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Ezekiel 48

Ezekiel 48:17

The Common Portion · Ezekiel 48:15–20
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Translations

Modern
The pastureland of the city will extend 250 cubits to the north, 250 cubits to the south, 250 cubits to the east, and 250 cubits to the west.
Traditional
And the suburbs of the city shall be toward the north two hundred and fifty, and toward the south two hundred and fifty, and toward the east two hundred and fifty, and toward the west two hundred and fifty.
Literal
And the pastureland for the city will be to the north fifty and two hundred, and to the south fifty and two hundred, and to the east fifty and two hundred, and to the west fifty and two hundred.
Latin
Erunt autem suburbana civitatis ad aquilonem, ducenta quinquaginta: et ad meridiem, ducenta quinquaginta: et ad orientem, ducenta quinquaginta: et ad mare, ducenta quinquaginta.

Original

Hebrew
English
The pastureland of the city will extend 250 cubits to the north, 250 cubits to the south, 250 cubits to the east, and 250 cubits to the west.

Notes

Ezekiel 48:15–20

To the south was a narrower strip of land set apart for public use. The city was located there.

Together with the surrounding sacred areas, the central section formed a square.

The city served as a visible sign of unity for the 12 tribes. It was home to residents from many different tribes. In this way, it showed that all the tribes belonged to one people.

Ezekiel 47:13–48:35

The final section of the book of Ezekiel describes the boundaries of the land and how it will be divided among the tribes.

In this section, theology (teaching about God) is shown through geography (the arrangement of the land). The way the land is organized has meaning. Matters such as space, access, and position in relation to the temple are very important.

Where a tribe lives, and how close it is to the temple, shows something about order and holiness among God’s people.

Events

Measurements

  • 250 cubits: About 437.5 ft (133.4 m)

Glossary

Book of Revelation Ezekiel (Person) Ezekiel, Book of Inheritance Judaism New Jerusalem Sadducees Son of Man Temple Theocracy Tribe of Dan

Topics

Jerusalem: Prophecies of the Rebuilding of Priest: Benefits of Provided with Cities and Suburbs