Ezekiel 48:5
Ezekiel 48:5 in Multiple Translations
Ephraim will have one portion bordering the territory of Manasseh from east to west.
And by the border of Manasseh, from the east side unto the west side, a portion for Ephraim.
And by the border of Manasseh, from the east side unto the west side, Ephraim, one portion.
And on the limit of Manasseh, from the east side to the west side: Ephraim, one part.
Ephraim's allocation borders that of Manasseh from east to west.
And by the border of Manasseh from the East side vnto the West side a portion for Ephraim.
and by the border of Manasseh, from the east side unto the west side, Ephraim one,
“By the border of Manasseh, from the east side to the west side, Ephraim, one portion.
And by the border of Manasseh, from the east side to the west side, a portion for Ephraim.
And by the border of Manasses, from the east side even to the side of the sea, one portion for Ephraim.
South of their land will be the territory for the tribe of Ephraim.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 48:5
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Ezekiel 48:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/עַ֣ל
גְּב֣וּל
מְנַשֶּׁ֗ה
מִ/פְּאַ֥ת
קָדִ֛מָ/ה
עַד
פְּאַת
יָ֖מָּ/ה
אֶפְרַ֥יִם
אֶחָֽד
וְ/עַ֣ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Conj | Prep
גְּב֣וּל
gᵉbûwl
H1366
border
N-ms
מְנַשֶּׁ֗ה
Mᵉnashsheh
H4519
Moses
N-proper
מִ/פְּאַ֥ת
pêʼâh
H6285
side
Prep | N-fs
קָדִ֛מָ/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
אֶפְרַ֥יִם
ʼEphrayim
H669
Ephraim
N-proper
אֶחָֽד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 48:5
וְ/עַ֣ל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
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.
מְנַשֶּׁ֗ה
Mᵉnashsheh
H4519
"Moses"
N-proper
Manasseh was a grandson of Jacob and the ancestor of a large tribe in the Bible, mentioned in Genesis 41:51 and throughout the book of Numbers.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) Another name of mo.sheh (מֹשֶׁה "Moses" H4872) § Manasseh = "causing to forget" 1) the eldest son of Joseph and progenitor of the tribe of Manasseh 1a) the tribe descended from Manasseh 1b) the territory occupied by the tribe of Manasseh 2) son of king Hezekiah of Judah and himself king of Judah; he was the immediate and direct cause for the exile 3) a descendant of Pahath-moab who put away a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 4) a descendant of Hashum who put away a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: Manasseh. See also: Genesis 41:51; Joshua 22:21; Psalms 60:9.
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.
קָדִ֛מָ/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.
אֶפְרַ֥יִם
ʼEphrayim
H669
"Ephraim"
N-proper
Ephraim means doubly fruitful, referring to Joseph's son and the tribe that descended from him. The tribe of Ephraim was a significant part of Israel's history. Ephraim is also the name of a region in the Bible.
Definition: Ephraim = "double ash-heap: I shall be doubly fruitful" the country of the tribe of Ephraim Also named: Ephraim (Ἐφραίμ "Ephraim" G2187)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: Ephraim, Ephraimites. See also: Genesis 41:52; 1 Chronicles 27:20; Psalms 60:9.
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 48:5
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Context — The Portions for the Tribes
3Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west.
4Manasseh will have one portion bordering the territory of Naphtali from east to west.
5Ephraim will have one portion bordering the territory of Manasseh from east to west.
6Reuben will have one portion bordering the territory of Ephraim from east to west. 7Judah will have one portion bordering the territory of Reuben from east to west.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 17:8–10 | The region of Tappuah belonged to Manasseh, but Tappuah itself, on the border of Manasseh, belonged to Ephraim. From there the border continued southward to the Brook of Kanah. There were cities belonging to Ephraim among the cities of Manasseh, but the border of Manasseh was on the north side of the brook and ended at the Sea. Ephraim’s territory was to the south, and Manasseh’s was to the north, having the Sea as its border and adjoining Asher on the north and Issachar on the east. |
| 2 | Joshua 17:14–18 | Then the sons of Joseph said to Joshua, “Why have you given us only one portion as an inheritance? We have many people, because the LORD has blessed us abundantly.” Joshua answered them, “If you have so many people that the hill country of Ephraim is too small for you, go to the forest and clear for yourself an area in the land of the Perizzites and the Rephaim.” “The hill country is not enough for us,” they replied, “and all the Canaanites who live in the valley have iron chariots, both in Beth-shean with its towns and in the Valley of Jezreel.” So Joshua said to the house of Joseph—to Ephraim and Manasseh—“You have many people and great strength. You shall not have just one allotment, because the hill country will be yours as well. It is a forest; clear it, and its farthest limits will be yours. Although the Canaanites have iron chariots and although they are strong, you can drive them out.” |
| 3 | Joshua 16:1–10 | The allotment for the descendants of Joseph extended from the Jordan at Jericho to the waters of Jericho on the east, through the wilderness that goes up from Jericho into the hill country of Bethel. It went on from Bethel (that is, Luz) and proceeded to the border of the Archites in Ataroth. Then it descended westward to the border of the Japhletites as far as the border of Lower Beth-horon and on to Gezer, and it ended at the Sea. So Ephraim and Manasseh, the sons of Joseph, received their inheritance. This was the territory of the descendants of Ephraim by their clans: The border of their inheritance went from Ataroth-addar in the east to Upper Beth-horon and out toward the Sea. From Michmethath on the north it turned eastward toward Taanath-shiloh and passed by it to Janoah on the east. From Janoah it went down to Ataroth and Naarah, and then reached Jericho and came out at the Jordan. From Tappuah the border went westward to the Brook of Kanah and ended at the Sea. This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Ephraim, along with all the cities and villages set apart for the descendants of Ephraim within the inheritance of Manasseh. But they did not drive out the Canaanites who lived in Gezer. So the Canaanites dwell among the Ephraimites to this day, but they are forced laborers. |
Ezekiel 48:5 Summary
[This verse, Ezekiel 48:5, tells us that the tribe of Ephraim will have a portion of land next to the tribe of Manasseh, from east to west. This shows that God wants His people to live in harmony with one another, just like the tribes are arranged in this verse. As seen in Psalm 133:1, living in unity is a beautiful thing, and God commands us to love our neighbors as ourselves, as seen in Leviticus 19:18. By following God's example, we can work towards unity and equality in our own lives and communities.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the tribes receiving portions from east to west?
