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You shall give to the priests the Levites who are of the seed of Zadok, who are near to me, to minister to me, says the Lord Yahweh, a young bull for a sin-offering.

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Atonement Precedes Approach

Commentators explain that the sin offering is presented first, before any other sacrifice. This highlights a crucial spiritual principle: the first act in approaching a holy God must be the confession and atonement for sin. This establishes a right relationship before further worship or service can occur.

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Ezekiel

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Ezekiel 43:19

18th Century

Theologian

The seed of Zadok - See Ezekiel 40:46 note.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ezekiel 43:19

19th Century

Bishop

Thou shalt give.— Ezekiel is not actually to do this, like Moses, as the appointed consecrator; but, as frequently in pro…

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 43:19

17th Century

Pastor

And you shall give to the priests the Levites, who are of the
seed of Zadok
Who, in S…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Ezekiel 43:1–27

17th Century

Minister

After Ezekiel had surveyed the temple of God, he had a vision of the glory of God. When Christ crucified, and the things freely given to us of God,…