Then he said to me, These are the boiling houses, where the ministers of the house shall boil the sacrifice of the people.
Parallel translations
- KJV Then said he unto me, These are the places of them that boil, where the ministers of the house shall boil the sacrifice of the people.
- BSB And he said to me, “These are the kitchens where those who minister at the temple will cook the sacrifices offered by the people.”
- NKJV And he said to me, “These are the kitchens where the ministers of the temple shall boil the sacrifices of the people.”
- NASB Then he said to me, “These are the cooking places where the ministers of the house shall cook the sacrifices of the people.”
- NLT The man said to me, “These are the kitchens to be used by the Temple assistants to boil the sacrifices offered by the people.”
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Quick answer
These are the kitchens where temple ministers boil the people's sacrifices. God provides for the joyful, shared meals of His worshipers.
Overview
The guiding figure identifies the corner courts as places where the ministers prepare the people's offerings, especially peace offerings eaten in fellowship. This concern for the worshipers' participation shows that God draws His people into communion, not mere ritual. Such fellowship is fulfilled at the table of the Lord, where believers commune with the crucified and risen Christ.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Ezek 46:20He said to me, This is the place where the priests shall boil the trespass offering and the sin offering, and where they shall bake the meal offering; that they not bring them out into the outer court, to sanctify the people.
- John 21:15–17So when they had eaten their breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I have affection for you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.”
- 1 Pet 5:2Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, not for dishonest gain, but willingly;
- Matt 24:45“Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has set over his household, to give them their food in due season?
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