Ezekiel 48:6

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Reuben will have one portion bordering the territory of Ephraim from east to west.

American Standard Version (1901)

And by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even unto the west side, Reuben, one portion.

Bible in Basic English

And on the limit of Ephraim, from the east side to the west side: Reuben, one part.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even to the side of the sea, one portion for Ruben.

Free Bible Version

Reuben's allocation borders that of east to west.

King James (Authorized) Version

And by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even unto the west side, a portion for Reuben.

Translation for Translators

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

Unlocked Literal Bible

Adjoining the border of Ephraim from the east side to the west, Reuben will have one portion.

Noah Webster Bible

And by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even to the west side, a portion for Reuben.

World English Bible

“By the border of Ephraim, from the east side even to the west side, Reuben, one portion.

Young's Literal Translation

and by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even unto the west side, Reuben one,

Context

The Portions for the Tribes

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.

Summary

In Ezekiel 48:6, the prophet describes a portion of land set aside for the city of Jerusalem. This allocation signifies the special status and significance of Jerusalem as the holy city of God. The verse highlights the divine order and meticulous planning of God in establishing His dwelling place among His people. It underscores the importance of honoring and preserving the sacred spaces designated by God for worship and communion with Him.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Reuben--doomed formerly for incest and instability "not to excel" (Gen 49:4). So no distinguished prophet, priest, or king had come from it. Of it were the notorious Dathan and Abiram, the mutineers. A pastoral and Bedouin character marked it and Gad (Jdg 5:16).

Ezekiel 48:6

The Portions for the Tribes

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.

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

Reuben will have one portion bordering the territory of Ephraim from east to west.

American Standard Version (1901)

And by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even unto the west side, Reuben, one portion.

Bible in Basic English

And on the limit of Ephraim, from the east side to the west side: Reuben, one part.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even to the side of the sea, one portion for Ruben.

Free Bible Version

Reuben's allocation borders that of east to west.

King James (Authorized) Version

And by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even unto the west side, a portion for Reuben.

Translation for Translators

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

Unlocked Literal Bible

Adjoining the border of Ephraim from the east side to the west, Reuben will have one portion.

Noah Webster Bible

And by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even to the west side, a portion for Reuben.

World English Bible

“By the border of Ephraim, from the east side even to the west side, Reuben, one portion.

Young's Literal Translation

and by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even unto the west side, Reuben one,

Ezekiel 48:6

Verse

Context

The Portions for the Tribes

Summary

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Ezekiel 48:6

The Portions for the Tribes

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary