Ezekiel 48:13
Ezekiel 48:13 in Multiple Translations
Bordering the territory of the priests, the Levites shall have an area 25,000 cubits long and 10,000 cubits wide. The whole length will be 25,000 cubits, and the width 10,000 cubits.
And over against the border of the priests the Levites shall have five and twenty thousand in length, and ten thousand in breadth: all the length shall be five and twenty thousand, and the breadth ten thousand.
And answerable unto the border of the priests, the Levites shall have five and twenty thousand in length, and ten thousand in breadth: all the length shall be five and twenty thousand, and the breadth ten thousand.
And the Levites are to have a part of the land equal to the limit of the priests', twenty-five thousand long and ten thousand wide, all of it together to be twenty-five thousand long and twenty thousand wide.
The Levites shall have an area 25,000 cubits by 10,000 cubits adjacent to the allocation of the priests. Its entire length will be 25,000 cubits, and its width 10,000 cubits.
And ouer against the border of the Priests the Leuites shall haue fiue and twentie thousande long, and ten thousande broade: all the length shalbe fiue and twentie thousand, and the breadth ten thousande.
'And [to] the Levites over-against the border of the priests [are] five and twenty thousand [in] length, and [in] breadth ten thousand, all the length [is] five and twenty thousand, and the breadth ten thousand.
“Alongside the border of the priests, the Levites shall have twenty-five thousand cubits in length and ten thousand in width. All the length shall be twenty-five thousand, and the width ten thousand.
And over against the border of the priests the Levites shall have five and twenty thousand in length, and ten thousand in breadth: all the length shall be five and twenty thousand, and the breadth ten thousand.
And the Levites in like manner shall have by the borders of the priests five and twenty thousand in length, and ten thousand in breadth. All the length shall be five and twenty thousand, and the breadth ten thousand.
The land that will be allotted to the other descendants of Levi will be the same size as the land allotted to the priests. So together, those two portions of land will be ◄8.3 miles/13.3 km.► long and ◄6.6 miles/10.6 km.► wide.
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Ezekiel 48:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הַ/לְוִיִּ֗ם
לְ/עֻמַּת֙
גְּב֣וּל
הַ/כֹּהֲנִ֔ים
חֲמִשָּׁ֨ה
וְ/עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
אֶ֨לֶף֙
אֹ֔רֶךְ
וְ/רֹ֖חַב
עֲשֶׂ֣רֶת
אֲלָפִ֑ים
כָּל
אֹ֗רֶךְ
חֲמִשָּׁ֤ה
וְ/עֶשְׂרִים֙
אֶ֔לֶף
וְ/רֹ֖חַב
עֲשֶׂ֥רֶת
אֲלָפִֽים
וְ/הַ/לְוִיִּ֗ם
Lêvîyîy
H3881
Levi
Conj | Art | Ngmpa
לְ/עֻמַּת֙
ʻummâh
H5980
close
Prep | N-fs
גְּב֣וּל
gᵉbûwl
H1366
border
N-ms
הַ/כֹּהֲנִ֔ים
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-mp
חֲמִשָּׁ֨ה
châmêsh
H2568
five
Adj
וְ/עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Conj | Adj
אֶ֨לֶף֙
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
אֹ֔רֶךְ
ʼôrek
H753
length
N-ms
וְ/רֹ֖חַב
rôchab
H7341
width
Conj | N-ms
עֲשֶׂ֣רֶת
ʻeser
H6235
ten
Adj
אֲלָפִ֑ים
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
אֹ֗רֶךְ
ʼôrek
H753
length
N-ms
חֲמִשָּׁ֤ה
châmêsh
H2568
five
Adj
וְ/עֶשְׂרִים֙
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Conj | Adj
אֶ֔לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
וְ/רֹ֖חַב
rôchab
H7341
width
Conj | N-ms
עֲשֶׂ֥רֶת
ʻeser
H6235
ten
Adj
אֲלָפִֽים
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 48:13
וְ/הַ/לְוִיִּ֗ם
Lêvîyîy
H3881
"Levi"
Conj | Art | Ngmpa
A Levite is a descendant of Levi, one of Jacob's 12 sons, mentioned in Genesis 29:34. Levi's brothers include Reuben, Simeon, and Judah. His descendants played a key role in Israel's spiritual life.
Definition: Someone from the tribe of Levi living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.34; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115) Another name of le.vi (לֵוִי "Levi" H3878) § Levite, of Levi "joined to" 1) the descendants of Levi, the 3rd son of Jacob by Leah 1a) the tribe descended from Levi specially set aside by God for His service
Usage: Occurs in 258 OT verses. KJV: Leviite. See also: Exodus 4:14; 1 Chronicles 6:33; Ezra 6:20.
לְ/עֻמַּת֙
ʻummâh
H5980
"close"
Prep | N-fs
This Hebrew word means to be close to something or someone, often describing a sense of proximity or nearness. It can also imply agreement or correspondence, as in being in harmony with someone or something. The word is used in various biblical contexts to describe relationships.
