16 'Thus says the Lord GOD , "If the prince gives a gift out of his inheritance to any of his sons , it shall belong to his sons ; it is their possession by inheritance . 17 "But if he gives a gift from his inheritance to one of his servants , it shall be his until the year of liberty ; then it shall return to the prince . His inheritance shall be only his sons' ; it shall belong to them. 18 "The prince shall not take from the people's inheritance , thrusting them out of their possession ; he shall give his sons inheritance from his own possession so that My people will not be scattered , anyone from his possession .""'
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 46:16-18
Chapter Summary
The ordinances of worship for the prince and for the people, are here described, and the gifts the prince may bestow on his sons and servants. Our Lord has directed us to do many duties, but he has also left many things to our choice, that those who delight in his commandments may abound therein to his glory, without entangling their own consciences, or prescribing rules unfit for others; but we must never omit our daily worship, nor neglect to apply the sacrifice of the Lamb of God to our souls, for pardon, peace, and salvation.