Ezekiel 47:17
Ezekiel 47:17 in Multiple Translations
So the border will run from the Sea to Hazar-enan, along the northern border of Damascus, with the territory of Hamath to the north. This will be the northern boundary.
And the border from the sea shall be Hazar-enan, the border of Damascus, and the north northward, and the border of Hamath. And this is the north side.
And the border from the sea, shall be Hazar-enon at the border of Damascus; and on the north northward is the border of Hamath. This is the north side.
And this is the limit from the sea in the direction of Hazar-enon; and the limit of Damascus is to the north, and on the north is the limit of Hamath. This is the north side.
So the border is from the Mediterranean Sea to Hazar-enan, along the northern border with Damascus, with the border of Hamath to the north. This is the northern boundary.
And the border from the sea shalbe Hazar, Enan, and the border of Damascus, and the residue of the North, Northwarde, and the border of Hamath: so shalbe the North part.
And the border from the sea hath been Hazar-Enan, the border of Damascus, and Zaphon at the north, and the border of Hamath: and [this is] the north quarter.
The border from the sea shall be Hazar Enon at the border of Damascus; and on the north northward is the border of Hamath. This is the north side.
And the border from the sea shall be Hazar-enan, the border of Damascus, and the north northward, and the border of Hamath. And this is the north side.
And the border from the sea even to the court of Enan, shall be the border of Damascus, and from the north to the north: the border of Emath, this is the north side.
So the boundary will extend from the Mediterranean Sea to the city of Hazar-Enan on the border between Hamath to the north and Damascus to the south. That will be the northern boundary.
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Ezekiel 47:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הָיָ֨ה
גְב֜וּל
מִן
הַ/יָּ֗ם
חֲצַ֤ר
עֵינוֹן֙
גְּב֣וּל
דַּמֶּ֔שֶׂק
וְ/צָפ֥וֹן
צָפ֖וֹנָ/ה
וּ/גְב֣וּל
חֲמָ֑ת
וְ/אֵ֖ת
פְּאַ֥ת
צָפֽוֹן
וְ/הָיָ֨ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
גְב֜וּל
gᵉbûwl
H1366
border
N-ms
מִן
min
H4480
from
Prep
הַ/יָּ֗ם
yâm
H3220
West
Art | N-ms
חֲצַ֤ר
Chătsar ʻÊynôwn
H2703
Hazar-enan
N-proper
עֵינוֹן֙
Chătsar ʻÊynôwn
H2703
Hazar-enan
N-proper
גְּב֣וּל
gᵉbûwl
H1366
border
N-ms
דַּמֶּ֔שֶׂק
Dammeseq
H1834
Damascus
N-proper
וְ/צָפ֥וֹן
tsâphôwn
H6828
Zaphon
Conj | N-fs
צָפ֖וֹנָ/ה
tsâphôwn
H6828
Zaphon
N-fs | Suff
וּ/גְב֣וּל
gᵉbûwl
H1366
border
Conj | N-ms
חֲמָ֑ת
Chămâth
H2574
Hamath
N-proper
וְ/אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
פְּאַ֥ת
pêʼâh
H6285
side
N-fs
צָפֽוֹן
tsâphôwn
H6828
Zaphon
N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 47:17
וְ/הָיָ֨ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
גְב֜וּל
gᵉbûwl
H1366
"border"
N-ms
This word refers to a boundary or border, like the borders of the Promised Land in Numbers 34:1-12. It can also mean a region or territory, as in the borders of Israel in 1 Kings 8:65.
Definition: : boundary 1) border, territory 1a) border 1b) territory (enclosed within boundary) 1c) region, territory (of darkness) (fig.) Also means: ge.vul (גְּבוּל ": area" H1366H)
Usage: Occurs in 196 OT verses. KJV: border, bound, coast, [idiom] great, landmark, limit, quarter, space. See also: Genesis 10:19; Joshua 19:33; Psalms 78:54.
מִן
min
H4480
"from"
Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
הַ/יָּ֗ם
yâm
H3220
"West"
Art | N-ms
Refers to a large body of water like the Mediterranean Sea or a sea in general, sometimes specifically the west or seaward direction.
Definition: This name means sea, seaward, westward Another name of eph.ron (עֶפְרוֹן "(Mount )Ephron" H6085H)
Usage: Occurs in 339 OT verses. KJV: sea ([idiom] -faring man, (-shore)), south, west (-ern, side, -ward). See also: Genesis 1:10; Joshua 17:10; Psalms 8:9.
