Ezekiel 48:29 kjv
This is the land which ye shall divide by lot unto the tribes of Israel for inheritance, and these are their portions, saith the Lord GOD.
Ezekiel 48:29 nkjv
This is the land which you shall divide by lot as an inheritance among the tribes of Israel, and these are their portions," says the Lord GOD.
Ezekiel 48:29 niv
"This is the land you are to allot as an inheritance to the tribes of Israel, and these will be their portions," declares the Sovereign LORD.
Ezekiel 48:29 esv
This is the land that you shall allot as an inheritance among the tribes of Israel, and these are their portions, declares the Lord GOD.
Ezekiel 48:29 nlt
"These are the allotments that will be set aside for each tribe's exclusive possession. I, the Sovereign LORD, have spoken!
Ezekiel 48 29 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Josh 18:1 | "The whole congregation of the people of Israel assembled at Shiloh..." | Division of land |
| Ezek 45:1 | "When you divide the land as an inheritance, you shall offer..." | Holy portion, sanctuary |
| Ezek 46:1 | "Thus says the Lord GOD: 'The gate of the inner court that..." | Temple gates, worship |
| Ezek 47:2 | "Then he brought me out by the way of the gate northward..." | Living water from the temple |
| Ezek 48:1 | "Now these are the names of the tribes..." | Tribal allotments |
| Ezek 48:8 | "Next to the boundary of Benjamin, from the east side to the..." | Boundary definition |
| Ezek 48:22 | "With the portion of the Levites, mingled with the portion of..." | Levites' portion, princes |
| Ezek 48:23 | "For the rest of the tribes, from the east side to the west..." | Rest of the tribes |
| Num 26:35 | "The sons of Benjamin were Bela, Nohah, Rapha, and Ahiram." | Genealogy of Benjamin |
| Judg 1:17 | "Judah also went with Simeon his brother, and they defeated..." | Conquest of Canaan |
| Josh 18:28 | "And Zelah, Eleph, Jebus (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah, and..." | Cities of Benjamin |
| 1 Sam 9:1 | "Now there was a man from Benjamin, whose name was Kish..." | Saul from Benjamin |
| 2 Sam 19:40 | "So Benjamin went on with the king to the Jordan." | David's return |
| 1 Kings 12:21 | "Rehoboam went to Jerusalem and assembled all the house of..." | Division of kingdom |
| Ezra 1:1 | "In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word..." | Return from exile |
| Jer 31:18 | "'I have surely heard Ephraim’s plaintive wail..." | Ephraim's restoration |
| Zech 12:13 | "and he will pour out on the house of David and on the inhabitants..." | House of David, Jerusalem |
| Matt 2:6 | "And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means..." | Prophecy of Messiah |
| Rev 7:5 | "The tribe of Judah numbered twelve thousand sealed..." | Sealing of tribes |
| Rev 21:12 | "It had a wall with twelve gates, and at the gates twelve..." | New Jerusalem's gates |
| Rev 21:14 | "And the wall of the city had twelve foundations..." | Foundations of New Jerusalem |
| Rev 22:2 | "through the middle of the street, on either side of the river..." | Tree of life |
Ezekiel 48 verses
Ezekiel 48 29 Meaning
This verse specifies the measurements and divine allocation of the inheritance for the tribe of Benjamin. It details the extent of their land on both the north and south sides, contributing to the meticulously ordered division of the land described in the preceding verses.
Ezekiel 48 29 Context
This chapter concludes the visionary prophecies of Ezekiel concerning the future restoration of Israel, particularly focusing on the land. After outlining the division of the land for the tribes, the sanctuary, and the prince's portion, Ezekiel details the boundaries and inheritance of each tribe. Verse 48:29 specifically addresses the portion of Benjamin, situating it within this broader framework of divinely appointed land distribution for a restored nation centered around a new temple. The chapter is set against the backdrop of Israel's exile and God's promise of future restoration and regathering.
Ezekiel 48 29 Word Analysis
“and the portion”
vĕ-ḥĕleq(וְחֵלֶק)vĕ-(וְ): Conjunction, "and." Indicates continuation and addition to what was previously stated.ḥĕleq(חֵלֶק): Noun, "portion," "inheritance," "share," "part." Refers to the allocated land.
“of Benjamin”
lĕ-binyāmîn(לְבִנְיָמִין)lə-(לְ): Preposition, "to," "for." Indicates belonging or allocation to.Binyāmîn(בִּנְיָמִין): Proper Noun, "Benjamin." The name of the youngest son of Jacob.
“from the side”
mi-tzelola(מִצְּלֹעַ)mi-(מִ): Preposition, "from." Indicates the origin or starting point.tzĕla(צֶלַע): Noun, "side," "rib," "flank." Refers to the boundary or extremity.
“of the north”
yām(יָמָּה)yām(יָמּ): Noun, "north" (originally meaning "right hand," facing east, north is to the right). The directionality is crucial in defining the boundaries.
“unto the side”
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adtzĕla(עד צֶלַע) - `
ad(`עד): Preposition, "unto," "to." Indicates the endpoint. tzĕla(צֶלַע): Noun, "side," "rib," "flank."
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“of the west”
mā-vō(מַּעֲבָה)mā-vō(מַּעֲבָה): Noun, "west" (originally meaning "sunset," "setting").
“unto the side”
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adtzĕla(עד צֶלַע) - `
ad(`עד): Preposition, "unto," "to." tzĕla(צֶלַע): Noun, "side," "rib," "flank."
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“of the north”
yām(יָמָּה)yām(יָמּ): Noun, "north."
Ezekiel 48 29 Bonus Section
The placement and dimensions of each tribe's inheritance in Ezekiel 48 are symbolic. Benjamin, representing one of the two southern tribes after the division of the kingdom, is positioned in a way that completes the land's structure in this vision. This final designation for Benjamin, after the holy portion, the prince’s portion, and the other tribal lands, underscores the totality of the restoration promised. The consistent measurement of 25,000 cubits for each tribe’s strip (Ezekiel 48:8, 48:14-16, 48:19-20, 48:23) points to uniformity in God’s provision for His people. The closing verses of Ezekiel's prophecy, including this one, culminate in a vision of a fully restored and eternally dwelling God with His people.
Ezekiel 48 29 Commentary
This verse is part of the detailed apportionment of the land in Ezekiel's vision, emphasizing God's meticulous ordering of His people's inheritance. The specific measurement given for Benjamin's portion, stretching from the northern boundary to the western boundary, signifies completeness and divine provision. This orderly division highlights the restoration of a covenant-keeping nation under God’s direct rule and presence, as represented by the restored temple at the center of the land. The boundaries are precise, ensuring equity and order within the promised land, reflecting God's faithfulness to His promises regarding Israel's inheritance.