Ezekiel 47:14

Verse

You are to divide it equally among them. Because I swore with an uplifted hand to give it to your forefathers, this land will fall to you as an inheritance.

American Standard Version (1901)

And ye shall inherit it, one as well as another; for I sware to give it unto your fathers: and this land shall fall unto you for inheritance.

Bible in Basic English

And you are to make an equal division of it; as I gave my oath to your fathers to give it to you: for this land is to be your heritage.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And you shall possess it, every man in like manner as his brother: concerning which I lifted up my hand to give it to your fathers: and this land shall fall unto you for a possession.

Free Bible Version

You are to allocate the land to them equally. I held up my hand and made a solemn promise to give it to your forefathers, so this land will come to you to own and to pass on as an inheritance.

King James (Authorized) Version

And ye shall inherit it, one as well as another: concerning the which I lifted up mine hand to give it unto your fathers: and this land shall fall unto you for inheritance.

Translation for Translators

I lifted up my arm and solemnly declared to your ancestors that I would give you this land to own permanently. So divide the land equally among all of the other tribes.

Unlocked Literal Bible

You are to divide equally what I lifted up my hand and swore to give to your fathers. This land will come to you as an inheritance.

Noah Webster Bible

And ye shall inherit it, one as well as another: concerning which I lifted up my hand to give it to your fathers: and this land shall fall to you for inheritance.

World English Bible

You shall inherit it, one as well as another; for I swore to give it to your fathers. This land will fall to you for inheritance.

Young's Literal Translation

And ye have inherited it, one as well as another, in that I have lifted up My hand to give it to your fathers; and this land hath fallen to you in inheritance.

Context

The Borders of the Land

¹³This is what the Lord GOD says: “These are the boundaries by which you are to divide the land as an inheritance among the twelve tribes of Israel; Joseph shall receive two portions.¹⁴You are to divide it equally among them. Because I swore with an uplifted hand to give it to your forefathers, this land will fall to you as an inheritance.

Summary

In Ezekiel 47:14, the prophet describes the division of the land among the twelve tribes of Israel once they return from exile. This division signifies the restoration and blessing of God's people, showing His faithfulness to fulfill His promises. The equitable distribution of the land reflects God's justice and provision for His chosen nation. It also symbolizes the unity and harmony that will exist among the tribes under the reign of God. Overall, this verse highlights God's sovereignty, faithfulness, and care for His people.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And ye shall inherit it, one as well as another,.... That is, the twelve tribes shall equally inherit it; one tribe shall not have more, and another less, but each alike: this was not the case, at the division of the land, in the times of Moses and Joshua; for to such tribes as were very numerous a greater inheritance was given; and to those that were fewer in number a lesser inheritance, Num 26:54, and upon the return from the Babylonish captivity, as the tribes of Judah and Benjamin were the largest, and indeed the only tribes that returned as such, they had the share of the land; but as this respects the dispensation, it signifies, that those who are true Israelites indeed shall share in the same Gospel church state, the privileges and immunities of it alike, with all the blessings of grace and eternal glory; they being all one in Christ Jesus, Gal 3:28, concerning the which I lifted up my hand to give it unto your fathers; that is, swore that he would give unto them the land of Canaan; typical of the Gospel church state and the heavenly glory; which are as sure to all the seed, by the word and oath of God, as that was: and this land shall fall unto you for inheritance; by lot, by the appointment of God, and a goodly one it is, Psa 16:6.