Ezekiel 45:13This is the offering that you shall offer: the sixth part of an ephah from a homer of wheat; and you shall give the sixth part of an ephah from a homer of barley;
The setting
Babylon, ~573 BC. Ezekiel describes the grain offerings for the future temple, establishing how the restored nation will support worship. Modern-day Iraq.
The emotion here: hopeful anticipation of worship being restored after decades of exile
The original word
homer (חֹמֶר) — largest dry measure, about 6.5 bushels, representing a family's major harvest
Why it matters
A sixth of an ephah from a homer equals about 1.67% — much less than the traditional 10% tithe
Read with care
What most readers miss in Ezekiel 45:13
This offering is specifically for the temple's daily operations, not personal giving — it's like a church building fund
Common misconceptionPeople assume this is about tithing, but it's actually a much smaller offering specifically for temple maintenance. The regular tithe was separate and larger — this was like paying church utilities.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Ezekiel 45:13
Bible Genome reading
Ezekiel 45:13 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Ezekiel 45:13 comes from the book of Ezekiel, written during the Exile period. These words are attributed to God. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the law genre of biblical literature. Key themes include temple offerings, worship provisions. Notable phrases: offering that you shall offer; sixth part. This verse contains a command. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
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