Ezekiel 45:13
New International Version
“’This is the special gift you are to offer: a sixth of an ephah from each homer of wheat and a sixth of an ephah from each homer of barley.

New Living Translation
“You must give this tax to the prince: one bushel of wheat or barley for every 60 you harvest,

English Standard Version
“This is the offering that you shall make: one sixth of an ephah from each homer of wheat, and one sixth of an ephah from each homer of barley,

Berean Standard Bible
This is the contribution you are to offer: a sixth of an ephah from each homer of wheat, and a sixth of an ephah from each homer of barley.

King James Bible
This is the oblation that ye shall offer; the sixth part of an ephah of an homer of wheat, and ye shall give the sixth part of an ephah of an homer of barley:

New King James Version
“This is the offering which you shall offer: you shall give one-sixth of an ephah from a homer of wheat, and one-sixth of an ephah from a homer of barley.

New American Standard Bible
“This is the offering that you shall offer: a sixth of an ephah from each homer of wheat; a sixth of an ephah from each homer of barley;

NASB 1995
“This is the offering that you shall offer: a sixth of an ephah from a homer of wheat; a sixth of an ephah from a homer of barley;

NASB 1977
“This is the offering that you shall offer: a sixth of an ephah from a homer of wheat; a sixth of an ephah from a homer of barley;

Legacy Standard Bible
“This is the contribution that you shall offer: a sixth of an ephah from a homer of wheat, a sixth of an ephah from a homer of barley,

Amplified Bible
“This is the offering that you shall offer: a sixth of an ephah from a homer of wheat; a sixth of an ephah from a homer of barley;

Christian Standard Bible
“This is the contribution you are to offer: Three quarts from six bushels of wheat and three quarts from six bushels of barley.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
This is the contribution you are to offer: Three quarts from five bushels of wheat and three quarts from five bushels of barley.

American Standard Version
This is the oblation that ye shall offer: the sixth part of an ephah from a homer of wheat; and ye shall give the sixth part of an ephah from a homer of barley;

Contemporary English Version
Leaders of Israel, the people must bring you one sixtieth of their grain harvests as offerings to me.

English Revised Version
This is the oblation that ye shall offer; the sixth part of an ephah from an homer of wheat, and ye shall give the sixth part of an ephah from an homer of barley:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
" 'This is the contribution you must give to the LORD: seventeen percent of your wheat and seventeen percent of your barley.

International Standard Version
"Here are the standards for presenting offerings: a sixth of an ephah that is based on the standard omer of wheat, and a sixth of an ephah based on the standard omer of barley.

Majority Standard Bible
This is the contribution you are to offer: a sixth of an ephah from each homer of wheat, and a sixth of an ephah from each homer of barley.

NET Bible
"'This is the offering you must offer: a sixth of an ephah from a homer of wheat; a sixth of an ephah from a homer of barley,

New Heart English Bible
"'This is the offering that you shall offer: the sixth part of an ephah from a homer of wheat; and you shall give the sixth part of an ephah from a homer of barley;

Webster's Bible Translation
This is the oblation that ye shall offer; the sixth part of an ephah of a homer of wheat, and ye shall give the sixth part of an ephah of a homer of barley;

World English Bible
“‘“This is the offering that you shall offer: the sixth part of an ephah from a homer of wheat, and you shall give the sixth part of an ephah from a homer of barley,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
This [is] the raised-offering that you lift up; a sixth part of the ephah of a homer of wheat, also you have given a sixth part of the ephah of a homer of barley,

Young's Literal Translation
This is the heave-offering that ye lift up; a sixth part of the ephah of a homer of wheat, also ye have given a sixth part of the ephah of a homer of barley,

Smith's Literal Translation
This the oblation which ye shall lift up: the sixth of an ephah of an homer of wheat, and give the sixth of an ephah of an homer of barley.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And these are the firstfruits, which you shall take: the sixth part of an ephi of a core of wheat, and the sixth part of an ephi of a core of barley.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And these are the first-fruits that you shall take: a sixth part of an ephah from each cor of wheat, and a sixth part of an ephah from each cor of barley.

