Ezekiel 48:23
Ezekiel 48:23 in Multiple Translations
As for the rest of the tribes: Benjamin will have one portion extending from the east side to the west side.
As for the rest of the tribes, from the east side unto the west side, Benjamin shall have a portion.
And as for the rest of the tribes: from the east side unto the west side, Benjamin, one portion.
And as for the rest of the tribes: from the east side to the west side: Benjamin, one part.
These are the allocations for the rest of the tribes: Benjamin's allocation extends from the eastern boundary of the country to that on the west.
And the rest of the tribes shalbe thus: from the East parte vnto the West parte Beniamin shalbe a portion.
'As to the rest of the tribes, from the east side unto the west side, Benjamin one,
“As for the rest of the tribes: from the east side to the west side, Benjamin, one portion.
As for the rest of the tribes, from the east side to the west side, Benjamin shall have a portion .
And for the rest of the tribes: from the east side to the west side, one portion for Benjamin.
South of that special area, each of the other tribes must be allotted one portion of land that extends from the eastern boundary of Israel west to the Mediterranean Sea. Beginning at the north will be land for the tribe of Benjamin.
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Ezekiel 48:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וְ/יֶ֖תֶר
הַ/שְּׁבָטִ֑ים
מִ/פְּאַ֥ת
קָדִ֛ימָ/ה
עַד
פְּאַת
יָ֖מָּ/ה
בִּנְיָמִ֥ן
אֶחָֽד
וְ/יֶ֖תֶר
yether
H3499
remainder
Conj | N-ms
הַ/שְּׁבָטִ֑ים
shêbeṭ
H7626
tribe
Art | N-mp
מִ/פְּאַ֥ת
pêʼâh
H6285
side
Prep | N-fs
קָדִ֛ימָ/ה
qâdîym
H6921
east
N-ms | Suff
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
פְּאַת
pêʼâh
H6285
side
N-fs
יָ֖מָּ/ה
yâm
H3220
West
N-ms | Suff
בִּנְיָמִ֥ן
Binyâmîyn
H1144
Benjamin
N-proper
אֶחָֽד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 48:23
וְ/יֶ֖תֶר
yether
H3499
"remainder"
Conj | N-ms
A cord or rope, also meaning excess or remainder, as seen in the Bible's descriptions of leftovers or abundant resources.
Definition: 1) remainder, excess, rest, remnant, excellence 1a) remainder, remnant 1b) remainder, rest, other part 1c) excess 1d) abundantly (adv) 1e) abundance, affluence 1f) superiority, excellency
Usage: Occurs in 95 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] abundant, cord, exceeding, excellancy(-ent), what they leave, that hath left, plentifully, remnant, residue, rest, string, with. See also: Genesis 49:3; 2 Kings 15:26; Psalms 11:2.
הַ/שְּׁבָטִ֑ים
shêbeṭ
H7626
"tribe"
Art | N-mp
This word means a stick or staff, but also a clan or tribe, and can refer to a symbol of authority or a tool for punishing. It is used in the Bible to describe the rods used by shepherds or the scepters of kings.
Definition: : tribe 1) rod, staff, branch, offshoot, club, sceptre, tribe 1a) rod, staff 1b) shaft (of spear, dart) 1c) club (of shepherd's implement) 1d) truncheon, sceptre (mark of authority) 1e) clan, tribe
Usage: Occurs in 178 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] correction, dart, rod, sceptre, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 49:10; 2 Samuel 24:2; Psalms 2:9.
מִ/פְּאַ֥ת
pêʼâh
H6285
"side"
Prep | N-fs
This word refers to the side or corner of something, like the edge of a room or a region. It is used in the Bible to describe geography or location. In the KJV, it is translated as 'corner' or 'side'.
Definition: 1) corner, edge, side, quarter, extremity 1a) corner 1b) side
Usage: Occurs in 59 OT verses. KJV: corner, end, quarter, side. See also: Exodus 25:26; Jeremiah 25:23; Jeremiah 9:25.
קָדִ֛ימָ/ה
qâdîym
H6921
"east"
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.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
פְּאַת
pêʼâh
H6285
"side"
N-fs
This word refers to the side or corner of something, like the edge of a room or a region. It is used in the Bible to describe geography or location. In the KJV, it is translated as 'corner' or 'side'.
Definition: 1) corner, edge, side, quarter, extremity 1a) corner 1b) side
Usage: Occurs in 59 OT verses. KJV: corner, end, quarter, side. See also: Exodus 25:26; Jeremiah 25:23; Jeremiah 9:25.
יָ֖מָּ/ה
yâm
H3220
"West"
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.
בִּנְיָמִ֥ן
Binyâmîyn
H1144
"Benjamin"
N-proper
Benjamin means son of the right hand, referring to the youngest son of Jacob and the tribe that descended from him. The term is first used in Genesis 35:18. Benjamin was a brother of Joseph and a half-brother of Reuben and others.
Definition: § Benjamin = "son of the right hand" a gate in Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 160 OT verses. KJV: Benjamin. See also: Genesis 35:18; 1 Samuel 9:21; Psalms 68:28.
אֶחָֽד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 48:23
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- Ezekiel 48:23 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 48:23
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 48:23
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 48:23
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 48:23
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 48:23
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 48:23
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 48:23
- Sermons on Ezekiel 48:23
Context — The Portions for the Remaining Tribes
21The remaining area on both sides of the holy portion and of the property of the city will belong to the prince. He will own the land adjacent to the tribal portions, extending eastward from the 25,000 cubits of the holy district toward the eastern border, and westward from the 25,000 cubits to the western border. And in the center of them will be the holy portion and the sanctuary of the temple.
22So the Levitical property and the city property will lie in the center of the area belonging to the prince—the area between the borders of Judah and Benjamin.
23As for the rest of the tribes: Benjamin will have one portion extending from the east side to the west side.
24Simeon will have one portion bordering the territory of Benjamin from east to west. 25Issachar will have one portion bordering the territory of Simeon from east to west.Cross References
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| 1 | Joshua 18:21–28 | These were the cities of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin: Jericho, Beth-hoglah, Emek-keziz, Beth-arabah, Zemaraim, Bethel, Avvim, Parah, Ophrah, Chephar-ammoni, Ophni, and Geba—twelve cities, along with their villages. Gibeon, Ramah, Beeroth, Mizpeh, Chephirah, Mozah, Rekem, Irpeel, Taralah, Zelah, Haeleph, Jebus (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah, and Kiriath-jearim —fourteen cities, along with their villages. This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 48:1–7 | “Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west. Manasseh will have one portion bordering the territory of Naphtali from east to west. Ephraim will have one portion bordering the territory of Manasseh from east to west. Reuben will have one portion bordering the territory of Ephraim from east to west. Judah will have one portion bordering the territory of Reuben from east to west. |
| 3 | Genesis 35:16–19 | Later, they set out from Bethel, and while they were still some distance from Ephrath, Rachel began to give birth, and her labor was difficult. During her severe labor, the midwife said to her, “Do not be afraid, for you are having another son.” And with her last breath—for she was dying—she named him Ben-oni. But his father called him Benjamin. So Rachel died and was buried on the way to Ephrath (that is, Bethlehem). |
Ezekiel 48:23 Summary
[Ezekiel 48:23 tells us that the tribe of Benjamin will have a special portion of land that stretches from the east side to the west side. This means that Benjamin will have a unique position among the other tribes, and will play an important role in maintaining balance and unity. As we reflect on this verse, we can think about how we, like Benjamin, can be a source of stability and strength for those around us, and how we can promote unity and equality in our own communities, just as God desires for His people, as seen in Leviticus 25:23.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Benjamin having a portion from east to west?
Benjamin's portion from east to west, as stated in Ezekiel 48:23, signifies the tribe's strategic position in the midst of the other tribes, much like its position in the wilderness wanderings, as described in Numbers 2:18-21. This positioning may symbolize the tribe's role in maintaining balance and unity among the tribes.
