Ezekiel 43:18

thus saith , &c. See note on 44. D.

the Lord GOD . Hebrew. Adonai Jehovah . See note on Ezekiel 2:4 .

the ordinances of the altar . Compared with the Mosaic tabernacle, the ritual began with the consecration of the priests (Leviticus 8:1-10 ); here, they are already consecrated (verses: Ezekiel 43:19 , Eze 43:28 ). In Leviticus 8:11 , the altar was anointed with the holy oil; here no anointing, and the priests are only from Zadok's line (Compare Ezekiel 40:46 ; Ezekiel 44:14 . In Exodus 29:36 , a bullock offered on seven successive days; here only once, and on the other days a kid of the goats. The offerings here (verses: Ezekiel 43:18-27 ) are National and Priestly (the Priest representing the Nation); not individual, for there will be no day of atonement. The sacrifices will not therefore be as when under the law.

in the day . See App-18 . This day is yet future, burnt offerings. See App-43 .

sprinkle , &c. = dash, or throw. Ref to Pentateuch (Leviticus 1:5 ). This expression is exclusively technical. App-92 . For the exceptions see 2 Chronicles 34:4 .Job 2:12 .Isaiah 28:5 . Compare Ezekiel 10:2 and Hosea 7:9 .