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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/48.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/ezekiel/48.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The workers from the city who farm it will come from all the tribes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/48.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Those who come from the various tribes to work in the city may farm it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ezekiel/48.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the workers of the city, from all the tribes of Israel, shall till it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/48.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The workers of the city who cultivate it will come from all the tribes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/48.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they that serve the city shall serve it out of all the tribes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/48.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The workers of the city, from all the tribes of Israel, shall cultivate it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/48.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the workers of the city, out of all the tribes of Israel, shall cultivate it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/48.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220The workers of the city, out of all the tribes of Israel, shall cultivate it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/48.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And the workers of the city, out of all the tribes of Israel, shall cultivate it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezekiel/48.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The workers of the city, out of all the tribes of Israel, shall cultivate it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezekiel/48.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The workers of the city, from all the tribes of Israel shall cultivate it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezekiel/48.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The city’s workers from all the tribes of Israel will cultivate it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/48.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The city&#8217s workers from all the tribes of Israel will cultivate it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezekiel/48.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they that labor in the city, out of all the tribes of Israel, shall till it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ezekiel/48.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />People from the city will farm the land, no matter which tribe they belong to. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezekiel/48.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they that labour in the city, out of all the tribes of Israel, shall till it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezekiel/48.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />City workers from all the tribes in Israel will farm it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ezekiel/48.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Anyone who lives in the city, no matter which tribe he comes from, may farm that land. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezekiel/48.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The city workers who cultivate it are to come from all the tribes of Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezekiel/48.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The workers of the city who cultivate it will come from all the tribes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezekiel/48.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The workers of the city from all the tribes of Israel will cultivate it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezekiel/48.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Those who labor in the city, out of all the tribes of Israel, shall cultivate it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezekiel/48.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they that serve the city shall serve it out of all the tribes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezekiel/48.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Those who labor in the city, out of all the tribes of Israel, shall cultivate it. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/48.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />even [to] him who is serving the city, they serve it out of all the tribes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezekiel/48.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> even to him who is serving the city, they serve it out of all the tribes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezekiel/48.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And serving the city they shall serve it from all the tribes of Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezekiel/48.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they that serve the city, shall serve it out of all the tribes of Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/48.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And those who serve the city will be taken from all the tribes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezekiel/48.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The workers of the city, from all the tribes of Israel, shall cultivate it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/48.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The workers of the city, from all the tribes of Israel, shall cultivate it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/48.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And they that work for the city shall be recruited out of all the tribes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/48.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he who works for the city shall be enlisted from all the tribes of Israel<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezekiel/48.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And they that serve the city, out of all the tribes of Israel, shall till it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezekiel/48.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they that labour for the city shall labour for it out of all the tribes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezekiel/48-19.