1 Afterward he brought me to the gate, even the gate that looketh toward the east.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Afterward he brought H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- me to the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- that looketh H6437 (פָּנָה) — to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. appear, look, etc.
- toward H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- the east H6921 (קָדִים) — the fore or front part; hence (by orientation) the East (often adverbially, eastward, for brevity the east wind)
2 And, behold, the glory of the God of Israel came from the way of the east: and his voice was like the sound of many waters; and the earth shined with his glory.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And, behold, the glory H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
- of the God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- from the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- of the east H6921 (קָדִים) — the fore or front part; hence (by orientation) the East (often adverbially, eastward, for brevity the east wind)
- and his voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- like a noise H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of many H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- waters H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- and the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- shined H215 (אוֹר) — to be (causative, make) luminous (literally and metaphorically)
- with his glory H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
3 And it was according to the appearance of the vision which I saw, even according to the vision that I saw when I came to destroy the city; and the visions were like the vision that I saw by the river Chebar; and I fell upon my face.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- according to the appearance H4758 (מַרְאֶה) — a view (the act of seeing); also an appearance (the thing seen), whether (real) a shape (especially if handsome, comeliness; often plural the looks), or (mental…
- of the vision H4758 (מַרְאֶה) — a view (the act of seeing); also an appearance (the thing seen), whether (real) a shape (especially if handsome, comeliness; often plural the looks), or (mental…
- which I saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- according to the vision H4758 (מַרְאֶה) — a view (the act of seeing); also an appearance (the thing seen), whether (real) a shape (especially if handsome, comeliness; often plural the looks), or (mental…
- that I saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- when I came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to destroy H7843 (שָׁחַת) — to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)
- the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- and the visions H4759 (מַרְאָה) — a vision; also (causatively) a mirror
- like the vision H4758 (מַרְאֶה) — a view (the act of seeing); also an appearance (the thing seen), whether (real) a shape (especially if handsome, comeliness; often plural the looks), or (mental…
- by the river H5104 (נָהָר) — a stream (including the sea; expectation the Nile, Euphrates, etc.); figuratively, prosperity
- Chebar H3529 (כְּבָר) — Kebar, a river of Mesopotamia
- and I fell H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- upon my face H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
4 And the glory of Jehovah came into the house by the way of the gate whose prospect is toward the east.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the glory H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- by the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- of the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- whose prospect H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- toward H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- the east H6921 (קָדִים) — the fore or front part; hence (by orientation) the East (often adverbially, eastward, for brevity the east wind)
5 And the Spirit took me up, and brought me into the inner court; and, behold, the glory of Jehovah filled the house.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So the spirit H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- took me up H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- and brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- me into the inner H6442 (פְּנִימִי) — interior
- court H2691 (חָצֵר) — a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
- and, behold, the glory H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- filled H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
6 And I heard one speaking unto me out of the house; and a man stood by me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- speaking H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- unto me out of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and the man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- by me H681 (אֵצֶל) — a side; (as a preposition) near
