Ezekiel 48:8
“And by the border of Judah, from the east side unto the west side, shall be the offering which ye shall offer of five and twenty thousand reeds in breadth, and in length as one of the other parts, from the east side unto the west side: and the sanctuary shall be in the midst of it.”
Ezekiel 48:8 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And by the border of Judah, from the east side unto the west side, shall be the offering which ye shall offer of five and twenty thousand reeds in breadth, and in length as one of the other parts, from the east side unto the west side: and the sanctuary shall be in the midst of it.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And by the border of Juda, from the east side even to the side of the sea, shall be the firstfruits which you shall set apart, five and twenty thousand in breadth, and in length, as every one of the portions from the east side to the side of the sea: and the sanctuary shall be in the midst thereof.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And by the border of Judah, from the east side unto the west side, shall be the oblation which ye shall offer, five and twenty thousand reeds in breadth, and in length as one of the portions, from the east side unto the west side: and the sanctuary shall be in the midst of it.
- DARBYDarby
- And by the border of Judah, from the east side unto the west side, shall be the heave-offering that ye shall offer, five and twenty thousand cubits in breadth, and in length as one of the parts from the east side unto the west side: and the sanctuary shall be in the midst of it.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- By the border of Judah, from the east side to the west side, shall be the offering which you shall offer, twenty-five thousand [reeds] in breadth, and in length as one of the portions, from the east side to the west side: and the sanctuary shall be in its midst.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and by the border of Judah, from the east side unto the west side is the heave-offering that ye lift up, five and twenty thousand broad and long, as one of the parts, from the east side unto the west side: and the sanctuary hath been in its midst.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- And along the border of Judah, from the east side to the west side, there will be an offering of twenty-five thousand reeds in width, and in length matching the other portions, from the east side to the west side; the sanctuary will be in the center of it.
Context: Ezekiel 48
6And by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even unto the west side, a portion for Reuben.
7And by the border of Reuben, from the east side unto the west side, a portion for Judah.
8And by the border of Judah, from the east side unto the west side, shall be the offering which ye shall offer of five and twenty thousand reeds in breadth, and in length as one of the other parts, from the east side unto the west side: and the sanctuary shall be in the midst of it.
9The oblation that ye shall offer unto the LORD shall be of five and twenty thousand in length, and of ten thousand in breadth.
10And for them, even for the priests, shall be this holy oblation; 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: and the sanctuary of the LORD shall be in the midst thereof.
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.