Ezekiel 46:14
New International Version
You are also to provide with it morning by morning a grain offering, consisting of a sixth of an ephah with a third of a hin of oil to moisten the flour. The presenting of this grain offering to the LORD is a lasting ordinance.

New Living Translation
With the lamb, a grain offering must also be given to the LORD—about three quarts of flour with a third of a gallon of olive oil to moisten the choice flour. This will be a permanent law for you.

English Standard Version
And you shall provide a grain offering with it morning by morning, one sixth of an ephah, and one third of a hin of oil to moisten the flour, as a grain offering to the LORD. This is a perpetual statute.

Berean Standard Bible
You are also to provide with it every morning a grain offering of a sixth of an ephah with a third of a hin of oil to moisten the fine flour—a grain offering to the LORD. This is a permanent statute.

Berean Literal Bible
And a grain offering you shall prepare with it, morning by morning, a sixth of an ephah, and a third of a hin of oil to moisten the fine flour, as a grain offering to YHWH. This is a statute forever, in perpetuity.

King James Bible
And thou shalt prepare a meat offering for it every morning, the sixth part of an ephah, and the third part of an hin of oil, to temper with the fine flour; a meat offering continually by a perpetual ordinance unto the LORD.

New King James Version
And you shall prepare a grain offering with it every morning, a sixth of an ephah, and a third of a hin of oil to moisten the fine flour. This grain offering is a perpetual ordinance, to be made regularly to the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
You shall also provide a grain offering with it morning by morning, a sixth of an ephah and a third of a hin of oil to moisten the fine flour, a grain offering to the LORD continually by a permanent ordinance.

NASB 1995
“Also you shall provide a grain offering with it morning by morning, a sixth of an ephah and a third of a hin of oil to moisten the fine flour, a grain offering to the LORD continually by a perpetual ordinance.

NASB 1977
“Also you shall provide a grain offering with it morning by morning, a sixth of an ephah, and a third of a hin of oil to moisten the fine flour, a grain offering to the LORD continually by a perpetual ordinance.

Legacy Standard Bible
Also you shall provide a grain offering with it morning by morning—a sixth of an ephah as well as a third of a hin of oil to moisten the fine flour—a grain offering to Yahweh continually by a perpetual statute.

Amplified Bible
Also you shall provide a grain offering with it morning by morning, one-sixth of an ephah with one-third of a hin of oil to sprinkle on the finely-milled flour. This is a perpetual ordinance for a continual grain offering to the LORD.

Berean Annotated Bible
You are also to provide with it every morning a grain offering of a sixth of an ephah <3.3 qt / 3.7 l> with a third of a hin of oil <1.3 qt / 1.2 l> to moisten the fine flour—a grain offering to the LORD {YHWH}. This is a permanent statute.

Christian Standard Bible
You are also to prepare a grain offering every morning along with it: three quarts, with one-third of a gallon of oil to moisten the fine flour—a grain offering to the LORD. This is a permanent statute to be observed regularly.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You must also prepare a grain offering every morning along with it: three quarts, with one-third of a gallon of oil to moisten the fine flour—a grain offering to the LORD. This is a permanent statute to be observed regularly.

American Standard Version
And thou shalt prepare a meal-offering with it morning by morning, the sixth part of an ephah, and the third part of a hin of oil, to moisten the fine flour; a meal-offering unto Jehovah continually by a perpetual ordinance.

Contemporary English Version
Along with it, two kilograms of fine flour mixed with a liter of olive oil must be offered as a grain sacrifice. This law will never change--

English Revised Version
And thou shalt prepare a meal offering with it morning by morning, the sixth part of an ephah, and the third part of an hin of oil, to moisten the fine flour; a meal offering unto the LORD continually by a perpetual ordinance;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Also, prepare a grain offering with it every morning: three-and-a-third quarts of grain and one-and-a-third quarts of olive oil to moisten the flour. It will be a grain offering dedicated to the LORD. These rules are to be followed always.

Good News Translation
Also an offering of five pounds of flour is to be made every morning, along with one quart of olive oil for mixing with the flour. The rules for this offering to the LORD are to be in force forever.

