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Ezekiel 46:6
On the day of the New Moon he shall offer a young, unblemished bull, six lambs, and a ram without blemish.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The Lord GOD speaks through Ezekiel to the exiled community regarding the restored temple's worship regulations. This instruction specifies the exact animal offerings required for the monthly New Moon festival.
The words — The Hebrew הַחֹדֶשׁ (ha-ḥōḏeš) literally means "the new moon," designating the precise calendar day for the sacrifice. The term תְּמִימִם (tĕmîmîm) translates as "unblemished," establishing the physical standard for the bull and ram.
The thread — This verse is directly framed by Ezekiel 46:5 and Ezekiel 46:7, which detail the accompanying grain and oil measurements for the ram and lambs. The New Moon observance is introduced in Ezekiel 46:1, which mandates the eastern gate of the inner court remain closed during the six workdays leading up to it.
Why it lands — The text states the required quantities and conditions of the offerings before any theological application. It demands precise compliance with the specified animal types, numbers, and physical standards for the monthly observance.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And in the day of the new moon it shall be a young bullock without blemish, and six lambs, and a ram: they shall be without blemish.
Cross-references
- Ezekiel 46:1 “This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘The gate of the inner court that faces east must be kept shut during the six days of work, but on the Sabbath day and on the day of the New Moon it shall be opened.