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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/45.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/ezekiel/45.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />All the people of the land will be required to give this special offering to the prince in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/45.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />All the people of Israel must join in bringing these offerings to the prince.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ezekiel/45.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />All the people of the land shall be obliged to give this offering to the prince in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/45.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />All the people of the land must participate in this contribution for the prince in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/45.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />All the people of the land shall give this oblation for the prince in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/45.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“All the people of the land shall give this offering for the prince in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/45.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“All the people of the land shall give to this offering for the prince in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/45.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220All the people of the land shall give to this offering for the prince in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/45.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“All the people of the land shall give to this offering for the prince in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezekiel/45.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“All the people of the land shall give to this contribution for the prince in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezekiel/45.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“All the people of the land shall give to this offering for the prince in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezekiel/45.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“All the people of the land must take part in this contribution for the prince in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/45.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />All the people of the land must take part in this contribution for the prince in Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezekiel/45.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />All the people of the land shall give unto this oblation for the prince in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ezekiel/45.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The people of Israel will bring you these offerings. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezekiel/45.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />All the people of the land shall give unto this oblation for the prince in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezekiel/45.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />All the common people must give this contribution to the prince in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ezekiel/45.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"All the people of the land must take these offerings to the ruling prince of Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezekiel/45.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"The entire nation living in the land is to present this offering to the Regent Prince in Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezekiel/45.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />All the people of the land must participate in this contribution for the prince in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezekiel/45.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />All the people of the land will contribute to this offering for the prince of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezekiel/45.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />All the people of the land shall give to this offering for the prince in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezekiel/45.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />All the people of the land shall give this oblation for the prince in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezekiel/45.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“All the people of the land shall give to this offering for the prince in Israel. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/45.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />All the people of the land are at this raised-offering for the prince in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezekiel/45.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> All the people of the land are at this heave-offering for the prince in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezekiel/45.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />All the people of the land shall be for this oblation for the prince in Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezekiel/45.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />All the people of the land shall be bound to these firstfruits for the prince in Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/45.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />All the people of the land will take hold of these first-fruits for the prince in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezekiel/45.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />All the people of the land shall be responsible for these offerings to the prince in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/45.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />All the people of the land shall join with the prince in Israel in making this offering.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/45.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />All the people of the land shall give this offering to the high priest of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/45.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />All the people of the land shall separate this gift for the Ruler of Israel<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezekiel/45.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />All the people of the land shall give this offering for the prince in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezekiel/45.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And all the people shall give these first-fruits to the prince of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezekiel/45-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=13905" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/45.htm">Offerings and Feasts</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>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. <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kōl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">All</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">of the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: yih·yū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">must participate</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: haz·zōṯ (Art:: Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">this</a> <a href="/hebrew/8641.htm" title="8641: hat·tə·rū·māh (Art:: N-fs) -- Contribution, offering (for sacred uses). Or trumah; from ruwm; a present, especially in sacrifice or as tribute.">contribution</a> <a href="/hebrew/5387.htm" title="5387: lan·nā·śî (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Or nasi'; from nasa'; properly, an exalted one, i.e. A king or sheik; also a rising mist.">for the prince</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: bə·yiś·rā·’êl (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">in Israel.