International Standard Version
In addition, he is to present a grain offering with it every morning, consisting of a sixth of an ephah mixed with one third of a hin of oil. This grain offering is to be offered to the LORD as a permanent ordinance.

NET Bible
And you will provide a grain offering with it morning by morning, a sixth of an ephah, and a third of a gallon of olive oil to moisten the choice flour, as a grain offering to the LORD; this is a perpetual statute.

New Heart English Bible
You shall prepare a meal offering with it morning by morning, the sixth part of an ephah, and the third part of a hin of oil, to moisten the fine flour; a meal offering to the LORD continually by a perpetual ordinance.

Webster's Bible Translation
And thou shalt prepare a meat-offering for it every morning, the sixth part of an ephah, and the third part of a hin of oil, to temper with the fine flour; a meat-offering continually by a perpetual ordinance to the LORD.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
You are also to provide with it every morning a grain offering of a sixth of an ephah with a third of a hin of oil to moisten the fine flour—a grain offering to the LORD. This is a permanent statute.

World English Bible
You shall prepare a meal offering with it morning by morning, the sixth part of an ephah, and the third part of a hin of oil to moisten the fine flour; a meal offering to Yahweh continually by a perpetual ordinance.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And you make a present with it morning by morning, a sixth part of the ephah, and a third part of the hin of oil, to temper with the fine flour, a present to YHWH, by a continuous statute—continually;

Berean Literal Bible
And a grain offering you shall prepare with it, morning by morning, a sixth of an ephah, and a third of a hin of oil to moisten the fine flour, as a grain offering to YHWH. This is a statute forever, in perpetuity.

Young's Literal Translation
And a present thou dost make for it morning by morning, a sixth part of the ephah, and of oil a third part of the hin, to temper with the fine flour, a present to Jehovah, by a statute age-during -- continually;

Smith's Literal Translation
And thou shalt do the gift for it in the morning by the morning, the sixth of an ephah, and the oil, the third of an hin, to sprinkle the fine flour; a gift to Jehovah a law forever, continually.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he shall offer the sacrifice for it morning by morning, the sixth part of ephi: and the third part of a bin of oil be mingled with the fine hour: a to the Lord by ordinance continual and everlasting.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he shall offer as a sacrifice with it, morning after morning, one sixth part of an ephah, and one third part of a hin of oil, to be mixed with the fine flour, as a sacrifice to the Lord, by a continual and everlasting ordinance.

New American Bible
and with it every morning a grain offering of one sixth of an ephah, with a third of a hin of oil to moisten the fine flour. This grain offering for the LORD is a perpetual statute.

New Revised Standard Version
And he shall provide a grain offering with it morning by morning regularly, one-sixth of an ephah, and one-third of a hin of oil to moisten the choice flour, as a grain offering to the LORD; this is the ordinance for all time.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he shall offer a meal offering for it every morning, the sixth part of an ephah and the third part of a hin of oil to be mixed with fine flour, a meal offering continually by a perpetual ordinance to the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he shall offer fine wheat flour upon it from dawn to dawn, one sixth of a bushel basket, and one third hin of oil, to lay the meal offering for LORD JEHOVAH, the constant law to eternity
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And thou shalt prepare a meal-offering with it morning by morning, the sixth part of an ephah, and the third part of a hin of oil, to moisten the fine flour: a meal-offering unto the LORD continually by a perpetual ordinance.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he shall prepare a freewill-offering for it in the morning, the sixth part of a measure of flour, and a third part of a hin of oil to mix therewith the fine flour, as a freewill-offering to the Lord, a perpetual ordinance.

Additional Translations ...



Context
The Prince's Offerings
13And you shall provide an unblemished year-old lamb as a daily burnt offering to the LORD; you are to offer it every morning. 14You are also to provide with it every morning a grain offering of a sixth of an ephah with a third of a hin of oil to moisten the fine flour— a grain offering to the LORD. This is a permanent statute. 15Thus they shall provide the lamb, the grain offering, and the oil every morning as a regular burnt offering.’…

Cross References
You are also to provide with it every morning

Numbers 28:3-4
And tell them that this is the food offering you are to present to the LORD as a regular burnt offering each day: two unblemished year-old male lambs. / Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight,

Exodus 29:38-39
This is what you are to offer regularly on the altar, each day: two lambs that are a year old. / Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight.
a grain offering of a sixth of an ephah

Ezekiel 45:13
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.

