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He shall offer his burnt offering or his fellowship offerings as he does on the Sabbath day. Then he shall go out, and after he has gone out, the gate will be shut. <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/46.htm">New Living Translation</a> When the prince offers a voluntary burnt offering or peace offering to the LORD, the east gateway to the inner courtyard will be opened for him, and he will offer his sacrifices as he does on Sabbath days. Then he will leave, and the gateway will be shut behind him. <a href="/esv/ezekiel/46.htm">English Standard Version</a> When the prince provides a freewill offering, either a burnt offering or peace offerings as a freewill offering to the LORD, the gate facing east shall be opened for him. And he shall offer his burnt offering or his peace offerings as he does on the Sabbath day. Then he shall go out, and after he has gone out the gate shall be shut. <a href="/bsb/ezekiel/46.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When the prince makes a freewill offering to the LORD, whether a burnt offering or a peace offering, the gate facing east must be opened for him. He is to offer his burnt offering or peace offering just as he does on the Sabbath day. Then he shall go out, and the gate must be closed after he goes out. <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/46.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/46.htm">New King James Version</a> “Now when the prince makes a voluntary burnt offering or voluntary peace offering to the LORD, the gate that faces toward the east shall then be opened for him; and he shall prepare his burnt offering and his peace offerings as he did on the Sabbath day. Then he shall go out, and after he goes out the gate shall be shut. <a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/46.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And when the prince provides a voluntary offering, a burnt offering, or peace offerings as a voluntary offering to the LORD, the gate facing east shall be opened for him. And he shall provide his burnt offering and his peace offerings as he does on the Sabbath day. Then he shall go out, and the gate shall be shut after he goes out. <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/46.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220When the prince provides a freewill offering, a burnt offering, or peace offerings as a freewill offering to the LORD, the gate facing east shall be opened for him. And he shall provide his burnt offering and his peace offerings as he does on the sabbath day. Then he shall go out, and the gate shall be shut after he goes out. <a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/46.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And when the prince provides a freewill offering, a burnt offering, or peace offerings as a freewill offering to the LORD, the gate facing east shall be opened for him. And he shall provide his burnt offering and his peace offerings as he does on the sabbath day. Then he shall go out, and the gate shall be shut after he goes out. <a href="/lsb/ezekiel/46.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And when the prince provides a freewill offering, a burnt offering, or peace offerings as a freewill offering to Yahweh, the gate facing east shall be opened for him. And he shall provide his burnt offering and his peace offerings as he does on the sabbath day. Then he shall go out, and the gate shall be shut after he goes out. <a href="/amp/ezekiel/46.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When the prince provides a freewill offering, a burnt offering, or peace offerings voluntarily to the LORD, the gate that faces east shall be opened for him, and he shall provide his burnt offering and his peace offerings as he does on the Sabbath day. Then he shall go out, and after he goes out the gate shall be shut. <a href="/csb/ezekiel/46.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “When the prince makes a freewill offering, whether a burnt offering or a fellowship offering as a freewill offering to the LORD, the gate that faces east is to be opened for him. He is to offer his burnt offering or fellowship offering just as he does on the Sabbath day. Then he will go out, and the gate is to be closed after he leaves. <a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/46.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When the prince makes a freewill offering, whether a burnt offering or a fellowship offering as a freewill offering to the LORD, the gate that faces east must be opened for him. He is to offer his burnt offering or fellowship offering just as he does on the Sabbath day. Then he will go out, and the gate must be closed after he leaves.&#8221 <a href="/asv/ezekiel/46.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when the prince shall prepare a freewill-offering, a burnt-offering or peace-offerings as a freewill-offering unto Jehovah, one shall open for him the gate that looketh toward the east; and he shall prepare his burnt-offering and his peace-offerings, as he doth on the sabbath day: then he shall go forth; and after his going forth one shall shut the gate. <a href="/cev/ezekiel/46.