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The three gates on the north side will be the gate of Reuben, the gate of Judah and the gate of Levi. <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/48.htm">New Living Translation</a> there will be three gates, each one named after a tribe of Israel. The first will be named for Reuben, the second for Judah, and the third for Levi. <a href="/esv/ezekiel/48.htm">English Standard Version</a> three gates, the gate of Reuben, the gate of Judah, and the gate of Levi, the gates of the city being named after the tribes of Israel. <a href="/bsb/ezekiel/48.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> the gates of the city will be named after the tribes of Israel. On the north side there will be three gates: the gate of Reuben, the gate of Judah, and the gate of Levi. <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/48.htm">King James Bible</a> And the gates of the city shall be after the names of the tribes of Israel: three gates northward; one gate of Reuben, one gate of Judah, one gate of Levi. <a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/48.htm">New King James Version</a> (the gates of the city shall be named after the tribes of Israel), the three gates northward: one gate for Reuben, one gate for Judah, and one gate for Levi; <a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/48.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> shall be the gates of the city, named for the tribes of Israel, three gates toward the north: the gate of Reuben, one; the gate of Judah, one; and the gate of Levi, one. <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/48.htm">NASB 1995</a> shall be the gates of the city, named for the tribes of Israel, three gates toward the north: the gate of Reuben, one; the gate of Judah, one; the gate of Levi, one. <a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/48.htm">NASB 1977 </a> shall be the gates of the city, named for the tribes of Israel, three gates toward the north: the gate of Reuben, one; the gate of Judah, one; the gate of Levi, one. <a href="/lsb/ezekiel/48.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “And the gates of the city shall be named for the tribes of Israel, three gates toward the north: the gate of Reuben, one; the gate of Judah, one; the gate of Levi, one. <a href="/amp/ezekiel/48.htm">Amplified Bible</a> there shall also be gates of the city, named after the names of the tribes of Israel, three gates toward the north: one gate of Reuben, one gate of Judah, one gate of Levi. <a href="/csb/ezekiel/48.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> there will be three gates facing north, the gates of the city being named for the tribes of Israel: one, the gate of Reuben; one, the gate of Judah; and one, the gate of Levi. <a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/48.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> there will be three gates facing north, the gates of the city being named for the tribes of Israel: one, the gate of Reuben; one, the gate of Judah; and one, the gate of Levi. <a href="/asv/ezekiel/48.htm">American Standard Version</a> and the gates of the city shall be after the names of the tribes of Israel, three gates northward: the gate of Reuben, one; the gate of Judah, one; the gate of Levi, one. <a href="/erv/ezekiel/48.htm">English Revised Version</a> and the gates of the city shall be after the names of the tribes of Israel; three gates northward: the gate of Reuben, one; the gate of Judah, one; the gate of Levi, one: <a href="/gwt/ezekiel/48.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The gates of the city will be named after the tribes of Israel. The three gates on the north side will be Reuben Gate, Judah Gate, and Levi Gate. <a href="/isv/ezekiel/48.htm">International Standard Version</a> are to be the gates of the city. Named after the tribes of Israel, three gates are to serve the north site: one named the Reuben Gate, one named the Judah Gate, and one named the Levi Gate. <a href="/msb/ezekiel/48.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> the gates of the city will be named after the tribes of Israel. On the north side there will be three gates: the gate of Reuben, the gate of Judah, and the gate of Levi. <a href="/net/ezekiel/48.htm">NET Bible</a> the gates of the city will be named for the tribes of Israel; there will be three gates to the north: one gate for Reuben, one gate for Judah, and one gate for Levi. <a href="/nheb/ezekiel/48.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and the gates of the city shall be after the names of the tribes of Israel, three gates northward: the gate of Reuben, one; the gate of Judah, one; the gate of Levi, one. <a href="/wbt/ezekiel/48.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the gates of the city shall be after the names of the tribes of Israel: three gates northward; one gate of Reuben, one gate of Judah, one gate of Levi. <a href="/web/ezekiel/48.htm">World English Bible</a> and the gates of the city shall be named after the tribes of Israel, three gates northward: the gate of Reuben, one; the gate of Judah, one; the gate of Levi, one. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/48.