Ezekiel 40:43 Β· KJV
"And within were hooks, an hand broad, fastened round about: and upon the tables was the flesh of the offering."
King James Version
What does Ezekiel 40:43 mean? βPassage Context
41Four tables were on this side, and four tables on that side, by the side of the gate; eight tables, whereupon they slew their sacrifices.
42And the four tables were of hewn stone for the burnt offering, of a cubit and an half long, and a cubit and an half broad, and one cubit high: whereupon also they laid the instruments wherewith they slew the burnt offering and the sacrifice.
43And within were hooks, an hand broad, fastened round about: and upon the tables was the flesh of the offering.
44And without the inner gate were the chambers of the singers in the inner court, which was at the side of the north gate; and their prospect was toward the south: one at the side of the east gate having the prospect toward the north.
45And he said unto me, This chamber, whose prospect is toward the south, is for the priests, the keepers of the charge of the house.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you view the concept of sacrifice in your life?
2
What does it mean to you to offer something to God?
3
When have you felt the weight of sacrifice in your faith journey?
Life Application
faith
Reflect on what you can offer to God, whether it be time, resources, or talents.
service
Consider how serving others can be a form of sacrifice that honors God.
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