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it will border the territory of Ephraim from east to west.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/48.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />and then Reuben,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ezekiel/48.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Adjoining the territory of Ephraim, from the east side to the west, Reuben, one portion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/48.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Reuben will have one portion bordering the territory of Ephraim from east to west.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/48.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even unto the west side, a <i>portion for</i> Reuben.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/48.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />by the border of Ephraim, from the east side to the west, one <i>section for</i> Reuben;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/48.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Beside the border of Ephraim, from the east side to the west side, Reuben, one <i>portion.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/48.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Beside the border of Ephraim, from the east side to the west side, Reuben, one portion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/48.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And beside the border of Ephraim, from the east side to the west side, Reuben, one <i>portion.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezekiel/48.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And beside the border of Ephraim, from the east side to the west side, Reuben, one <i>portion</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezekiel/48.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Beside the border of Ephraim, from the east side to the west side, Reuben, one <i>portion</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezekiel/48.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Next to the territory of Ephraim, from the east side to the west, will be Reuben—one portion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/48.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Next to the territory of Ephraim, from the east side to the west, will be Reuben—one portion. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezekiel/48.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even unto the west side, Reuben, one portion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezekiel/48.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even unto the west side; Reuben, one portion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezekiel/48.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />[Reuben] will have one part of the land and border Ephraim on the south. It will extend from the eastern border to the western border.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezekiel/48.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />running along the border of the tribe of Ephraim from the eastern perimeter to the western perimeter, the tribe of Reuben with one portion; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezekiel/48.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Next to the border of Ephraim from the east side to the west, Reuben will have one portion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezekiel/48.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />By the border of Ephraim, from the east side even to the west side, Reuben, one portion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezekiel/48.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even to the west side, a portion for Reuben.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezekiel/48.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Reuben will have one portion bordering the territory of Ephraim from east to west.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezekiel/48.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“By the border of Ephraim, from the east side even to the west side, Reuben, one portion. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/48.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even to the west side, Reuben, one [portion];<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezekiel/48.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even unto the west side, Reuben one,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezekiel/48.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And upon the bound of Ephraim to the side east, even to the side of the Rea, Reuben, one.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezekiel/48.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even to the side of the sea, one portion for Ruben. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/48.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And beyond the border of Ephraim, from the eastern region, even to the region of the sea, there shall be one portion for Reuben.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezekiel/48.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Along the territory of Ephraim from the eastern border to the western border: Reuben, one portion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/48.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Adjoining the territory of Ephraim, from the east side to the west, Reuben, one portion.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/48.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And by the border of Reuben, from the east side to the west side, a portion for Ephraim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/48.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And opposite the border of Rubil from the east wind and unto the west wind of Ephraim<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezekiel/48.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even unto the west side: Reuben, one portion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezekiel/48.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And from the borders of Ephraim, from the eastern parts to the west coasts, for Ruben, one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezekiel/48-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=14685" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/48.htm">The Portions for the Tribes</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>Ephraim will have one portion bordering the territory of Manasseh from east to west. