Ezekiel 45:15
“and one lamb of the flock, out of two hundred, from the well-watered pastures of Israel—for a meal offering, and for a burnt offering, and for peace offerings, to make atonement for them,” says the Lord Yahweh.”
What does Ezekiel 45:15 mean?
In this passage, God is describing how the people should contribute animals for worship after they return from exile. One lamb from every two hundred in their flocks would go toward various offerings, including a meal offering, burnt offering, and peace offering, all working together to restore their broken relationship with God through atonement. The specific number (one from two hundred) shows that God isn't asking for everything people own, but rather a meaningful, regular portion from their abundance. The detail about "well-watered pastures" paints a picture of a land restored and flourishing, suggesting this instruction comes as part of God's promise to rebuild what was lost. When we see these different types of offerings together, they represent the full picture of what restored worship looks like: thanksgiving, complete surrender, and genuine peace with God and each other.