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> If the ruler voluntarily offers a sacrifice to please me or to ask my blessing, the east gate of the inner courtyard will be opened for him. He will offer his sacrifices just as he does on each Sabbath; then he will leave, and the gate will be closed. <a href="/erv/ezekiel/46.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when the prince shall prepare a freewill offering, a burnt offering or peace offerings as a freewill offering unto the LORD, one shall open for him the gate that looketh toward the east, and he shall prepare his burnt offering and his peace offerings, as he doth on the sabbath day: then he shall go forth; and after his going forth one shall shut the gate. <a href="/gwt/ezekiel/46.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When the prince prepares a freewill burnt offering, either a burnt offering or a fellowship offering to the LORD, the east gate must be opened for him. He must sacrifice burnt offerings and fellowship offerings as he does on the day of worship. When he leaves, the gate must be shut after him. <a href="/gnt/ezekiel/46.htm">Good News Translation</a> "When the ruling prince wants to make a voluntary offering to the LORD, either an offering to be burned whole or a fellowship offering, the east gate to the inner courtyard will be opened for him. He is to make the offering in the same way he does on the Sabbath, and the gate is to be closed after he goes back out." <a href="/isv/ezekiel/46.htm">International Standard Version</a> Whenever the Regent Prince presents a voluntary offering, burnt offering, or peace offering, he is to present it voluntarily to the LORD, and the east-facing gate is to be opened for him. He is to provide his burnt offering and peace offering as he does on the Sabbath. When he leaves, the gate is to be shut behind him. <a href="/msb/ezekiel/46.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When the prince makes a freewill offering to the LORD, whether a burnt offering or a peace offering, the gate facing east must be opened for him. He is to offer his burnt offering or peace offering just as he does on the Sabbath day. Then he shall go out, and the gate must be closed after he goes out. <a href="/net/ezekiel/46.htm">NET Bible</a> When the prince provides a freewill offering, a burnt offering, or peace offerings as a voluntary offering to the LORD, the gate facing east will be opened for him, and he will provide his burnt offering and his peace offerings just as he did on the Sabbath. Then he will go out, and the gate will be closed after he goes out. <a href="/nheb/ezekiel/46.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When the prince shall prepare a freewill offering, a burnt offering or peace offerings as a freewill offering to the LORD, one shall open for him the gate that looks toward the east; and he shall prepare his burnt offering and his peace offerings, as he does on the Sabbath day: then he shall go forth; and after his going forth one shall shut the gate. <a href="/wbt/ezekiel/46.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Now when the prince shall prepare a voluntary burnt-offering or peace-offerings voluntarily to the LORD, one shall then open to him the gate that looketh towards 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. <a href="/web/ezekiel/46.htm">World English Bible</a> When the prince prepares a free will offering, a burnt offering or peace offerings as a free will offering to Yahweh, one shall open for him the gate that looks toward the east; and he shall prepare his burnt offering and his peace offerings, as he does on the Sabbath day. Then he shall go out; and after his going out one shall shut the gate. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/46.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And when the prince makes a free-will burnt-offering, or free-will peace-offerings, to YHWH, then he has opened the gate that is looking eastward for himself, and has made his burnt-offering and his peace-offerings as he does in the day of rest, and he has gone out, and has shut the gate after his going out. <a href="/ylt/ezekiel/46.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And when the prince maketh a free-will burnt-offering, or free-will peace-offerings, to Jehovah, then he hath opened for himself the gate that is looking eastward, and he hath made his burnt-offering and his peace-offerings as he doth in the day of rest, and he hath gone out, and he hath shut the gate after his going out. <a href="/slt/ezekiel/46.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And when the prince shall do a voluntary gift of a burnt-offering or peace a voluntary gift to Jehovah, and he opened to him the gate turning to the east, and he did his burnt-offering and his peace according as he will do in the day of the Sabbath: and he went forth and shut the gate after his going forth.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezekiel/46.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But when the prince shall offer a voluntary holocaust, or voluntary peace offerings to the Lord : the gate that looketh towards the east shall be opened to him, and he shall offer his holocaust, and his peace offerings, as it is wont to be done on the sabbath day: and he shall go out, and the gate shall be shut after he is gone forth. <a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/46.