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7205.htm" title="7205: rə·’ū·ḇên (N-proper-ms) -- From the imperative of ra'ah and ben; see ye a son; Reuben, a son of Jacob.">Reuben</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāḏ (Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">will have one portion</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">bordering</a> <a href="/hebrew/1366.htm" title="1366: gə·ḇūl (N-msc) -- Border, boundary, territory. Or gbul; from gabal; properly, a cord, i.e. a boundary; by extens. The territory inclosed.">the territory</a> <a href="/hebrew/669.htm" title="669: ’ep̄·ra·yim (N-proper-ms) -- Dual of masculine form of 'Ephraath; double fruit; Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">of Ephraim</a> <a href="/hebrew/6921.htm" title="6921: qā·ḏîm (N-ms) -- East, east wind. Or qadim; from qadam; the fore or front part; hence the East.">from east</a> <a href="/hebrew/6285.htm" title="6285: mip·pə·’aṯ (Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- Corner, side. Feminine of poh; properly, mouth in a figurative sense, i.e. Direction, region, extremity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: wə·‘aḏ- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/6285.htm" title="6285: pə·’aṯ- (N-fsc) -- Corner, side. Feminine of poh; properly, mouth in a figurative sense, i.e. Direction, region, extremity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3220.htm" title="3220: yām·māh (N-ms:: 3fs) -- A sea or large body of water; specifically, the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river.">west.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>Judah will have one portion bordering the territory of Reuben from east to west.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/34-13.htm">Numbers 34:13-29</a></span><br />So Moses commanded the Israelites, “Apportion this land by lot as an inheritance. The LORD has commanded that it be given to the nine and a half tribes. / For the tribes of the Reubenites and Gadites, along with the half-tribe of Manasseh, have already received their inheritance. / These two and a half tribes have received their inheritance across the Jordan from Jericho, toward the sunrise.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/13-1.htm">Joshua 13:1-7</a></span><br />Now Joshua was old and well along in years, and the LORD said to him, “You are old and well along in years, but very much of the land remains to be possessed. / This is the land that remains: All the territory of the Philistines and the Geshurites, / from the Shihor east of Egypt to the territory of Ekron on the north (considered to be Canaanite territory)—that of the five Philistine rulers of Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron, as well as that of the Avvites; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/18-1.htm">Joshua 18:1-10</a></span><br />Then the whole congregation of Israel assembled at Shiloh and set up the Tent of Meeting there. And though the land was subdued before them, / there were still seven tribes of Israel who had not yet received their inheritance. / So Joshua said to the Israelites, “How long will you put off entering and possessing the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, has given you? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/19-1.htm">Joshua 19:1-9</a></span><br />The second lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Simeon: Their inheritance lay within the territory of Judah / and included Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah, / Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-63.htm">1 Chronicles 6:63-81</a></span><br />The Merarites, according to their clans, were allotted twelve cities from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun. / So the Israelites gave to the Levites these cities and their pasturelands. / They assigned by lot the cities named above from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">1 Chronicles 12:23-40</a></span><br />Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD: / From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears. / From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">1 Chronicles 27:16-22</a></span><br />These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah; / over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok; / over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-13.htm">2 Chronicles 11:13-17</a></span><br />Moreover, the priests and Levites from all their districts throughout Israel stood with Rehoboam. / For the Levites left their pasturelands and their possessions and went to Judah and Jerusalem, because Jeroboam and his sons had rejected them as priests of the LORD. / And Jeroboam appointed his own priests for the high places and for the goat demons and calf idols he had made. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">2 Chronicles 31:15-19</a></span><br />Under his authority, Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah faithfully distributed portions to their fellow priests in their cities, according to their divisions, old and young alike. / In addition, they distributed portions to the males registered by genealogy who were three years of age or older—to all who would enter the house of the LORD for their daily duties for service in the responsibilities of their divisions— / and to the priests enrolled according to their families in the genealogy, as well as to the Levites twenty years of age or older, according to their responsibilities and divisions. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-1.htm">Nehemiah 11:1-36</a></span><br />Now the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in the holy city of Jerusalem, while the remaining nine were to dwell in their own towns. / And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem. / These are the heads of the provinces who settled in Jerusalem. (In the villages of Judah, however, each lived on his own property in their towns—the Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and descendants of Solomon’s servants— ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-12.htm">Isaiah 11:12-13</a></span><br />He will raise a banner for the nations and gather the exiles of Israel; He will collect the scattered of Judah from the four corners of the earth. / Then the jealousy of Ephraim will depart, and the adversaries of Judah will be cut off. Ephraim will no longer envy Judah, nor will Judah harass Ephraim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-1.htm">Jeremiah 31:1-14</a></span><br />“At that time,” declares the LORD, “I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they will be My people.” / This is what the LORD says: “The people who survived the sword found favor in the wilderness when Israel went to find rest.” / The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with loving devotion. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/33-12.htm">Jeremiah 33:12-13</a></span><br />This is what the LORD of Hosts says: In this desolate place, without man or beast, and in all its cities, there will once more be pastures for shepherds to rest their flocks. / In the cities of the hill country, the foothills, and the Negev, in the land of Benjamin and the cities surrounding Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah, the flocks will again pass under the hands of the one who counts them, says the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/37-15.htm">Ezekiel 37:15-28</a></span><br />Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “And you, son of man, take a single stick and write on it: ‘Belonging to Judah and to the Israelites associated with him.’ Then take another stick and write on it: ‘Belonging to Joseph—the stick of Ephraim—and to all the house of Israel associated with him.’ / Then join them together into one stick, so that they become one in your hand. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/47-13.htm">Ezekiel 47:13-23</a></span><br />This is what the Lord GOD says: “These are the boundaries by which you are to divide the land as an inheritance among the twelve tribes of Israel; Joseph shall receive two portions. / You are to divide it equally among them. Because I swore with an uplifted hand to give it to your forefathers, this land will fall to you as an inheritance. / This shall be the boundary of the land: On the north side it will extend from the Great Sea by way of Hethlon through Lebo-hamath to Zedad, ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even to the west side, a portion for Reuben.</p><p class="hdg">Reuben.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/29-32.htm">Genesis 29:32</a></b></br> And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Surely the LORD hath looked upon my affliction; now therefore my husband will love me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/49-3.htm">Genesis 49:3,4</a></b></br> Reuben, thou <i>art</i> my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/13-15.htm">Joshua 13:15-21</a></b></br> And Moses gave unto the tribe of the children of Reuben <i>inheritance</i> according to their families… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/48-5.htm">Adjoining</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-5.htm">Border</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-5.htm">East</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-5.htm">Ephraim</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-5.htm">E'phraim</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-5.htm">Limit</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-5.htm">Part</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-5.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-37.htm">Reuben</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-5.htm">Side</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-5.htm">Territory</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-5.htm">West</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/48-7.htm">Adjoining</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-7.htm">Border</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-7.htm">East</a> <a href="/hosea/4-17.htm">Ephraim</a> <a href="/hosea/4-17.htm">E'phraim</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-7.htm">Limit</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-7.htm">Part</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-7.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-7.htm">Reuben</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-7.htm">Side</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-7.htm">Territory</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-7.htm">West</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 48</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">The portions of the twelve tribes;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/48-8.htm">of the sanctuary;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/48-15.htm">of the city and suburbs;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/48-21.htm">and of the prince.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/48-23.htm">The portions of the twelve tribes.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/48-30.htm">The dimensions and gates of the city.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/48.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ezekiel/48.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Reuben will have one portion</b><br>Reuben, the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah, traditionally held a position of prominence among the tribes of Israel. However, due to Reuben's transgression with Bilhah, his father's concubine, he lost his birthright (<a href="/genesis/35-22.htm">Genesis 35:22, 49</a>:3-4). Despite this, Reuben is still allotted a portion in the division of the land, signifying God's grace and the restoration of his place among the tribes. This allocation reflects the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs regarding the inheritance of the land.<p><b>bordering the territory of Ephraim</b><br>Ephraim, a son of Joseph, was one of the most prominent tribes in Israel, often representing the northern kingdom. The mention of Reuben's portion bordering Ephraim's territory highlights the unity and equality among the tribes in the future distribution of the land. This arrangement contrasts with historical divisions and conflicts, such as those during the time of the divided kingdom. The positioning of Reuben next to Ephraim may symbolize reconciliation and the restoration of relationships among the tribes.<p><b>from east to west</b><br>The phrase "from east to west" indicates the linear and organized distribution of the tribal territories in the vision of Ezekiel. This east-to-west orientation reflects the orderly nature of God's plan for His people, as seen in the precise measurements and divisions throughout Ezekiel's vision of the new land. It also emphasizes the comprehensive nature of God's promise, covering the entire breadth of the land. This orderly distribution can be seen as a type of the heavenly Jerusalem, where God's people will dwell in perfect harmony and order.