New American Bible
This is the offering you must make: one sixth of an ephah from each homer of wheat and one sixth of an ephah from each homer of barley.

New Revised Standard Version
This is the offering that you shall make: one-sixth of an ephah from each homer of wheat, and one-sixth of an ephah from each homer of barley,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
This is the offering that you shall make: one sixth part of an ephah of a homer of wheat, and one sixth part of an ephah of a homer of barley;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
This is the offering: offer one of six parts of a cor of wheat and one of six parts of a cor of barley
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
This is the offering that ye shall set apart: the sixth part of an ephah out of a homer of wheat, and ye shall give the sixth part of an ephah out of a homer of barley;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And these are the first-fruits which ye shall offer; a sixth part of a gomor of wheat, and the sixth part of it shall consist of an ephah of a core of barley.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Offerings and Feasts
13This is the contribution you are to offer: a sixth of an ephah from each homer of wheat, and a sixth of an ephah from each homer of barley. 14The prescribed portion of oil, measured by the bath, is a tenth of a bath from each cor (a cor consists of ten baths or one homer, since ten baths are equivalent to a homer).…

Cross References
Leviticus 27:30-32
Thus any tithe from the land, whether from the seed of the land or the fruit of the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD. / If a man wishes to redeem part of his tithe, he must add a fifth to its value. / Every tenth animal from the herd or flock that passes under the shepherd’s rod will be holy to the LORD.

Numbers 18:21-24
Behold, I have given to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work they do, the service of the Tent of Meeting. / No longer may the Israelites come near to the Tent of Meeting, or they will incur guilt and die. / The Levites are to perform the work of the Tent of Meeting, and they must bear their iniquity. This is a permanent statute for the generations to come. The Levites will not receive an inheritance among the Israelites. ...

Deuteronomy 14:22-29
You must be sure to set aside a tenth of all the produce brought forth each year from your fields. / And you are to eat a tenth of your grain, new wine, and oil, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks, in the presence of the LORD your God at the place He will choose as a dwelling for His Name, so that you may learn to fear the LORD your God always. / But if the distance is too great for you to carry that with which the LORD your God has blessed you, because the place where the LORD your God will choose to put His Name is too far away, ...

Malachi 3:8-10
Will a man rob God? Yet you are robbing Me! But you ask, ‘How do we rob You?’ In tithes and offerings. / You are cursed with a curse, yet you—the whole nation—are still robbing Me. / Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.

Nehemiah 10:35-39
We will also bring the firstfruits of our land and of every fruit tree to the house of the LORD year by year. / And we will bring the firstborn of our sons and our livestock, as it is written in the Law, and will bring the firstborn of our herds and flocks to the house of our God, to the priests who minister in the house of our God. / Moreover, we will bring to the priests at the storerooms of the house of our God the firstfruits of our dough, of our grain offerings, of the fruit of all our trees, and of our new wine and oil. A tenth of our produce belongs to the Levites, so that they shall receive tithes in all the towns where we labor. ...

2 Chronicles 31:5-6
As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously provided the firstfruits of the grain, new wine, oil, and honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance—a tithe of everything. / And the Israelites and Judahites who lived in the cities of Judah also brought a tithe of their herds and flocks and a tithe of the holy things consecrated to the LORD their God, and they laid them in large heaps.

Genesis 28:22
And this stone I have set up as a pillar will be God’s house, and of all that You give me I will surely give You a tenth.”

Hebrews 7:5-9
Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham. / But Melchizedek, who did not trace his descent from Levi, collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises. / And indisputably, the lesser is blessed by the greater. ...

Matthew 23:23
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.

Luke 11:42
Woe to you Pharisees! For you pay tithes of mint, rue, and every herb, but you disregard justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without neglecting the former.

1 Corinthians 9:13-14
Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? / In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.

Romans 15:27
They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings.

Galatians 6:6
Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.

2 Corinthians 9:6-7
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. / Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.

Acts 4:34-35
There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, / and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need.