חֲצַ֤ר
Chătsar ʻÊynôwn
H2703
"Hazar-enan"
N-proper
Hazar-enon means village of springs, a city on the northeast border of Canaan. It is also known as Hazar-enan and refers to a place with abundant water sources. The city is mentioned in the Bible as a border town.
Definition: Hazar-enon = "village of springs" a city on the northeast border of Canaan; same as cha.tsar e.nan (חֲצַר עֵינוֹן "Hazar-enan" H2704) Another spelling of cha.tsar e.nan (חֲצַר עֵינוֹן "Hazar-enan" H2704)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Hazar-enon. See also: Ezekiel 47:17.
עֵינוֹן֙
Chătsar ʻÊynôwn
H2703
"Hazar-enan"
N-proper
Hazar-enon means village of springs, a city on the northeast border of Canaan. It is also known as Hazar-enan and refers to a place with abundant water sources. The city is mentioned in the Bible as a border town.
Definition: Hazar-enon = "village of springs" a city on the northeast border of Canaan; same as cha.tsar e.nan (חֲצַר עֵינוֹן "Hazar-enan" H2704) Another spelling of cha.tsar e.nan (חֲצַר עֵינוֹן "Hazar-enan" H2704)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Hazar-enon. See also: Ezekiel 47:17.
גְּב֣וּל
gᵉbûwl
H1366
"border"
N-ms
This word refers to a boundary or border, like the borders of the Promised Land in Numbers 34:1-12. It can also mean a region or territory, as in the borders of Israel in 1 Kings 8:65.
Definition: : boundary 1) border, territory 1a) border 1b) territory (enclosed within boundary) 1c) region, territory (of darkness) (fig.) Also means: ge.vul (גְּבוּל ": area" H1366H)
Usage: Occurs in 196 OT verses. KJV: border, bound, coast, [idiom] great, landmark, limit, quarter, space. See also: Genesis 10:19; Joshua 19:33; Psalms 78:54.
דַּמֶּ֔שֶׂק
Dammeseq
H1834
"Damascus"
N-proper
Damascus, the capital city of Syria, is mentioned in the Bible as an important trading center. It is located northeast of Jerusalem and is referenced in several biblical stories.
Definition: § Damascus = "silent is the sackcloth weaver" an ancient trading city, capital of Syria, located in the plain east of Hermon, 130 (205 km) miles northeast of Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: Damascus. See also: Genesis 14:15; 2 Chronicles 28:5; Isaiah 7:8.
וְ/צָפ֥וֹן
tsâphôwn
H6828
"Zaphon"
Conj | N-fs
This word means 'north' and is used to describe a direction or location. In the Bible, it is often translated as 'north' or 'northern side'.
Definition: This name means north Also named: tsa.phon (צָפוֹן "Zaphon" H6829)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: north(-ern, side, -ward, wind). See also: Genesis 13:14; Jeremiah 6:22; Psalms 48:3.
צָפ֖וֹנָ/ה
tsâphôwn
H6828
"Zaphon"
N-fs | Suff
This word means 'north' and is used to describe a direction or location. In the Bible, it is often translated as 'north' or 'northern side'.
Definition: This name means north Also named: tsa.phon (צָפוֹן "Zaphon" H6829)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: north(-ern, side, -ward, wind). See also: Genesis 13:14; Jeremiah 6:22; Psalms 48:3.
וּ/גְב֣וּל
gᵉbûwl
H1366
"border"
Conj | N-ms
This word refers to a boundary or border, like the borders of the Promised Land in Numbers 34:1-12. It can also mean a region or territory, as in the borders of Israel in 1 Kings 8:65.
Definition: : boundary 1) border, territory 1a) border 1b) territory (enclosed within boundary) 1c) region, territory (of darkness) (fig.) Also means: ge.vul (גְּבוּל ": area" H1366H)
Usage: Occurs in 196 OT verses. KJV: border, bound, coast, [idiom] great, landmark, limit, quarter, space. See also: Genesis 10:19; Joshua 19:33; Psalms 78:54.
חֲמָ֑ת
Chămâth
H2574
"Hamath"
N-proper
Hamath is an ancient city in Syria, mentioned in 2 Kings as a key location. It was a major city in the region, known for its fortress.
