Ezekiel 43:26 Meaning
Seven days shall they purge the altar and purify it; and they shall consecrate themselves.
Context Explained
24And thou shalt offer them before the LORD, and the priests shall cast salt upon them, and they shall offer them up for a burnt offering unto the LORD.
25Seven days shalt thou prepare every day a goat for a sin offering: they shall also prepare a young bullock, and a ram out of the flock, without blemish.
26Seven days shall they purge the altar and purify it; and they shall consecrate themselves.
27And when these days are expired, it shall be, that upon the eighth day, and so forward, the priests shall make your burnt offerings upon the altar, and your peace offerings; and I will accept you, saith the Lord GOD.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Leviticus 8:33
Both verses discuss the process of consecration and purification for priests.
Hebrews 10:22
This verse emphasizes the need for a pure heart, similar to the purification of the altar.
1 Peter 2:5
Peter describes believers as living stones being built into a spiritual house, paralleling the concept of purification.
Source: Ezekiel 43:26