and the altar, he is to bring forward the live goat. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 45:18 | This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘On the first day of the first month you are to take a young bull without blemish and purify the sanctuary. |
| 6 | Hebrews 5:2 | He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is beset by weakness. |
| 7 | Romans 16:18–19 | For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive. Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil. |
Ezekiel 45:20 Summary
[Ezekiel 45:20 is talking about making things right with God when we sin without realizing it. This is like when we accidentally hurt someone's feelings, and we need to say sorry and make it right. In the same way, the people in Ezekiel's time needed to make atonement for the temple on the seventh day of the month, to keep it holy and pure, just like God wants our hearts to be pure and clean, as mentioned in Matthew 5:8. By doing this, they were reminded of the importance of seeking forgiveness and living a life that honors God, as seen in Proverbs 28:13.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of making atonement for the temple on the seventh day of the month?
The purpose of making atonement for the temple is to cleanse it from any unintended sins or ignorance, as stated in Ezekiel 45:20, and to maintain its holiness, similar to the concept in Leviticus 16:30 where atonement is made for the people on the Day of Atonement.
Who is responsible for performing this atonement ritual?
Although Ezekiel 45:20 does not explicitly state who is responsible, based on the context of Ezekiel 45:18-19, it is likely that the priest is responsible for performing this ritual, as they are the ones who take the blood of the sin offering and put it on the doorposts of the temple.
How does this atonement ritual relate to the concept of sin and forgiveness in the Bible?
This atonement ritual is a reminder that sin, whether intentional or unintentional, requires forgiveness and cleansing, as seen in Psalm 51:7 where David asks to be cleansed from his sins, and that God provides a way for forgiveness and restoration, as promised in 1 John 1:9.
What is the significance of the seventh day of the month for this atonement ritual?
The seventh day of the month may be significant because it is a reminder of the Sabbath, a day of rest and reflection, as commanded in Exodus 20:8-11, and it allows the people to reflect on their actions and seek forgiveness for any unintended sins or ignorance.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be 'straying unintentionally or in ignorance' in my own life, and how can I seek forgiveness and cleansing?
- How can I apply the principle of making atonement for unintended sins to my own relationships and interactions with others?
- What does this verse reveal about God's heart for holiness and purity, and how can I reflect that in my own life?
- In what ways can I participate in the process of making atonement and seeking forgiveness, both personally and in my community?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 45:20
And so thou shall do the seventh day of the month,.... Of the first month Nisan; here is another new rule or law, as Kimchi owns, of which no mention is made in the law of Moses: for everyone that
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 45:20
And so thou shalt do the seventh day of the month for every one that erreth, and for him that is simple: so shall ye reconcile the house.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:20
The priest must offer the like sacrifice for cleansing the errors of the people, and reconciling them. The seventh day; about a week before the passover. For every one that erreth; for all the errors of all the house of Israel, in all that had erred through ignorance. For him that is simple; that is, of weak intellectuals, half-witted, or a fool, as the word signifies; or, for one that was seduced. Reconcile the house, i.e. cleanse, as , which legally or ceremonially was defiled by those errors done in the city or courts of the house, whither these persons might come, for it is not the temple itself, I suppose, that is here meant.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:20
Ezekiel 45:20 And so thou shalt do the seventh [day] of the month for every one that erreth, and for [him that is] simple: so shall ye reconcile the house.Ver. 20. And so thou shalt.] This also is a new injunction, and very comfortable to those that sin of passion or precipitancy. See 1 John 2:1-2.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:20
(20) so shall ye reconcile the house.—The object of “the sin offering” on the first day of the month is expressly said to be to “cleanse the sanctuary” (Ezekiel 45:18); but here the offering is for “every one that erreth, and for him that is simple,” i.e., for all who have sinned thoughtlessly rather than wilfully. Yet it is added, “so shall ye reconcile the house,” more literally, make an atonement for the house; and the question has therefore been raised whether this offering on the seventh day was still for the purification of the sanctuary or for the sins of the people. The answer to this question must be sought in the sacrifices of the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16), which these days seem intended to replace. These were very distinctly for the sins of the priests and the people, and at the same time for the tabernacle. The one involved the other, and the holy place required purification because of the sins of “the holy people” among whom it was placed.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:20
Verse 20. For him that is simple] That wants understanding to conduct himself properly.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 45:20
20. seventh day of the month] The text can hardly be so rendered. Probably: in the seventh month, on the new moon (i.e. the first day). LXX. fully: in the seventh month, on the first day of the month. An atonement was made for the sanctuary, purifying it from the defilements of the people, at the beginning of each half-year. No mention is made of burnt-offerings, but cf. Ezekiel 46:6-7. every one that erreth] i.e. not for any particular person had in view, but for the people on account of there being among them persons who have erred unwittingly or through simplicity, i.e. natural slowness which may not have apprehended the exact requirements of duty. Ezekiel is speaking of the people in their perfect condition, when, of course, only such mistakes will be committed as are due to inadvertence and the limitations to which the mind of man is subject. reconcile the house] make atonement for. Cf. Leviticus 16:6; Leviticus 16:18.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:20
18-20. Here are given specific directions for these offerings at the great feast.
Sermons on Ezekiel 45:20
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Delivered Through the Cross by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the mindset of focusing on temporal things and how it hinders believers from realizing their deliverance from the present evil age. He points |
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Sin Immeasurable by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the sinful nature of humanity and the extent of our guilt. He uses the analogy of a heated bar of iron being struck by hammers, with the spa |
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Maintaining Joy by Jim Wilson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of restoring the joy of salvation. He uses the analogy of two people who both know the gospel, but one carries it around in a b |
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Temptation From All Sides by J.H. Newman | John Henry Newman reflects on the hidden weaknesses and secret faults that can betray even the most faithful followers of God, using examples like Peter, David, and Hezekiah who st |
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Knowledge of One's Sins, a Difficult Acquisition. by Edward Payson | Edward Payson preaches on the difficulty of understanding our own errors and sins, emphasizing the importance of seeking God's cleansing from hidden faults. He explains that acquir |
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It Is but a Little Sin! by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks warns against the deceptive nature of 'little sins,' emphasizing that even minor transgressions can lead to significant spiritual danger. He illustrates how small sin |
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From the Psalms by J.R. Miller | J.R. Miller emphasizes the richness of the Psalms in guiding believers toward a deeper spiritual life. He highlights the importance of avoiding the counsel of the wicked, delightin |