</a> </span><span class="reftext">17</span>And it shall be the prince’s part to provide the burnt offerings, grain offerings, and drink offerings for the feasts, New Moons, and Sabbaths—for all the appointed feasts of the house of Israel. He will provide the sin offerings, grain offerings, burnt offerings, and peace offerings to make atonement for the house of Israel.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/23-17.htm">Leviticus 23:17</a></span><br />Bring two loaves of bread from your dwellings as a wave offering, each made from two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour, baked with leaven, as the firstfruits to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/18-24.htm">Numbers 18:24</a></span><br />For I have given to the Levites as their inheritance the tithe that the Israelites present to the LORD as a contribution. That is why I told them that they would not receive an inheritance among the Israelites.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/18-3.htm">Deuteronomy 18:3-5</a></span><br />This shall be the priests’ share from the people who offer a sacrifice, whether a bull or a sheep: the priests are to be given the shoulder, the jowls, and the stomach. / You are to give them the firstfruits of your grain, new wine, and oil, and the first wool sheared from your flock. / For the LORD your God has chosen Levi and his sons out of all your tribes to stand and minister in His name for all time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-4.htm">2 Chronicles 31:4-6</a></span><br />Moreover, he commanded the people living in Jerusalem to make a contribution for the priests and Levites so that they could devote themselves to the Law of the LORD. / As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously provided the firstfruits of the grain, new wine, oil, and honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance—a tithe of everything. / And the Israelites and Judahites who lived in the cities of Judah also brought a tithe of their herds and flocks and a tithe of the holy things consecrated to the LORD their God, and they laid them in large heaps.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/10-32.htm">Nehemiah 10:32-33</a></span><br />We also place ourselves under the obligation to contribute a third of a shekel yearly for the service of the house of our God: / for the showbread, for the regular grain offerings and burnt offerings, for the Sabbath offerings, for the New Moons and appointed feasts, for the holy offerings, for the sin offerings to make atonement for Israel, and for all the duties of the house of our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/3-10.htm">Malachi 3:10</a></span><br />Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-27.htm">Romans 15:27</a></span><br />They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-11.htm">1 Corinthians 9:11-14</a></span><br />If we have sown spiritual seed among you, is it too much for us to reap a material harvest from you? / If others have this right to your support, shouldn’t we have it all the more? But we did not exercise this right. Instead, we put up with anything rather than hinder the gospel of Christ. / Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">2 Corinthians 9:12-13</a></span><br />For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God. / Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-6.htm">Galatians 6:6</a></span><br />Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-15.htm">Philippians 4:15-18</a></span><br />And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving. / For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again. / Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-5.htm">Hebrews 7:5</a></span><br />Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-16.htm">Hebrews 13:16</a></span><br />And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm">1 Peter 2:5</a></span><br />you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a></span><br />But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">All the people of the land shall give this oblation for the prince in Israel.</p><p class="hdg">the people</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/30-14.htm">Exodus 30:14,15</a></b></br> Every one that passeth among them that are numbered, from twenty years old and above, shall give an offering unto the LORD… </p><p class="hdg">shall give this [heb] shall be for.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/16-1.htm">Isaiah 16:1</a></b></br> Send ye the lamb to the ruler of the land from Sela to the wilderness, unto the mount of the daughter of Zion.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/45-13.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-13.htm">Heave-Offering</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-32.htm">Held</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-15.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-13.htm">Oblation</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-15.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/revelation/18-4.htm">Participate</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-7.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-3.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-13.htm">Special</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-10.htm">Use</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/46-5.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-9.htm">Heave-Offering</a> <a href="/daniel/5-1.htm">Held</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-17.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-24.htm">Oblation</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-17.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-18.htm">Participate</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-22.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-22.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-12.htm">Special</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-15.htm">Use</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 45</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/45-1.htm">The portion of land for the sanctuary</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/45-6.htm">for the city</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/45-7.htm">and for the prince</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/45-9.htm">Ordinances for the prince</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of Ezekiel, this includes both the exiled Israelites and those who remained in the land. The phrase underscores the unity and shared duty of the people in their worship and support of the temple system. Historically, this reflects the communal nature of ancient Israelite society, where religious obligations were a shared endeavor. This collective participation is reminiscent of the communal offerings described in Leviticus and the shared responsibilities in the covenant community.<p><b>must participate</b><br>The use of "must" indicates a command, not a suggestion, highlighting the obligatory nature of this contribution. This reflects the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, where obedience to God's commands was a sign of faithfulness. The requirement for participation underscores the importance of communal worship and support for the temple, which was central to Israel's religious life. This obligation can be seen as a precursor to the New Testament teaching on the body of Christ, where each member has a role and responsibility (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>).<p><b>in this contribution</b><br>The contribution refers to offerings or gifts given to support the temple and its services. In Ezekiel's vision, this contribution is part of the restored worship system in the future temple. The term can be linked to the tithes and offerings described in the Mosaic Law, which were used to support the Levites and the temple (<a href="/numbers/18-21.htm">Numbers 18:21-24</a>). This contribution is a tangible expression of worship and devotion, reflecting the principle that worship involves giving back to God from what He has provided.