Numbers 28:5
along with a tenth of an ephah of fine flour as a grain offering, mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives.
with a third of a hin of oil

Numbers 15:6
With a ram you are to prepare a grain offering of two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with a third of a hin of olive oil,

Numbers 15:4
then the one presenting his offering to the LORD shall also present a grain offering of a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with a quarter hin of olive oil.
to moisten the fine flour—

Leviticus 2:4
Now if you bring an offering of grain baked in an oven, it must consist of fine flour, either unleavened cakes mixed with oil or unleavened wafers coated with oil.

Leviticus 2:5
If your offering is a grain offering prepared on a griddle, it must be unleavened bread made of fine flour mixed with oil.
a grain offering to the LORD.

Leviticus 2:1
“When anyone brings a grain offering to the LORD, his offering must consist of fine flour. He is to pour olive oil on it, put frankincense on it,

Leviticus 6:14-18
Now this is the law of the grain offering: Aaron’s sons shall present it before the LORD in front of the altar. / The priest is to remove a handful of fine flour and olive oil, together with all the frankincense from the grain offering, and burn the memorial portion on the altar as a pleasing aroma to the LORD. / Aaron and his sons are to eat the remainder. It must be eaten without leaven in a holy place; they are to eat it in the courtyard of the Tent of Meeting. …
This is a permanent statute.

Leviticus 16:29
This is to be a permanent statute for you: On the tenth day of the seventh month, you shall humble yourselves and not do any work—whether the native or the foreigner who resides among you—

Exodus 12:14
And this day will be a memorial for you, and you are to celebrate it as a feast to the LORD, as a permanent statute for the generations to come.
Leviticus 23:13
along with its grain offering of two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil—a food offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma—and its drink offering of a quarter hin of wine.

1 Chronicles 16:40
to regularly present burnt offerings to the LORD on the altar of burnt offerings, morning and evening, according to all that was written in the Law of the LORD, which He had commanded Israel to keep.

2 Chronicles 2:4
Behold, I am about to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God to dedicate to Him for burning fragrant incense before Him, for displaying the showbread continuously, and for making burnt offerings every morning and evening as well as on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts of the LORD our God. This is ordained for Israel forever.

2 Chronicles 13:11
Every morning and every evening they present burnt offerings and fragrant incense to the LORD. They set out the rows of showbread on the ceremonially clean table, and every evening they light the lamps of the gold lampstand. We are carrying out the requirements of the LORD our God, while you have forsaken Him.


Treasury of Scripture

And you shall prepare a meat offering for it every morning, the sixth part of an ephah, and the third part of an hin of oil, to temper with the fine flour; a meat offering continually by a perpetual ordinance to the LORD.

the sixth

Numbers 28:5
And a tenth part of an ephah of flour for a meat offering, mingled with the fourth part of an hin of beaten oil.

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Ezekiel 46
1. Ordinances for the prince in his worship
9. and for the people
16. An order for the prince's inheritance
19. The courts for boiling and baking












You are also to provide with it every morning

Morning worship established a daily pattern of dependence upon the Lord. Along with the lamb offered each morning, this provision kept the sanctuary’s service before the people as a continual witness that life, strength, and provision come from God. Regular devotion finds its fulfillment in believers who seek the Lord continually in prayer and obedience (Luke 18:1; 1 Thessalonians 5:17).

Num 28:3-4 And tell them that this is the food offering…
Exo 29:38-39 This is what you are to offer regularly on the altar…

a grain offering of a sixth of an ephah

The grain offering presented the fruit of the land and the labor of human hands to the Lord. Though the portion was measured, it represented the worshiper’s acknowledgment that every harvest belonged to God. The offering accompanied the sacrifice, declaring gratitude and consecration rather than attempting to provide atonement.

