Ezekiel 47:23

Verse

In whatever tribe a foreigner dwells, you are to assign his inheritance there,” declares the Lord GOD.

American Standard Version (1901)

And it shall come to pass, that in what tribe the stranger sojourneth, there shall ye give him his inheritance, saith the Lord Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English

In whatever tribe the man from a strange land is living, there you are to give him his heritage, says the Lord.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And in what tribe soever the stranger shall be, there shall you give him possession, saith the Lord God.

Free Bible Version

Foreigners are to be allocated land to own among the tribe where they live, declares the Lord God.”

King James (Authorized) Version

And it shall come to pass, that in what tribe the stranger sojourneth, there shall ye give him his inheritance, saith the Lord GOD.

Translation for Translators

Wherever foreigners are living, you must give them some land to belong to them permanently. That is what I, Yahweh the Lord, declare.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then it will happen that the foreigner will be with the tribe among whom he is living. You must give him an inheritance—this is the Lord Yahweh's declaration.”

Noah Webster Bible

And it shall come to pass, that in what tribe the stranger sojourneth, there shall ye give him his inheritance, saith the Lord GOD.

World English Bible

In whatever tribe the stranger lives, there you shall give him his inheritance,” says the Lord Yahweh.

Young's Literal Translation

And it hath come to pass, in the tribe with which the sojourner sojourneth, there ye give his inheritance — an affirmation of the Lord Jehovah.

Context

The Borders of the Land

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.²³In whatever tribe a foreigner dwells, you are to assign his inheritance there,” declares the Lord GOD.

Summary

In Ezekiel 47:23, the prophet describes the division of the land among the twelve tribes of Israel in the restored kingdom. This division signifies the restoration and unity of God's people under His reign. It reflects the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel and His faithfulness to His covenant. The detailed allocation of land highlights God's sovereignty and provision for His chosen people, emphasizing the importance of obedience and faithfulness to Him. Ultimately, this verse points to the future restoration and blessings that God has in store for His people.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And it shall come to pass, that in what tribe the stranger sojourneth,.... Whatsoever particular congregation or church these strangers and sojourners (as all the Lord's people are in this world, and even in their church state), or those Gentiles before described, shall be nearest unto, and to which they shall propose themselves for communion, they shall be readily admitted: there shall ye give him his inheritance, saith the Lord God; allow him a name and a place; put him in the possession of all church privileges and immunities; look upon him as a member, a brother, a fellow citizen, as an heir together of the grace of life, and as equally entitled to the inheritance of the saints in light; and for this they have the authority and order of Jehovah himself. Next: Ezekiel Chapter 48

Ezekiel 47:23

The Borders of the Land

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Berean Standard Bible

In whatever tribe a foreigner dwells, you are to assign his inheritance there,” declares the Lord GOD.

American Standard Version (1901)

And it shall come to pass, that in what tribe the stranger sojourneth, there shall ye give him his inheritance, saith the Lord Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English

In whatever tribe the man from a strange land is living, there you are to give him his heritage, says the Lord.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And in what tribe soever the stranger shall be, there shall you give him possession, saith the Lord God.

Free Bible Version

Foreigners are to be allocated land to own among the tribe where they live, declares the Lord God.”

King James (Authorized) Version

And it shall come to pass, that in what tribe the stranger sojourneth, there shall ye give him his inheritance, saith the Lord GOD.

Translation for Translators

Wherever foreigners are living, you must give them some land to belong to them permanently. That is what I, Yahweh the Lord, declare.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then it will happen that the foreigner will be with the tribe among whom he is living. You must give him an inheritance—this is the Lord Yahweh's declaration.”

Noah Webster Bible

And it shall come to pass, that in what tribe the stranger sojourneth, there shall ye give him his inheritance, saith the Lord GOD.

World English Bible

In whatever tribe the stranger lives, there you shall give him his inheritance,” says the Lord Yahweh.

Young's Literal Translation

And it hath come to pass, in the tribe with which the sojourner sojourneth, there ye give his inheritance — an affirmation of the Lord Jehovah.