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But when the prince will offer a voluntary holocaust or a voluntary peace offering to the Lord, the gate which looks toward the east shall be opened to him. And he shall offer his holocaust and his peace offerings, just as is usually done on the Sabbath day. And he shall depart, and the gate shall be closed after he has gone out. <a href="/nabre/ezekiel/46.htm">New American Bible</a> When the prince makes a freewill offering to the LORD, whether a burnt offering or communion offering, the gate facing east shall be opened for him, and he shall bring his burnt offering or peace offering as he does on the sabbath. Then he shall leave, and the gate shall be closed after his departure. <a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/46.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When the prince provides a freewill offering, either a burnt offering or offerings of well-being as a freewill offering to the LORD, the gate facing east shall be opened for him; and he shall offer his burnt offering or his offerings of well-being as he does on the sabbath day. Then he shall go out, and after he has gone out the gate shall be closed.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/46.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now when the high priest shall offer burnt offerings or gift offerings to the LORD, the gate that looks toward the east shall be opened for him, and he shall offer his burnt offerings and his peace offerings, as he did on the sabbath day; then he shall go out, and after his going out the gate shall be shut. <a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/46.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And whenever the Leader brings burning peace offerings or gifts set apart for LORD JEHOVAH, the door that faces to the East that was shut shall be opened to him, and he shall bring the burning peace offerings and his gifts, and they shall shut the door, and then he shall go out as he did on the day of the Sabbath<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezekiel/46.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And when the prince shall prepare a freewill-offering, a burnt-offering or peace-offerings as a freewill-offering unto the LORD, one shall open for him the gate that looketh toward the east, and he shall prepare his burnt-offering and his peace-offerings, as he doth on the sabbath day; then he shall go forth; and after his going forth one shall shut the gate. <a href="/sep/ezekiel/46.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And if the prince should prepare as a thanksgiving a whole-burnt-peace-offering to the Lord, and should open for himself the gate looking eastward, and offer his whole-burnt-offering, and his peace-offerings, as he does on the sabbath-day; then shall he go out, and shall shut the doors after he has gone out. <a href="/parallel/ezekiel/46-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=14179" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/46.htm">The Prince's Offerings</a> …11At the festivals and appointed feasts, the grain offering shall be an ephah with a bull, an ephah with a ram, and as much as one is able to give with the lambs, along with a hin of oil per ephah. 12<a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: wə·ḵî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">When</a> <a href="/hebrew/5387.htm" title="5387: han·nā·śî (Art:: N-ms) -- Or nasi'; from nasa'; properly, an exalted one, i.e. A king or sheik; also a rising mist.">the prince</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ya·‘ă·śeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">makes</a> <a href="/hebrew/5071.htm" title="5071: nə·ḏā·ḇāh (N-fs) -- Voluntariness, freewill offering. From nadab; properly spontaneity, or spontaneous; also a spontaneous or abundant gift.">a freewill offering</a> <a href="/hebrew/5071.htm" title="5071: nə·ḏā·ḇāh (N-fs) -- Voluntariness, freewill offering. From nadab; properly spontaneity, or spontaneous; also a spontaneous or abundant gift."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5930.htm" title="5930: ‘ō·w·lāh (N-fs) -- Whole burnt offering. Or mowlah; feminine active participle of alah; a step or; usually a holocaust.">whether a burnt offering</a> <a href="/hebrew/176.htm" title="176: ’ōw- (Conj) -- Or. Presumed to be the constructive or genitival form of -av; short for 'avvah; desire; hence or, also if.">or</a> <a href="/hebrew/8002.htm" title="8002: šə·lā·mîm (N-mp) -- A sacrifice for alliance or friendship, peace offering. From shalam; properly, requital, i.e. A sacrifice in thanks.">a peace offering,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8179.htm" title="8179: haš·ša·‘ar (Art:: N-ms) -- A gate. From sha'ar in its original sense; an opening, i.e. Door or gate.">the gate</a> <a href="/hebrew/6437.htm" title="6437: hap·pō·neh (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To turn. A primitive root; to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. Appear, look, etc.">facing</a> <a href="/hebrew/6921.htm" title="6921: qā·ḏîm (N-ms) -- East, east wind. Or qadim; from qadam; the fore or front part; hence the East.">east</a> <a href="/hebrew/6605.htm" title="6605: ū·p̄ā·ṯaḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To open wide, to loosen, begin, plough, carve. A primitive root; to open wide; specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve.">must be opened</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">for him.