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I, the Sovereign LORD, have spoken!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ezekiel/47.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />In whatever tribe the sojourner resides, there you shall assign him his inheritance, declares the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/47.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />In whatever tribe a foreigner dwells, you are to assign his inheritance there,” declares the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/47.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And it shall come to pass, <i>that</i> in what tribe the stranger sojourneth, there shall ye give <i>him</i> his inheritance, saith the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/47.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And it shall be <i>that</i> in whatever tribe the stranger dwells, there you shall give <i>him</i> his inheritance,” says the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/47.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And in the tribe with which the stranger resides, there you shall give <i>him</i> his inheritance,” declares the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/47.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220And in the tribe with which the alien stays, there you shall give him his inheritance,&#8221 declares the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/47.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And it will come about that in the tribe with which the alien stays, there you shall give <i>him</i> his inheritance,” declares the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezekiel/47.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And it will be that in the tribe with which the sojourner sojourns, there you shall give <i>him</i> his inheritance,” declares Lord Yahweh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezekiel/47.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />In whatever tribe the foreigner resides, there shall you give him his inheritance,” says the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezekiel/47.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />In whatever tribe the alien resides, you will assign his inheritance there.” This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/47.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />In whatever tribe the foreigner lives, you will assign his inheritance there.&#8221 This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezekiel/47.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And it shall come to pass, that in what tribe the stranger sojourneth, there shall ye give him his inheritance, saith the Lord Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ezekiel/47.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />a share of the land given to the tribe where they live. I, the LORD God, have spoken. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezekiel/47.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And it shall come to pass, that in what tribe the stranger sojourneth; there shall ye give him his inheritance, saith the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezekiel/47.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Foreign residents will receive their share of the inheritance with the people of the tribe among whom they are living, declares the Almighty LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ezekiel/47.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />All foreign residents will receive their share with the people of the tribe among whom they are living. I, the Sovereign LORD, have spoken." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezekiel/47.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Furthermore, you are to provide the foreigner's inheritance there in the tribe within which he remains," declares the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezekiel/47.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />In whatever tribe a foreigner dwells, you are to assign his inheritance there,? declares the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezekiel/47.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />In whatever tribe the foreigner resides, there you will give him his inheritance," declares the sovereign LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezekiel/47.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />It shall happen, that in what tribe the stranger lives, there you shall give him his inheritance,' says the Lord GOD."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezekiel/47.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And it shall come to pass, that in what tribe the stranger sojourneth, there shall ye give him his inheritance, saith the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezekiel/47.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />In whatever tribe the stranger lives, there you shall give him his inheritance,” says the Lord Yahweh. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/47.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And it has come to pass, in the tribe with which the sojourner sojourns, there you give his inheritance,” a declaration of Lord YHWH. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezekiel/47.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And it hath come to pass, in the tribe with which the sojourner sojourneth, there ye give his inheritance -- an affirmation of the Lord Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezekiel/47.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And it was in the tribe which the stranger sojourned with it there shall ye give his inheritance, says the Lord Jehovah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezekiel/47.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And in what tribe soever the stranger shall be, there shall you give him possession, saith the Lord God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/47.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And in whatever tribe the new arrival will be, there you shall give a possession to him, says the Lord God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezekiel/47.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />In whatever tribe the resident alien lives, there you shall assign his heritage—oracle of the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/47.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />In whatever tribe aliens reside, there you shall assign them their inheritance, says the Lord GOD.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/47.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And whatever tribe which has the aliens who are proselytes, there you shall give him his inheritance, says the LORD God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/47.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the tribe that has in it one who is converted to me shall give him an inheritance in it, says THE LORD OF LORDS <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezekiel/47.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And it shall come to pass, that in what tribe the stranger sojourneth, there shall ye give him his inheritance, saith the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezekiel/47.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they shall be in the tribe of proselytes among the proselytes that are with them: there shall ye give them an inheritance, saith the Lord God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezekiel/47-23.