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/asher.htm">Asher</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Asher, the eighth son of Jacob and Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. Known for its rich land and abundance of olive oil.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/n/naphtali.htm">Naphtali</a></b><br>Another tribe of Israel, descended from Naphtali, the sixth son of Jacob and Bilhah, Rachel's maidservant. The territory of Naphtali was known for its beauty and fertility.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a></b><br>A prophet of God who ministered to the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. He received visions and prophecies concerning the restoration of Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_land_allotment.htm">The Land Allotment</a></b><br>This chapter of Ezekiel describes the division of the land among the tribes of Israel in a future restoration, symbolizing God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_vision_of_restoration.htm">The Vision of Restoration</a></b><br>Ezekiel's vision of the restored land represents hope and the re-establishment of God's covenant with His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>The division of the land among the tribes in <a href="/bsb/ezekiel/48.htm">Ezekiel 48</a> demonstrates God's unwavering commitment to His promises. Despite Israel's past unfaithfulness, God remains faithful to His covenant.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_order.htm">Unity and Order</a></b><br>The orderly distribution of land signifies the importance of unity and structure within God's people. Each tribe has its place, reflecting the harmony God desires for His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_for_restoration.htm">Hope for Restoration</a></b><br>Ezekiel's vision offers hope for restoration and renewal. It reminds believers that God has a plan for restoration, not just for Israel, but for all who are in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/inheritance_in_christ.htm">Inheritance in Christ</a></b><br>Just as the tribes received their inheritance, believers have an inheritance in Christ. This passage encourages reflection on the spiritual blessings and promises we have in Jesus.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_expectation.htm">Living in Expectation</a></b><br>The prophetic vision calls believers to live in expectation of God's future fulfillment of His promises, motivating a life of faithfulness and obedience.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_48.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 48</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_evidence_for_ezekiel_48's_tribes.htm">What archaeological evidence supports the precise tribal divisions described in Ezekiel 48, or is there any at all?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_ezekiel_48's_tribal_borders_fit_today.htm">How can the described tribal boundaries in Ezekiel 48 align with modern geographical realities, given the drastic changes over millennia?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_jacob_adopt_joseph's_sons.htm">Genesis 48:5 - Why does Jacob adopt Joseph's sons as his own, and does this practice have any verifiable historical precedent?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_the_tribe_of_manasseh_important.htm">What is the significance of the Tribe of Manasseh?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/48-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Reuben</span><br /><span class="heb">רְאוּבֵ֥ן</span> <span class="translit">(rə·’ū·ḇên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7205.htm">Strong's 7205: </a> </span><span class="str2">Reuben -- 'behold a son!' oldest son of Jacob, also his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will have one portion</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶחָֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(’e·ḥāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">bordering</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַ֣ל ׀</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the territory</span><br /><span class="heb">גְּב֣וּל</span> <span class="translit">(gə·ḇūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1366.htm">Strong's 1366: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Ephraim</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶפְרַ֗יִם</span> <span class="translit">(’ep̄·ra·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_669.htm">Strong's 669: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ephraim -- a son of Joseph, also his descendants and their territory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from east</span><br /><span class="heb">קָדִ֛ים</span> <span class="translit">(qā·ḏîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6921.htm">Strong's 6921: </a> </span><span class="str2">The fore, front part, the East</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַד־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘aḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">west.</span><br /><span class="heb">יָ֖מָּה</span> <span class="translit">(yām·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3220.htm">Strong's 3220: </a> </span><span class="str2">A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/48-6.htm">Ezekiel 48:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/48-6.htm">Ezekiel 48:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezekiel/48-6.htm">Ezekiel 48:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/48-6.htm">Ezekiel 48:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/48-6.htm">Ezekiel 48:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/48-6.htm">Ezekiel 48:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/48-6.htm">Ezekiel 48:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/48-6.htm">Ezekiel 48:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/48-6.htm">Ezekiel 48:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezekiel/48-6.htm">Ezekiel 48:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezekiel/48-6.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 48:6 By the border of Ephraim (Ezek. 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