EZEKIEL—NOTE ON EZEKIEL 46:1 The whole community—PRINCE, PRIESTS, and PEOPLE—participates in the weekly and monthly observances, but the prince plays the key role. The east GATE of the INNER COURT is where these observances occur. This gate separates the most sacred and the outer court. The prince t... [ Continue Reading ]
EZEKIEL—NOTE ON EZEKIEL 46:8 The movements of PRINCE and PEOPLE are coordinated for festival gatherings. The prince’s use of the east gate is allowed only on certain occasions (v. Ezekiel 46:8). The movement of the crowd (v. Ezekiel 46:9) is clear, although no explanation is offered. Every worshiper... [ Continue Reading ]
EZEKIEL—NOTE ON EZEKIEL 46:16 The prince’s territories are protected from permanently belonging to another family. This does not limit the prince’s generosity—servants can still receive gifts (v. Ezekiel 46:17)—but property returns to the prince in the YEAR OF LIBERTY. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.g... [ Continue Reading ]