New International Version “Bordering the territory of Judah from east to west will be the portion you are to present as a special gift. It will be 25,000 cubits wide, and its length from east to west will equal one of the tribal portions; the sanctuary will be in the center of it. New Living Translation “South of Judah is the land set aside for a special purpose. It will be 8 1 / 3 miles wide and will extend as far east and west as the tribal territories, with the Temple at the center. English Standard Version “Adjoining the territory of Judah, from the east side to the west, shall be the portion which you shall set apart, 25,000 cubits in breadth, and in length equal to one of the tribal portions, from the east side to the west, with the sanctuary in the midst of it. Berean Standard Bible Bordering the territory of Judah, from east to west, will be the portion you are to set apart. It will be 25,000 cubits wide, and the length of a tribal portion from east to west. In the center will be the sanctuary. Berean Literal Bible And along the border of Judah, from the side of the east to the side of the west, will be the portion that you⁺ will lift up—five and twenty thousand in width, and in length as one of the portions, from the side of the east to the side of the west, with the sanctuary in the middle of it. King James Bible And by the border of Judah, from the east side unto the west side, shall be the offering which ye shall offer of five and twenty thousand reeds in breadth, and in length as one of the other parts, from the east side unto the west side: and the sanctuary shall be in the midst of it. New King James Version by the border of Judah, from the east side to the west, shall be the district which you shall set apart, twenty-five thousand cubits in width, and in length the same as one of the other portions, from the east side to the west, with the sanctuary in the center. New American Standard Bible “And beside the border of Judah, from the east side to the west side, shall be the allotment which you shall set apart, twenty-five thousand cubits in width, and in length like one of the portions, from the east side to the west side; and the sanctuary shall be in the middle of it. NASB 1995 “And beside the border of Judah, from the east side to the west side, shall be the allotment which you shall set apart, 25,000 cubits in width, and in length like one of the portions, from the east side to the west side; and the sanctuary shall be in the middle of it. NASB 1977 “And beside the border of Judah, from the east side to the west side, shall be the allotment which you shall set apart, 25,000 cubits in width, and in length like one of the portions, from the east side to the west side; and the sanctuary shall be in the middle of it. Legacy Standard Bible “And beside the border of Judah, from the east side to the west side, shall be the contribution which you shall contribute, 25,000 cubits in width, and in length like one of the portions, from the east side to the west side; and the sanctuary shall be in the middle of it. Amplified Bible “And beside the border of Judah, from the east side to the west side, shall be the allotment and contribution of land which you shall set apart and offer, 25,000 cubits in width, and in length like one of the [tribal] portions, from the east side to the west side; and the sanctuary shall be in the midst of it. Berean Annotated Bible Bordering the territory of Judah (praised), from east to west, will be the portion you⁺ are to set apart. It will be 25,000 cubits wide <8.3 mi / 13.3 km>, and the length of a tribal portion from east to west. In the center will be the sanctuary. Christian Standard Bible “Next to the territory of Judah, from the east side to the west, will be the portion you donate to the LORD, 8 1 /3 miles wide, and as long as one of the tribal portions from the east side to the west. The sanctuary will be in the middle of it. Holman Christian Standard Bible Next to the territory of Judah, from the east side to the west, will be the portion you donate to the LORD, 8 1/3 miles wide, and as long as one of the tribal portions from the east side to the west. The sanctuary will be in the middle of it.” American Standard Version And by the border of Judah, from the east side unto the west side, shall be the oblation which ye shall offer, five and twenty thousand reeds in breadth, and in length as one of the portions, from the east side unto the west side: and the sanctuary shall be in the midst of it. Contemporary English Version South of Judah's territory will be a special section of land. Its length will be twelve and a half kilometers, and its width will run from the eastern border of Israel west to the Mediterranean Sea. My temple will be located in this section of land. English Revised Version And by the border of Judah, from the east side unto the west side, shall be the oblation which ye shall offer, five and twenty