Ezekiel 45:7
“And a portion shall be for the prince on the one side and on the other side of the oblation of the holy portion, and of the possession of the city, before the oblation of the holy portion, and before the possession of the city, from the west side westward, and from the east side eastward: and the length shall be over against one of the portions, from the west border unto the east border.”
Ezekiel 45:7 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And a portion shall be for the prince on the one side and on the other side of the oblation of the holy portion, and of the possession of the city, before the oblation of the holy portion, and before the possession of the city, from the west side westward, and from the east side eastward: and the length shall be over against one of the portions, from the west border unto the east border.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For the prince also on the one side and on the other side, according to the separation of the sanctuary, and according to the possession of the city, over against the separation of the sanctuary, and over against the possession of the city: from the side of the sea even to the sea, and from the side of the east; even to the east. And the length according to every part from the west border to the east border.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And whatsoever is for the prince'shall be on the one side and on the other side of the holy oblation and of the possession of the city, in front of the holy oblation and in front of the possession of the city, on the west side westward, and on the east side eastward; and in length answerable unto one of the portions, from the west border unto the east border.
- DARBYDarby
- And the prince shall have his portion on the one side and on the other side of the holy heave-offering and of the possession of the city, over against the holy heave-offering, and over against the possession of the city, from the west side westward, and from the east side eastward; and in length answering to one of the portions of the tribes from the west border unto the east border.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- [Whatever is] for the prince [shall be] on the one side and on the other side of the holy offering and of the possession of the city, in front of the holy offering and in front of the possession of the city, on the west side westward, and on the east side eastward; and in length answerable to one of the portions, from the west border to the east border.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- As to the prince, on this side, and on that side, of the heave-offering of the holy place, and of the possession of the city, at the front of the heave-offering of the holy place, and at the front of the possession of the city, from the west corner westward, and from the east corner eastward ; and the length is over-against one of the portions from the west border unto the east border ;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- There will be a portion for the prince on both sides of the sacred area and the city possession, extending from the west side to the east side. The length will align with one of the portions, stretching from the western border to the eastern border.
Context: Ezekiel 45
5And the five and twenty thousand of length, and the ten thousand of breadth, shall also the Levites, the ministers of the house, have for themselves, for a possession for twenty chambers.
6And ye shall appoint the possession of the city five thousand broad, and five and twenty thousand long, over against the oblation of the holy portion: it shall be for the whole house of Israel.
7And a portion shall be for the prince on the one side and on the other side of the oblation of the holy portion, and of the possession of the city, before the oblation of the holy portion, and before the possession of the city, from the west side westward, and from the east side eastward: and the length shall be over against one of the portions, from the west border unto the east border.
8In the land shall be his possession in Israel: and my princes shall no more oppress my people; and the rest of the land shall they give to the house of Israel according to their tribes.
9Thus saith the Lord GOD; Let it suffice you, O princes of Israel: remove violence and spoil, and execute judgment and justice, take away your exactions from my people, saith the Lord GOD.
About Ezekiel 45: The Division of the Land and the Prince's Portion
Ezekiel receives a vision from God in which he is instructed to divide the land among the people and the prince, and to establish the proper measurements for the offerings to be presented to God. The chapter also includes instructions for the prince's duties in observing the festivals and sacrifices.
Commentary
The book of Ezekiel contains many visions and prophecies, and chapter 45 is no exception. In this chapter, we see God's concern for the people and their needs. The instructions regarding the division of the land among the tribes and the prince are important for establishing a just society. The proper measurements for the offerings also demonstrate God's desire for reverence and respect in worship. The inclusion of the prince's responsibilities in observing the festivals and sacrifices emphasizes the importance of the leadership's role in guiding the people towards godliness. As Christians, we can draw from this chapter the importance of establishing justice and fairness in our own communities, and the need for leaders who honor God's commands.