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=14857" 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 Portion for the Priests</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">18</span>The remainder of the length bordering the holy portion and running adjacent to it will be 10,000 cubits on the east side and 10,000 cubits on the west side. Its produce will supply food for the workers of the city. <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5647.htm" title="5647: wə·hā·‘ō·ḇêḏ (Conj-w, Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To work, serve. A primitive root; to work; by implication, to serve, till, enslave, etc.">The workers</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: hā·‘îr (Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">of the city</a> <a href="/hebrew/5647.htm" title="5647: ya·‘aḇ·ḏū·hū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp:: 3ms) -- To work, serve. A primitive root; to work; by implication, to serve, till, enslave, etc.">who cultivate it</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: mik·kōl (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">will come from all</a> <a href="/hebrew/7626.htm" title="7626: šiḇ·ṭê (N-mpc) -- Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe. From an unused root probably meaning to branch off; a scion, i.e. a stick Or a clan.">the tribes</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel.</a> </span><span class="reftext">20</span>The entire portion will be a square, 25,000 cubits by 25,000 cubits. You are to set apart the holy portion, along with the city property.…<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/18-21.htm">Numbers 18:21-24</a></span><br />Behold, I have given to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work they do, the service of the Tent of Meeting. / No longer may the Israelites come near to the Tent of Meeting, or they will incur guilt and die. / The Levites are to perform the work of the Tent of Meeting, and they must bear their iniquity. This is a permanent statute for the generations to come. The Levites will not receive an inheritance among the Israelites. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/25-32.htm">Leviticus 25:32-34</a></span><br />As for the cities of the Levites, the Levites always have the right to redeem their houses in the cities they possess. / So whatever belongs to the Levites may be redeemed—a house sold in a city they possess—and must be released in the Jubilee, because the houses in the cities of the Levites are their possession among the Israelites. / But the open pastureland around their cities may not be sold, for this is their permanent possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/21-1.htm">Joshua 21:1-3</a></span><br />Now the family heads of the Levites approached Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the other tribes of Israel / at Shiloh in the land of Canaan and said to them, “The LORD commanded through Moses that we be given cities in which to live, together with pasturelands for our livestock.” / So by the command of the LORD, the Israelites gave the Levites these cities and their pasturelands out of their own inheritance:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-54.htm">1 Chronicles 6:54-60</a></span><br />Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them: / They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. / But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-3.htm">Nehemiah 11:3-36</a></span><br />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— / while some of the descendants of Judah and Benjamin settled in Jerusalem.) From the descendants of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, a descendant of Perez; / and Maaseiah son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, a descendant of Shelah. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-5.htm">Isaiah 61:5-6</a></span><br />Strangers will stand and feed your flocks, and foreigners will be your plowmen and vinedressers. / But you will be called the priests of the LORD; they will speak of you as ministers of our God; you will feed on the wealth of nations, and you will boast in their riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/33-22.htm">Jeremiah 33:22</a></span><br />As the hosts of heaven cannot be counted and as the sand on the seashore cannot be measured, so too will I multiply the descendants of My servant David and the Levites who minister before Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a></span><br />But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-6.htm">Revelation 1:6</a></span><br />who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-10.htm">Revelation 5:10</a></span><br />You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/20-6.htm">Revelation 20:6</a></span><br />Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection! The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with Him for a thousand years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-28.htm">Matthew 19:28</a></span><br />Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-30.htm">Luke 22:30</a></span><br />so that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-2.htm">Acts 6:2-4</a></span><br />So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables. / Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them / and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-16.htm">Romans 15:16</a></span><br />to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they that serve the city shall serve it out of all the tribes of Israel.</p><p class="hdg">shall serve.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/45-6.htm">Ezekiel 45:6</a></b></br> And ye shall appoint the possession of the city five thousand broad, and five and twenty thousand long, over against the oblation of the holy <i>portion</i>: it shall be for the whole house of Israel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/4-7.htm">1 Kings 4:7-23</a></b></br> And Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, which provided victuals for the king and his household: each man his month in a year made provision… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/11-1.htm">Nehemiah 11:1-36</a></b></br> And the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem: the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts <i>to dwell</i> in <i>other</i> cities… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/48-18.htm">City</a> <a href="/psalms/104-14.htm">Cultivate</a> <a href="/acts/4-37.htm">Farm</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-34.htm">Farmed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-11.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/ezekiel/29-18.htm">Labor</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-18.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-11.htm">Serving</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Tribes</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-18.htm">Workers</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/48-20.htm">City</a> <a href="/romans/12-3.htm">Cultivate</a> <a href="/amos/7-4.htm">Farm</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-26.htm">Farmed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-29.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/micah/4-10.htm">Labor</a> <a href="/daniel/3-12.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/daniel/3-14.htm">Serving</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-23.htm">Tribes</a> <a href="/hosea/6-8.htm">Workers</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>The workers of the city</b><br>This phrase refers to those who are responsible for maintaining and cultivating the land surrounding the city. In the context of Ezekiel's vision, this city is part of the restored land of Israel, symbolizing a future time of peace and prosperity. The workers are likely Levites or other designated individuals who serve in various capacities to support the community and its religious functions. This reflects the communal and cooperative nature of society in ancient Israel, where labor was often shared among the people for the common good.