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the gates of the city [are] according to the names of the tribes of Israel; three gates northward—one gate of Reuben, one gate of Judah, one gate of Levi. <a href="/ylt/ezekiel/48.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the gates of the city are according to the names of the tribes of Israel; three gates northward: the gate of Reuben one, the gate of Judah one, the gate of Levi one. <a href="/slt/ezekiel/48.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the gates of the city for the names of the tribes of Israel, three gates north; the gate of Reuben, one; the gate of Judah, one; the gate of Levi, one.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezekiel/48.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the gates of the city according to the names of the tribes of Israel, three gates on the north side, the gate of Ruben one, the gate of Juda one, the gate of Levi one. <a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/48.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the gates of the city shall be according to the names of the tribes of Israel. There shall be three gates from the north: the gate of Reuben one, the gate of Judah one, the gate of Levi one. <a href="/nabre/ezekiel/48.htm">New American Bible</a> the gates are named after the tribes of Israel—on the north, three gates: the gate of Reuben, one; the gate of Judah, one; and the gate of Levi, one. <a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/48.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> three gates, the gate of Reuben, the gate of Judah, and the gate of Levi, the gates of the city being named after the tribes of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/48.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the gates of the city shall be after the names of the tribes of Israel: three gates on the north side; one gate for Reuben, one gate for Judah, one gate for Levi. <a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/48.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the gates of the city by the names of the tribes of the children of Israel: on the north, three gates: one of Rubil and one of Yehuda and one of Levi<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezekiel/48.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> and the gates of the city shall be after the names of the tribes of Israel; three gates northward: the gate of Reuben, one; the gate of Judah, one; the gate of Levi, one; <a href="/sep/ezekiel/48.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the gates of the city shall be after the names of the tribes of Israel: three gates northward; the gate of Ruben, one, and the gate of Juda, one, and the gate of Levi, one. <a href="/parallel/ezekiel/48-31.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=14982" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/48.htm">The City Gates and Dimensions</a> 30“These will be the exits of the city: Beginning on the north side, which will be 4,500 cubits long, 31<a href="/hebrew/8179.htm" title="8179: wə·ša·‘ă·rê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- A gate. From sha'ar in its original sense; an opening, i.e. Door or gate.">the gates</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/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·mō·wṯ (N-mpc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">will be named</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.">after 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> <a href="/hebrew/6828.htm" title="6828: ṣā·p̄ō·w·nāh (N-fs:: 3fs) -- North. Or tsaphon; from tsaphan; properly, hidden, i.e. Dark; used only of the north as a quarter.">On the north side</a> <a href="/hebrew/7969.htm" title="7969: šə·lō·wō·šāh (Number-ms) -- A three, triad. Or shalosh; masculine shlowshah; or shloshah; a primitive number; three; occasionally third, or Thrice.">there will be three</a> <a href="/hebrew/8179.htm" title="8179: šə·‘ā·rîm (N-mp) -- A gate. From sha'ar in its original sense; an opening, i.e. Door or gate.">gates:</a> <a href="/hebrew/8179.htm" title="8179: ša·‘ar (N-msc) -- A gate. From sha'ar in its original sense; an opening, i.e. Door or gate.">the gate</a> <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.">of 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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8179.htm" title="8179: ša·‘ar (N-msc) -- A gate. From sha'ar in its original sense; an opening, i.e. Door or gate.">the gate</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">of Judah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāḏ (Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8179.htm" title="8179: ša·‘ar (N-msc) -- A gate. From sha'ar in its original sense; an opening, i.e. Door or gate.">and the gate</a> <a href="/hebrew/3881.htm" title="3881: lê·wî (N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Levi. Or Leviy; patronymically from Leviy; a Levite or descendant of Levi.">of Levi.</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāḏ (Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first."></a> 32On the east side, which will be 4,500 cubits long, there will be three gates: the gate of Joseph, the gate of Benjamin, and the gate of Dan.