Ezekiel 47:15

Verse

This shall be the boundary of the land: On the north side it will extend from the Great Sea by way of Hethlon through Lebo-hamath to Zedad,

American Standard Version (1901)

And this shall be the border of the land: On the north side, from the great sea, by the way of Hethlon, unto the entrance of Zedad;

Bible in Basic English

And this is to be the limit of the land: on the north side, from the Great Sea, in the direction of Hethlon, as far as the way into Hamath;

Douay-Rheims 1899

And this is the border of the land: toward the north side, from the great sea by the way of Hethalon, as men go to Sedada,

Free Bible Version

These shall be the country's boundaries: On the northern side it runs from the Mediterranean Sea along the Hethlon road and through Lebo-hamath to Zedad;

King James (Authorized) Version

And this shall be the border of the land toward the north side, from the great sea, the way of Hethlon, as men go to Zedad;

Translation for Translators

These will be the boundaries of the land: On the north side, it will extend from the Mediterranean Sea east along the road to Hethlon, past Lebo-Hamath to Zedad,

Unlocked Literal Bible

This will be the boundary of the land on the north side from the Great Sea by way of Hethlon, and then to Zedad.

Noah Webster Bible

And this shall be the border of the land towards the north side, from the great sea, the way of Hethlon, as men go to Zedad;

World English Bible

“This shall be the border of the land: “On the north side, from the great sea, by the way of Hethlon, to the entrance of Zedad;

Young's Literal Translation

'And this [is] the border of the land at the north quarter; from the great sea, the way of Hethlon, at the coming in to Zedad:

Context

The Borders of the Land

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. ¹⁵This shall be the boundary of the land: On the north side it will extend from the Great Sea by way of Hethlon through Lebo-hamath to Zedad, ¹⁶Berothah, and Sibraim (which is on the border between Damascus and Hamath), as far as Hazer-hatticon, which is on the border of Hauran.

Summary

In Ezekiel 47:15, the prophet describes the boundaries of the restored land of Israel, emphasizing the importance of the Promised Land to God's people. This verse signifies the fulfillment of God's covenant with Israel, highlighting His faithfulness and sovereignty in restoring and blessing His chosen nation. The detailed description of the borders reflects the meticulous care and planning that God has for His people, ensuring their security and prosperity within the land He has allotted to them. Ezekiel's vision in this verse serves as a reminder of God's promises and His commitment to His people, offering hope and assurance of a future filled with His blessings and presence.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

The way of Hethlon, as men go to Zedad - Probably Hethlon is the same as Cuthlon, a city of Syria, between Antioch and Laodicea, according to Antoninus. Some of these places are not known; but see the same kind of division, Num 34:7-12.

Ezekiel 47:15

The Borders of the Land

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Berean Standard Bible

This shall be the boundary of the land: On the north side it will extend from the Great Sea by way of Hethlon through Lebo-hamath to Zedad,

American Standard Version (1901)

And this shall be the border of the land: On the north side, from the great sea, by the way of Hethlon, unto the entrance of Zedad;

Bible in Basic English

And this is to be the limit of the land: on the north side, from the Great Sea, in the direction of Hethlon, as far as the way into Hamath;

Douay-Rheims 1899

And this is the border of the land: toward the north side, from the great sea by the way of Hethalon, as men go to Sedada,

Free Bible Version

These shall be the country's boundaries: On the northern side it runs from the Mediterranean Sea along the Hethlon road and through Lebo-hamath to Zedad;

King James (Authorized) Version

And this shall be the border of the land toward the north side, from the great sea, the way of Hethlon, as men go to Zedad;

Translation for Translators

These will be the boundaries of the land: On the north side, it will extend from the Mediterranean Sea east along the road to Hethlon, past Lebo-Hamath to Zedad,

Unlocked Literal Bible

This will be the boundary of the land on the north side from the Great Sea by way of Hethlon, and then to Zedad.

Noah Webster Bible

And this shall be the border of the land towards the north side, from the great sea, the way of Hethlon, as men go to Zedad;

World English Bible

“This shall be the border of the land: “On the north side, from the great sea, by the way of Hethlon, to the entrance of Zedad;

Young's Literal Translation

'And this [is] the border of the land at the north quarter; from the great sea, the way of Hethlon, at the coming in to Zedad:

Ezekiel 47:15

Verse

Context

The Borders of the Land

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Ezekiel 47:15

The Borders of the Land

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes