Ezekiel 48:25
Ezekiel 48:25 in Multiple Translations
Issachar will have one portion bordering the territory of Simeon from east to west.
And by the border of Simeon, from the east side unto the west side, Issachar a portion.
And by the border of Simeon, from the east side unto the west side, Issachar, one portion.
And on the limit of Simeon, from the east side to the west side: Issachar, one part.
Issachar's allocation borders that of Simeon from east to west.
And by the border of Simeon from the East part vnto the West part, Isshachar a portion.
and by the border of Simeon, from the east side unto the west side, Issachar one,
“By the border of Simeon, from the east side to the west side, Issachar, one portion.
And by the border of Simeon, from the east side to the west side, Issachar a portion .
And by the border of Simeon, from the east side to the west side, one portion for Issachar.
South of their land will be the territory for the tribe of Issachar.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 48:25
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Ezekiel 48:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/עַ֣ל
גְּב֣וּל
שִׁמְע֗וֹן
מִ/פְּאַ֥ת
קָדִ֛ימָ/ה
עַד
פְּאַת
יָ֖מָּ/ה
יִשָׂשכָ֥ר
אֶחָֽד
וְ/עַ֣ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Conj | Prep
גְּב֣וּל
gᵉbûwl
H1366
border
N-ms
שִׁמְע֗וֹן
Shimʻôwn
H8095
Shimeon
N-proper
מִ/פְּאַ֥ת
pêʼâh
H6285
side
Prep | N-fs
קָדִ֛ימָ/ה
qâdîym
H6921
east
N-ms | Suff
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
פְּאַת
pêʼâh
H6285
side
N-fs
יָ֖מָּ/ה
yâm
H3220
West
N-ms | Suff
יִשָׂשכָ֥ר
Yissâˢkâr
H3485
Issachar
N-proper
אֶחָֽד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 48:25
וְ/עַ֣ל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
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.
שִׁמְע֗וֹן
Shimʻôwn
H8095
"Shimeon"
N-proper
Shimeon, also known as Simeon, was the second son of Jacob and the progenitor of the tribe of Simeon. He is also the name of an Israelite who had a foreign wife during the time of Ezra.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.31 § Simeon or Shimeon = "heard" 1) the 2nd son of Jacob by his wife Leah and progenitor of the tribe of Simeon 2) an Israelite of the sons of Bani who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Simeon. See also: Genesis 29:33; Numbers 26:12; Ezekiel 48:33.
מִ/פְּאַ֥ת
pêʼâh
H6285
"side"
Prep | 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.
קָדִ֛ימָ/ה
qâdîym
H6921
"east"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this word means the direction east or the east wind, often used to describe geographical locations or the direction of the wind.
Definition: 1) east, east wind 1a) east (of direction) 1b) east wind
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: east(-ward, wind). See also: Genesis 41:6; Ezekiel 43:17; Psalms 48:8.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
פְּאַת
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.
יָ֖מָּ/ה
yâm
H3220
"West"
N-ms | Suff
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.
יִשָׂשכָ֥ר
Yissâˢkâr
H3485
"Issachar"
N-proper
Issachar means 'there is recompense' and refers to the 9th son of Jacob and the tribe that descended from him. He was the 5th son of Leah, Jacob's first wife. The tribe of Issachar is mentioned in 1 Chronicles and other books.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.26.5; son of: Obed-edom (H5654); brother of: Shemaiah (H8098I), Jehozabad (H3075H), Joah (H3098I), Sachar (H7940), Nethanel (H5417K), Ammiel (H5988I) and Peullethai (H6469) § Issachar = "there is recompense" 1) the 9th son of Jacob and the 5th by Leah his first wife and the progenitor of a tribe by his name 2) a Korahite Levite and the 7th son of Obed-edom and doorkeeper to the temple 3) the tribe descended from Issachar the son of Jacob 4) the territory allocated to the descendants of Issachar when they entered the land of Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: Issachar. See also: Genesis 30:18; Joshua 19:23; Ezekiel 48:33.