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=14625" 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/47.htm">The Borders of the Land</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">22</span>You shall allot it as an inheritance for yourselves and for the foreigners who dwell among you and who have children. You are to treat them as native-born Israelites; along with you, they shall be allotted an inheritance among the tribes of Israel. <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">In whatever</a> <a href="/hebrew/7626.htm" title="7626: ḇaš·šê·ḇeṭ (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe. From an unused root probably meaning to branch off; a scion, i.e. a stick Or a clan.">tribe</a> <a href="/hebrew/1616.htm" title="1616: hag·gêr (Art:: N-ms) -- A sojourner. Or geyr; from guwr; properly, a guest; by implication, a foreigner.">a foreigner</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1481.htm" title="1481: gār (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to turn aside from the road, i.e. Sojourn; also to shrink, fear; also to gather for hostility.">dwells,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: tit·tə·nū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">you are to assign</a> <a href="/hebrew/5159.htm" title="5159: na·ḥă·lā·ṯōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- From nachal; properly, something inherited, i.e. occupancy, or an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion.">his inheritance</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: m (Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">there,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/5002.htm" title="5002: nə·’um (N-msc) -- Utterance. From na'am; an oracle.">declares</a> <a href="/hebrew/136.htm" title="136: ’ă·ḏō·nāy (N-proper-ms) -- Lord. Am emphatic form of 'adown; the Lord.">the Lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/3069.htm" title="3069: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- YHWH. A variation of Yhovah.">GOD.</a> </span><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="/leviticus/19-34.htm">Leviticus 19:34</a></span><br />You must treat the foreigner living among you as native-born and love him as yourself, for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt. I am the LORD your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/9-14.htm">Numbers 9:14</a></span><br />If a foreigner dwelling among you wants to observe the Passover to the LORD, he is to do so according to the Passover statute and its ordinances. You are to apply the same statute to both the foreigner and the native of the land.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/15-15.htm">Numbers 15:15-16</a></span><br />The assembly is to have the same statute both for you and for the foreign resident; it is a permanent statute for the generations to come. You and the foreigner shall be the same before the LORD. / The same law and the same ordinance will apply both to you and to the foreigner residing with you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/56-3.htm">Isaiah 56:3-8</a></span><br />Let no foreigner who has joined himself to the LORD say, “The LORD will utterly exclude me from His people.” And let the eunuch not say, “I am but a dry tree.” / For this is what the LORD says: “To the eunuchs who keep My Sabbaths, who choose what pleases Me and hold fast to My covenant— / I will give them, in My house and within My walls, a memorial and a name better than that of sons and daughters. I will give them an everlasting name that will not be cut off. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/10-18.htm">Deuteronomy 10:18-19</a></span><br />He executes justice for the fatherless and widow, and He loves the foreigner, giving him food and clothing. / So you also must love the foreigner, since you yourselves were foreigners in the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/12-48.htm">Exodus 12:48-49</a></span><br />If a foreigner resides with you and wants to celebrate the LORD’s Passover, all the males in the household must be circumcised; then he may come near to celebrate it, and he shall be like a native of the land. But no uncircumcised man may eat of it. / The same law shall apply to both the native and the foreigner who resides among you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ruth/2-10.htm">Ruth 2:10-12</a></span><br />At this, she fell on her face, bowing low to the ground, and said to him, “Why have I found such favor in your eyes that you should take notice of me, even though I am a foreigner?” / Boaz replied, “I have been made fully aware of all you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband, how you left your father and mother and the land of your birth, and how you came to a people you did not know before. / May the LORD repay your work, and may you receive a rich reward from the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have taken refuge.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/7-6.htm">Jeremiah 7:6</a></span><br />if you no longer oppress the foreigner and the fatherless and the widow, and if you no longer shed innocent blood in this place or follow other gods to your own harm,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/7-10.htm">Zechariah 7:10</a></span><br />Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. And do not plot evil in your hearts against one another.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/3-5.htm">Malachi 3:5</a></span><br />“Then I will draw near to you for judgment. And I will be a swift witness against sorcerers and adulterers and perjurers, against oppressors of the widowed and fatherless, and against those who defraud laborers of their wages and deny justice to the foreigner but do not fear Me,” says the LORD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35</a></span><br />For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34-35</a></span><br />Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, / but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/10-12.htm">Romans 10:12</a></span><br />For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a></span><br />There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/2-12.htm">Ephesians 2:12-19</a></span><br />remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. / But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ. / For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And it shall come to pass, that in what tribe the stranger sojournes, there shall you give him his inheritance, said the Lord GOD.</p><p class="hdg">No references for this verse </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/44-27.htm">Affirmation</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-9.htm">Alien</a> <a href="/ezekiel/4-6.htm">Assign</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-15.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-22.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-22.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-9.htm">Resides</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-18.htm">Settles</a> <a href="/ezekiel/22-29.htm">Sojourner</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-7.htm">Sojourneth</a> <a href="/ezra/1-4.htm">Sojourns</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-16.htm">Sovereign</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-2.htm">Stays</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-9.htm">Strange</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-9.htm">Stranger</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-21.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-11.htm">Whatever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/48-29.htm">Affirmation</a> <a href="/hosea/5-7.htm">Alien</a> <a href="/matthew/24-51.htm">Assign</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-29.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-29.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-29.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-33.htm">Resides</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-12.htm">Settles</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-10.htm">Sojourner</a> <a href="/genesis/20-1.htm">Sojourneth</a> <a href="/exodus/3-22.htm">Sojourns</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-29.htm">Sovereign</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-40.htm">Stays</a> <a href="/daniel/8-24.htm">Strange</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-12.htm">Stranger</a> <a href="/daniel/1-6.