thousand reeds in breadth, and in length as one of the portions, from the east side unto the west side: and the sanctuary shall be in the midst of it. GOD'S WORD® Translation The land that you set aside as a special gift for the LORD will border Judah on the south. It will be 43,750 feet wide, and it will be as long as one of the sections of the tribes. It will extend from the eastern border to the western border, and the holy place will be in the middle of it. Good News Translation The next section of the land is to be set apart for special use. It is to be 10 miles wide from north to south, and the same length from east to west as the sections given to the tribes. The Temple will be located within this section. International Standard Version "Running along the border of the tribe of Judah from the eastern perimeter to the western perimeter you are to set apart the Terumah, 25,000 units wide, with its east-west length equal to one of the other apportionments, from the eastern perimeter to the western perimeter, with the Temple in the middle of it. NET Bible "Next to the border of Judah from the east side to the west will be the allotment you must set apart. It is to be eight and a quarter miles wide, and the same length as one of the tribal portions, from the east side to the west; the sanctuary will be in the middle of it. New Heart English Bible "By the border of Judah, from the east side to the west side, shall be the offering which you shall offer, twenty-five thousand reeds in breadth, and in length as one of the portions, from the east side to the west side: and the sanctuary shall be in its midst. Webster's Bible Translation And by the border of Judah, from the east side to the west side, shall be the offering which ye shall offer of five and twenty thousand reeds in breadth, and in length as one of the other parts, from the east side to the west side: and the sanctuary shall be in the midst of it. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBordering the territory of Judah, from east to west, will be the portion you are to set apart. It will be 25,000 cubits wide, and the length of a tribal portion from east to west. In the center will be the sanctuary. World English Bible “By the border of Judah, from the east side to the west side, shall be the offering which you shall offer, twenty-five thousand reeds in width, and in length as one of the portions, from the east side to the west side; and the sanctuary shall be in the middle of it. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand by the border of Judah, from the east side to the west side is the raised-offering that you lift up, twenty-five thousand [cubits] broad and long, as one of the parts, from the east side to the west side: and the sanctuary has been in its midst. Berean Literal Bible And along the border of Judah, from the side of the east to the side of the west, will be the portion that you⁺ will lift up—five and twenty thousand in width, and in length as one of the portions, from the side of the east to the side of the west, with the sanctuary in the middle of it. Young's Literal Translation and by the border of Judah, from the east side unto the west side is the heave-offering that ye lift up, five and twenty thousand broad and long, as one of the parts, from the east side unto the west side: and the sanctuary hath been in its midst. Smith's Literal Translation And upon the bound of Judah from the side east even to the side of the sea, shall be the oblation which ye shall lift up, five and twenty thousand the breadth, and the length as one of the portions from the side east, even to the side of the sea: and the holy place was in the midst of it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd by the border of Juda, from the east side even to the side of the sea, shall be the firstfruits which you shall set apart, five and twenty thousand in breadth, and in length, as every one of the portions from the east side to the side of the sea: and the sanctuary shall be in the midst thereof. Catholic Public Domain Version And beyond the border of Judah, from the eastern region, even to the region of the sea, there shall be the first-fruits, which you shall separate, twenty-five thousand in width, and in length, the same as each one of the portions from the eastern region, even to the region of the sea. And the sanctuary shall be in its midst. New American Bible Along the territory of Judah from the eastern border to the western border is the tract you shall set apart, twenty-five thousand cubits wide and as long as one of the portions from the eastern border to the western border. The sanctuary shall stand in the center of the tract. New Revised Standard Version Adjoining the territory of Judah, from the east side to the west, shall be the portion that you shall set apart, twenty-five thousand cubits in width, and in length equal to one of the tribal portions, from the east