<p><b>for the prince</b><br>The "prince" in Ezekiel's vision is a leader who plays a significant role in the restored temple worship. This figure is distinct from the king and serves as a representative of the people before God. The prince's responsibilities include providing offerings and ensuring the proper functioning of temple services. Some interpretations see the prince as a type of Christ, who is both a leader and a servant, mediating between God and His people. The prince's role highlights the importance of godly leadership in worship and governance.<p><b>in Israel</b><br>This phrase situates the prophecy within the nation of Israel, emphasizing the restoration of the people to their land and their covenant relationship with God. It reflects the hope of return from exile and the reestablishment of Israel as a nation under God's rule. The mention of Israel connects this vision to the broader biblical narrative of God's promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and the future hope of a restored kingdom. This restoration is ultimately fulfilled in the New Testament through Jesus Christ, who establishes a new covenant with His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a></b><br>A prophet during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is known for his visions and messages from God, which often include symbolic actions and vivid imagery.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_prince.htm">The Prince</a></b><br>In the context of <a href="/bsb/ezekiel/45.htm">Ezekiel 45</a>, the prince is a leader in Israel who is responsible for overseeing the offerings and ensuring the proper worship practices are maintained. This figure is often seen as a type of Christ or a future messianic leader.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_people_of_the_land.htm">The People of the Land</a></b><br>Refers to the Israelites, God's chosen people, who are called to participate in the religious and communal life of the nation.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation chosen by God to be His people, often seen as a representation of God's covenant relationship with humanity.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_contribution.htm">The Contribution</a></b><br>This refers to the offerings and sacrifices that the people are required to bring, which support the religious and communal functions of the nation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/community_responsibility.htm">Community Responsibility</a></b><br>The verse highlights the collective responsibility of the people to support their leaders and the worship practices of their community. This teaches us the importance of contributing to the life and health of our church communities today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_accountability.htm">Leadership and Accountability</a></b><br>The prince's role underscores the need for godly leadership that is accountable to God and the people. Leaders in the church should be supported but also held to high standards of integrity and service.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/participation_in_worship.htm">Participation in Worship</a></b><br>Every member of the community is called to participate in worship and service. This is a reminder that worship is not a spectator activity but requires active involvement from all believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_sacrifice.htm">Symbolism of Sacrifice</a></b><br>The contributions symbolize the sacrifices we make in our own lives, whether through time, resources, or talents, to further God's kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/covenant_relationship.htm">Covenant Relationship</a></b><br>The requirement for contributions reflects the covenant relationship between God and His people, reminding us of our commitment to live in obedience and service to Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_45.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 45</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who's_the_prince_in_ezekiel's_prophecy.htm">Who is the prince mentioned in Ezekiel's prophecy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_the_'prince'_in_ezekiel_45_7-8.htm">Who is the 'prince' in Ezekiel 45:7-8, and why does he appear to play a role distinct from other messianic prophecies in Scripture?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_ezekiel's_measures_differ.htm">Why do the weights and measures in Ezekiel 45:9-12 differ from earlier biblical standards, creating potential contradictions within the text?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_isaiah_45_9_relate_to_free_will.htm">How does Isaiah 45:9's analogy of the clay questioning the potter align with human free will and responsibility for evil?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezekiel/45.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 16.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">All the people of the land shall give</span> (literally, <span class="accented">shall be for</span>) <span class="cmt_word">this oblation</span> (or, <span class="accented">terumah</span>) <span class="cmt_word">for the prince in Israel</span>. Assuming that the prince here refers to the ordinary civil magistrate, Hengstenborg founds on this an argument in support of state Churches: "This is also the general doctrine, that the magistrate shall take first of all from the taxes levied the means for the proper observance of Divine worship." But if the oblations above referred to were not properly taxes, and if the prince was not properly an earthly sovereign of the ordinary type, this argument falls to the ground. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/45-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">All</span><br /><span class="heb">כֹּ֚ל</span> <span class="translit">(kōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the people</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעָ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the land</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָ֔רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">must participate</span><br /><span class="heb">יִהְי֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yih·yū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">this</span><br /><span class="heb">הַזֹּ֑את</span> <span class="translit">(haz·zōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Pronoun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, </span><br /><br /><span class="word">contribution</span><br /><span class="heb">הַתְּרוּמָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(hat·tə·rū·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8641.htm">Strong's 8641: </a> </span><span class="str2">Contribution, offering (for sacred uses)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the prince</span><br /><span class="heb">לַנָּשִׂ֖יא</span> <span class="translit">(lan·nā·śî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5387.htm">Strong's 5387: </a> </span><span class="str2">An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Israel.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּיִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/45-16.htm">Ezekiel 45:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/45-16.htm">Ezekiel 45:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezekiel/45-16.htm">Ezekiel 45:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/45-16.htm">Ezekiel 45:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/45-16.htm">Ezekiel 45:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/45-16.htm">Ezekiel 45:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/45-16.htm">Ezekiel 45:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/45-16.htm">Ezekiel 45:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/45-16.htm">Ezekiel 45:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezekiel/45-16.htm">Ezekiel 45:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezekiel/45-16.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 45:16 All the people of the land shall (Ezek. 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