Ezekiel 47:19
Ezekiel 47:19 in Multiple Translations
On the south side it will run from Tamar to the waters of Meribath-kadesh, and along the Brook of Egypt to the Great Sea. This will be the southern boundary.
And the south side southward, from Tamar even to the waters of strife in Kadesh, the river to the great sea. And this is the south side southward.
And the south side southward shall be from Tamar as far as the waters of Meriboth-kadesh, to the brook of Egypt, unto the great sea. This is the south side southward.
And the south side to the south will be from Tamar as far as the waters of Meribath-kadesh, to the stream of Egypt, to the Great Sea. This is the south side, on the south.
The southern boundary runs from Tamar to the waters of Meribath-kadesh, then along the Wadi of Egypt to the Mediterranean Sea. This is the southern boundary.
And the Southside shalbe towarde Teman from Tamar to the waters of Meriboth in Kadesh, and the riuer to the maine sea: so shalbe the South part towarde Teman.
'And the south quarter southward [is] from Tamar unto the waters of Meriboth-Kadesh, the stream unto the great sea: and [this is] the south quarter southward.
“The south side southward shall be from Tamar as far as the waters of Meriboth Kadesh, to the brook, to the great sea. This is the south side southward.
And the south side southward, from Tamar even to the waters of strife in Kadesh, the river to the great sea. And this is the south side southward.
And the south side southward is from Thamar even to the waters of contradiction of Cades: and the torrent even to the great sea: and this is the south side southward.
On the south side, the boundary will extend from Tamar southwest to the springs near the town of Meribah-Kadesh. Then the boundary will extend west along the dry riverbed at the border of Egypt to the Mediterranean Sea. That will be the southern boundary.
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Ezekiel 47:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/פְאַת֙
נֶ֣גֶב
תֵּימָ֔נָ/ה
מִ/תָּמָ֗ר
עַד
מֵי֙
מְרִיב֣וֹת
קָדֵ֔שׁ
נַחֲלָ֖ה
אֶל
הַ/יָּ֣ם
הַ/גָּד֑וֹל
וְ/אֵ֥ת
פְּאַת
תֵּימָ֖נָ/ה
נֶֽגְבָּ/ה
וּ/פְאַת֙
pêʼâh
H6285
side
Conj | N-fs
נֶ֣גֶב
negeb
H5045
Negeb
N-ms
תֵּימָ֔נָ/ה
têymân
H8486
south
N-fs | Suff
מִ/תָּמָ֗ר
Tâmâr
H8559
Tamar
Prep | N-proper
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
מֵי֙
mayim
H4325
Water (Gate)
N-mp
מְרִיב֣וֹת
mᵉrîybâh
H4808
provocation
N-proper
קָדֵ֔שׁ
Qâdêsh
H6946
Kadesh
N-proper
נַחֲלָ֖ה
nachal
H5158
Brook
N-proper
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
הַ/יָּ֣ם
yâm
H3220
West
Art | N-ms
הַ/גָּד֑וֹל
gâdôwl
H1419
Great (Sea)
Art | Adj
וְ/אֵ֥ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
פְּאַת
pêʼâh
H6285
side
N-fs
תֵּימָ֖נָ/ה
têymân
H8486
south
N-fs | Suff
נֶֽגְבָּ/ה
negeb
H5045
Negeb
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 47:19
וּ/פְאַת֙
pêʼâh
H6285
"side"
Conj | N-fs
This word refers to the side or corner of something, like the edge of a room or a region. It is used in the Bible to describe geography or location. In the KJV, it is translated as 'corner' or 'side'.
Definition: 1) corner, edge, side, quarter, extremity 1a) corner 1b) side
Usage: Occurs in 59 OT verses. KJV: corner, end, quarter, side. See also: Exodus 25:26; Jeremiah 25:23; Jeremiah 9:25.
נֶ֣גֶב
negeb
H5045
"Negeb"
N-ms
The Negeb is the southern district of Judah, also known as the south country, and can occasionally refer to Egypt, which is south of Palestine.
Definition: region of southern Judah Also named: ne.gev (נֶ֫גֶב "south" H5045H) This name means south-country
Usage: Occurs in 97 OT verses. KJV: south (country, side, -ward). See also: Genesis 12:9; 1 Samuel 14:5; Psalms 126:4.
תֵּימָ֔נָ/ה
têymân
H8486
"south"
N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for south or southern direction, used to describe location or wind. It is often translated as south in the Bible, including in books like Exodus and Ezekiel.
