Ezekiel 45:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 45:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 45:18 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thus saith the Lord GOD; In the first month, in the first day of the month, thou shalt take a young bullock without blem..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 45:18 — KJV
“Thus saith the Lord GOD; In the first month, in the first day of the month, thou shalt take a young bullock without blemish, and cleanse the sanctuary:”
— Ezekiel 45:18 (KJV)
Ezekiel 45:18 in Context — About the Book of Ezekiel
Ezekiel saw heaven opened from a refugee camp in Babylon — wheels of fire, a valley of dry bones rattling to life, and a river flowing from God's temple that heals everything it touches. His message: God's glory departs from sin but returns with resurrection power and a brand-new heart.
Cross-References for Ezekiel 45:18
“And this is the thing that thou shalt do unto them to hallow them, to minister unto me in the priest's office: Take one young bullock, and two rams without blemish,”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 45:18: shalt, take, young
“And ye shall offer with the bread seven lambs without blemish of the first year, and one young bullock, and two rams: they shall be for a burnt offering unto the LORD, with their meat offering, and their drink offerings, even an offering made by fire, of sweet savour unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 45:18: lord, first, young
“And in the beginnings of your months ye shall offer a burnt offering unto the LORD; two young bullocks, and one ram, seven lambs of the first year without spot;”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 45:18: lord, first, month
“But ye shall offer a sacrifice made by fire for a burnt offering unto the LORD; two young bullocks, and one ram, and seven lambs of the first year: they shall be unto you without blemish:”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 45:18: lord, first, young
“And ye shall offer a burnt offering for a sweet savour unto the LORD; one young bullock, one ram, and seven lambs of the first year without blemish:”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 45:18: lord, first, young
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