Ezekiel 48:27

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And Gad will have one portion bordering the territory of Zebulun from east to west.

American Standard Version (1901)

And by the border of Zebulun, from the east side unto the west side, Gad, one portion.

Bible in Basic English

And on the limit of Zebulun, from the east side to the west side: Gad one part.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And by the border of Zabulon, from the east side to the side of the sea, one portion for Gad.

Free Bible Version

Gad's allocation borders that of Zebulun from east to west.

King James (Authorized) Version

And by the border of Zebulun, from the east side unto the west side, Gad a portion.

Translation for Translators

South of their land will be the territory for the tribe of Gad.

Unlocked Literal Bible

To the south of Zebulun's boundary, running from the east side to the west side, will be the land of Gad—one portion.

Noah Webster Bible

And by the border of Zebulun, from the east side to the west side, Gad a portion .

World English Bible

“By the border of Zebulun, from the east side to the west side, Gad, one portion.

Young's Literal Translation

and by the border of Zebulun, from the east side unto the west side, Gad one,

Context

The Portions for the Remaining Tribes

²⁶Zebulun will have one portion bordering the territory of Issachar from east to west.²⁷And Gad will have one portion bordering the territory of Zebulun from east to west.

Summary

In this verse, Ezekiel describes the allocation of land for the twelve tribes of Israel in the restored and idealized land. Each tribe is given a portion of land according to its inheritance, emphasizing the fairness and orderliness of God's distribution. This division of land symbolizes the unity and harmony among God's people, reflecting His promise of restoration and blessings. The detailed description highlights God's faithfulness in fulfilling His covenant with Israel, ensuring that each tribe receives its rightful share in the promised land.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

At the west side four thousand and five hundred,.... Measures or reeds; so many were the length of this side; the same with north, south, and east, and made a foursquare; and such the city was, as the New Jerusalem is said to be, Rev 21:16, with their three gates: one gate of Gad, one gate of Asher, one gate of Naphtali; the situation of these gates on all sides, east, west, north, and south, show that in the latter day people will flock from all quarters to the church of Christ, and that there will be an open and free access of all persons into it; see Isa 2:2.