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Verse 47

Ezekiel 47:21

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Berean Standard Bible

You are to divide this land among yourselves according to the tribes of Israel.

American Standard Version (1901)

So shall ye divide this land unto you according to the tribes of Israel.

Bible in Basic English

You will make a division of the land among you, tribe by tribe.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And you shall divide this land unto you by the tribes of Israel:

Free Bible Version

You are to allocate this land for you to own according to the tribes of Israel.

King James (Authorized) Version

So shall ye divide this land unto you according to the tribes of Israel.

Translation for Translators

You must distribute this land among yourselves, among the tribes of Israel.

Unlocked Literal Bible

In this way you will divide this land for yourselves, for the tribes of Israel.

Noah Webster Bible

So shall ye divide this land to you according to the tribes of Israel.

World English Bible

“So you shall divide this land to yourselves according to the tribes of Israel.

Young's Literal Translation

'And ye have divided this land to you, according to the tribes of Israel;

Context

The Borders of the Land

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.²²You shall allot it as an inheritance for yourselves and for the foreigners who dwell among you and who have children. You are to treat them as native-born Israelites; along with you, they shall be allotted an inheritance among the tribes of Israel.

Summary

In Ezekiel 47:21, 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 reunification of God's people after a period of judgment and dispersion. The detailed allocation of territory reflects God's faithfulness to His covenant promises and His plan to bless and prosper His chosen nation. This verse also symbolizes the future unity and harmony that will characterize the redeemed community in the presence of the Lord. Overall, Ezekiel 47:21 conveys the message of divine restoration, provision, and fulfillment of God's purposes for His people.

Commentary

John Gill
Tyndale

John Gill Bible Commentary

So shall ye divide this land unto you,.... As thus bounded, east, west, north, and south: according to the tribes of Israel; See Gill on Eze 47:13.

Ezekiel 47:21

The Borders of the Land

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.²²You shall allot it as an inheritance for yourselves and for the foreigners who dwell among you and who have children. You are to treat them as native-born Israelites; along with you, they shall be allotted an inheritance among the tribes of Israel.

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Berean Standard Bible

You are to divide this land among yourselves according to the tribes of Israel.

American Standard Version (1901)

So shall ye divide this land unto you according to the tribes of Israel.

Bible in Basic English

You will make a division of the land among you, tribe by tribe.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And you shall divide this land unto you by the tribes of Israel:

Free Bible Version

You are to allocate this land for you to own according to the tribes of Israel.

King James (Authorized) Version

So shall ye divide this land unto you according to the tribes of Israel.

Translation for Translators

You must distribute this land among yourselves, among the tribes of Israel.

Unlocked Literal Bible

In this way you will divide this land for yourselves, for the tribes of Israel.

Noah Webster Bible

So shall ye divide this land to you according to the tribes of Israel.

World English Bible

“So you shall divide this land to yourselves according to the tribes of Israel.

Young's Literal Translation

'And ye have divided this land to you, according to the tribes of Israel;