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You shall bring them near before Yahweh, and the priests shall cast salt on them, and they shall offer them up for a burnt offering to Yahweh.

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The Symbolism of Salt

Commentators explain that the casting of salt on the offerings was a vital symbol of purification and the enduring nature of God's covenant. The verb used suggests a generous pouring, not just a light seasoning, emphasizing the importance of this act. Some scholars connect this to the New Testament call for believers' lives and teachings to have a 'salty' or preserving quality.

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Ezekiel

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Ezekiel 43:23–26

18th Century

Theologian

On each of the seven days, there was a burnt offering of a bullock and a ram, preceded by a sin-offering of a bullock on the first day, an…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ezekiel 43:24

19th Century

Bishop

Cast salt. —The word means throw or pour, indicating a more copious use of salt than the seasoning orda…

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 43:24

17th Century

Pastor

And you shall offer them before the Lord
Upon the altar of burnt offering, which stood before the house or temple wh…

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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,…