Definition: 1) south, southward, whatever is on the right (so the southern quarter), south wind 1a) south (of territory) 1b) southern quarter (of the sky) 1c) toward the south, southward (of direction) 1d) south wind
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: south (side, -ward, wind). See also: Exodus 26:18; Joshua 15:1; Psalms 78:26.
מִ/תָּמָ֗ר
Tâmâr
H8559
"Tamar"
Prep | N-proper
Tamar was the name of three women and a place in the Bible, including the wife of Judah's son Er. The name means palm tree and is also associated with the city of Tadmor
Definition: Tamar = "palm-tree" Sothernmost tip of Judah Another name of tad.mor (תַּדְמֹר "Tadmor" H8412)
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: Tamar. See also: Genesis 38:6; 2 Samuel 13:8; Ezekiel 48:28.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
מֵי֙
mayim
H4325
"Water (Gate)"
N-mp
This word means water, referring to a liquid or a source of refreshment. It appears in the Bible as a literal and figurative term, including references to wasting or urine. The word is used in various contexts, such as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: This name means water, refreshment
Usage: Occurs in 525 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)). See also: Genesis 1:2; Leviticus 14:9; Joshua 18:15.
מְרִיב֣וֹת
mᵉrîybâh
H4808
"provocation"
N-proper
This Hebrew word means quarrel or strife, describing a place of contention between God and the Israelites, as seen in Exodus 17:7.
Definition: strife, contention
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: provocation, strife. See also: Genesis 13:8; Psalms 95:8; Psalms 106:32.
קָדֵ֔שׁ
Qâdêsh
H6946
"Kadesh"
N-proper
Kadesh refers to a holy place in the desert, mentioned in the Bible as a city in southern Judah. It is also known as Kedesh and Kadesh-barnea. The name means 'holy' and is associated with the Israelites' journey in the wilderness.
Definition: § Kadesh = "holy" a city in the extreme south of Judah same as 'Kedesh' and 'Kadesh-barnea'
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: Kadesh. Compare H6947 (קָדֵשׁ בַּרְנֵעַ). See also: Genesis 14:7; Numbers 33:36; Psalms 29:8.
נַחֲלָ֖ה
nachal
H5158
"Brook"
N-proper
The Hebrew word for a brook or stream, often referring to a small river or valley, is used in the Bible to describe natural landscapes, such as the Brook Kidron in 2 Samuel 15:23. It can also refer to a narrow valley or a shaft of a mine, emphasizing the idea of a flowing body of water.
Definition: palm-tree Another name of shi.chor (שִׁיחוֹר "Shihor" H7883G)
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: brook, flood, river, stream, valley. See also: Genesis 26:17; 1 Kings 18:5; Psalms 18:5.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
הַ/יָּ֣ם
yâm
H3220
"West"
Art | N-ms
Refers to a large body of water like the Mediterranean Sea or a sea in general, sometimes specifically the west or seaward direction.
Definition: This name means sea, seaward, westward Another name of eph.ron (עֶפְרוֹן "(Mount )Ephron" H6085H)
Usage: Occurs in 339 OT verses. KJV: sea ([idiom] -faring man, (-shore)), south, west (-ern, side, -ward). See also: Genesis 1:10; Joshua 17:10; Psalms 8:9.
הַ/גָּד֑וֹל
gâdôwl
H1419
"Great (Sea)"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something or someone great, whether in size, age, or importance. It appears in descriptions of the Great Sea and the Philistines. The word is used to convey a sense of magnitude or grandeur.
Definition: adj great Also named: pe.lish.ti (פְּלִשְׁתִּי "(Sea of the )Philistines" H6430I)
Usage: Occurs in 499 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very. See also: Genesis 1:16; Joshua 7:26; 1 Kings 20:13.
וְ/אֵ֥ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
פְּאַת
pêʼâh
H6285
"side"
N-fs
This word refers to the side or corner of something, like the edge of a room or a region. It is used in the Bible to describe geography or location. In the KJV, it is translated as 'corner' or 'side'.
Definition: 1) corner, edge, side, quarter, extremity 1a) corner 1b) side
Usage: Occurs in 59 OT verses. KJV: corner, end, quarter, side. See also: Exodus 25:26; Jeremiah 25:23; Jeremiah 9:25.
תֵּימָ֖נָ/ה
têymân
H8486
"south"
N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for south or southern direction, used to describe location or wind. It is often translated as south in the Bible, including in books like Exodus and Ezekiel.
Definition: 1) south, southward, whatever is on the right (so the southern quarter), south wind 1a) south (of territory) 1b) southern quarter (of the sky) 1c) toward the south, southward (of direction) 1d) south wind
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: south (side, -ward, wind). See also: Exodus 26:18; Joshua 15:1; Psalms 78:26.