7 And he said unto me, Son of man, this is the place of my throne, and the place of the soles of my feet, where I will dwell in the midst of the children of Israel for ever. And the house of Israel shall no more defile my holy name, neither they, nor their kings, by their whoredom, and by the dead bodies of their kings in their high places;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto me, Son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- the place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- of my throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- and the place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- of the soles H3709 (כַּף) — the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-tree); fig…
- of my feet H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
- where I will dwell H7931 (שָׁכַן) — to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively)
- in the midst H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
- of the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- and my holy H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
- name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- shall the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- no more defile H2930 (טָמֵא) — to be foul, especially in a ceremial or moral sense (contaminated)
- they, nor their kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- by their whoredom H2184 (זְנוּת) — adultery, i.e. (figuratively) infidelity, idolatry
- nor by the carcases H6297 (פֶּגֶר) — a carcase (as limp), whether of man or beast; figuratively, an idolatrous image
- of their kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- in their high places H1116 (בָּמָה) — an elevation
8 in their setting of their threshold by my threshold, and their door-post beside my door-post, and there was but the wall between me and them; and they have defiled my holy name by their abominations which they have committed: wherefore I have consumed them in mine anger.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In their setting H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- of their threshold H5592 (סַף) — a vestibule (as a limit); also a dish (for holding blood or wine)
- by my thresholds H5592 (סַף) — a vestibule (as a limit); also a dish (for holding blood or wine)
- and their post H4201 (מְזוּזָה) — a door-post (as prominent)
- by H681 (אֵצֶל) — a side; (as a preposition) near
- my posts H4201 (מְזוּזָה) — a door-post (as prominent)
- and the wall H7023 (קִיר) — a wall (as built in a trench)
- between me and them, they have even defiled H2930 (טָמֵא) — to be foul, especially in a ceremial or moral sense (contaminated)
- my holy H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
- name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- by their abominations H8441 (תּוֹעֵבַה) — properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e. (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol
- that they have committed H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- wherefore I have consumed H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
- them in mine anger H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
9 Now let them put away their whoredom, and the dead bodies of their kings, far from me; and I will dwell in the midst of them for ever.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now let them put away H7368 (רָחַק) — to widen (in any direction), i.e. (intransitively) recede or (transitively) remove (literally or figuratively, of place or relation)
- their whoredom H2184 (זְנוּת) — adultery, i.e. (figuratively) infidelity, idolatry
- and the carcases H6297 (פֶּגֶר) — a carcase (as limp), whether of man or beast; figuratively, an idolatrous image
- of their kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- far H7368 (רָחַק) — to widen (in any direction), i.e. (intransitively) recede or (transitively) remove (literally or figuratively, of place or relation)
- from me, and I will dwell H7931 (שָׁכַן) — to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively)
- in the midst H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
- of them for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
10 Thou, son of man, show the house to the house of Israel, that they may be ashamed of their iniquities; and let them measure the pattern.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- shew H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- to the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- that they may be ashamed H3637 (כָּלַם) — properly, to wound; but only figuratively, to taunt or insult
- of their iniquities H5771 (עָוֺן) — perversity, i.e. (moral) evil
- and let them measure H4058 (מָדַד) — properly, to stretch; by implication, to measure (as if by stretching a line); figuratively, to be extended
- the pattern H8508 (תׇּכְנִית) — admeasurement, i.e. consummation
11 And if they be ashamed of all that they have done, make known unto them the form of the house, and the fashion thereof, and the egresses thereof, and the entrances thereof, and all the forms thereof, and all the ordinances thereof, and all the forms thereof, and all the laws thereof; and write it in their sight; that they may keep the whole form thereof, and all the ordinances thereof, and do them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And if they be ashamed H3637 (כָּלַם) — properly, to wound; but only figuratively, to taunt or insult
- of all that they have done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- shew H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- them the form H6699 (צוּרָה) — a rock (Job 28:10); also a form (as if pressed out)
- of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and the fashion H8498 (תְּכוּנָה) — adjustment, i.e. structure; by implication, equipage
