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Book of Ezra - Chapter 7 - Verse 22

7:22
Unto an hundred talents of silver, and to an hundred measures of wheat, and to an hundred baths of wine, and to an hundred baths of oil, and salt without prescribing how much.

Meaning

The verse you have read outlines specific measurements of different commodities that were to be given as offerings to the Lord in the Old Testament. The hundred talents of silver, hundred measures of wheat, hundred baths of wine and oil, and salt mentioned in the verse were all part of the required offerings according to the customs of the time. These offerings were a way for the people to show gratitude, reverence, and worship to God. In the context of the verse, it also signifies the abundance and generosity with which the people were expected to give back to the Lord. The use of these specific quantities symbolizes completeness and wholeness in their offerings, as they were expected to give their best and not hold back in their worship and devotion.

Theological Overview

In this verse from Ezekiel 45:14, the mention of one hundred talents of silver, one hundred measures of wheat, one hundred baths of wine, one hundred baths of oil, and salt without prescribing how much, can be understood as a representation of abundance and completeness. These specific quantities symbolize the fullness and richness of God's provisions for His people. The use of numbers such as one hundred in the Bible often signifies completeness or perfection, reinforcing the idea that God's blessings are abundant and plentiful. Additionally, the inclusion of salt, an essential element for flavor and preservation, without a specified amount, may symbolize the everlasting nature of God's covenant with His people. This verse serves as a reminder of God's generosity and the completeness of His provisions for those who trust in Him.

American Standard Version

unto a hundred talents of silver, and to a hundred measures of wheat, and to a hundred baths of wine, and to a hundred baths of oil, and salt without prescribing how much.
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