Ézéchiel - Caput 45

Ézéchiel 45.1 cumque coeperitis terram dividere sortito separate primitias Domino sanctificatum de terra longitudine viginti quinque milia et latitudine decem milia sanctificatum erit in omni termino eius per circuitum Ézéchiel 45.2 et erit ex omni parte sanctificatum quingentos per quingentos quadrifariam per circuitum et quinquaginta cubitis in suburbana eius per gyrum Ézéchiel 45.3 et a mensura ista mensurabis longitudinem viginti quinque milium et latitudinem decem milium et in ipso erit templum sanctumque sanctorum Ézéchiel 45.4 sanctificatum de terra erit sacerdotibus ministris sanctuarii qui accedunt ad ministerium Domini et erit eis locus in domos et in sanctuarium sanctitatis Ézéchiel 45.5 viginti quinque autem milia longitudinis et decem milia latitudinis erunt Levitis qui ministrant domui ipsi possidebunt viginti gazofilacia Ézéchiel 45.6 et possessionem civitatis dabitis quinque milia latitudinis et longitudinis viginti quinque milia secundum separationem sanctuarii omni domui Israhel Ézéchiel 45.7 principi quoque hinc et inde in separationem sanctuarii et in possessionem civitatis contra faciem separationis sanctuarii et contra faciem possessionis urbis a latere maris usque ad mare et a latere orientis usque ad orientem longitudinem autem iuxta unamquamque partium a termino occidentali usque ad terminum orientalem Ézéchiel 45.8 de terra erit ei possessio in Israhel et non depopulabuntur ultra principes populum meum sed terram dabunt domui Israhel secundum tribus eorum Ézéchiel 45.9 haec dicit Dominus Deus sufficiat vobis principes Israhel iniquitatem et rapinas intermittite et iudicium et iustitiam facite separate confinia vestra a populo meo ait Dominus Deus Ézéchiel 45.10 statera iusta et oephi iustum et batus iustus erit vobis Ézéchiel 45.12 siclus autem viginti obolos habeat porro viginti sicli et viginti quinque sicli et quindecim sicli minam facient Ézéchiel 45.13 et haec sunt primitiae quas tolletis sextam partem oephi de choro frumenti et sextam partem oephi de choro hordei Ézéchiel 45.14 mensura quoque olei batus olei decima pars chori est et decem bati chorum faciunt quia decem bati implent chorum Ézéchiel 45.15 et arietem unum de grege ducentorum de his quae nutriunt Israhel in sacrificium et in holocaustum et in pacifica ad expiandum pro eis ait Dominus Deus Ézéchiel 45.16 omnis populus terrae tenebitur primitiis his principi in Israhel Ézéchiel 45.17 et super principem erunt holocausta et sacrificium et libamina in sollemnitatibus et in kalendis et in sabbatis in universis sollemnitatibus domus Israhel ipse faciat pro peccato sacrificium et holocaustum et pacifica ad expiandum pro domo Israhel Ézéchiel 45.18 haec dicit Dominus Deus in primo mense una mensis sumes vitulum de armento inmaculatum et expiabis sanctuarium Ézéchiel 45.19 et tollet sacerdos de sanguine quod erit pro peccato et ponet in postibus domus et in quattuor angulis crepidinis altaris et in postibus portae atrii interioris Ézéchiel 45.20 et sic facies in septima mensis pro unoquoque qui ignoravit et errore deceptus est et expiabitis pro domo Ézéchiel 45.21 in primo mense quartadecima die mensis erit vobis paschae sollemnitas septem diebus azyma comedentur Ézéchiel 45.22 et faciet princeps in die illa pro se et pro universo populo terrae vitulum pro peccato Ézéchiel 45.23 et in septem dierum sollemnitate faciet holocaustum Domino septem vitulos et septem arietes inmaculatos cotidie septem diebus et pro peccato hircum caprarum cotidie Ézéchiel 45.24 et sacrificium oephi per vitulum et oephi per arietem faciet et olei hin per singula oephi Ézéchiel 45.25 septimo mense quintadecima die mensis in sollemnitate faciet sicut supra dicta sunt per septem dies tam pro peccato quam pro holocausto et in sacrificio et in oleo

Ézéchiel : Caput 45

Divine Justice in Ezekiel Chapter 45 Ezekiel chapter 45 presents us with a clear vision of the division of the land and the ordinances established for rulers. This magnificent plan is a reflection of divine justice, highlighting the importance of fairness, holiness, and accountability in leadership. Through the allocation of land for the sanctuary, the priests, and the prince, as well as the establishment of fair measures and appropriate offerings, this chapter teaches us the eternal principles of just government and authentic worship.

Reflection on Biblical Passages

To deepen our understanding of the precepts established in Ezekiel 45, let us reflect together on five biblical passages that shed light on these sacred principles.

Leviticus 25:10

“Sanctify the fiftieth year and proclaim freedom throughout all the land and to all its inhabitants. It shall be a year of jubilee for you, that each of you may return to his own estate and to his own clan.” This passage highlights the concept of Jubilee and land redistribution, which resonates with the division of land described in Ezekiel 45.

Numbers 35:2

“Command the Israelites to give the Levites cities to live in, from the inheritance they shall possess, with pasture lands around them.” Here, the provision of land to the Levites is similar to the instructions in Ezekiel 45 regarding the allocation of land to the priests, demonstrating divine foresight.

Proverbs 11:1

“The The Lord hates dishonest scales, but accurate weights are his delight.” This verse highlights the importance of integrity in measurement, directly linking to the guidelines in Ezekiel 45 on fair measures and weights.

Amos 8:5

“You say, ‘When will the new moon end, so that we may sell the wheat? And when will the Sabbath end, so that we may sell the grain, by reducing the measure, increasing the price, and deceiving with dishonest scales?’” This criticism of dishonest traders contrasts with the clear instructions on fair measures in Ezekiel 45, emphasizing the importance of justice in trade.

2 Corinthians 9:7

“Each one should give as he has determined in his heart, without reluctantly or under obligation, for God loves a cheerful giver.” Although this verse is set in a different context, it evokes the generous giving that is also emphasized in the prescribed offerings in Ezekiel 45.

As we meditate on these passages, we are invited to integrate the values ​​of justice, fairness, and responsibility into our own lives and our communities. May these teachings guide us toward a renewed commitment to the principles of our faith.