- thereof, and the goings out H4161 (מוֹצָא) — a going forth, i.e. (the act) an egress, or (the place) an exit; hence, a source or product; specifically, dawn, the rising of the sun (the East), exportation,…
- thereof, and the comings H4126 (מוֹבָא) — an entrance
- in thereof, and all the forms H6699 (צוּרָה) — a rock (Job 28:10); also a form (as if pressed out)
- thereof, and all the ordinances H2708 (חֻקָּה)
- thereof, and all the forms H6699 (צוּרָה) — a rock (Job 28:10); also a form (as if pressed out)
- thereof, and all the laws H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- thereof: and write H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
- in their sight H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- that they may keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- the whole form H6699 (צוּרָה) — a rock (Job 28:10); also a form (as if pressed out)
- thereof, and do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
12 This is the law of the house: upon the top of the mountain the whole limit thereof round about shall be most holy. Behold, this is the law of the house.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- the law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- Upon the top H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- of the mountain H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- the whole limit H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- thereof round about H5439 (סָבִיב) — (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
- most H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
- holy H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
13 And these are the measures of the altar by cubits (the cubit is a cubit and a handbreadth): the bottom shall be a cubit, and the breadth a cubit, and the border thereof by the edge thereof round about a span; and this shall be the base of the altar.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- the measures H4060 (מִדָּה) — properly, extension, i.e. height or breadth; also a measure (including its standard); hence a portion (as measured) or a vestment; specifically, tribute (as mea…
- of the altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- after the cubits H520 (אַמָּה) — properly, a mother (i.e. unit of measure, or the fore-arm (below the elbow), i.e. a cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance)
- The cubit H520 (אַמָּה) — properly, a mother (i.e. unit of measure, or the fore-arm (below the elbow), i.e. a cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance)
- a cubit H520 (אַמָּה) — properly, a mother (i.e. unit of measure, or the fore-arm (below the elbow), i.e. a cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance)
- and an hand breadth H2948 (טֹפַח) — (the same as 2947)
- even the bottom H2436 (חֵיק) — the bosom (literally or figuratively)
- and the breadth H7341 (רֹחַב) — width (literally or figuratively)
- and the border H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- thereof by the edge H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- thereof round about H5439 (סָבִיב) — (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
- a H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- span H2239 (זֶרֶת) — the spread of the fingers, i.e. a span
- the higher place H1354 (גַב) — the back (as rounded); by analogy, the top or rim, a boss, a vault, arch of eye, bulwarks, etc.
14 And from the bottom upon the ground to the lower ledge shall be two cubits, and the breadth one cubit; and from the lesser ledge to the greater ledge shall be four cubits, and the breadth a cubit.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And from the bottom H2436 (חֵיק) — the bosom (literally or figuratively)
- the ground H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- to the lower H8481 (תַּחְתּוֹן) — bottommost
- settle H5835 (עֲזָרָה) — an inclosure; also a border
- two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- cubits H520 (אַמָּה) — properly, a mother (i.e. unit of measure, or the fore-arm (below the elbow), i.e. a cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance)
- and the breadth H7341 (רֹחַב) — width (literally or figuratively)
- one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- cubit H520 (אַמָּה) — properly, a mother (i.e. unit of measure, or the fore-arm (below the elbow), i.e. a cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance)
- and from the lesser H6996 (קָטָן) — abbreviated, i.e. diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)
- to the greater H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- four H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
15 And the upper altar shall be four cubits; and from the altar hearth and upward there shall be four horns.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So the altar H2025 (הַרְאֵל) — mount of God; figuratively, the altar of burnt-offering
- So the altar H741 (אֲרִאֵיל) — the altar of the temple
- four H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
- cubits H520 (אַמָּה) — properly, a mother (i.e. unit of measure, or the fore-arm (below the elbow), i.e. a cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance)
- and from the altar H741 (אֲרִאֵיל) — the altar of the temple
- and upward H4605 (מַעַל) — properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.
- horns H7161 (קֶרֶן) — a horn (as projecting); by implication, a flask, cornet; by resemblance. an elephant's tooth (i.e. ivory), a corner (of the altar), a peak (of a mountain), a ra…
16 And the altar hearth shall be twelve cubits long by twelve broad, square in the four sides thereof.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the altar H741 (אֲרִאֵיל) — the altar of the temple
- twelve H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
- twelve H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- long H753 (אֹרֶךְ) — length
- broad H7341 (רֹחַב) — width (literally or figuratively)
- square H7251 (רָבַע) — to be quadrate
- in the four H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
- squares H7253 (רֶבַע) — a fourth (part or side)
17 And the ledge shall be fourteen cubits long by fourteen broad in the four sides thereof; and the border about it shall be half a cubit; and the bottom thereof shall be a cubit round about; and the steps thereof shall look toward the east.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the settle H5835 (עֲזָרָה) — an inclosure; also a border
- fourteen H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
- fourteen H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
- long H753 (אֹרֶךְ) — length
- and fourteen H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
- and fourteen H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
- broad H7341 (רֹחַב) — width (literally or figuratively)
- in the four H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
- squares H7253 (רֶבַע) — a fourth (part or side)
- thereof; and the border H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- about H5439 (סָבִיב) — (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
- half H2677 (חֵצִי) — the half or middle
- a cubit H520 (אַמָּה) — properly, a mother (i.e. unit of measure, or the fore-arm (below the elbow), i.e. a cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance)
- and the bottom H2436 (חֵיק) — the bosom (literally or figuratively)
- and his stairs H4609 (מַעֲלָה) — elevation, i.e. the act (literally, a journey to a higher place, figuratively, a thought arising), or (concretely) the condition (literally, a step or grade-mar…
- shall look H6437 (פָּנָה) — to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. appear, look, etc.
- toward the east H6921 (קָדִים) — the fore or front part; hence (by orientation) the East (often adverbially, eastward, for brevity the east wind)
18 And he said unto me, Son of man, thus saith the Lord Jehovah: These are the ordinances of the altar in the day when they shall make it, to offer burnt-offerings thereon, and to sprinkle blood thereon.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto me, Son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)
- the ordinances H2708 (חֻקָּה)
- of the altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- in the day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- when they shall make H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- it, to offer H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- burnt offerings H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- thereon, and to sprinkle H2236 (זָרַק) — to sprinkle (fluid or solid particles)
- blood H1818 (דָּם) — blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. dr…
19 Thou shalt give to the priests the Levites that are of the seed of Zadok, who are near unto me, to minister unto me, saith the Lord Jehovah, a young bullock for a sin-offering.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And thou shalt give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- to the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- that be of the seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
- of Zadok H6659 (צָדוֹק) — Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- which approach H7138 (קָרוֹב) — near (in place, kindred or time)
- unto me, to minister H8334 (שָׁרַת) — to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to
- unto me, saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)
- a young H1241 (בָּקָר) — a beeve or an animal of the ox family of either gender (as used for plowing); collectively, a herd
- a young H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- bullock H6499 (פַּר) — a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)
- for a sin offering H2403 (חַטָּאָה) — an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
20 And thou shalt take of the blood thereof, and put it on the four horns of it, and on the four corners of the ledge, and upon the border round about: thus shalt thou cleanse it and make atonement for it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And thou shalt take H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- of the blood H1818 (דָּם) — blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. dr…
- thereof, and put H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- on the four H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
- horns H7161 (קֶרֶן) — a horn (as projecting); by implication, a flask, cornet; by resemblance. an elephant's tooth (i.e. ivory), a corner (of the altar), a peak (of a mountain), a ra…
- of it, and on the four H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
- corners H6438 (פִּנָּה) — an angle; by implication, a pinnacle; figuratively, a chieftain
- of the settle H5835 (עֲזָרָה) — an inclosure; also a border
- and upon the border H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- round about H5439 (סָבִיב) — (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
- thus shalt thou cleanse H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
- and purge H3722 (כָּפַר) — to cover (specifically with bitumen); figuratively, to expiate or condone, to placate or cancel
21 Thou shalt also take the bullock of the sin-offering, and it shall be burnt in the appointed place of the house, without the sanctuary.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou shalt take H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- the bullock H6499 (פַּר) — a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)
- also of the sin offering H2403 (חַטָּאָה) — an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
- and he shall burn H8313 (שָׂרַף) — to be (causatively, set) on fire