This arrangement emphasizes the unity and equality among the tribes of Israel, as each tribe receives a portion bordering another tribe from east to west, as seen in Ezekiel 48:5 and also in Ezekiel 47:13-23 where the divisions are described in more detail.
Why is Ephraim's portion bordering the territory of Manasseh?
Ephraim and Manasseh are both part of the tribe of Joseph, as seen in Genesis 41:51-52, and their proximity to each other may symbolize their familial bond and shared heritage.
How does this verse relate to the overall plan of God for the nation of Israel?
This verse is part of a larger vision for the restoration and redemption of Israel, as described in Ezekiel 40-48, where God promises to gather His people and establish a new covenant with them, as seen in Ezekiel 37:21-28.
What can we learn from the way the tribes are divided in this verse?
The division of the tribes in Ezekiel 48:5 teaches us about the importance of unity, equality, and fairness, as God divides the land among the tribes in a way that promotes harmony and cooperation, much like the principles found in Acts 2:44-45 where the early church shared their resources with one another.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's heart for His people, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How does the arrangement of the tribes in this verse reflect the character of God, and what can I learn from this about His nature?
- In what ways can I, like the tribe of Ephraim, be a good neighbor and bordering community to those around me, as seen in the example of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37?
- What are some ways that I can work towards unity and equality in my own community, just as the tribes are arranged in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 48:5
And by the border of Manasseh, from the east side unto the west side, a portion for Ephraim.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 48:5
And by the border of Manasseh, from the east side unto the west side, a portion for Ephraim. A portion for Ephraim.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 48:5
Ezekiel 48:5 And by the border of Manasseh, from the east side unto the west side, a [portion for] Ephraim.Ver. 5. A portion for Ephraim.] An equal portion with his elder brother Manasseh. In Christ’ s kingdom all is of grace, nothing of merit.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 48:5
XLVIII. The closing chapter of Ezekiel is mainly occupied with the distribution of the land in detail. Beginning at the north, a portion is assigned to each of seven tribes (Ezekiel 48:1-7); then the “oblation” is described, with its parts for the Levites, the priests and Temple, the city and those that serve it, and for the prince (Ezekiel 48:8-22), and lastly portions for the remaining five tribes. The chapter and the book close with an account of the size and the twelve gates of the city, the whole ending with its name, “The Lord is there.” The distribution of the land is entirely different from that made under Joshua, nor is it easy to trace any historical reasons for it, except that the central portion, containing the Temple, the land of the priests and the prince, is flanked by the two tribes of the southern kingdom, Judah and Benjamin. The chapter can best be understood by the aid of a small map, the outline of which is traced from Dr. Wm. Smith’s ancient atlas. This might be drawn with the lines between the tribes perpendicular either to the general course of the Jordan, or to the general coast-line of the Mediterranean. The latter would give a little more width for the oblation, but still not enough, and would leave no space at all on the west for the prince. The former arrangement is on the whole preferred.
It will be seen that the tribes are not arranged either according to their seniority or their maternity. The territory falling to each tribe was much smaller than of old, partly because of the large space occupied by the “oblation” (fully one-fifth of the whole), and partly because the remainder was to be divided among the whole twelve tribes, instead of among only nine and a half. The portion thus given to each tribe was rather less than two-thirds that assigned, on the average, by Joshua. (1) These are his sides east and west.—Lit., The east side, the west side, shall be to him, meaning that the portion of Dan stretches across the country from the eastern to the western boundary. So of them all. The original portion of Dan was at the west of Benjamin, but a part of the tribe having conquered Laish, and settled at the extreme north, Dan is now made the most northern of the tribes. Asher, Naphtali, Manasseh, and Ephraim are so far approximated to their old places as to be north of the sanctuary. (8) In length as one of the other parts.—The oblation, which has been already spoken of in Ezekiel 45:1-7 in a different connection, is here (Ezekiel 48:8-22) more exactly described. Its whole width is again stated as 25,000 reeds, and its length from the eastern to the western boundaries of the laud “as one of the other parts,” no account being taken in this of the varying distance between the Jordan and the Mediterranean. It cannot, however, be so placed as not to exceed that distance.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 48:5
1–7. The tribes to the north of the sacred oblation.