Ezekiel 48:7

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

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

Free Bible Version

Judah's allocation borders that of Reuben from east to west.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

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

Unlocked Literal Bible

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

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

Context

The Portions for the Tribes

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.

Summary

In this verse, the prophet Ezekiel describes the portion of land designated for the tribe of Benjamin in the future division of the land among the twelve tribes of Israel. This allocation signifies God's faithfulness to fulfill His promises to the descendants of Israel, ensuring that each tribe receives its rightful inheritance. The detailed description of the boundaries and size of the land reflects God's meticulous planning and provision for His people. It serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and commitment to His chosen nation, demonstrating His orderly and purposeful distribution of blessings.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And for them, even the priests, shall be this holy oblation,.... This holy portion of land, excepting that which is for the sanctuary, is to be for the use of the priests to build houses on to dwell in; signifying, that the ministers of the Gospel are to be taken care of, and sufficient provision made for their maintenance; see Eze 45:4, toward the north five and twenty thousand in length, and toward the west ten thousand in breadth, and toward the east ten thousand in breadth, and toward the south five and twenty thousand in length; to the north and south five and twenty thousand reeds each; and to the east and west ten thousand each; all this belongs to the priests, excepting the place for the sanctuary, that stood in the middle of it, as repeated in the following clause: and the sanctuary of the Lord shall be in the midst thereof; as in Eze 48:8.