Ezk 45:13 This is the contribution you are to offer: a sixth…
Num 28:5 along with a tenth of an ephah of fine flour…

with a third of a hin of oil

Oil was mixed with the flour as part of an offering acceptable to the Lord. It conveyed richness and gladness and was associated throughout Scripture with consecration for God’s service. The measured oil also shows that worship under God’s covenant was ordered according to His command, not human preference.

Num 15:6 With a ram you are to prepare a grain offering…
Num 15:4 then the one presenting his offering to the LORD…

to moisten the fine flour—

Fine flour required careful preparation and represented an offering of what was clean and valuable. Its use points to wholehearted worship and anticipates Christ, whose sinless life was wholly devoted to the Father. Jesus is the bread of life who gives Himself for the life of the world (John 6:35).

Lev 2:4 Now if you bring an offering of grain baked in an oven…
Lev 2:5 If your offering is a grain offering prepared on a griddle,…

a grain offering to the LORD.

The offering belonged to the LORD alone, affirming His exclusive right to the worship, possessions, and labor of His people. Israel’s sacrifices could not replace obedience, but they were meant to express faithful submission to the God who had redeemed them.

Lev 2:1 “When anyone brings a grain offering to the LORD,…
Lev 6:14-18 Now this is the law of the grain offering:…

This is a permanent statute.

The daily ordinance was to be maintained as part of the ordered worship God established for His people. Its enduring requirement emphasized that God is worthy of continual honor. The sacrificial system ultimately directs attention to Christ, whose once-for-all sacrifice secured eternal redemption and brought believers near to God (Hebrews 9:12–14).

Lev 16:29 This is to be a permanent statute for you:…
Exo 12:14 And this day will be a memorial for you,…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Ezekiel
A prophet and priest during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is the author of the book that bears his name. He received visions and messages from God concerning the future of Israel and the temple.

2. The Prince
In the context of Ezekiel 46, the prince is a leader who has specific duties in the temple worship, including offerings. His identity is debated, but he represents a figure of authority in the restored temple.

3. The Temple
The temple described in Ezekiel is a vision of a future place of worship, symbolizing God's presence among His people and the restoration of proper worship practices.

4. Grain Offering
A type of offering made to the LORD, consisting of fine flour and oil, symbolizing dedication and thanksgiving to God.

5. Perpetual Statute
This term indicates a lasting ordinance or command that is to be observed continually, reflecting the ongoing nature of worship and dedication to God.
Teaching Points
Consistency in Worship
The daily grain offering symbolizes the importance of regular and consistent worship in the believer's life. Just as the Israelites were to offer daily, Christians are called to maintain a consistent relationship with God through prayer, study, and worship.

Symbolism of the Offering
The grain offering, made of fine flour and oil, represents purity and the work of the Holy Spirit. Believers are encouraged to offer their lives as living sacrifices, pure and guided by the Spirit.

Perpetual Dedication
The term "perpetual statute" reminds us of the eternal nature of our commitment to God. Our dedication should not be sporadic but ongoing, reflecting a life wholly devoted to Him.

Role of Leadership in Worship
The prince's role in offering highlights the responsibility of leaders to guide and facilitate worship. Christian leaders today are called to lead by example in devotion and service.

Spiritual Nourishment
Just as the grain offering was a daily requirement, believers need daily spiritual nourishment through God's Word and prayer to sustain their faith and walk with God.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 46:14?

2. How does Ezekiel 46:14 emphasize the importance of daily offerings to God?

3. What does "morning by morning" teach about consistency in worship practices?

4. How can Ezekiel 46:14 inspire our daily spiritual disciplines today?

5. What other scriptures highlight the significance of daily devotion to God?

6. How can we apply the principle of daily offerings in our modern lives?

7. What is the significance of the daily grain offering in Ezekiel 46:14?

8. How does Ezekiel 46:14 relate to the concept of daily worship?

9. Why is olive oil specified in the offering in Ezekiel 46:14?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 46?


What Does Ezekiel 46:14 Mean
You are also to provide with it every morning

• The verse begins with a daily rhythm. In Ezekiel’s millennial temple, the prince is to bring this offering “every morning,” setting a pattern of nonstop devotion (Psalm 5:3; Lamentations 3:22-23).