</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ʾɛṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: wə·‘ā·śāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">He is to offer</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5930.htm" title="5930: ‘ō·lā·ṯōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Whole burnt offering. Or mowlah; feminine active participle of alah; a step or; usually a holocaust.">his burnt offering</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8002.htm" title="8002: šə·lā·māw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A sacrifice for alliance or friendship, peace offering. From shalam; properly, requital, i.e. A sacrifice in thanks.">or peace offering</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">just as</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ya·‘ă·śeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">he does</a> <a href="/hebrew/7676.htm" title="7676: haš·šab·bāṯ (Art:: N-cs) -- Sabbath. Intensive from shabath; intermission, i.e the Sabbath.">on the Sabbath</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bə·yō·wm (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">day.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: wə·yā·ṣā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">Then he shall go out,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8179.htm" title="8179: haš·ša·‘ar (Art:: N-ms) -- A gate. From sha'ar in its original sense; an opening, i.e. Door or gate.">and the gate</a> <a href="/hebrew/5462.htm" title="5462: wə·sā·ḡar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To shut, close. A primitive root; to shut up; figuratively, to surrender.">must be closed</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rê (Prep) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">after</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: ṣê·ṯōw (V-Qal-Inf:: 3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">he goes out.</a> 13And you shall provide an unblemished year-old lamb as a daily burnt offering to the LORD; you are to offer it every morning.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/leviticus/7-16.htm">Leviticus 7:16</a> If, however, the sacrifice he offers is a vow or a freewill offering, it shall be eaten on the day he presents his sacrifice, but the remainder may be eaten on the next day. <a href="/numbers/15-3.htm">Numbers 15:3</a> and you present a food offering to the LORD from the herd or flock to produce a pleasing aroma to the LORD—either a burnt offering or a sacrifice, for a special vow or freewill offering or appointed feast— <a href="/isaiah/56-7.htm">Isaiah 56:7</a> I will bring them to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.” <a href="/psalms/50-14.htm">Psalm 50:14</a> Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows to the Most High. <a href="/psalms/51-19.htm">Psalm 51:19</a> Then You will delight in righteous sacrifices, in whole burnt offerings; then bulls will be offered on Your altar. <a href="/hosea/14-2.htm">Hosea 14:2</a> Bring your confessions and return to the LORD. Say to Him: “Take away all our iniquity and receive us graciously, that we may present the fruit of our lips. <a href="/malachi/1-11.htm">Malachi 1:11</a> For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/2_chronicles/29-31.htm">2 Chronicles 29:31</a> Then Hezekiah said, “Now that you have consecrated yourselves to the LORD, come near and bring sacrifices and thank offerings to the house of the LORD.” So the assembly brought sacrifices and thank offerings, and all whose hearts were willing brought burnt offerings. <a href="/1_kings/8-64.htm">1 Kings 8:64</a> On that same day the king consecrated the middle of the courtyard in front of the house of the LORD, and there he offered the burnt offerings, the grain offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, since the bronze altar before the LORD was too small to contain all these offerings. <a href="/2_samuel/24-25.htm">2 Samuel 24:25</a> And there he built an altar to the LORD and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. Then the LORD answered the prayers on behalf of the land, and the plague upon Israel was halted. <a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Romans 12:1</a> Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. <a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Hebrews 13:15</a> Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name. <a href="/matthew/5-23.htm">Matthew 5:23-24</a> So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, / leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift. <a href="/john/4-23.htm">John 4:23-24</a> But a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him. / God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.” <a href="/philippians/4-18.htm">Philippians 4:18</a> I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now when the prince shall prepare a voluntary burnt offering or peace offerings voluntarily to the LORD, one shall then open him the gate that looks 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.a voluntary<a href="/leviticus/1-3.htm">Leviticus 1:3</a> If his offering be a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish: he shall offer it of his own voluntary will at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD.<a href="/leviticus/23-38.htm">Leviticus 23:38</a> Beside the sabbaths of the LORD, and beside your gifts, and beside all your vows, and beside all your freewill offerings, which ye give unto the LORD.<a href="/numbers/29-39.htm">Numbers 29:39</a> These things ye shall do unto the LORD in your set feasts, beside your vows, and your freewill offerings, for your burnt offerings, and for your meat offerings, and for your drink offerings, and for your peace offerings.open him<a href="/ezekiel/46-1.htm">Ezekiel 46:1,2,8</a> Thus saith the Lord GOD; The gate of the inner court that looketh toward the east shall be shut the six working days; but on the sabbath it shall be opened, and in the day of the new moon it shall be opened… <a href="/ezekiel/44-3.htm">Ezekiel 44:3</a> It is for the prince; the prince, he shall sit in it to eat bread before the LORD; he shall enter by the way of the porch of that gate, and shall go out by the way of the same.as he did<a href="/ezekiel/45-17.htm">Ezekiel 45:17</a> And it shall be the prince's part to give burnt offerings, and meat offerings, and drink offerings, in the feasts, and in the new moons, and in the sabbaths, in all solemnities of the house of Israel: he shall prepare the sin offering, and the meat offering, and the burnt offering, and the peace offerings, to make reconciliation for the house of Israel.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/46-4.htm">Burnt</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-4.htm">Burnt-Offering</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-1.htm">East</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-1.htm">Facing</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-10.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/psalms/119-108.htm">Freewill</a> <a href="/psalms/54-6.htm">Freewill-Offering</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-9.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-1.htm">Looks</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-11.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-11.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-1.htm">Open</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-2.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-2.htm">Peace-Offerings</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-7.htm">Prepare</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-10.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-16.htm">Provides</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-4.htm">Sabbath</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-4.htm">Sabbath-Day</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-2.htm">Shut</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-1.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-23.htm">Voluntarily</a> <a href="/ezra/8-28.htm">Voluntary</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/46-13.htm">Burnt</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-13.htm">Burnt-Offering</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-1.htm">East</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-2.htm">Facing</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-20.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/amos/4-5.htm">Freewill</a> <a href="/exodus/35-29.htm">Freewill-Offering</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-19.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/nahum/2-8.htm">Looks</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-13.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/daniel/2-6.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-21.htm">Open</a> <a href="/daniel/4-1.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/amos/5-22.htm">Peace-Offerings</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-13.htm">Prepare</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-16.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/acts/14-17.htm">Provides</a> <a href="/hosea/2-11.htm">Sabbath</a> <a href="/luke/4-16.htm">Sabbath-Day</a> <a href="/daniel/6-22.htm">Shut</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-19.