Definition: 1) juxtaposition 1a) used only as a prep 1a1) close by, side by side with, alongside of, parallel with 1a2) agreeing with, corresponding to, exactly as, close beside 1a3) correspondingly to
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: (over) against, at, beside, hard by, in points. See also: Exodus 25:27; Ecclesiastes 7:14; Ezekiel 48:21.
גְּב֣וּל
gᵉbûwl
H1366
"border"
N-ms
This word refers to a boundary or border, like the borders of the Promised Land in Numbers 34:1-12. It can also mean a region or territory, as in the borders of Israel in 1 Kings 8:65.
Definition: : boundary 1) border, territory 1a) border 1b) territory (enclosed within boundary) 1c) region, territory (of darkness) (fig.) Also means: ge.vul (גְּבוּל ": area" H1366H)
Usage: Occurs in 196 OT verses. KJV: border, bound, coast, [idiom] great, landmark, limit, quarter, space. See also: Genesis 10:19; Joshua 19:33; Psalms 78:54.
הַ/כֹּהֲנִ֔ים
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Art | N-mp
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
חֲמִשָּׁ֨ה
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
וְ/עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Conj | Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
אֶ֨לֶף֙
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
אֹ֔רֶךְ
ʼôrek
H753
"length"
N-ms
Length can refer to physical distance or a long period of time, and also to patience and self-restraint, like waiting forever for something to happen.
Definition: 1) length 1a) physical length 1b) of time 2) forbearance, self-restraint (of patience)
Usage: Occurs in 90 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] forever, length, long. See also: Genesis 6:15; Psalms 93:5; Psalms 21:5.
וְ/רֹ֖חַב
rôchab
H7341
"width"
Conj | N-ms
This Hebrew word means width or breadth, used to describe physical size or space. It appears in the Bible to describe the width of the earth or a room. In the KJV, it is translated as breadth or broad.
Definition: breadth, width, expanse
Usage: Occurs in 89 OT verses. KJV: breadth, broad, largeness, thickness, wideness. See also: Genesis 6:15; Ezekiel 40:13; Isaiah 8:8.
עֲשֶׂ֣רֶת
ʻeser
H6235
"ten"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number ten, often used in combination with other numbers to describe larger quantities, such as in the story of the ten commandments in Exodus 20. It is commonly translated as 'ten' in the KJV.
Definition: 1) ten 1a) ten 1b) with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: a.sar (עֲשַׂר "ten" H6236)
Usage: Occurs in 157 OT verses. KJV: ten, (fif-, seven-) teen. See also: Genesis 5:14; 1 Kings 6:3; Isaiah 5:10.
אֲלָפִ֑ים
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
אֹ֗רֶךְ
ʼôrek
H753
"length"
N-ms
Length can refer to physical distance or a long period of time, and also to patience and self-restraint, like waiting forever for something to happen.
Definition: 1) length 1a) physical length 1b) of time 2) forbearance, self-restraint (of patience)
Usage: Occurs in 90 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] forever, length, long. See also: Genesis 6:15; Psalms 93:5; Psalms 21:5.
חֲמִשָּׁ֤ה
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
וְ/עֶשְׂרִים֙
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Conj | Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
אֶ֔לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
וְ/רֹ֖חַב
rôchab
H7341
"width"
Conj | N-ms
This Hebrew word means width or breadth, used to describe physical size or space. It appears in the Bible to describe the width of the earth or a room. In the KJV, it is translated as breadth or broad.
Definition: breadth, width, expanse
Usage: Occurs in 89 OT verses. KJV: breadth, broad, largeness, thickness, wideness. See also: Genesis 6:15; Ezekiel 40:13; Isaiah 8:8.
עֲשֶׂ֥רֶת
ʻeser
H6235
"ten"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number ten, often used in combination with other numbers to describe larger quantities, such as in the story of the ten commandments in Exodus 20. It is commonly translated as 'ten' in the KJV.
Definition: 1) ten 1a) ten 1b) with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: a.sar (עֲשַׂר "ten" H6236)
Usage: Occurs in 157 OT verses. KJV: ten, (fif-, seven-) teen. See also: Genesis 5:14; 1 Kings 6:3; Isaiah 5:10.
אֲלָפִֽים
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 48:13
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- Ezekiel 48:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 48:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 48:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 48:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 48:13
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 48:13
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 48:13
- Sermons on Ezekiel 48:13
Context — The Portions for the Priests and Levites
11It will be for the consecrated priests, the descendants of Zadok, who kept My charge and did not go astray as the Levites did when the Israelites went astray.
12It will be a special portion for them set apart from the land, a most holy portion adjacent to the territory of the Levites.
13Bordering the territory of the priests, the Levites shall have an area 25,000 cubits long and 10,000 cubits wide. The whole length will be 25,000 cubits, and the width 10,000 cubits.
