Ezekiel 47:23
“And it shall come to pass, that in what tribe the stranger sojourneth, there shall ye give him his inheritance, saith the Lord GOD.”
Ezekiel 47:23 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And it shall come to pass, that in what tribe the stranger sojourneth, there shall ye give him his inheritance, saith the Lord GOD.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And in what tribe soever the stranger shall be, there shall you give him possession, saith the Lord God.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And it shall come to pass, that in what tribe the stranger sojourneth, there shall ye give him his inheritance, saith the Lord Jehovah.
- DARBYDarby
- And it shall come to pass that in the tribe in which the stranger sojourneth, there shall ye give him his inheritance, saith the Lord Jehovah.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- It shall happen, that in what tribe the stranger lives, there you shall give him his inheritance, says the Lord Yahweh.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And it hath come to pass, in the tribe with which the sojourner sojourneth, there ye give his inheritance ; an affirmation of the Lord Jehovah.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- In whatever tribe the stranger lives, there you will give him his inheritance, says the Lord God. ###
Context: Ezekiel 47
21So shall ye divide this land unto you according to the tribes of Israel.
22And it shall come to pass, that ye shall divide it by lot for an inheritance unto you, and to the strangers that sojourn among you, which shall beget children among you: and they shall be unto you as born in the country among the children of Israel; they shall have inheritance with you among the tribes of Israel.
23And it shall come to pass, that in what tribe the stranger sojourneth, there shall ye give him his inheritance, saith the Lord GOD.
About Ezekiel 47: The Vision of the Temple River
In chapter 47 of Ezekiel, the prophet has a vision of a temple river flowing from the sanctuary of the temple. As the water rises, it brings life and healing to the barren wilderness, and fishermen are able to catch many fish in the river.
Commentary
This chapter is a powerful depiction of the life-giving power of God's presence. The temple river is a symbol of the Holy Spirit and the transformative work that God can do in and through us. Like the rising water, God's presence can heal and bring life to even the most barren situations in our lives. The abundance of fish in the river also reflects the fruitfulness and prosperity that can come from living in God's will. Overall, this chapter serves as a reminder to trust in God's power to bring transformation and abundance to our lives.