Ezekiel 45:22
“On that day the prince shall prepare for himself and for all the people of the land a bull for a sin offering.”
What does Ezekiel 45:22 mean?
In this passage, Ezekiel is describing what worship and atonement will look like in the restored temple after exile. The prince (a future leader of God's people) takes on a priestly responsibility by offering a bull as a sin offering, which was the most significant sacrifice for cleansing serious offenses. What's striking here is that the prince doesn't just offer for himself, but for "all the people of the land," showing that his role includes interceding for the whole community's spiritual restoration. It's a picture of humble, repentant leadership that recognizes we all need cleansing and that those in authority should lead others toward reconciliation with God.