Ezekiel 48:17
Ezekiel 48:17 in Multiple Translations
The pastureland of the city will extend 250 cubits to the north, 250 cubits to the south, 250 cubits to the east, and 250 cubits to the west.
And the suburbs of the city shall be toward the north two hundred and fifty, and toward the south two hundred and fifty, and toward the east two hundred and fifty, and toward the west two hundred and fifty.
And the city shall have suburbs: toward the north two hundred and fifty, and toward the south two hundred and fifty, and toward the east two hundred and fifty, and toward the west two hundred and fifty.
And the town will have a free space on the north of two hundred and fifty, on the south of two hundred and fifty, on the east of two hundred and fifty, and on the west of two hundred and fifty.
The city's pastureland will surround it for 250 cubits on all sides, north, south, east, and west.
And the suburbes of the citie shall be toward the North two hundreth and fiftie, and towarde the South two hundreth and fiftie, and towarde the East two hundreth and fiftie, and towarde the West two hundreth and fiftie.
And the suburb to the city hath been northward, fifty and two hundred, and southward, fifty and two hundred, and eastward, fifty and two hundred, and westward, fifty and two hundred.
The city shall have pasture lands: toward the north two hundred fifty, and toward the south two hundred fifty, and toward the east two hundred fifty, and toward the west two hundred fifty.
And the suburbs of the city shall be towards the north two hundred and fifty, and towards the south two hundred and fifty, and towards the east two hundred and fifty, and towards the west two hundred and fifty.
And the suburbs of the city shall be to the north two hundred and fifty, and to the south two hundred and fifty, and to the east two hundred and fifty, and to the sea two hundred and fifty.
Around the city there will be an area for farming, that will be ◄150 yards/135 meters► in each direction.
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Ezekiel 48:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הָיָ֣ה
מִגְרָשׁ֮
לָ/עִיר֒
צָפ֨וֹנָ/ה֙
חֲמִשִּׁ֣ים
וּ/מָאתַ֔יִם
וְ/נֶ֖גְבָּ/ה
חֲמִשִּׁ֣ים
וּ/מָאתָ֑יִם
וְ/קָדִ֨ימָ/ה֙
חֲמִשִּׁ֣ים
וּ/מָאתַ֔יִם
וְ/יָ֖מָּ/ה
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
וּ/מָאתָֽיִם
וְ/הָיָ֣ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
מִגְרָשׁ֮
migrâsh
H4054
pasture
N-ms
לָ/עִיר֒
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
Prep | N-fs
צָפ֨וֹנָ/ה֙
tsâphôwn
H6828
Zaphon
N-fs | Suff
חֲמִשִּׁ֣ים
chămishshîym
H2572
fifty
Adj
וּ/מָאתַ֔יִם
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Conj | Adj
וְ/נֶ֖גְבָּ/ה
negeb
H5045
Negeb
Conj | N-ms | Suff
חֲמִשִּׁ֣ים
chămishshîym
H2572
fifty
Adj
וּ/מָאתָ֑יִם
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Conj | Adj
וְ/קָדִ֨ימָ/ה֙
qâdîym
H6921
east
Conj | N-ms | Suff
חֲמִשִּׁ֣ים
chămishshîym
H2572
fifty
Adj
וּ/מָאתַ֔יִם
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Conj | Adj
וְ/יָ֖מָּ/ה
yâm
H3220
West
Conj | N-ms | Suff
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
chămishshîym
H2572
fifty
Adj
וּ/מָאתָֽיִם
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 48:17
וְ/הָיָ֣ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
מִגְרָשׁ֮
migrâsh
H4054
"pasture"
N-ms
A pasture or open land, often the area around a building or the margin of the sea. This term describes a common or shared space in the Bible.
Definition: common, common land, open land, suburb
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: cast out, suburb. See also: Leviticus 25:34; Joshua 21:37; Ezekiel 48:17.
לָ/עִיר֒
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
Prep | N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
צָפ֨וֹנָ/ה֙
tsâphôwn
H6828
"Zaphon"
N-fs | Suff
This word means 'north' and is used to describe a direction or location. In the Bible, it is often translated as 'north' or 'northern side'.
Definition: This name means north Also named: tsa.phon (צָפוֹן "Zaphon" H6829)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: north(-ern, side, -ward, wind). See also: Genesis 13:14; Jeremiah 6:22; Psalms 48:3.
חֲמִשִּׁ֣ים
chămishshîym
H2572
"fifty"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number fifty, used in various biblical contexts like measurements and quantities. It appears in Leviticus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) fifty 1a) fifty (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of fifty (with other numbers) 1c) fiftieth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: fifty. See also: Genesis 6:15; 1 Kings 7:2; Isaiah 3:3.
וּ/מָאתַ֔יִם
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Conj | Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
וְ/נֶ֖גְבָּ/ה
negeb
H5045
"Negeb"
Conj | 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.
חֲמִשִּׁ֣ים
chămishshîym
H2572
"fifty"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number fifty, used in various biblical contexts like measurements and quantities. It appears in Leviticus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) fifty 1a) fifty (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of fifty (with other numbers) 1c) fiftieth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: fifty. See also: Genesis 6:15; 1 Kings 7:2; Isaiah 3:3.
