Ezekiel 43:26

The Altar of Sacrifice · Ezekiel 43:13–27
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Translations

Modern
For seven days the priests are to make atonement for the altar and cleanse it; so they shall consecrate it.
Traditional
Seven days shall they purge the altar and purify it; and they shall consecrate themselves.
Literal
Seven days they shall make atonement for the altar and purify it, and they shall fill its hands.
Latin
Septem diebus expiabunt altare et mundabunt illud, et implebunt manum ejus.

Original

Hebrew
English
For seven days the priests are to make atonement for the altar and cleanse it; so they shall consecrate it.

Notes

These sin offerings made the temple ready for holy use. The priests could once again sacrifice the burnt and peace offerings of the people. These offerings were necessary if the Lord were to accept his people.

Events

Glossary

Book of Revelation Ezekiel (Person) Ezekiel, Book of Judaism New Jerusalem Offerings and Sacrifices Pillar of Fire and Cloud Remnant Sadducees Son of Man Temple Theocracy

Topics

Altar in Solomon's Temple: Ezekiel's Vision of Altar in the Tabernacle: See Seven: Days: The Consecration of Priests and Altars Lasted For