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-17.htm">Voluntarily</a> <a href="/amos/4-5.htm">Voluntary</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 46</div>1. <a href="/ezekiel/46-1.htm">Ordinances for the prince in his worship</a> 9. <a href="/ezekiel/46-9.htm">and for the people</a> 16. <a href="/ezekiel/46-16.htm">An order for the prince's inheritance</a> 19. <a href="/ezekiel/46-19.htm">The courts for boiling and baking</a> </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 Ezekiel's vision, this prince is not a king but a leader with specific roles in worship. A "freewill offering" is a voluntary act of worship, reflecting the heart's desire to honor God beyond obligatory sacrifices. This offering signifies devotion and gratitude, aligning with the broader biblical theme of giving willingly to God (<a href="/exodus/35-29.htm">Exodus 35:29</a>).whether a burnt offering or a peace offering Burnt offerings were entirely consumed by fire, symbolizing total dedication to God (Leviticus 1). Peace offerings, on the other hand, were shared between the altar, the priests, and the offerer, symbolizing fellowship with God (Leviticus 3). These offerings highlight different aspects of worship: complete surrender and communal fellowship. The prince's offerings reflect his role in leading the people in both dedication and community with God.the gate facing east must be opened for him The east gate holds significant symbolism, as it faces the direction of the rising sun, often associated with God's glory and presence (<a href="/ezekiel/43.htm">Ezekiel 43:1-4</a>). Opening the gate for the prince signifies access to God's presence, a privilege granted for worship. This act underscores the importance of proper worship and the reverence due to God.He is to offer his burnt offering or peace offering just as he does on the Sabbath day The Sabbath was a day of rest and worship, a covenant sign between God and Israel (<a href="/exodus/31-16.htm">Exodus 31:16-17</a>). Offering sacrifices on the Sabbath emphasizes the continuity of worship and the prince's role in maintaining spiritual order. It reflects the regularity and consistency expected in worship practices, ensuring that offerings are made with the same reverence and procedure as on holy days.Then he shall go out, and the gate must be closed after he goes out The closing of the gate after the prince exits signifies the completion of the worship act. It maintains the sanctity of the space, ensuring that access to God's presence is regulated and respected. This practice highlights the order and structure within the temple worship, reflecting God's holiness and the need for reverence in approaching Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_prince.htm">The Prince</a> A leader or ruler in Israel, often seen as a representative of the people in worship and offerings. In the context of Ezekiel, the prince is a key figure in the restored temple worship. 2. <a href="/topical/f/freewill_offering.htm">Freewill Offering</a> A voluntary act of worship, expressing devotion and gratitude to God. It is distinct from obligatory sacrifices and highlights the worshiper's personal commitment. 3. <a href="/topical/b/burnt_offering.htm">Burnt Offering</a> A sacrifice that is completely consumed by fire, symbolizing total dedication to God. 4. <a href="/topical/p/peace_offering.htm">Peace Offering</a> A sacrifice expressing fellowship and thanksgiving, often shared between the worshiper, the priests, and God. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_east_gate.htm">The East Gate</a> A significant location in the temple, symbolizing access to God's presence. It is opened for the prince during his offerings, indicating a special privilege and honor.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership_in_worship.htm">The Role of Leadership in Worship</a> The prince's participation in offerings underscores the importance of leadership in guiding and modeling worship for the community. <a href="/topical/v/voluntary_worship.htm">Voluntary Worship</a> Freewill offerings remind us that worship should be a heartfelt response to God's grace, not merely a duty. <a href="/topical/a/access_to_god's_presence.htm">Access to God's Presence</a> The opening of the east gate for the prince symbolizes the privilege of entering God's presence, a privilege extended to all believers through Christ. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_sacrifices.htm">Symbolism of Sacrifices</a> Burnt and peace offerings represent total dedication and fellowship with God, encouraging believers to live lives fully devoted to Him. <a href="/topical/s/sabbath_and_worship.htm">Sabbath and Worship</a> The prince's offerings on the Sabbath highlight the importance of regular, intentional worship in the life of a believer.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_46.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 46</a> <a href="/q/who's_the_prince_in_ezekiel's_prophecy.htm">Who is the prince mentioned in Ezekiel's prophecy?</a> <a href="/q/why_sacrifices_in_the_millennial_kingdom.htm">Why are animal sacrifices in the millennial kingdom?</a> <a href="/q/how_was_the_gate's_timing_maintained.htm">Ezekiel 46:1-2 describes a gate that remains shut during the six working days but opens on the Sabbath; how could such consistent timing be maintained with ancient technology and calendars?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_evidence_of_prince's_temple_duties.htm">Ezekiel 46:2-3 outlines rituals for a 'prince' in the temple; why is there no clear historical or archaeological evidence of a ruler fulfilling these specific temple duties?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ezekiel/46.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) A voluntary burnt offering.