- it in the appointed place H4662 (מִפְקָד) — an appointment, i.e. mandate; concretely, a designated spot; specifically, a census
- of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- without H2351 (חוּץ) — properly, separate by a wall, i.e. outside, outdoors
- the sanctuary H4720 (מִקְדָּשׁ) — a consecrated thing or place, especially, a palace, sanctuary (whether of Jehovah or of idols) or asylum
22 And on the second day thou shalt offer a he-goat without blemish for a sin-offering; and they shall cleanse the altar, as they did cleanse it with the bullock.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And on the second H8145 (שֵׁנִי) — properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again
- day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- thou shalt offer H7126 (קָרַב) — to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
- a kid H8163 (שָׂעִיר) — shaggy; as noun, a he-goat; by analogy, a faun
- of the goats H5795 (עֵז) — a she-goat (as strong), but masculine in plural (which also is used elliptically for goat's hair)
- without blemish H8549 (תָּמִים) — entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth
- for a sin offering H2403 (חַטָּאָה) — an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
- and they shall cleanse H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
- the altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- as they did cleanse H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
- with the bullock H6499 (פַּר) — a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)
23 When thou hast made an end of cleansing it, thou shalt offer a young bullock without blemish, and a ram out of the flock without blemish.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- When thou hast made an end H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
- of cleansing H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
- thou shalt offer H7126 (קָרַב) — to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
- a young H1241 (בָּקָר) — a beeve or an animal of the ox family of either gender (as used for plowing); collectively, a herd
- a young H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- bullock H6499 (פַּר) — a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)
- without blemish H8549 (תָּמִים) — entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth
- and a ram H352 (אַיִל) — properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief (politically); also a ram (from his strength); a pilaster (as a strong support); an oak or othe…
- out of the flock H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
24 And thou shalt bring them near before Jehovah, and the priests shall cast salt upon them, and they shall offer them up for a burnt-offering unto Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And thou shalt offer H7126 (קָרַב) — to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
- them before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- shall cast H7993 (שָׁלַךְ) — to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively)
- salt H4417 (מֶלַח) — properly, powder, i.e. (specifically) salt (as easily pulverized and dissolved)
- upon them, and they shall offer them up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- a burnt offering H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
25 Seven days shalt thou prepare every day a goat for a sin-offering: they shall also prepare a young bullock, and a ram out of the flock, without blemish.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- shalt thou prepare H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- every day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- a goat H8163 (שָׂעִיר) — shaggy; as noun, a he-goat; by analogy, a faun
- a sin offering H2403 (חַטָּאָה) — an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
- they shall also prepare H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- a young H1241 (בָּקָר) — a beeve or an animal of the ox family of either gender (as used for plowing); collectively, a herd
- a young H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- bullock H6499 (פַּר) — a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)
- and a ram H352 (אַיִל) — properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief (politically); also a ram (from his strength); a pilaster (as a strong support); an oak or othe…
- out of the flock H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
- without blemish H8549 (תָּמִים) — entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth
26 Seven days shall they make atonement for the altar and purify it; so shall they consecrate it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- shall they purge H3722 (כָּפַר) — to cover (specifically with bitumen); figuratively, to expiate or condone, to placate or cancel
- the altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- and purify H2891 (טָהֵר) — to be pure (physical sound, clear, unadulterated; Levitically, uncontaminated; morally, innocent or holy)
- it; and they shall consecrate themselves H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- it; and they shall consecrate themselves H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
27 And when they have accomplished the days, it shall be that upon the eighth day, and forward, the priests shall make your burnt-offerings upon the altar, and your peace-offerings; and I will accept you, saith the Lord Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when these days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- are expired H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
- upon the eighth H8066 (שְׁמִינִי) — eight
- day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- forward H1973 (הָלְאָה) — to the distance, i.e. far away; also (of time) thus far
- the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- shall make H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- your burnt offerings H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- upon the altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- and your peace offerings H8002 (שֶׁלֶם) — properly, requital, i.e. a (voluntary) sacrifice in thanks
- and I will accept H7521 (רָצָה) — to be pleased with; specifically, to satisfy a debt
- you, saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)