King James Version

What Does Ezekiel 46:14 Mean?

Ezekiel 46:14 in the King James Version says “And thou shalt prepare a meat offering for it every morning, the sixth part of an ephah, and the third part of an hin of...” — study this verse from Ezekiel chapter 46 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

“And thou shalt prepare a meat offering for it every morning, the sixth part of an ephah, and the third part of an hin of oil, to temper with the fine flour; a meat offering continually by a perpetual ordinance unto the LORD.”

Ezekiel 46:14 · KJV

Context

12

Now when the prince shall prepare a voluntary burnt offering or peace offerings voluntarily unto the LORD, one shall then open him the gate that looketh toward the east, and he shall prepare his burnt offering and his peace offerings, as he did on the sabbath day: then he shall go forth; and after his going forth one shall shut the gate.

13

Thou shalt daily prepare a burnt offering unto the LORD of a lamb of the first year without blemish: thou shalt prepare it every morning. of the: Heb. a son of his year every: Heb. morning by morning

14

And thou shalt prepare a meat offering for it every morning, the sixth part of an ephah, and the third part of an hin of oil, to temper with the fine flour; a meat offering continually by a perpetual ordinance unto the LORD.

15

Thus shall they prepare the lamb, and the meat offering, and the oil, every morning for a continual burnt offering.

16

Thus saith the Lord GOD; If the prince give a gift unto any of his sons, the inheritance thereof shall be his sons'; it shall be their possession by inheritance.

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Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
Thou shalt prepare a meat offering for it every morning, the sixth part of an ephah, and the third part of an hin of oil, to temper with the fine flour. The daily minchah (מִנְחָה, grain offering) accompanies the morning lamb—approximately 3.7 liters of solet (סֹלֶת, fine flour) mixed with 1.2 liters of shemen (שֶׁמֶן, oil). The verb to temper (ratsats, רָצַץ, literally 'to moisten/soften') describes oil saturating flour, creating a unified offering.

A meat offering continually by a perpetual ordinance unto the LORD uses chuqqat olam (חֻקַּת עוֹלָם, 'statute forever'), emphasizing permanence. The grain offering represents consecrated human labor, while oil symbolizes the Holy Spirit's enabling. Together they picture Spirit-empowered works offered through Christ—Romans 12:1's 'living sacrifice' combining our bodies (grain) with divine enablement (oil).

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Historical & Cultural Context

Grain offerings (Leviticus 2, 6:14-23) differed from bloody sacrifices but were equally mandatory. The specific measurements show precision in worship—not casual approximation but careful obedience. Ezekiel's proportions modify Mosaic law, suggesting covenant renewal rather than mere repetition.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does the daily grain offering teach about consecrating ordinary work and provision to God's service?
  2. How does oil saturating flour illustrate the Holy Spirit's necessary work in making our service acceptable to God?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 18 words
מִנְחָה֙1 of 18

“a meat offering”

H4503

a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)

תַעֲשֶׂ֨ה2 of 18

“And thou shalt prepare”

H6213

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

עָלָ֜יו3 of 18
H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

בַּבֹּ֙קֶר֙4 of 18

“for it every morning”

H1242

properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning

בַּבֹּ֙קֶר֙5 of 18

“for it every morning”

H1242

properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning

שִׁשִּׁ֣ית6 of 18

“the sixth part”

H8345

sixth, ordinal or (feminine) fractional

הָֽאֵיפָ֔ה7 of 18

“of an ephah”

H374

an ephah or measure for grain; hence, a measure in general

וְשֶׁ֛מֶן8 of 18

“of oil”

H8081

grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness

שְׁלִישִׁ֥ית9 of 18

“and the third part”

H7992

third; feminine a third (part); by extension, a third (day, year or time); specifically, a third-story cell)

הַהִ֖ין10 of 18

“of an hin”

H1969

a hin or liquid measure

לָרֹ֣ס11 of 18

“to temper with”

H7450

to moisten (with drops)

אֶת12 of 18
H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

הַסֹּ֑לֶת13 of 18

“the fine flour”

H5560

flour (as chipped off)

מִנְחָה֙14 of 18

“a meat offering”

H4503

a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)

לַֽיהוָ֔ה15 of 18

“unto the LORD”

H3068

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

חֻקּ֥וֹת16 of 18

“ordinance”

H2708

a statute

עוֹלָ֖ם17 of 18

“by a perpetual”

H5769

properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial

תָּמִֽיד׃18 of 18

“continually”

H8548

properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); elliptically the re

Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Ezekiel. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Ezekiel 46:14 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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