side to the west, with the sanctuary in the middle of it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd by the border of Judah, from the east side to the west side, shall be the portion which you shall set apart, twenty-five thousand cubits in width, and in length the same as one of the other portions, from the east side to the west side; and the sanctuary shall be in the midst of it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And opposite the border of Yehuda from the east wind and unto the west wind there shall be a division that you dedicate; the width twenty and five thousand and the length like one of the portions, and from the east wind and unto the west wind shall be The Holy Place within it OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And by the border of Judah, from the east side unto the west side, shall be the offering which ye shall set aside, five and twenty thousand reeds in breadth, and in length as one of the portions, from the east side unto the west side; and the sanctuary shall be in the midst of it. Brenton Septuagint Translation And from the borders of Juda, from the eastern parts shall be the offering of first-fruits, in the breadth twenty-five thousand reeds, and in length as one of the portions measured from the east even to the western parts: and the sanctuary shall be in the midst of them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Portions for the Tribes…7Judah will have one portion bordering the territory of Reuben from east to west. 8Bordering the territory of Judah, from east to west, will be the portion you are to set apart. It will be 25,000 cubits wide, and the length of a tribal portion from east to west. In the center will be the sanctuary. 9The special portion you set apart to the LORD shall be 25,000 cubits long and 10,000 cubits wide.… Cross References Bordering the territory of Judah, from east to west, Joshua 15:1-12 Now the allotment for the clans of the tribe of Judah extended to the border of Edom, to the Wilderness of Zin at the extreme southern boundary: / Their southern border started at the bay on the southern tip of the Salt Sea, / proceeded south of the Ascent of Akrabbim, continued on to Zin, went over to the south of Kadesh-barnea, ran past Hezron up to Addar, and curved toward Karka. … Numbers 34:2-12 “Command the Israelites and say to them: When you enter the land of Canaan, it will be allotted to you as an inheritance with these boundaries: / Your southern border will extend from the Wilderness of Zin along the border of Edom. On the east, your southern border will run from the end of the Salt Sea, / cross south of the Ascent of Akrabbim, continue to Zin, and go south of Kadesh-barnea. Then it will go on to Hazar-addar and proceed to Azmon, … Joshua 19:1 The second lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Simeon: Their inheritance lay within the territory of Judah will be the portion you are to set apart. Leviticus 27:30 Thus any tithe from the land, whether from the seed of the land or the fruit of the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD. Numbers 18:20 Then the LORD said to Aaron, “You will have no inheritance in their land, nor will you have any portion among them. I am your portion and your inheritance among the Israelites. Numbers 18:24-26 For I have given to the Levites as their inheritance the tithe that the Israelites present to the LORD as a contribution. That is why I told them that they would not receive an inheritance among the Israelites.” / And the LORD instructed Moses, / “Speak to the Levites and tell them: ‘When you receive from the Israelites the tithe that I have given you as your inheritance, you must present part of it as an offering to the LORD—a tithe of the tithe. It will be 25,000 cubits wide, Ezekiel 45:1 “When you divide the land by lot as an inheritance, you are to set aside a portion for the LORD, a holy portion of the land 25,000 cubits long and 20,000 cubits wide. This entire tract of land will be holy. Zechariah 2:1-2 Then I lifted up my eyes and saw a man with a measuring line in his hand. / “Where are you going?” I asked. “To measure Jerusalem,” he replied, “and to determine its width and length.” Revelation 21:16-17 The city lies foursquare, with its width the same as its length. And he measured the city with the rod, and all its dimensions were equal—12,000 stadia in length and width and height. / And he measured its wall to be 144 cubits, by the human measure the angel was using. and the length of a tribal portion from east to west. Ezekiel 45:3 From this holy portion, you are to measure off a length of 25,000 cubits and a width of 10,000 cubits, and in it will be the sanctuary, the Most Holy Place. Joshua 13:7 Now therefore divide this land as an inheritance to the nine tribes and the half-tribe of Manasseh.” Numbers 26:52-56 Then the LORD said to Moses, / “The land is to be divided among the tribes as an