* Isa. 56:7; 66:20–23; Jer. 33:18 further confirm the burnt and grain offerings.
EZEKIEL—NOTE ON 40:39 burnt . . . sin . . . guilt offering. For OT background see 1) Lev. 1:1–17; 6:8–13; 2) Lev. 4:1–35; 6:24–30; and 3) Lev. 5:1–6:7; 7:1– 10 respectively. Cf. Ezek. 43:18–27; 45:13–25; 46:1–15, 19–24.
EZEKIEL—NOTE ON 40:41 tables . . . on which to slaughter. Four tables are on either side of the inner court's north gate, used for commemorating the death of Christ by slaying burnt, sin, and guilt offerings.
EZEKIEL—NOTE ON 40:44 chambers. See esv footnote, "chambers for singers." Provision is made for the praises of the redeemed in music.
EZEKIEL—NOTE ON 40:46 sons of Zadok. Proper names tie the vision to historical reality, calling for literal interpretation. This Levitical family descended from Levi, Aaron, Eleazar, and Phinehas (1 Chron. 6:3–8). In accord with God's covenant with Phinehas (Num. 25:10–13), and because of Eli's unfaithfulness (cf. 1 Sam. 1–2) and Zadok's faithfulness to David and Solomon (1 Kings 1:32–40), Zadok's sons serve as priests in the millennial temple. Other references to sons of Zadok are in Ezek. 43:19; 44:15, and 48:11.
Millennial Sacrifices
Millennial Sacrifices Levitical Millennial* 1. Burnt—Lev. 1:3–17 1. Burnt—Ezek. 40:39 2. Grain—Lev. 2:1–16 2. Grain—Ezek. 45:15 3. Peace—Lev. 3:1–17 3. Peace—Ezek. 45:15 4. Sin—Lev. 4:1–35 4. Sin—Ezek. 40:39 5. Guilt—Lev. 5:1–6:7 5. Guilt—Ezek. 40:39 6. Drink—Lev. 23:13, 37 6. Drink—Ezek. 45:17 * Isa. 56:7; 66:20–23; Jer. 33:18 further confirm the burnt and grain offerings. ©1997 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
EZEKIEL—NOTE ON 40:47 measured the court. The court around the temple was a square, around the square temple (41:1). the altar. This is the bronze altar where offerings occur. Cf. 43:13–27.
EZEKIEL—NOTE ON 40:48–49 vestibule. This refers to the temple porch and is similar to that of Solomon's temple.