Ezekiel 48:19

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

The workers of the city who cultivate it will come from all the tribes of Israel.

American Standard Version (1901)

And they that labor in the city, out of all the tribes of Israel, shall till it.

Bible in Basic English

It will be farmed by workers of the town from all the tribes of Israel.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And they that serve the city, shall serve it out of all the tribes of Israel.

Free Bible Version

These workers who farm the land will be from all the Israelite tribes.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they that serve the city shall serve it out of all the tribes of Israel.

Translation for Translators

Some of those who come from the various Israeli tribes to work in the city may also work on the farmland.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The people who work in the city, people belong to all the tribes of Israel, will farm that land.

Noah Webster Bible

And they that serve the city shall serve it out of all the tribes of Israel.

World English Bible

Those who labor in the city, out of all the tribes of Israel, shall cultivate it.

Young's Literal Translation

even [to] him who is serving the city, they serve it out of all the tribes of Israel.

Context

The Common Portion

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.

Summary

In this verse, Ezekiel describes the allocation of land for the tribes of Israel in the restored and idealized land. The portion of the land assigned to the tribe of Gad is detailed, emphasizing the fairness and equality in the distribution of territory among the tribes. This division of land reflects God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to His people, ensuring that each tribe receives its rightful inheritance. The meticulous description highlights the importance of order and organization in God's plan for His people, demonstrating His sovereignty and provision for their needs.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And by the border of Benjamin, from the east side unto the west side, Simeon shall have a portion. Close by the border of Benjamin, running east and west, Simeon's part and inheritance in the land shall be; even such true Israelites as "hear", understand, and believe the Gospel, and practise what they hear. This tribe is not now to be divided and scattered in Israel, or to have its inheritance in Judah, as formerly, Gen 49:5, but to be distinct, and have a portion by itself. , but to be distinct, and have a portion by itself. Ezekiel 48:25 eze 48:25 eze 48:25 eze 48:25And by the border of Simeon, from the east side unto the west side, Issachar a portion. Next, closely adjoining to Simeon's inheritance, and in the same direction, shall be Issachar's; such Christians as shall have the "rewards" of grace for their services and sufferings in times of tribulation.

Ezekiel 48:19

The Common Portion

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

The workers of the city who cultivate it will come from all the tribes of Israel.

American Standard Version (1901)

And they that labor in the city, out of all the tribes of Israel, shall till it.

Bible in Basic English

It will be farmed by workers of the town from all the tribes of Israel.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And they that serve the city, shall serve it out of all the tribes of Israel.

Free Bible Version

These workers who farm the land will be from all the Israelite tribes.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they that serve the city shall serve it out of all the tribes of Israel.

Translation for Translators

Some of those who come from the various Israeli tribes to work in the city may also work on the farmland.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The people who work in the city, people belong to all the tribes of Israel, will farm that land.

Noah Webster Bible

And they that serve the city shall serve it out of all the tribes of Israel.

World English Bible

Those who labor in the city, out of all the tribes of Israel, shall cultivate it.

Young's Literal Translation

even [to] him who is serving the city, they serve it out of all the tribes of Israel.