inheritance, according to the number of names. / Increase the inheritance for a large tribe and decrease it for a small one; each tribe is to receive its inheritance according to the number of those registered. … In the center will be the sanctuary. Ezekiel 45:2 Within this area there is to be a section for the sanctuary 500 cubits square, with 50 cubits around it for open land. Numbers 2:17 In the middle of the camps, the Tent of Meeting is to travel with the camp of the Levites. They are to set out in the order they encamped, each in his own place under his standard. Ezekiel 43:7 and He said to me, “Son of man, this is the place of My throne and the place for the soles of My feet, where I will dwell among the Israelites forever. The house of Israel will never again defile My holy name—neither they nor their kings—by their prostitution and by the funeral offerings for their kings at their deaths. Revelation 21:12-14 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. / There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south, and three on the west. / The wall of the city had twelve foundations bearing the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. Treasury of Scripture And by the border of Judah, from the east side to the west side, shall be the offering which you shall offer of five and twenty thousand reeds in breadth, and in length as one of the other parts, from the east side to the west side: and the sanctuary shall be in the middle of it. the offering. Ezekiel 45:1-6 Moreover, when ye shall divide by lot the land for inheritance, ye shall offer an oblation unto the LORD, an holy portion of the land: the length shall be the length of five and twenty thousand reeds, and the breadth shall be ten thousand. This shall be holy in all the borders thereof round about… the sanctuary. Ezekiel 48:35 It was round about eighteen thousand measures: and the name of the city from that day shall be, The LORD is there. Isaiah 12:6 Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee. Isaiah 33:20-22 Look upon Zion, the city of our solemnities: thine eyes shall see Jerusalem a quiet habitation, a tabernacle that shall not be taken down; not one of the stakes thereof shall ever be removed, neither shall any of the cords thereof be broken… Jump to Previous Adjoining Allotment Apart Border Breadth Cubits East Five Judah Length Middle Midst Offer Offering Parts Portions Reeds Sanctuary Side Territory Thousand Twenty Twenty-Five WestJump to Next Adjoining Allotment Apart Border Breadth Cubits East Five Judah Length Middle Midst Offer Offering Parts Portions Reeds Sanctuary Side Territory Thousand Twenty Twenty-Five WestEzekiel 48 1. The portions of the twelve tribes;8. of the sanctuary; 15. of the city and suburbs; 21. and of the prince. 23. The portions of the twelve tribes. 30. The dimensions and gates of the city. Bordering the territory of Judah, from east to west, Judah’s allotment lay immediately south of this sacred district. Its proximity reflects Judah’s leading role in Israel’s history, including Jerusalem and the Davidic line. Jos 15:1-12 Now the allotment for the clans of the tribe of Judah… will be the portion you are to set apart. This land was reserved from the tribal inheritances for the Lord’s sanctuary, the priests, and related holy use. Lev 27:30 Thus any tithe from the land, whether from the seed… It will be 25,000 cubits wide, The substantial dimensions mark the district as a carefully ordered and significant part of Israel’s restored land. Ezk 45:1 When you divide the land by lot as an inheritance… and the length of a tribal portion from east to west. Extending across the land in the same east-to-west pattern as the tribal territories, the holy portion stood within Israel’s national inheritance rather than apart from it. Ezk 45:3 From this holy portion, you are to measure off… In the center will be the sanctuary. The sanctuary occupied the central place, showing that worship of the Lord was to remain at the heart of the restored nation. Ezk 45:2 Within this area there is to be a section for the sanctuary… Persons / Places / Events 1. JudahOne of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its leadership and royal lineage, including King David and ultimately Jesus Christ. 2. Special Contribution A designated portion of land set apart for a holy purpose, reflecting the importance of dedicating resources to God. 3. Sanctuary The holy place where God's presence dwells, central to the worship and spiritual life of Israel. 4. Tribal Portions The divisions of land allocated to each of the twelve tribes of Israel, signifying God's promise and provision for His people. 