Definition: § Hamath = "fortress" the principle city of upper Syria in the valley of the Orontes
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: Hamath, Hemath. See also: Numbers 13:21; 1 Chronicles 18:9; Isaiah 10:9.
וְ/אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
פְּאַ֥ת
pêʼâh
H6285
"side"
N-fs
This word refers to the side or corner of something, like the edge of a room or a region. It is used in the Bible to describe geography or location. In the KJV, it is translated as 'corner' or 'side'.
Definition: 1) corner, edge, side, quarter, extremity 1a) corner 1b) side
Usage: Occurs in 59 OT verses. KJV: corner, end, quarter, side. See also: Exodus 25:26; Jeremiah 25:23; Jeremiah 9:25.
צָפֽוֹן
tsâphôwn
H6828
"Zaphon"
N-fs
This word means 'north' and is used to describe a direction or location. In the Bible, it is often translated as 'north' or 'northern side'.
Definition: This name means north Also named: tsa.phon (צָפוֹן "Zaphon" H6829)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: north(-ern, side, -ward, wind). See also: Genesis 13:14; Jeremiah 6:22; Psalms 48:3.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 47:17
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- Ezekiel 47:17 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 47:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 47:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:17
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:17
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:17
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 47:17
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 47:17
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:17
- Sermons on Ezekiel 47:17
Context — The Borders of the Land
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,
16Berothah, and Sibraim (which is on the border between Damascus and Hamath), as far as Hazer-hatticon, which is on the border of Hauran.
17So the border will run from the Sea to Hazar-enan, along the northern border of Damascus, with the territory of Hamath to the north. This will be the northern boundary.
18On the east side the border will run between Hauran and Damascus, along the Jordan between Gilead and the land of Israel, to the Eastern Sea and as far as Tamar. This will be the eastern boundary. 19On the south side it will run from Tamar to the waters of Meribath-kadesh, and along the Brook of Egypt to the Great Sea. This will be the southern boundary.Cross References
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| 1 | Ezekiel 48:1 | “Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. |
| 2 | Numbers 34:9 | continue to Ziphron, and end at Hazar-enan. This will be your boundary on the north. |
Ezekiel 47:17 Summary
The verse Ezekiel 47:17 describes the northern boundary of the land that God has set apart for His people. This boundary runs from the Sea to Hazar-enan, along the northern border of Damascus, with the territory of Hamath to the north. In simple terms, this means that God has defined the territory that belongs to His people, just like He defined the boundaries of the Promised Land in Joshua 1:4 and Acts 7:5. By establishing these boundaries, God is showing His care and provision for His people, and reminding us of His sovereignty over all things, as seen in Psalm 24:1 and Jeremiah 27:5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the border running from the Sea to Hazar-enan in Ezekiel 47:17?
The border running from the Sea to Hazar-enan marks the northern boundary of the land, as described in Ezekiel 47:17, and is significant because it defines the territory that God has set apart for His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 19:14 and Proverbs 22:28.
Why is the territory of Hamath mentioned as being to the north in Ezekiel 47:17?
The territory of Hamath is mentioned as being to the north because it serves as a geographical reference point to help identify the location of the northern boundary, similar to how the Jordan River is used as a reference point in Numbers 34:12 and Joshua 22:25.
How does the description of the northern boundary in Ezekiel 47:17 relate to the rest of the chapter?
The description of the northern boundary in Ezekiel 47:17 is part of a larger description of the boundaries of the land, which includes the eastern boundary in Ezekiel 47:18 and the southern boundary in Ezekiel 47:19, all of which work together to define the territory that God has set apart for His people, as seen in Ezekiel 48:1-35.
What is the spiritual significance of the borders described in Ezekiel 47:17?
The borders described in Ezekiel 47:17 represent the boundaries that God has set for His people, and serve as a reminder of His sovereignty and provision, as seen in Psalm 16:6 and Acts 17:26.
Reflection Questions
- As you consider the northern boundary described in Ezekiel 47:17, what boundaries has God set in your own life, and how are you respecting those boundaries?
- How does the concept of boundaries and borders in Ezekiel 47:17 relate to your understanding of God's sovereignty and provision in your life?
- In what ways can you apply the idea of respecting geographical boundaries to your own spiritual journey, using scriptures like Proverbs 4:23 and Isaiah 26:3 as guides?