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/revelation/21-12.htm">Revelation 21:12</a> The city had a great and high wall with twelve gates inscribed with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, and twelve angels at the gates. <a href="/numbers/2-3.htm">Numbers 2:3-31</a> On the east side, toward the sunrise, the divisions of Judah are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Judahites is Nahshon son of Amminadab, / and his division numbers 74,600. / The tribe of Issachar will camp next to it. The leader of the Issacharites is Nethanel son of Zuar, ... <a href="/genesis/49-1.htm">Genesis 49:1-28</a> Then Jacob called for his sons and said, “Gather around so that I can tell you what will happen to you in the days to come: / Come together and listen, O sons of Jacob; listen to your father Israel. / Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power. ... <a href="/revelation/7-4.htm">Revelation 7:4-8</a> And I heard the number of those who were sealed, 144,000 from all the tribes of Israel: / From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000, / from the tribe of Asher 12,000, from the tribe of Naphtali 12,000, from the tribe of Manasseh 12,000, ... <a href="/joshua/13-1.htm">Joshua 13:1-7</a> 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; ... <a href="/numbers/34-13.htm">Numbers 34:13-29</a> 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.” ... <a href="/joshua/18-1.htm">Joshua 18:1-10</a> 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? ... <a href="/1_chronicles/2-1.htm">1 Chronicles 2:1-2</a> These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher. <a href="/deuteronomy/33-6.htm">Deuteronomy 33:6-25</a> Let Reuben live and not die, nor his men be few.” / And concerning Judah he said: “O LORD, hear the cry of Judah and bring him to his people. With his own hands he defends his cause, but may You be a help against his foes.” / Concerning Levi he said: “Give Your Thummim to Levi and Your Urim to Your godly one, whom You tested at Massah and contested at the waters of Meribah. ... <a href="/revelation/21-13.htm">Revelation 21:13</a> There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south, and three on the west. <a href="/numbers/1-5.htm">Numbers 1:5-16</a> These are the names of the men who are to assist you: From the tribe of Reuben, Elizur son of Shedeur; / from Simeon, Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai; / from Judah, Nahshon son of Amminadab; ... <a href="/joshua/19-1.htm">Joshua 19:1-51</a> 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, ... <a href="/1_kings/18-31.htm">1 Kings 18:31</a> And Elijah took twelve stones, one for each tribe of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of the LORD had come and said, “Israel shall be your name.” <a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Revelation 7:9</a> After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands. <a href="/numbers/26-5.htm">Numbers 26:5-51</a> Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. These were the descendants of Reuben: The Hanochite clan from Hanoch, the Palluite clan from Pallu, / the Hezronite clan from Hezron, and the Carmite clan from Carmi. / These were the clans of Reuben, and their registration numbered 43,730. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the gates of the city shall be after the names of the tribes of Israel: three gates northward; one gate of Reuben, one gate of Judah, one gate of Levi.<a href="/isaiah/26-1.htm">Isaiah 26:1,2</a> In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a strong city; salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks… <a href="/isaiah/54-12.htm">Isaiah 54:12</a> And I will make thy windows of agates, and thy gates of carbuncles, and all thy borders of pleasant stones.<a href="/isaiah/60-11.htm">Isaiah 60:11</a> Therefore thy gates shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day nor night; that men may bring unto thee the forces of the Gentiles, and that their kings may be brought.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/48-30.htm">City</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-19.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-2.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-17.htm">Gates</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-29.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-22.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-46.htm">Levi</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Names</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-30.htm">North</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Northward</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-7.htm">Reuben</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-30.htm">Side</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-6.htm">Three</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-29.htm">Tribes</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/48-35.htm">City</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-32.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-32.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-32.htm">Gates</a> <a href="/daniel/1-3.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/daniel/1-1.