thus saith, &c. See note on 44. D.
the Lord GOD. Hebrew. Adonai Jehovah. See note on Ezekiel 2:4.
the ordinances of the altar. Compared with the Mosaic tabernacle, the ritual began with the consecration of the priests (Leviticus 8:1-10); here, they are already consecrated (verses: Ezekiel 43:19, Eze 43:28). In Leviticus 8:11, the altar was anointed with the holy oil; here no anointing, and the priests are only from Zadok's line (Compare Ezekiel 40:46; Ezekiel 44:14. In Exodus 29:36,. bullock offered on seven successive days; here only once, and on the other days. kid of the goats. The offerings here (verses: Ezekiel 43:18-27) are National and Priestly (the Priest representing the Nation); not individual, for there will be no day of atonement. The sacrifices will not therefore be as when under the law.
in the day. See App-18. This day is yet future, burnt offerings. See App-43.
sprinkle, &c.. dash, or throw. Ref to Pentateuch (Leviticus 1:5). This expression is exclusively technical. App-92. For the exceptions see 2 Chronicles 34:4.Job 2:12.Isaiah 28:5. Compare Ezekiel 10:2 and Hosea 7:9.