<p><b>who cultivate it</b><br>Cultivation here implies agricultural work, which was central to the economy and sustenance of ancient Israel. The land was seen as a divine gift, and its cultivation was both a practical necessity and a spiritual duty. This phrase underscores the importance of stewardship and the connection between the people and the land. In a broader biblical context, cultivation can also symbolize spiritual growth and the nurturing of faith, as seen in parables like the Sower (<a href="/matthew/13.htm">Matthew 13:1-23</a>).<p><b>will come from all the tribes of Israel</b><br>This indicates a unified effort among the tribes, highlighting the theme of reconciliation and unity among the people of Israel. Historically, the tribes of Israel were often divided, but this vision points to a future where they work together harmoniously. This unity is a fulfillment of God's promises to restore Israel and can be seen as a type of the unity found in the body of Christ, where believers from diverse backgrounds come together in faith. The inclusion of all tribes also emphasizes the comprehensive nature of God's covenant and the inclusive vision of His kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/w/workers_of_the_city.htm">Workers of the City</a></b><br>These are individuals tasked with cultivating the land. They represent the labor force necessary for maintaining the city and its surrounding areas.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/city.htm">City</a></b><br>Refers to the city described in the vision of Ezekiel, which is part of the restored land of Israel. It symbolizes the center of communal life and worship.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribes_of_israel.htm">Tribes of Israel</a></b><br>The twelve tribes of Israel, each of which will contribute workers to the city. This signifies unity and shared responsibility among the tribes.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/cultivation.htm">Cultivation</a></b><br>The act of working the land, which is essential for sustaining the city and its inhabitants. It represents both physical labor and spiritual diligence.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a></b><br>The prophet who received this vision from God, providing a detailed description of the future division of the land among the tribes of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>Just as all tribes contribute to the city's work, believers today are called to work together, each bringing their unique gifts and talents to serve the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/shared_responsibility.htm">Shared Responsibility</a></b><br>The cultivation of the city by all tribes highlights the importance of shared responsibility in community life. In the church, every member has a role to play in building up the community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_cultivation.htm">Spiritual Cultivation</a></b><br>The physical act of cultivation can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual growth. Believers are called to cultivate their faith and the faith of others through discipleship and service.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/vision_of_restoration.htm">Vision of Restoration</a></b><br>Ezekiel's vision points to God's ultimate plan of restoration and unity for His people. This encourages believers to look forward to the fulfillment of God's promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithful_stewardship.htm">Faithful Stewardship</a></b><br>The workers' role in cultivating the land reminds us of the importance of being faithful stewards of the resources and opportunities God has given us.<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/what_are_the_twelve_gates_of_heaven.htm">What are the Twelve Gates of Heaven?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_ezekiel_48_with_other_boundaries.htm">How do we reconcile the detailed land allotments in Ezekiel 48 with other biblical passages that describe differing boundaries for these tribes?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/issachar's_tribe's_role_in_israel.htm">What role did Issachar's tribe play in Israel?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ezekiel/48.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) <span class= "bld">Out of all the tribes of Israel.--</span>The city itself is no longer, as of old, to belong to any particular tribe, but is to be situated on the common oblation, and its labourers are to be taken alike from all the tribes. Thus the old jealousies are to be extinguished, and in this, as in all other respects, each tribe is to be treated like every other.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/48-19.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">The workers</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָעֹבֵ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·‘ō·ḇêḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5647.htm">Strong's 5647: </a> </span><span class="str2">To work, to serve, till, enslave</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the city</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעִ֑יר</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘îr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who cultivate it</span><br /><span class="heb">יַעַבְד֕וּהוּ</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘aḇ·ḏū·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5647.htm">Strong's 5647: </a> </span><span class="str2">To work, to serve, till, enslave</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will come from all</span><br /><span class="heb">מִכֹּ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(mik·kōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the tribes</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁבְטֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(šiḇ·ṭê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7626.htm">Strong's 7626: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Israel.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/48-19.htm">Ezekiel 48:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/48-19.htm">Ezekiel 48:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezekiel/48-19.htm">Ezekiel 48:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/48-19.htm">Ezekiel 48:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/48-19.htm">Ezekiel 48:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/48-19.htm">Ezekiel 48:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/48-19.htm">Ezekiel 48:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/48-19.htm">Ezekiel 48:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/48-19.htm">Ezekiel 48:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezekiel/48-19.htm">Ezekiel 48:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezekiel/48-19.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 48:19 Those who labor in the city out (Ezek. 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