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-13.htm">Levi</a> <a href="/daniel/1-7.htm">Names</a> <a href="/daniel/8-4.htm">North</a> <a href="/daniel/8-4.htm">Northward</a> <a href="/revelation/7-5.htm">Reuben</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-32.htm">Side</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-32.htm">Three</a> <a href="/hosea/5-9.htm">Tribes</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 48</div>1. <a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">The portions of the twelve tribes;</a> 8. <a href="/ezekiel/48-8.htm">of the sanctuary;</a> 15. <a href="/ezekiel/48-15.htm">of the city and suburbs;</a> 21. <a href="/ezekiel/48-21.htm">and of the prince.</a> 23. <a href="/ezekiel/48-23.htm">The portions of the twelve tribes.</a> 30. <a href="/ezekiel/48-30.htm">The dimensions and gates of the city.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>the gates of the city will be named after the tribes of Israel This phrase reflects the deep connection between the city and the twelve tribes of Israel, emphasizing the unity and heritage of God's chosen people. The naming of the gates after the tribes signifies the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs and the enduring covenant with Israel. This mirrors the New Jerusalem in <a href="/revelation/21-12.htm">Revelation 21:12</a>, where the gates are also named after the tribes, symbolizing continuity and the eternal nature of God's covenant.On the north side there will be three gates The north side of the city, like the other sides, is to have three gates, indicating equal access and representation for the tribes. The number three often symbolizes completeness and divine perfection in biblical numerology. The arrangement of the gates may also reflect the encampment order of the tribes around the Tabernacle in the wilderness (Numbers 2), suggesting a return to divine order and presence.the gate of Reuben Reuben, the firstborn of Jacob, is given a gate, signifying his place among the tribes despite losing his birthright due to his transgression (<a href="/genesis/49-3.htm">Genesis 49:3-4</a>). This inclusion highlights God's grace and the restoration of all tribes in the eschatological vision. Reuben's gate on the north side may also symbolize the gathering of the scattered tribes from all directions.the gate of Judah Judah, from whom the line of David and ultimately Jesus Christ descends, holds a prominent position. The gate of Judah signifies leadership and kingship, as Judah was prophesied to be the ruling tribe (<a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10</a>). This points to the messianic fulfillment in Christ, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, who reigns eternally.and the gate of Levi Levi, the priestly tribe, is honored with a gate, underscoring the importance of worship and the priesthood. Although Levi did not receive a territorial inheritance, their role in spiritual leadership is recognized. This gate symbolizes the eternal priesthood of Christ, who is our High Priest, and the access to God provided through Him. The inclusion of Levi emphasizes the spiritual restoration and the centrality of worship in the new order.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a> A prophet during the Babylonian exile who received visions from God, including the vision of the new temple and the division of the land among the tribes of Israel. 2. <a href="/topical/t/tribes_of_israel.htm">Tribes of Israel</a> The descendants of the twelve sons of Jacob, each of whom became the ancestor of one of the tribes. In this verse, Reuben, Judah, and Levi are specifically mentioned. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_city.htm">The City</a> Refers to the future city described in Ezekiel's vision, symbolizing the restored and glorified Jerusalem. 4. <a href="/topical/r/reuben.htm">Reuben</a> The firstborn son of Jacob, representing one of the tribes of Israel. His name means "behold, a son" in Hebrew. 5. <a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a> The fourth son of Jacob and Leah, from whom the royal line of David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended. His name means "praise." 6. <a href="/topical/l/levi.htm">Levi</a> The third son of Jacob and Leah, whose descendants became the priestly tribe. His name means "joined" or "attached."<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a> The naming of the gates after the tribes of Israel signifies God's enduring covenant with His people. Despite their past failures, God remains faithful to His promises. <a href="/topical/u/unity_and_diversity_in_god's_kingdom.htm">Unity and Diversity in God's Kingdom</a> Each tribe, with its unique history and characteristics, is represented in the city, illustrating the unity and diversity within the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_worship_and_praise.htm">The Role of Worship and Praise</a> The inclusion of Judah, whose name means "praise," highlights the importance of worship in our relationship with God and in the life of the community. <a href="/topical/p/priestly_service_and_holiness.htm">Priestly Service and Holiness</a> Levi's presence among the gates reminds us of our calling to be a royal priesthood, living lives of holiness and service to God. <a href="/topical/a/anticipation_of_the_new_jerusalem.htm">Anticipation of the New Jerusalem</a> This vision encourages believers to look forward to the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises in the New Jerusalem, where all things will be made new.