נֶֽגְבָּ/ה
negeb
H5045
"Negeb"
N-ms | Suff
The Negeb is the southern district of Judah, also known as the south country, and can occasionally refer to Egypt, which is south of Palestine.
Definition: region of southern Judah Also named: ne.gev (נֶ֫גֶב "south" H5045H) This name means south-country
Usage: Occurs in 97 OT verses. KJV: south (country, side, -ward). See also: Genesis 12:9; 1 Samuel 14:5; Psalms 126:4.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 47:19
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 47:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 47:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 47:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:19
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 47:19
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 47:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:19
- Sermons on Ezekiel 47:19
Context — The Borders of the Land
17So the border will run from the Sea to Hazar-enan, along the northern border of Damascus, with the territory of Hamath to the north. This will be the northern boundary.
18On the east side the border will run between Hauran and Damascus, along the Jordan between Gilead and the land of Israel, to the Eastern Sea and as far as Tamar. This will be the eastern boundary.
19On the south side it will run from Tamar to the waters of Meribath-kadesh, and along the Brook of Egypt to the Great Sea. This will be the southern boundary.
20And on the west side, the Great Sea will be the boundary up to a point opposite Lebo-hamath. This will be the western boundary. 21You are to divide this land among yourselves according to the tribes of Israel.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezekiel 48:28 | The southern border of Gad will run from Tamar to the waters of Meribath-kadesh, then along the Brook of Egypt and out to the Great Sea. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 32:51 | For at the waters of Meribah-kadesh in the Wilderness of Zin, both of you broke faith with Me among the Israelites by failing to treat Me as holy in their presence. |
| 3 | Numbers 34:5 | where it will turn from Azmon, join the Brook of Egypt, and end at the Sea. |
| 4 | Numbers 20:13 | These were the waters of Meribah, where the Israelites quarreled with the LORD, and He showed His holiness among them. |
| 5 | Psalms 81:7 | You called out in distress, and I rescued you; I answered you from the cloud of thunder; I tested you at the waters of Meribah. Selah |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 33:8 | Concerning Levi he said: “Give Your Thummim to Levi and Your Urim to Your godly one, whom You tested at Massah and contested at the waters of Meribah. |
| 7 | Isaiah 27:12 | In that day the LORD will thresh from the flowing Euphrates to the Wadi of Egypt, and you, O Israelites, will be gathered one by one. |
| 8 | Joshua 12:3 | as well as the Arabah east of the Sea of Chinnereth to the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea ), eastward through Beth-jeshimoth, and southward below the slopes of Pisgah. |
Ezekiel 47:19 Summary
Ezekiel 47:19 describes the southern boundary of the promised land, which marks the limits of the land that God promised to the Israelites. This boundary is a reminder of God's covenant with His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:7 and Joshua 15:1-4. Just like the Israelites, we have boundaries in our lives that God has set for our good, and we can trust in His sovereignty to guide us within those limits (Psalm 16:6). By reflecting on these boundaries, we can deepen our trust in God and appreciate His provision for our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the southern boundary in Ezekiel 47:19?
The southern boundary marks the limits of the promised land, as described in Ezekiel 47:19, and is a reminder of God's covenant with the Israelites, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:7 and Joshua 15:1-4.
What is the Brook of Egypt mentioned in Ezekiel 47:19?
The Brook of Egypt is likely the Wadi el-Arish, which served as a natural border between Egypt and Israel, as mentioned in Numbers 34:5 and Isaiah 27:12.
How does the description of the southern boundary in Ezekiel 47:19 relate to other biblical accounts?
The description of the southern boundary in Ezekiel 47:19 is consistent with other biblical accounts, such as Numbers 34:3-5 and Joshua 15:1-4, which also describe the southern border of the promised land.
What is the spiritual significance of the southern boundary in Ezekiel 47:19?
The southern boundary represents the boundaries that God sets for His people, as seen in Psalm 16:6, and serves as a reminder of His sovereignty and provision for their lives.
Reflection Questions
- What boundaries has God set in my life, and how can I trust in His sovereignty to guide me within those limits?
- How does the concept of a 'promised land' in Ezekiel 47:19 relate to my own spiritual journey and the promises God has made to me?
- In what ways can I apply the principles of God's covenant with the Israelites to my own life and relationships?
- What are some ways that I can reflect on and appreciate the boundaries and limits that God has set in my life, and how can I use those reflections to deepen my trust in Him?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 47:19
And the south side southward from Tamar,.... Not Jericho, as the Targum, Jarchi, and Kimchi, called by this name from the palm trees which grew near it; according to Jerom, this is Palmyra, so called
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 47:19
And the south side southward, from Tamar even to the waters of strife in Kadesh, the river to the great sea. And this is the south side southward.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:19
The south side shall begin at that point which first vergeth southward from the east sea toward Tamar, which is near En-gedi, and known by the addition Hazezon-tamar; and so some place the lake of Sodom, that the greatest part will be this southern frontier. To the waters of strife; from Tamar a line drawn to Meribah in Kadesh, of which 27:14. The river, called the river of Egypt, was on the south of Judah, and lay directly in the way to Egypt from Jerusalem. To the great sea; to the south-west part of the Mediterranean Sea near Gaza. This is the southern frontier.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:19
Ezekiel 47:19 And the south side southward, from Tamar [even] to the waters of strife [in] Kadesh, the river to the great sea. And [this is] the south side southward.Ver. 19. From Tamar.] Hazazon Tamar, which was near the sea of Sodom. In Kadesh.] Not in Rephidim. This was Palmyra, afterwards Adrianople.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:19
(19) From Tamar even to the waters of strife.—The southern border, as given in Numbers 34:3-5, is identical with that described here, as far as the two can be compared. Tamar has been identified with Kurnub, a ruined village some twenty-five miles west of the southern end of the Dead Sea; but as the old boundary certainly went far to the south of this and as the next place mentioned is Kadesh, about thirty miles nearly south from the Dead Sea, the Tamar here meant is more probably some place not yet identified. Kadesh, known from the “waters of strife” as Meribah (Numbers 20:3-14), is called Kadesh-barnea in Numbers 34:4. It has been identified by Robinson with the Ain-el-Weibeh, about thirty miles slightly west of south from the Dead Sea. Its exact situation, however, is somewhat doubtful. The river to the great sea.—Literally, riverward to the great sea. From Kadesh the boundary was to strike across the mountainous desert to what is often called in Scripture “the river of Egypt,” and was anciently known as the Rhinocolura, now called the Wady-el-Arish. It followed this to the Mediterranean. The length of the southern boundary, following the curve of the Rhinocolura, must have been nearly 100 miles, or about eighty-seven miles from east to west.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:19
Verse 19. Tamar] Called Hazazon Tamar, or Engedi, 2 Chronicles 20:2. The river] Besor, which runs into the sea near Gaza.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 47:19
19. The southern boundary. Read: “and the southside southward: from Tamar on to the waters of Meriboth-Kadesh, to the brook (of Egypt), and unto the great sea; this is the south side southward.” The delimitation on the S. is more fully described Numbers 34:3-5; Joshua 15:1-4. There Kadesh is called Kadesh-Barnea, here Meriboth Kadesh (elsewhere Meribah), i.e. waters of strife of Kadesh, Numbers 27:14. The brook of Egypt is the Wady el Arish. The line striking this brook follows its course to the sea.
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 47:19
The south border (compare Numbers 34:4) commences with “Tamar,” probably a village near the southern end of the Dead Sea. The word means “palm-tree;” and is given to more than one city in the holy land.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:19
19. “And the south side southward shall be from Tamar as far as the waters of Meriboth-kadesh, to the brook of Egypt, unto the great sea (R.V.; compare Numbers 27:14; Numbers 34:3-5; Joshua 15:1-4).
Sermons on Ezekiel 47:19
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How God Shows Himself as Holy-1 by Sandeep Poonen | This sermon delves into the concept of holiness and how God reveals His holiness to us through trials and afflictions. It emphasizes the importance of responding to God's call to h |
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Heaven: Its Hope by D.L. Moody | The preacher delves into the concept of hostility, describing it as a word spoken against or defiance against authority, often involving strife and enmity. The term 'antilogia' is |
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Answers From the Secret Place of Thunder by Carter Conlon | This sermon from Psalms 81 emphasizes the power and presence of God in the lives of believers, urging them to remember God's faithfulness and the secret place of thunder where God |
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A Farewell Sermon by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards delivers a farewell sermon at the First Church in Northampton, MA, emphasizing the accountability of ministers and their congregations before Christ's tribunal on |
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Levi's Urim and Thummim Found With Christ. by John Gill | John Gill preaches on the significance of the Urim and Thummim, emphasizing that they represent the light and perfection found in Christ. He explains how these ancient tools were u |
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Palestine for the Young - the Tribe of Levi by Andrew Bonar | Andrew Bonar emphasizes the fulfillment of Jacob's prophecy regarding the Tribe of Levi, highlighting their unique role as servants of God scattered throughout Israel. Unlike other |
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(Through the Bible) Isaiah 11-15 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses various biblical passages and themes. He emphasizes the power and authority of God, who has the ability to destroy cities and open prison doo |