Ezekiel 46:11

Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)

পৰ্ব্বতবোৰ আৰু নিৰূপিত সময়ত ভক্ষ্য নৈবেদ্য এটা এটা ভতৰাৰ লগত এক এক ঐফা, এটা এটা মতা মেৰৰ লগত এক এক ঐফা, মেৰ পোৱালিবোৰৰ লগত তেওঁৰ শক্তি অনুসাৰে, আৰু এক এক ঐফাৰ লগত এক এক হীম তেল হ’ব।

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Ezekiel gives instructions about offerings during feasts and solemnities. It says that for each bullock and ram, one ephah of flour should be offered as a meat offering, and for lambs, the amount depends on the person's ability. Additionally, a hin of oil should be offered with each ephah of flour. The speaker is God, through the prophet Ezekiel, emphasizing the importance of proper offerings in religious celebrations.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're having a big party and you want to bring a gift to share with everyone. This verse tells us that when people had big parties or celebrations in the past, they would bring special gifts like flour and oil. The amount depended on what they had, just like how much you can bring to a party depends on how much your family has.

Historical Background

This verse is part of the book of Ezekiel, written by the prophet Ezekiel around 593-571 BCE. The audience was the Israelites in exile, and the context was the Babylonian captivity. The passage reflects the cultural and religious practices of the time, emphasizing the importance of maintaining religious rituals and offerings during significant events.

Living It Out Today

Today, we can apply this by considering how we give in our communities or during special events. Just as the offerings were proportional to what people could give, we can think about giving back in a way that reflects our own abilities and resources, whether it's time, skills, or donations.

Topics

• offerings
• feasts
• religious practices
• sacrifices
• community
• generosity

Related Verses

• Numbers 15:4
• Leviticus 2:1
• Leviticus 23:37-38
• Luke 14:13-14
• 1 Corinthians 16:2

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the amount of flour depend on the person's ability?

The amount of flour is based on the individual's capacity to give, reflecting the principle of proportional giving, where one gives according to their means.

What is an ephah and a hin?

An ephah was an ancient unit of dry measure, equivalent to about 20 liters, while a hin was a unit of liquid measure, roughly equivalent to 6 liters. Both were standard units in ancient Israel.

How do these offerings relate to modern practices?

In modern times, these offerings can be seen as a metaphor for giving according to one's ability, which is a principle still relevant in various forms of community service and charitable giving.

What solemnities and feasts is Ezekiel referring to?

Ezekiel is likely referring to significant religious festivals and solemn observances in the Jewish calendar, such as Passover or the Feast of Tabernacles, where specific offerings were made.