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it will border the territory of Dan 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 />“Asher’s territory lies south of Dan’s and also extends from east to west.<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 Dan, from the east side to the west, Asher, one portion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/48.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan 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 Dan, from the east side unto the west side, a <i>portion for</i> Asher.<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 Dan, from the east side to the west, one <i>section for</i> Asher;<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 Dan, from the east side to the west side, Asher, 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 Dan, from the east side to the west side, Asher, 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 Dan, from the east side to the west side, Asher, 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 Dan, from the east side to the west side, Asher, 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 Dan, from the east side to the west side, Asher, 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 Dan, from the east side to the west, will be Asher—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 Dan, from the east side to the west, will be Asher—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 Dan, from the east side unto the west side, Asher, 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 Dan, from the east side unto the west side; Asher, one portion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezekiel/48.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />[Asher] will have one part of the land and border Dan 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 Dan from the eastern perimeter to the western perimeter, the tribe of Asher with one portion; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezekiel/48.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west.<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 Dan, from the east side to the west, Asher 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 Dan, from the east side to the west side, Asher, 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 Dan, from the east side to the west side, a portion for Asher.<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 Dan, from the east side to the west side, Asher, 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 Dan, from the east side to the west side, Asher, 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 Dan, from the east side unto the west side, Asher 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 Dan from the side east even to the side of the sea, Asher, 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 Dan, from the east side even to the side of the sea, one portion for Aser: <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 Dan, from the eastern region, even to the region of the sea, there shall be one portion for Asher.<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 Dan from the eastern border to the western border: Asher, 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 Dan, from the east side to the west, Asher, 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 Dan, from the east side to the west side, a portion for Asher.<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 Dan from the east wind and unto the west wind of Ashayr<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 Dan, from the east side unto the west side: Asher, 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 Dan eastward as far as the west sea-coast, for Asser, one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezekiel/48-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=14658" 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">1</span>“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/836.htm" title="836: ’ā·šêr (N-proper-ms) -- From 'ashar, happy; Asher, a son of Jacob, and the tribe descended from him, with its territory; also a place in Palestine.">Asher</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/1835.htm" title="1835: dān (N-proper-ms) -- Judge, a son of Jacob, also his desc. and their territory, also a place in N. Isr. ">of Dan</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: ‘aḏ- (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">3</span>Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher 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="/joshua/13-29.htm">Joshua 13:29-31</a></span><br />This is what Moses had given to the clans of the half-tribe of Manasseh, that is, to half the tribe of the descendants of Manasseh: / The territory from Mahanaim through all Bashan—all the kingdom of Og king of Bashan, including all the towns of Jair that are in Bashan, sixty cities; / half of Gilead; and Ashtaroth and Edrei, the royal cities of Og in Bashan. All this was for the clans of the descendants of Machir son of Manasseh, that is, half of the descendants of Machir.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/34-13.htm">Numbers 34:13-15</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="/deuteronomy/3-12.htm">Deuteronomy 3:12-17</a></span><br />So at that time we took possession of this land. To the Reubenites and Gadites I gave the land beyond Aroer along the Arnon Valley, and half the hill country of Gilead, along with its cities. / To the half-tribe of Manasseh I gave the rest of Gilead and all of Bashan, the kingdom of Og. (The entire region of Argob, the whole territory of Bashan, used to be called the land of the Rephaim.) / Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, took the whole region of Argob as far as the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites. He renamed Bashan after himself, Havvoth-jair, by which it is called to this day. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-11.htm">1 Chronicles 5:11-17</a></span><br />The descendants of Gad lived next to the Reubenites in the land of Bashan, as far as Salecah: / Joel was the chief, Shapham the second, then Jaanai and Shaphat, who lived in Bashan. / Their kinsmen by families were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—seven in all. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-13.htm">Genesis 49:13-21</a></span><br />Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon. / Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the sheepfolds. / He saw that his resting place was good and that his land was pleasant, so he bent his shoulder to the burden and submitted to labor as a servant. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/19-32.htm">Joshua 19:32-39</a></span><br />The sixth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Naphtali: / Their border started at Heleph and the great tree of Zaanannim, passing Adami-nekeb and Jabneel as far as Lakkum and ending at the Jordan. / Then the border turned westward to Aznoth-tabor and ran from there to Hukkok, touching Zebulun on the south side, Asher on the west, and Judah at the Jordan on the east. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/5-17.htm">Judges 5:17</a></span><br />Gilead remained beyond the Jordan. Dan, why did you linger by the ships? Asher stayed at the coast and remained in his harbors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Isaiah 9:1</a></span><br />Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/15-29.htm">2 Kings 15:29</a></span><br />In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and he took the people as captives to Assyria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/15-20.htm">1 Kings 15:20</a></span><br />And Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel, conquering Ijon, Dan, Abel-beth-maacah, and the whole land of Naphtali, including the region of Chinnereth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-13.htm">Matthew 4:13-16</a></span><br />Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-36.htm">Luke 2:36</a></span><br />There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-6.htm">Revelation 7:6</a></span><br />from the tribe of Asher 12,000, from the tribe of Naphtali 12,000, from the tribe of Manasseh 12,000,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/26-7.htm">Acts 26:7</a></span><br />the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. It is because of this hope, O king, that I am accused by the Jews.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-1.htm">James 1:1</a></span><br />James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion: Greetings.</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 Dan, from the east side to the west side, a portion for Asher.</p><p class="hdg">Asher.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/30-12.htm">Genesis 30:12,13</a></b></br> And Zilpah Leah's maid bare Jacob a second son… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/19-24.htm">Joshua 19:24-31</a></b></br> And the fifth lot came out for the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/45-6.htm">Adjoining</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-11.htm">Asher</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Border</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Dan</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">East</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Limit</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-8.htm">Part</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-20.htm">Side</a> <a href="/ezekiel/43-12.htm">Territory</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">West</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/48-3.htm">Adjoining</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-3.htm">Asher</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-3.htm">Border</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-32.htm">Dan</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-3.htm">East</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-3.htm">Limit</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-3.htm">Part</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-3.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-3.htm">Side</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-3.htm">Territory</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-3.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 /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/ezekiel/48.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>Asher</b><br />The name "Asher" in Hebrew means "happy" or "blessed." Asher was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Jacob's eighth son by Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. Historically, the tribe of Asher was known for its rich land, abundant in olive oil, which was a significant resource in ancient Israel. The blessing of Moses in <a href="/deuteronomy/33-24.htm">Deuteronomy 33:24</a> highlights Asher's prosperity: "Most blessed of sons is Asher; let him be favored by his brothers, and let him dip his foot in oil." This portioning of land to Asher in Ezekiel's vision signifies a restoration of the tribe's inheritance, reflecting God's faithfulness to His promises.<p><b>will have one portion</b><br />The phrase "will have one portion" indicates a specific allotment of land. In the context of Ezekiel's vision, this allocation is part of the prophetic restoration of Israel. The division of land among the tribes symbolizes God's order and justice, ensuring each tribe receives its rightful inheritance. This reflects the biblical principle of divine providence and the fulfillment of God's covenant with the patriarchs, where each tribe is assured a place in the Promised Land.<p><b>bordering the territory of Dan</b><br />"Bordering the territory of Dan" situates Asher's portion geographically next to Dan. The tribe of Dan, named after Jacob's fifth son, was known for its struggles with idolatry, as seen in <a href="/judges/18.htm">Judges 18</a>. However, in Ezekiel's vision, Dan is restored alongside the other tribes, signifying redemption and unity among God's people. The proximity of Asher to Dan in this allocation underscores the theme of reconciliation and the harmonious coexistence of the tribes in the renewed land.<p><b>from east to west</b><br />The phrase "from east to west" describes the orientation of Asher's territory. This east-to-west alignment is consistent with the layout of the tribal lands in Ezekiel's vision, emphasizing order and symmetry. In biblical symbolism, the east often represents the direction of God's presence, as seen in the Garden of Eden and the entrance to the Tabernacle. The west, conversely, can symbolize the end of a journey or the setting of the sun. Together, this orientation from east to west may symbolize the completeness and inclusivity of God's plan for His people, encompassing all directions and aspects of life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/48-2.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">Asher</span><br /><span class="heb">אָשֵׁ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·šêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_836.htm">Strong's 836: </a> </span><span class="str2">Asher -- 'happy one', a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, also perhaps a city in Palestine</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 Dan</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּ֗ן</span> <span class="translit">(dān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1835.htm">Strong's 1835: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dan -- 'judge', a son of Jacob, also a place in Northern Israel</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">עַד־</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">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/48-2.htm">Ezekiel 48:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/48-2.htm">Ezekiel 48:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezekiel/48-2.htm">Ezekiel 48:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/48-2.htm">Ezekiel 48:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/48-2.htm">Ezekiel 48:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/48-2.htm">Ezekiel 48:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/48-2.htm">Ezekiel 48:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/48-2.htm">Ezekiel 48:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/48-2.htm">Ezekiel 48:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezekiel/48-2.htm">Ezekiel 48:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezekiel/48-2.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 48:2 By the border of Dan (Ezek. 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