וּ/מָאתָ֑יִם
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Conj | Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
וְ/קָדִ֨ימָ/ה֙
qâdîym
H6921
"east"
Conj | N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this word means the direction east or the east wind, often used to describe geographical locations or the direction of the wind.
Definition: 1) east, east wind 1a) east (of direction) 1b) east wind
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: east(-ward, wind). See also: Genesis 41:6; Ezekiel 43:17; Psalms 48:8.
חֲמִשִּׁ֣ים
chămishshîym
H2572
"fifty"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number fifty, used in various biblical contexts like measurements and quantities. It appears in Leviticus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) fifty 1a) fifty (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of fifty (with other numbers) 1c) fiftieth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: fifty. See also: Genesis 6:15; 1 Kings 7:2; Isaiah 3:3.
וּ/מָאתַ֔יִם
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Conj | Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
וְ/יָ֖מָּ/ה
yâm
H3220
"West"
Conj | N-ms | Suff
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.
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
chămishshîym
H2572
"fifty"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number fifty, used in various biblical contexts like measurements and quantities. It appears in Leviticus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) fifty 1a) fifty (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of fifty (with other numbers) 1c) fiftieth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: fifty. See also: Genesis 6:15; 1 Kings 7:2; Isaiah 3:3.
וּ/מָאתָֽיִם
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Conj | Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 48:17
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- Ezekiel 48:17 Summary
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- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 48:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 48:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 48:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 48:17
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 48:17
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 48:17
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 48:17
Context — The Common Portion
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 it
16and will have these measurements: 4,500 cubits on the north side, 4,500 cubits on the south side, 4,500 cubits on the east side, and 4,500 cubits on the west side.
17The pastureland of the city will extend 250 cubits to the north, 250 cubits to the south, 250 cubits to the east, and 250 cubits to the west.
18The remainder of the length bordering the holy portion and running adjacent to it will be 10,000 cubits on the east side and 10,000 cubits on the west side. Its produce will supply food for the workers of the city. 19The workers of the city who cultivate it will come from all the tribes of Israel.Ezekiel 48:17 Summary
The verse Ezekiel 48:17 talks about a special area around the city where animals can graze, which will help provide food for the people living in the city. This shows that God cares about the needs of His people and wants to make sure they have what they need to live. Just like how God provided for the Israelites in the wilderness, as seen in Exodus 16:13-36, He is also providing for the people in this city. The pastureland is a reminder that God is a loving and providing God, who wants the best for His people, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the pastureland mentioned in Ezekiel 48:17?
The pastureland is provided for the city, likely for the people to raise animals and have a source of food, as seen in Ezekiel 48:18 where it is mentioned that the produce will supply food for the workers of the city.
How does the size of the pastureland compare to the city itself?
The pastureland extends 250 cubits in each direction, which is significantly smaller than the city, which measures 4,500 cubits on each side as mentioned in Ezekiel 48:16.
Is the pastureland only for the people of the city or is it for a specific group?
According to Ezekiel 48:19, the workers of the city who cultivate the pastureland will come from all the tribes of Israel, indicating that it is not limited to a specific group but is for the benefit of the entire community.
How does this verse relate to the overall plan for the city and the holy portion?
This verse is part of the detailed description of the city and its surroundings, as seen in Ezekiel 48:15-20, which emphasizes the careful planning and provision for the city and its inhabitants, reflecting God's desire for their well-being and prosperity, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- What does the provision of pastureland in Ezekiel 48:17 reveal about God's care for His people?
- How can I apply the principle of provision and planning seen in this verse to my own life and community?
- What does the extension of the pastureland in all directions symbolize in terms of God's blessing and abundance?
- How does the description of the city and its surroundings in Ezekiel 48:15-20 relate to the biblical theme of God's desire for His people to live in harmony and prosperity?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 48:17
And the suburbs of the city shall be toward the north two hundred and fifty,.... That is, so many reeds: and toward the south two hundred and fifty; which make five hundred; and these being added to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 48:17
And the five thousand, that are left in the breadth over against the five and twenty thousand, shall be a profane place for the city, for dwelling, and for suburbs: and the city shall be in the midst thereof.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 48:17
Here are the dimensions of the suburbs, which added to those of the city thus, two hundred and fifty added to the four thousand five hundred on the north side, and two hundred and fifty added to the four thousand five hundred on the south side, make five thousand; so on the east add two hundred and fifty to four thousand five hundred, and then add two hundred and fifty to the four thousand five hundred on the west, it makes up an equilateral square five thousand on each side.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 48:17
Ezekiel 48:17 And the suburbs of the city shall be toward the north two hundred and fifty, and toward the south two hundred and fifty, and toward the east two hundred and fifty, and toward the west two hundred and fifty.Ver. 17. And the suburbs of the city.] These were much larger than the suburbs of the temple, as may be observed by comparing Eze. 40. See Ezekiel 45:2.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 48:17
17. The “suburbs” or free space round the city shall be 250 cubits on all the four sides. Adding the 250 on the N. and on the S. of the city to the 4500 it appears that the whole breadth of the 5000 assigned to the city was occupied by it and its suburbs from N. to S.
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 48:17
The city being 4500 reeds square, 250 reeds are marked off north, south, east, west from the city land.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 48:17
15-19. “The five thousand [cubits] that are left in the breadth, in front of the five and twenty thousand, shall be for common use.” In the midst of this reserve (see chart, page 235) is the city,