Ezekiel 47:13
Ezekiel 47:13 in Multiple Translations
This is what the Lord GOD says: “These are the boundaries by which you are to divide the land as an inheritance among the twelve tribes of Israel; Joseph shall receive two portions.
¶ Thus saith the Lord GOD; This shall be the border, whereby ye shall inherit the land according to the twelve tribes of Israel: Joseph shall have two portions.
Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: This shall be the border, whereby ye shall divide the land for inheritance according to the twelve tribes of Israel: Joseph shall have two portions.
This is what the Lord has said: These are the limits by which you will take up your heritage in the land among the twelve tribes of Israel: Joseph is to have two parts.
This is what the Lord God says: “These are the boundaries you are to use when allocating ownership of the land to the twelve tribes of Israel (Joseph is to receive two allocations.)
Thus saith the Lord God, This shall be the border, whereby ye shall inherite the lande according to the twelue tribes of Israel: Ioseph shall haue two portions.
'Thus said the Lord Jehovah: This [is] the border whereby ye inherit the land, according to the twelve tribes of Israel; Joseph [hath] portions.
The Lord GOD says: “This shall be the border by which you shall divide the land for inheritance according to the twelve tribes of Israel. Joseph shall have two portions.
Thus saith the Lord GOD; This shall be the border, by which ye shall inherit the land according to the twelve tribes of Israel: Joseph shall have two portions.
Thus saith the Lord God: This is the border, by which you shall possess the land according to the twelve tribes of Israel: for Joseph hath a double portion.
In the vision, Yahweh also said this to me: “Here is a list of the twelve tribes of Israel and the territory that each tribe must receive. The descendants of Joseph will receive two portions; the tribe of Levi will not receive any.
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Study Notes — Ezekiel 47:13
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- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 47:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 47:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:13
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:13
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 47:13
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 47:13
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:13
- Sermons on Ezekiel 47:13
Context — The Borders of the Land
13This is what the Lord GOD says: “These are the boundaries by which you are to divide the land as an inheritance among the twelve tribes of Israel; Joseph shall receive two portions.
14You are to divide it equally among them. Because I swore with an uplifted hand to give it to your forefathers, this land will fall to you as an inheritance. 15This shall be the boundary of the land: On the north side it will extend from the Great Sea by way of Hethlon through Lebo-hamath to Zedad,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 48:4–6 | Manasseh will have one portion bordering the territory of Naphtali from east to west. Ephraim will have one portion bordering the territory of Manasseh from east to west. Reuben will have one portion bordering the territory of Ephraim from east to west. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 3:18 | In those days the house of Judah will walk with the house of Israel, and they will come together from the land of the north to the land that I gave to your fathers as an inheritance. |
| 3 | 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, where it will turn from Azmon, join the Brook of Egypt, and end at the Sea. Your western border will be the coastline of the Great Sea; this will be your boundary on the west. Your northern border will run from the Great Sea directly to Mount Hor, and from Mount Hor to Lebo-hamath, then extend to Zedad, continue to Ziphron, and end at Hazar-enan. This will be your boundary on the north. And your eastern border will run straight from Hazar-enan to Shepham, then go down from Shepham to Riblah on the east side of Ain and continue along the slopes east of the Sea of Chinnereth. Then the border will go down along the Jordan and end at the Salt Sea. This will be your land, defined by its borders on all sides.” |
| 4 | Genesis 48:5 | And now your two sons born to you in Egypt before I came to you here shall be reckoned as mine; Ephraim and Manasseh shall be mine, just as Reuben and Simeon are mine. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 31:1 | “At that time,” declares the LORD, “I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they will be My people.” |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 5:1 | These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. So he is not reckoned according to birthright. |
| 7 | Genesis 49:26 | The blessings of your father have surpassed the blessings of the ancient mountains and the bounty of the everlasting hills. May they rest on the head of Joseph, on the brow of the prince of his brothers. |
Ezekiel 47:13 Summary
[In Ezekiel 47:13, God is dividing the land of Israel among the twelve tribes, with Joseph receiving two portions. This is a reminder of God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:7, and it shows God's faithfulness to His people. Just like the Israelites, we have an inheritance in Christ, as seen in Romans 8:17, and we can trust in God's sovereignty and plan for our lives. As we read this verse, we can reflect on God's goodness and provision, and trust in His promise to give us an eternal inheritance (1 Peter 1:4).]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Joseph receive two portions of land in Ezekiel 47:13?
Joseph receives two portions because his sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, are treated as separate tribes, as seen in Genesis 48:5, where Jacob adopts them as his own sons, giving Joseph a double portion.
How does this division of land relate to God's covenant with Israel?
The division of the land is a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:7, and it is a reminder of God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in Ezekiel 47:14, where God says He swore with an uplifted hand to give the land to their forefathers.
What is the significance of the boundaries in Ezekiel 47:13?
The boundaries are important because they mark the area that God has set apart for His people, and they serve as a reminder of God's sovereignty and His plan to redeem and restore His people, as seen in Ezekiel 48:1-35, where the boundaries are described in more detail.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of Ezekiel?
This verse is part of Ezekiel's vision of the restored Israel, where God's people will live in harmony with Him and with each other, as seen in Ezekiel 36:24, where God promises to gather His people from all the countries and bring them back to their own land.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for God to divide the land as an inheritance among the twelve tribes of Israel, and how does this relate to my own inheritance in Christ?
- How does Joseph's double portion relate to the theme of God's blessing and provision in the Bible?
- What can I learn from God's faithfulness to His people in this verse, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How does this verse challenge or encourage me in my understanding of God's sovereignty and plan for His people?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 47:13
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 47:13
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:13
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:13
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:13
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:13
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 47:13
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 47:13
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:13
Sermons on Ezekiel 47:13
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(Genesis) Genesis 48:4-6 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the promises made by God to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. God promised to make them fruitful and multiply them, and to give them the land as an |

