Ezekiel 48:25
“And by the border of Simeon, from the east side unto the west side, Issachar a portion.”
Ezekiel 48:25 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And by the border of Simeon, from the east side unto the west side, Issachar a portion.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And by the border of Simeon, from the east side to the west side, one portion for Issachar.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And by the border of Simeon, from the east side unto the west side, Issachar, one portion .
- DARBYDarby
- And by the border of Simeon, from the east side unto the west side, Issachar one.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- By the border of Simeon, from the east side to the west side, Issachar, one [portion].
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and by the border of Simeon, from the east side unto the west side, Issachar one,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- And along the border of Simeon, from the east side to the west side, Issachar will have a portion.
Context: Ezekiel 48
23As for the rest of the tribes, from the east side unto the west side, Benjamin shall have a portion.
24And by the border of Benjamin, from the east side unto the west side, Simeon shall have a portion.
25And by the border of Simeon, from the east side unto the west side, Issachar a portion.
26And by the border of Issachar, from the east side unto the west side, Zebulun a portion.
27And by the border of Zebulun, from the east side unto the west side, Gad a portion.
About Ezekiel 48: The Division of the Promised Land
In Ezekiel chapter 48, the prophet receives a vision from God regarding the allotment of land for the twelve tribes of Israel in the Promised Land. The chapter details the specific borders and dimensions of the territories allotted to each tribe, with emphasis on the special portion designated for the Lord’s sanctuary.
Commentary
The division of the land in Ezekiel 48 serves as a reminder of God’s faithfulness to His promises to His people. Despite their failures and disobedience, He remains steadfast in His commitment to provide for His chosen ones. The chapter also highlights the importance of worship and devotion to God, as evidenced by the allocation of land for His sanctuary. As believers, we too are called to offer our lives as a living sacrifice to God and to prioritize our relationship with Him above all else.