14They must not sell or exchange any of it, and they must not transfer this best part of the land, for it is holy to the LORD. 15The remaining area, 5,000 cubits wide and 25,000 cubits long, will be for common use by the city, for houses, and for pastureland. The city will be in the center of itCross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 45:3 | From this holy portion, you are to measure off a length of 25,000 cubits and a width of 10,000 cubits, and in it will be the sanctuary, the Most Holy Place. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 12:19 | and be careful not to neglect the Levites as long as you live in your land. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 45:5 | An adjacent area 25,000 cubits long and 10,000 cubits wide shall belong to the Levites who minister in the temple; it will be their possession for towns in which to live. |
| 4 | Luke 10:7 | Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house. |
Ezekiel 48:13 Summary
[Ezekiel 48:13 describes the territory given to the Levites, which is adjacent to the priests' territory, showing how God values their role in serving Him and the people. This arrangement is similar to how God provided for the Levites in the past, as seen in Numbers 18:21-24. The fact that the Levites' territory is right next to the priests' territory highlights the importance of teamwork and cooperation in serving the Lord, as seen in Exodus 32:26-29 and Joshua 21:1-45.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Levites' territory in Ezekiel 48:13?
The Levites' territory is significant because it is adjacent to the priests' territory, highlighting the importance of their role in serving the Lord and the people, as seen in Ezekiel 44:10-14 and Numbers 18:1-7.
Why are the dimensions of the Levites' territory important?
The dimensions of the Levites' territory, 25,000 cubits long and 10,000 cubits wide, demonstrate the Lord's provision and care for the Levites, as He had promised to provide for them in Numbers 18:21-24 and Deuteronomy 18:1-8.
How does this verse relate to the overall plan for the land in Ezekiel 48?
This verse is part of the larger plan for the division of the land among the tribes of Israel, as outlined in Ezekiel 48:1-29, with the Levites' territory playing a crucial role in the spiritual and ceremonial life of the nation, as seen in Exodus 32:26-29 and Joshua 21:1-45.
What can we learn from the fact that the Levites' territory is 'bordering the territory of the priests'?
The proximity of the Levites' territory to the priests' territory emphasizes the importance of collaboration and mutual support between these two groups in their service to the Lord, as seen in Ezekiel 44:10-14 and Malachi 2:4-7.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's desire for order and organization in the lives of His people?
- How does the provision for the Levites in this verse relate to our own needs and provision as believers today?
- In what ways can we, like the Levites, serve the Lord and His people in our own communities and contexts?
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of cooperation and teamwork in serving the Lord?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 48:13
And over against the border of the priests,.... Next to their border, close to it, running parallel with it: the Levites shall have five and twenty thousand in length, and ten thousand in breadth;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 48:13
And by the border of Reuben, from the east side unto the west side, a portion for Judah. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 48:13
See this verse explained . The Levites’ portion ran parallel with the priest’ s, whose northern limits were next to the southern limits of the Levites.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 48:13
Ezekiel 48:13 And over against the border of the priests the Levites [shall have] five and twenty thousand in length, and ten thousand in breadth: all the length [shall be] five and twenty thousand, and the breadth ten thousand.Ver. 13. The Levites shall have.] But after the priests. There are degrees of officers in the Church, and good order must be well observed there. Five and twenty thousand in length.] These different portions set together make up a perfect square, which serveth well to set forth the beauty and firmity of the Church of Christ.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 48:13
13. The portion of the oblation of land assigned to the Levites.—The portion of the Levites is of the same extent as that of the priests, 25,000 long (E. to W.) by 10,000 broad (N. to S.). It runs “over against,” i.e. along side of the priests’ domain, and lies to the north of it.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 48:13
13, 14. The Levites’ portion adjoins that of the priests to the north and is exactly equal to it.
Sermons on Ezekiel 48:13
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Studies in 1 Timothy-05 1 Timothy-5 by William MacDonald | The sermon transcript discusses various instructions given by Paul to Timothy on how to behave towards different classes in the Christian family. It begins by addressing the old an |
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Reason for Our Hope 1 by Peter Maiden | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power and significance of the word of God. He describes it as quick, powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, capable of penetrat |
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(1 Timothy) the Priority of the Spiritual Perspective by Brian Brodersen | In this sermon, the preacher highlights the dedication and hard work of Alexander McLaren, a renowned preacher from the 1800s. McLaren's commitment to studying and preaching the Wo |
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The Question of Finance by Watchman Nee | Watchman Nee addresses the critical issue of finance in ministry, emphasizing that the early apostles relied solely on God's provision rather than human support. He argues that tru |
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(Out of the Comfort Zone) Finance for the Work by George Verwer | George Verwer preaches on the challenges of raising finances for missions work, emphasizing the need for individuals to trust God for their needs regardless of how He provides. He |
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Matthew 10:7-15. He Directs Them With Whom to Abide During Their Journey. by Favell Lee Mortimer | Favell Lee Mortimer preaches about Jesus sending out the twelve disciples, instructing them to rely on the provision of the people they minister to, rather than making provisions f |
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Our Daily Homily - 3 John by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of supporting traveling evangelists for the sake of the Name of Jesus, urging believers to provide hospitality that reflects God's generosity a |