How does this verse relate to the overall division of the land?
Ezekiel 48:23 is part of the larger division of the land among the tribes, as outlined in Ezekiel 48:1-29, with each tribe receiving a portion from east to west, emphasizing the equal distribution of the land and the importance of each tribe's role in the community, as also seen in Joshua 13-19.
What can we learn from the specific mention of Benjamin in this verse?
The mention of Benjamin in Ezekiel 48:23 highlights the importance of this tribe in the biblical narrative, as seen in Genesis 49:27, where Jacob blesses Benjamin, and in the New Testament, where the apostle Paul, a Benjamite, plays a significant role in spreading the gospel, as mentioned in Romans 11:1 and Philippians 3:5.
How does this verse contribute to our understanding of God's plan for His people?
Ezekiel 48:23 contributes to our understanding of God's plan for His people by showcasing His attention to detail and care for each tribe, as well as His desire for unity and equality among His people, reflecting His character as described in Leviticus 25:23 and Acts 17:26.
Reflection Questions
- What does the concept of 'portion' mean to you, and how does it relate to your own life and spiritual journey?
- How can you apply the principle of balance and unity, as represented by Benjamin's positioning, to your relationships and community?
- What does the idea of equal distribution of resources and opportunities mean to you, and how can you promote this in your own sphere of influence?
- In what ways can you, like the tribe of Benjamin, be a source of stability and strength for those around you?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 48:23
As for the rest of the tribes,.... Not yet mentioned, which lay to the south of the sanctuary, and are as follow: from the east side to the west side, Benjamin shall have a portion; the sons of God's
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 48:23
And the residue in length over against the oblation of the holy portion shall be ten thousand eastward, and ten thousand westward: and it shall be over against the oblation of the holy portion; and
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 48:23
In we left with the prophet the last assigned portion to Judah, on the north side of the holy portions; now the first on the south side of the possession of the city is Benjamin, whose portion, as all the rest, runs in length from east to west, and its breadth from north to south.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 48:23
Ezekiel 48:23 As for the rest of the tribes, from the east side unto the west side, Benjamin [shall have] a [portion].Ver. 23. Benjamin shall have a portion.] The division of the land, as it ended with Judah’ s portion, in speaking of the seven former tribes, so here it beginneth with Benjamin, in speaking of the five following.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 48:23
(23) The rest of the tribes.—In Ezekiel 48:23-29 the remaining five tribes have their portions assigned on the south of the oblation in precisely the same way as the seven on the north.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 48:23
23–29. The tribes lying south of the oblation First, Benjamin, which changes places with Judah, and bounds the oblation on the south (Ezekiel 48:23). The two tribes that formed the ancient kingdom of Judah still have the prerogative of lying nearest the sanctuary. Then Simeon, formerly located in the south (Ezekiel 48:24). Then successively Issachar (Ezekiel 48:25), Zebulun (Ezekiel 48:26), and finally Gad (Ezekiel 48:27). The two former are brought down from the north, and Gad from beyond the Jordan.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 48:23
23-29. South of the sacred square and the domain of the prince shall lie in parallel sections the lands belonging to Benjamin, Simeon, Issachar, Zebulun, and Gad — the southernmost border of the Holy
Sermons on Ezekiel 48:23
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Commentary Notes - Ezekiel by Walter Beuttler | Walter Beuttler preaches on the book of Ezekiel, focusing on the impending siege of Jerusalem and the prophet's visions, experiences, and messages. He highlights Ezekiel's lineage, |
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Genesis #21 Ch. 35-37 Joseph, the Dreamer by Chuck Missler | In this sermon, Chuck Missler discusses Genesis chapters 35 through 37. He begins by praying for understanding and guidance from the Holy Spirit. He then highlights the importance |
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Christ in Genesis: Jacob's Pillars by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the life of Jacob and the four pillars that make up the testimony of Jesus entrusted to the church. The first pillar is awakening, where indi |