- As you reflect on the description of the northern boundary in Ezekiel 47:17, what insights do you gain into God's character and His relationship with His people, and how can you apply those insights to your own relationship with Him?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 47:17
And the border from the sea shall be Hazarenan, the border of Damascus,.... Which was the furthermost part and end of the northern border, as fixed by Moses, Numbers 34:9: and the north northward,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 47:17
And the border from the sea shall be Hazar-enan, the border of Damascus, and the north northward, and the border of Hamath. And this is the north side.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:17
The border; the utmost northern bounds. From the sea: see . Hazar-enan; the village Enan, or Enon, near Sedada. The north northward; a line drawn from west to east, that shall distinguish the most northern boundaries of Israel from the most southern of Syria Damascena.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:17
Ezekiel 47:17 And the border from the sea shall be Hazarenan, the border of Damascus, and the north northward, and the border of Hamath. And [this is] the north side.Ver. 17. And the border from the sea shall be Hazarenan.] Forasmuch as the borders in this description of the land are set to be such as never were in the Israelites’ possession, the Jewish doctors are, will they nill they, forced to confess that the land of Israel in the world to come shall be larger than ever it had been. Now gospel times are called "the world to come."
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:17
(17) The border from the sea shall be Hazarenan.—Comparing this with Numbers 34:9, it is plain that the sense is, “The (north) boundary which started from the sea shall terminate at Hazar-enan, where it meets the boundaries of Damascus.” Hazar-enan means “the village of springs,” and is mentioned in Ezekiel 48:1, and in Numbers 34:9-10, as the end of the north and beginning of the east boundary of the land. For “and the border of Hamath,” read even the border—i.e., the northern boundary is the (south) boundary of Hamath. While it is impossible to locate precisely this northern boundary, either as given in Numbers or by Ezekiel, it is evident that the two are identical, and that the line stretched from the Mediterranean to the territory of Damascus. The whole width of the country at this point would therefore be somewhat over thirty miles.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:17
Verse 17. The border from the sea] The north border eastward is ascertained Ezekiel 47:15-16; here it is shown how far it extends itself northward. Hazar-enan] The village of Enan, Numbers 34:9, placed to the north of Caesarea Philippi. Ziphron, see Numbers 34:9, called Zaphion by the Syriac.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 47:17
17. The verse repeats and sums up Ezekiel 47:15-16, with special reference to the countries lying on the N. of the northern border of Israel. In Ezekiel 47:17 Hazar Enon is named as the extremity of the Northern boundary, in Ezekiel 47:16 Hazar hattikon (the middle Hazar). The places must be identical, whether hattikon be a misreading or not. LXX. reads Saunan, Cod. Alex. Eunan, and in Ezekiel 48:1, Numbers 34:9, Enon here is spelled Enan. In Ezekiel 47:16 the place is said to be on the border of Hauran. Ezekiel 47:17 may read: “and so the border shall be from the sea to Hazar Enon on the border of Damascus, and north northwards the border of Hamath: this is the north side” (reading this as Ezekiel 47:20 and possibly with omission of and before “border of Hamath,” words wanting in LXX.). The boundary is first stated generally as going from the sea to Hazar Enan, and then in the contrary direction north, Hamath being the country to the N.
It is not certain that Hauran is the district now so called, but it is probable. Wetzstein (Del. Psalms iii. 439, Eaton’s Trans.), identifies the village of Haḍ ?ar at the East foot of Hermon with Hazar Enan. In all likelihood the end of the boundary line is hereabouts; in Deuteronomy 3:8 Hermon is the northernmost point of conquest, and Ezek. would probably follow this. The northern boundary followed an easterly course from the sea, Hamath lying on the N., then a southerly course having Damascus on the E., till it terminated at Hazar Enon between Damascus and Hauran. But at what point of the sea it started, and in what latitude the line to the east ran is obscure. The identifications of Hethlon with Heitela and of Zedad with Sadad would give the latitude of Emesa (Homs), which is very far north; see Porter, Five Years in Damascus, 11. 354 seq. and map. More likely the prophet fancied the starting-point on the W. to be about Tyre.
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 47:17
And the north ... - Or, “and on the north, the border on the north shall be” etc.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 47:17
15-17. “This is the border of the land on the north: from the Great Sea (the Mediterranean) by Hethlon to the frontier of Hamath as far as Zedad, thence on to Beroth-Sibraim, which is on the line
Sermons on Ezekiel 47:17
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