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/daniel/6-23.htm">Whatever</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 47</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/47-1.htm">The vision of the holy waters</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/47-6.htm">The virtue of them</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/47-13.htm">The borders of the land</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/47-22.htm">The division of it by lot</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'; 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In the context of ancient Israel, foreigners or "sojourners" were often seen as outsiders. However, this directive indicates a shift towards inclusivity, reflecting God's heart for all nations. This is consistent with the broader biblical narrative, where God's plan includes blessing all nations through Israel (<a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>). The presence of foreigners in Israelite tribes also foreshadows the New Testament teaching that in Christ, there is neither Jew nor Gentile (<a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a>).<p><b>you are to assign his inheritance there</b><br>The concept of inheritance in Israel was deeply tied to land, which was considered a divine gift and a sign of God's promise. Assigning inheritance to foreigners signifies their full integration into the community, granting them rights and responsibilities similar to native-born Israelites. This can be seen as a precursor to the New Testament idea of Gentiles being grafted into the spiritual inheritance of Israel (<a href="/romans/11-17.htm">Romans 11:17-24</a>). It also reflects the Jubilee principle, where land and property were to be restored, emphasizing God's provision and justice.<p><b>declares the Lord GOD</b><br>This phrase underscores the authority and sovereignty of God in making this declaration. It is a reminder that the inclusion of foreigners and the assignment of inheritance is not merely a social or political decision but a divine mandate. The use of "Lord GOD" (YHWH Elohim) emphasizes both the covenantal and powerful aspects of God's character. This declaration aligns with God's consistent message throughout Scripture that He is a God of justice, mercy, and inclusion, who desires all people to come to Him (<a href="/isaiah/56-6.htm">Isaiah 56:6-8</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a></b><br>A prophet during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is known for his visions and prophecies concerning the restoration of Israel and the coming of God's kingdom.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/f/foreigner.htm">Foreigner</a></b><br>In the context of ancient Israel, a foreigner (Hebrew: "ger") was someone who lived among the Israelites but was not originally part of the Israelite tribes. This verse emphasizes the inclusion of foreigners in the inheritance of the land.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribes_of_israel.htm">Tribes of Israel</a></b><br>The twelve tribes descended from the sons of Jacob, each of which was allocated a portion of the Promised Land. This verse indicates that foreigners residing among these tribes should also receive an inheritance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/inheritance.htm">Inheritance</a></b><br>Refers to the allocation of land and blessings that God promised to the Israelites. The inclusion of foreigners in this inheritance signifies a broader understanding of God's covenant.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord_god.htm">The Lord GOD</a></b><br>The sovereign and covenant-keeping God of Israel, who declares His will and ensures the fulfillment of His promises.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_inclusive_covenant.htm">God's Inclusive Covenant</a></b><br>God's covenant extends beyond ethnic and national boundaries, inviting all who dwell among His people to share in His promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_church.htm">The Role of the Church</a></b><br>The Church today is called to reflect God's inclusive nature by welcoming and integrating people from all backgrounds into the community of faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/justice_and_equity.htm">Justice and Equity</a></b><br>God's command to assign inheritance to foreigners underscores His commitment to justice and equity, challenging believers to advocate for fair treatment of all people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_inheritance.htm">Spiritual Inheritance</a></b><br>Believers are reminded of their spiritual inheritance in Christ, which is available to all who believe, regardless of their background.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_as_a_community.htm">Living as a Community</a></b><br>The passage encourages believers to live as a unified community, recognizing the value and contributions of each member, including those who may be considered outsiders.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/47-23.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">In whatever</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁר־</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">tribe</span><br /><span class="heb">בַשֵּׁ֔בֶט</span> <span class="translit">(ḇaš·šê·ḇeṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<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">the foreigner</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגֵּ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(hag·gêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1616.htm">Strong's 1616: </a> </span><span class="str2">A guest, a foreigner</span><br /><br /><span class="word">dwells,</span><br /><span class="heb">גָּ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(gār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1481.htm">Strong's 1481: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn aside from the road, sojourn, to shrink, fear, to gather for, hostility</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you are to assign</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּתְּנ֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(tit·tə·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his inheritance</span><br /><span class="heb">נַחֲלָת֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(na·ḥă·lā·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5159.htm">Strong's 5159: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion</span><br /><br /><span class="word">there,</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁ֚ם</span> <span class="translit">(m)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> </span><span class="str2">There, then, thither</span><br /><br /><span class="word">declares</span><br /><span class="heb">נְאֻ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(nə·’um)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5002.htm">Strong's 5002: </a> </span><span class="str2">An oracle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Lord</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲדֹנָ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḏō·nāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_136.htm">Strong's 136: </a> </span><span class="str2">The Lord</span><br /><br /><span class="word">GOD.’</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוִֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/47-23.htm">Ezekiel 47:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/47-23.htm">Ezekiel 47:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezekiel/47-23.htm">Ezekiel 47:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/47-23.htm">Ezekiel 47:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/47-23.htm">Ezekiel 47:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/47-23.htm">Ezekiel 47:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/47-23.htm">Ezekiel 47:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/47-23.htm">Ezekiel 47:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/47-23.htm">Ezekiel 47:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezekiel/47-23.htm">Ezekiel 47:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezekiel/47-23.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 47:23 It shall happen that in what tribe (Ezek. 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