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Ezekiel 45
1. The portion of land for the sanctuary
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This is the special offering
The phrase "special offering" in Hebrew is "terumah," which refers to a contribution or offering set apart for a sacred purpose. In the context of ancient Israel, offerings were a vital part of worship and covenant relationship with God. They symbolized dedication, gratitude, and acknowledgment of God's provision. The "special offering" here signifies a unique or set-apart gift, emphasizing the holiness and reverence due to God in worship.

you are to offer
The directive "you are to offer" indicates a commandment given to the Israelites. The Hebrew verb "qarab" means to bring near or present, often used in the context of sacrifices and offerings. This reflects the active participation of the people in their worship and covenant duties. It underscores the principle that worship involves intentional and obedient action, not merely passive observance.

a sixth of an ephah
An "ephah" is an ancient Hebrew unit of dry measure, roughly equivalent to 22 liters or about 5.8 gallons. The specification of "a sixth of an ephah" indicates a precise and measured offering, highlighting the importance of order and obedience in worship. This precision reflects God's desire for His people to approach Him with intentionality and care, ensuring that their offerings are both meaningful and compliant with His instructions.

from each homer of wheat
A "homer" is a larger unit of measure, approximately 220 liters or about 58 gallons. The mention of "wheat" as part of the offering is significant, as wheat was a staple food and a symbol of sustenance and provision. In the agrarian society of ancient Israel, offering wheat represented giving back to God from the firstfruits of one's labor, acknowledging Him as the ultimate provider.

and a sixth of an ephah from each homer of barley
Barley, like wheat, was a fundamental crop in ancient Israel. It was often used as food for both people and animals. The inclusion of barley in the offering signifies the comprehensive nature of the people's dedication to God, encompassing all aspects of their livelihood. The repetition of "a sixth of an ephah" for both wheat and barley underscores the uniformity and fairness in the requirements for offerings, reflecting God's just and equitable nature.

(13) The oblation.--Ezekiel 45:13-16 provide for a regular tax to be paid to the prince, in order that he may be able to furnish the required offerings at the sanctuary. This, like the oblation of land (Ezekiel 45:1), is described as a "heave offering," and was the sixtieth part of the grain, the hundredth of the oil, and the two-hundredth of the flock, all being from the year's increase.

Verses 13-15. - The offerings the people' should present are next specified.

(1) Of wheat, the sixth part of an ophah of (out, of, or from) an homer; i.e. the sixtieth part of an homer, equal to about one-tenth of a bushel (ver. 13).

(2) Of barley, the same (ver. 13).

(3) Of oil, a tenth part of a bath out of the cor, or homer of ten Baths, i.e. the hundredth part of every homer, equal to a little more than half a gallon (ver. 14). . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
This
זֹ֥את (zōṯ)
Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,

is the contribution
הַתְּרוּמָ֖ה (hat·tə·rū·māh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8641: Contribution, offering (for sacred uses)

you are to offer:
תָּרִ֑ימוּ (tā·rî·mū)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 7311: To be high actively, to rise, raise

a sixth
שִׁשִּׁ֤ית (šiš·šîṯ)
Number - ordinal feminine singular construct
Strong's 8345: Sixth, ord, fractional

of an ephah
הָֽאֵיפָה֙ (hā·’ê·p̄āh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 374: Ephah -- an ephah (a measure of grain)

from each homer
מֵחֹ֣מֶר (mê·ḥō·mer)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 2563: A bubbling up, of water, a wave, of earth, mire, clay, a heap, a chomer, dry measure

of wheat,
הַֽחִטִּ֔ים (ha·ḥiṭ·ṭîm)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 2406: Wheat

and a sixth
וְשִׁשִּׁיתֶם֙ (wə·šiš·šî·ṯem)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 8341: To sixth, divide into sixths

of an ephah
הָֽאֵיפָ֔ה (hā·’ê·p̄āh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 374: Ephah -- an ephah (a measure of grain)

from each homer
מֵחֹ֖מֶר (mê·ḥō·mer)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 2563: A bubbling up, of water, a wave, of earth, mire, clay, a heap, a chomer, dry measure

of barley.
הַשְּׂעֹרִֽים׃ (haś·śə·‘ō·rîm)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 8184: Barley


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