--One case in which the prince might present a sacrifice is yet unprovided for. He might offer, like any of the people, a voluntary sacrifice at any time, either a burnt offering or a peace offering. In this case he is still to enter by the east gate; but the gate, instead of standing open until evening, as on the Sabbaths and new moons, is to be immediately shut as soon as he retires after the completion of the sacrifice.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezekiel/46.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12 determines the procedure in case of the prince resolving to offer privately, on his own account, a voluntary burnt offering or peace offering; better, a free-will offering (נְדָבָה), a sacrifice prompted by the heart of the offerer, as opposed to one legally enjoined (<a href="/exodus/35-29.htm">Exodus 35:29</a>; <a href="/leviticus/22-23.htm">Leviticus 22:23</a>), which might be either a burnt or a peace offering. In this case the east inner gate should be opened to him as on the sabbath days (see ver. 1), but, differently from what occurred on the sabbath, it should not remain open till the evening (ver. 2), but should be shut immediately the prince's offering was done. <a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/46-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>When וְכִֽי־ (wə·ḵî-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the prince הַנָּשִׂ֨יא (han·nā·śî) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5387.htm">Strong's 5387: </a> An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist makes יַעֲשֶׂה֩ (ya·‘ă·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make a freewill offering נְדָבָ֜ה (nə·ḏā·ḇāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5071.htm">Strong's 5071: </a> Spontaneity, spontaneous, a spontaneous, abundant gift to the LORD, לַֽיהוָה֒ (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel whether a burnt offering עוֹלָ֣ה (‘ō·w·lāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5930.htm">Strong's 5930: </a> Whole burnt offering or אֽוֹ־ (’ōw-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_176.htm">Strong's 176: </a> Desire, if a peace offering, שְׁלָמִים֮ (šə·lā·mîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8002.htm">Strong's 8002: </a> A sacrifice for alliance or friendship, peace offering the gate הַשַּׁ֙עַר֙ (haš·ša·‘ar) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8179.htm">Strong's 8179: </a> An opening, door, gate facing הַפֹּנֶ֣ה (hap·pō·neh) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6437.htm">Strong's 6437: </a> To turn, to face, appear, look east קָדִ֔ים (qā·ḏîm) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6921.htm">Strong's 6921: </a> The fore, front part, the East must be opened וּפָ֣תַֽח (ū·p̄ā·ṯaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6605.htm">Strong's 6605: </a> To open wide, to loosen, begin, plough, carve for him. ל֗וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> He is to offer וְעָשָׂ֤ה (wə·‘ā·śāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make his burnt offering עֹֽלָתוֹ֙ (‘ō·lā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5930.htm">Strong's 5930: </a> Whole burnt offering or peace offering שְׁלָמָ֔יו (šə·lā·māw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8002.htm">Strong's 8002: </a> A sacrifice for alliance or friendship, peace offering just as כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that he does יַעֲשֶׂ֖ה (ya·‘ă·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make on the Sabbath הַשַּׁבָּ֑ת (haš·šab·bāṯ) Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7676.htm">Strong's 7676: </a> Intermission, the Sabbath day. בְּי֣וֹם (bə·yō·wm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day Then he shall go out, וְיָצָ֛א (wə·yā·ṣā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim and the gate הַשַּׁ֖עַר (haš·ša·‘ar) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8179.htm">Strong's 8179: </a> An opening, door, gate must be closed וְסָגַ֥ר (wə·sā·ḡar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5462.htm">Strong's 5462: </a> To shut up, to surrender after אַחֲרֵ֥י (’a·ḥă·rê) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> The hind or following part he goes out. צֵאתֽוֹ׃ (ṣê·ṯōw) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/46-12.htm">Ezekiel 46:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/46-12.htm">Ezekiel 46:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezekiel/46-12.htm">Ezekiel 46:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/46-12.htm">Ezekiel 46:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/46-12.htm">Ezekiel 46:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/46-12.htm">Ezekiel 46:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/46-12.htm">Ezekiel 46:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/46-12.htm">Ezekiel 46:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/46-12.htm">Ezekiel 46:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezekiel/46-12.htm">Ezekiel 46:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-12.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 46:12 When the prince shall prepare a freewill (Ezek. 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