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_48.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 48</a> <a href="/q/is_everything_a_source_of_joy.htm">Who were the 12 tribes of Israel?</a> <a href="/q/who_are_the_children_of_israel.htm">Who are the Children of Israel?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_twelve_gates_of_heaven.htm">What are the Twelve Gates of Heaven?</a> <a href="/q/summarize_leah_and_rachel's_story..htm">What is the summary of Leah and Rachel's story?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezekiel/48.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 31-34. - The gates of the city. These should be twelve in number, three on each side, and named after the twelve tribes (comp. <a href="/revelation/21-12.htm">Revelation 21:12</a>). The gates leading northward should be those of Reuben, Judah, and Levi, all children of Leah (<a href="/genesis/29-32.htm">Genesis 29:32, 35</a>), as Keil observes, "the firstborn in age, the firstborn by virtue of the patriarchal blessing, and the one chosen by Jehovah for his own service in the place of the firstborn." The same three occupy the first three places and in the same order in the blessing of Moses (<a href="/deuteronomy/33-6.htm">Deuteronomy 33:6-8</a>). Towards the east should lead the gates of Joseph, Benjamin, and Dan, the first and second sons of Rachel, and the third a son of Rachel's handmaid (<a href="/genesis/30-6.htm">Genesis 30:6, 24</a>; <a href="/genesis/35-18.htm">Genesis 35:18</a>). In the blessing of Moses Benjamin precedes Joseph (<a href="/deuteronomy/33-12.htm">Deuteronomy 33:12, 13</a>). The south gates receive the names of Simeon, Issachar, and Zebulun, again all sons of Leah. The west gates are those of Gad, Asher, and Naphtali, that is, two sons of Leah's handmaid and one of Rachel's. It is observable that in the naming of the gates Levi resumes his place among the tribes, which necessitates the substitution of Joseph the original tribe-father instead of Ephraim and Manasseh his two sons. (On the phrase, one gate of Judah, literally, the gate of Judah one, see on ver. 1.) <a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/48-31.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>the gates וְשַׁעֲרֵ֣י (wə·ša·‘ă·rê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8179.htm">Strong's 8179: </a> An opening, door, gate of the city הָעִ֗יר (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement will be named שְׁמוֹת֙ (šə·mō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name after the tribes שִׁבְטֵ֣י (šiḇ·ṭê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7626.htm">Strong's 7626: </a> Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe of Israel. יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc On the north side צָפ֑וֹנָה (ṣā·p̄ō·w·nāh) Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6828.htm">Strong's 6828: </a> Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter [there will be] three שְׁלוֹשָׁ֖ה (šə·lō·wō·šāh) Number - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7969.htm">Strong's 7969: </a> Three, third, thrice gates: שְׁעָרִ֥ים (šə·‘ā·rîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8179.htm">Strong's 8179: </a> An opening, door, gate the gate שַׁ֣עַר (ša·‘ar) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8179.htm">Strong's 8179: </a> An opening, door, gate of Reuben, רְאוּבֵ֞ן (rə·’ū·ḇên) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7205.htm">Strong's 7205: </a> Reuben -- 'behold a son!' oldest son of Jacob, also his desc the gate שַׁ֤עַר (ša·‘ar) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8179.htm">Strong's 8179: </a> An opening, door, gate of Judah, יְהוּדָה֙ (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites and אֶחָֽד׃ (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> United, one, first the gate שַׁ֥עַר (ša·‘ar) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8179.htm">Strong's 8179: </a> An opening, door, gate of Levi. לֵוִ֖י (lê·wî) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3878.htm">Strong's 3878: </a> Levi -- a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/48-31.htm">Ezekiel 48:31 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/48-31.htm">Ezekiel 48:31 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezekiel/48-31.htm">Ezekiel 48:31 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/48-31.htm">Ezekiel 48:31 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/48-31.htm">Ezekiel 48:31 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/48-31.htm">Ezekiel 48:31 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/48-31.htm">Ezekiel 48:31 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/48-31.htm">Ezekiel 48:31 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/48-31.htm">Ezekiel 48:31 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezekiel/48-31.htm">Ezekiel 48:31 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-31.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 48:31 And the gates of the city shall (Ezek. 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