5. Ezekiel A prophet of God who received visions and messages during the Babylonian exile, emphasizing restoration and hope for Israel. Teaching Points Holiness and DedicationJust as a portion of land was set apart for God, we are called to dedicate parts of our lives—time, resources, and talents—to His service. Centrality of Worship The sanctuary's central location signifies the importance of keeping God at the center of our lives and communities. God's Provision and Promise The allocation of land to the tribes reminds us of God's faithfulness in providing for His people and fulfilling His promises. Community and Unity The equal distribution of land among the tribes reflects God's desire for unity and fairness within His people. Hope and Restoration Ezekiel's vision offers hope for restoration, encouraging us to trust in God's plan for renewal in our lives and the world. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 48:8?2. How does Ezekiel 48:8 emphasize the importance of holiness in our lives today? 3. What does the "holy portion" in Ezekiel 48:8 symbolize for Christians today? 4. How can we apply the concept of "sacred portion" in our daily worship? 5. How does Ezekiel 48:8 connect to the New Testament teachings on holiness? 6. What practical steps can we take to dedicate our lives as a "sacred portion"? 7. What is the significance of the "sacred portion" in Ezekiel 48:8 for Israel's future? 8. How does Ezekiel 48:8 relate to the concept of divine land allocation? 9. Why is the tribe of Judah mentioned specifically in Ezekiel 48:8? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 48? Verses 8-22. - The terumah, or priests' portion (vers. 8-12), with the portions for the Levites (vers. 13, 14), for the city (vers. 15-20), and for the prince (vers. 21, 22). Verse 8. - The terumah, already referred to (Ezekiel 45:1-5), is here more minutely described. (1) In situation, it should be by the border of Judah, i.e. contiguous to Judah's territory on the south. Hence it should embrace all the above specified portions. (2) In breadth, from north to south, it should be twenty-five thousand reeds, this being undoubtedly the word to be supplied. (3) In length, it should be as one of the other parts, extending from the east to the west side of the land. . . . Ezekiel 48:8 details a literal, measurable slice of future Israel set apart for God. Bordering Judah, running straight from the Mediterranean to the Jordan, 25,000 cubits wide and tribe-length long, it places the sanctuary squarely in the middle. The verse affirms God’s orderly plan, Judah’s honored place, equal treatment of every tribe, and—above all—the centrality of worship in the restored kingdom.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Borderingוְעַל֙ (wə·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the territory גְּב֣וּל (gə·ḇūl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1366: A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed of Judah, יְהוּדָ֔ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites from east קָדִ֖ים (qā·ḏîm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6921: The fore, front part, the East to עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while west, יָ֑מָּה (yām·māh) Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin will be תִּהְיֶ֣ה (tih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be the portion הַתְּרוּמָ֣ה (hat·tə·rū·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8641: Contribution, offering (for sacred uses) you are to set apart. תָּרִ֡ימוּ (tā·rî·mū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 7311: To be high actively, to rise, raise It will be 25,000 [cubits] חֲמִשָּׁה֩ (ḥă·miš·šāh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 2568: Five wide, רֹ֗חַב (rō·ḥaḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7341: Breadth, width and the length וְאֹ֜רֶךְ (wə·’ō·reḵ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 753: Length of one כְּאַחַ֤ד (kə·’a·ḥaḏ) Preposition-k | Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 259: United, one, first of the tribal portions הַחֲלָקִים֙ (ha·ḥă·lā·qîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2506: Portion, tract, territory from מִפְּאַ֤ת (mip·pə·’aṯ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 6285: Mouth, direction, region, extremity the east קָדִ֙ימָה֙ (qā·ḏî·māh) Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 6921: The fore, front part, the East side פְּאַת־ (pə·’aṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 6285: Mouth, direction, region, extremity to עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while the west. יָ֔מָּה (yām·māh) Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin In the center בְּתוֹכֽוֹ׃ (bə·ṯō·w·ḵōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre will be וְהָיָ֥ה (wə·hā·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be the sanctuary. הַמִּקְדָּ֖שׁ (ham·miq·dāš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4720: A consecrated thing, place, a palace, sanctuary, asylum Additonal Resources Ezekiel 48:8 Blue Letter BibleEzekiel 48:8 Bible Gateway Ezekiel 48:8 Bible.com Ezekiel 48:8 NIV |
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