• Daily sacrifices under the Law (Numbers 28:3-8) pointed to continual fellowship with God. Ezekiel’s vision re-affirms God’s desire for regular, heartfelt worship.

• For believers now, the principle still stands: begin each day acknowledging the Lord’s provision and sovereignty (Matthew 6:11; Hebrews 13:15).


A grain offering of a sixth of an ephah

• A measured amount—“a sixth of an ephah” (about 3½ quarts)—shows that worship is not random but ordered by God (Exodus 16:36; Leviticus 2:1-2).

• The grain offering, unlike the sin offering, contained no blood; it celebrated God’s daily bounty and the worshiper’s gratitude (Deuteronomy 8:10).

• Scripture’s precision underscores God’s right to define how He is approached. Obedience in the small details honors Him (1 Samuel 15:22; Luke 16:10).


With a third of a hin of oil to moisten the fine flour

• Oil was added “to moisten,” enriching the flour and causing a pleasing aroma when burned (Exodus 29:40).

• Throughout Scripture, oil symbolizes the Holy Spirit’s enabling presence (1 Samuel 16:13; Zechariah 4:6). The picture is clear: worship must be Spirit-empowered, not merely ritual (John 4:24; Galatians 5:16).

• “Fine flour” indicates quality—God is worthy of our best (Malachi 1:8-11; Colossians 3:23).

—A grain offering to the LORD.

• The whole act, though benefiting priests and people, is directed “to the LORD.” Worship centers on Him alone (Leviticus 2:9; Psalm 96:8).

• Grain offerings were memorial portions, proclaiming God’s covenant faithfulness and the worshiper’s reliance on Him (Exodus 16:4; 2 Corinthians 9:10-11).

• Today, we present ourselves as living sacrifices (Romans 12:1) in every task, meal, or conversation (1 Corinthians 10:31).


This is a permanent statute.

• The phrase stresses ongoing obligation. In Ezekiel’s future temple it will not lapse (Ezekiel 46:15).

• Old-covenant statutes foreshadowed eternal truths fulfilled in Christ, whose priesthood “endures forever” (Hebrews 7:24-25).

• While the specific ritual awaits its millennial context, the eternal principle remains: God deserves unceasing, ordered praise (Psalm 145:2; Revelation 4:8).


summary

Ezekiel 46:14 commands a daily, precise grain offering—fine flour moistened with oil—brought every morning to the Lord as a perpetual statute. It teaches that God desires continual, Spirit-empowered worship offered with thankful hearts and meticulous obedience, a timeless call that shapes our daily walk until the fullness of His kingdom comes.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
You are also to provide
תַעֲשֶׂ֨ה (ṯa·‘ă·śeh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

with it
עָלָ֜יו (‘ā·lāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

every morning
בַּבֹּ֤קֶר (bab·bō·qer)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1242: Dawn, morning

a grain offering
וּמִנְחָה֩ (ū·min·ḥāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4503: A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering

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

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

with a third
שְׁלִישִׁ֥ית (šə·lî·šîṯ)
Number - ordinal feminine singular construct
Strong's 7992: Third, feminine a, third, a third, a third-story cell)

of a hin
הַהִ֖ין (ha·hîn)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1969: A hin (a liquid measure)

of oil
וְשֶׁ֛מֶן (wə·še·men)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8081: Grease, liquid, richness

to moisten
לָרֹ֣ס (lā·rōs)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 7450: To moisten

the fine flour—
הַסֹּ֑לֶת (has·sō·leṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5560: Fine flour

a grain offering
מִנְחָה֙ (min·ḥāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4503: A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering

to the LORD.
לַֽיהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

This is a perpetual
עוֹלָ֖ם (‘ō·w·lām)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always

statute.
חֻקּ֥וֹת (ḥuq·qō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 2708: Something prescribed, an enactment, statute


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