אֶחָֽד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 48:25
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Context — The Portions for the Remaining Tribes
23As for the rest of the tribes: Benjamin will have one portion extending from the east side to the west side.
24Simeon will have one portion bordering the territory of Benjamin from east to west.
25Issachar will have one portion bordering the territory of Simeon from east to west.
26Zebulun will have one portion bordering the territory of Issachar from east to west. 27And Gad will have one portion bordering the territory of Zebulun from east to west.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 19:17–23 | The fourth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Issachar: Their territory included Jezreel, Chesulloth, Shunem, Hapharaim, Shion, Anaharath, Rabbith, Kishion, Ebez, Remeth, En-gannim, En-haddah, and Beth-pazzez. The border reached Tabor, Shahazumah, and Beth-shemesh, and ended at the Jordan. There were sixteen cities, along with their villages. This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Issachar, including these cities and their villages. |
| 2 | Genesis 30:14–18 | Now during the wheat harvest, Reuben went out and found some mandrakes in the field. When he brought them to his mother, Rachel begged Leah, “Please give me some of your son’s mandrakes.” But Leah replied, “Is it not enough that you have taken away my husband? Now you want to take my son’s mandrakes as well?” “Very well,” said Rachel, “he may sleep with you tonight in exchange for your son’s mandrakes.” When Jacob came in from the field that evening, Leah went out to meet him and said, “You must come with me, for I have hired you with my son’s mandrakes.” So he slept with her that night. And God listened to Leah, and she conceived and bore a fifth son to Jacob. Then Leah said, “God has rewarded me for giving my maidservant to my husband.” So she named him Issachar. |
Ezekiel 48:25 Summary
Ezekiel 48:25 tells us that the tribe of Issachar will have a special portion of land that borders the territory of Simeon from east to west. This shows us that God is a careful and thoughtful planner, who wants each of His people to have their own special place and role (as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:18). Just like the tribes of Israel, we each have our own unique gifts and talents, and God has a special plan for each of us (Ephesians 2:10). By looking at how God divides the land among the tribes, we can learn to trust in His goodness and provision for our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Issachar's portion bordering the territory of Simeon from east to west in Ezekiel 48:25?
The significance of Issachar's portion bordering Simeon's territory is to show God's careful planning and division of the land among the tribes of Israel, as seen in Ezekiel 48:1-29, and to emphasize the importance of each tribe's role in the kingdom of God, as mentioned in Exodus 28:21.
How does Ezekiel 48:25 relate to the overall theme of restoration in the book of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel 48:25 contributes to the overall theme of restoration in the book of Ezekiel by highlighting God's promise to restore the land of Israel and reestablish the tribes in their respective territories, as prophesied in Ezekiel 37:21-22 and fulfilled in Ezekiel 48:1-35.
What can we learn about God's character from the way He divides the land among the tribes in Ezekiel 48:25?
From Ezekiel 48:25, we can learn that God is a God of order, justice, and fairness, as He carefully divides the land among the tribes, giving each one its own portion, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:8-9 and Acts 17:26.
How does the division of the land in Ezekiel 48:25 reflect God's covenant promises to Israel?
The division of the land in Ezekiel 48:25 reflects God's covenant promises to Israel, as seen in Genesis 17:8 and Leviticus 25:23, where God promises to give the land to Abraham's descendants as an everlasting possession.
Reflection Questions
- What does the careful division of the land among the tribes reveal about God's heart for His people?
- How does the specific placement of Issachar's portion alongside Simeon's territory speak to God's sovereignty and wisdom?
- In what ways can I apply the principles of God's careful planning and division, as seen in Ezekiel 48:25, to my own life and circumstances?
- What role do you think Issachar's portion plays in the overall plan of God for the kingdom of Israel, and what can we learn from this?
- How does the promise of restoration in Ezekiel 48:25 give you hope and encouragement in your own life?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 48:25
And by the border of Simeon, from the east side unto the west side, Issachar a portion.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 48:25
And by the border of Simeon, from the east side unto the west side, Issachar a portion.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 48:25
Ezekiel 48:25 And by the border of Simeon, from the east side unto the west side, Issachar a [portion]. Ver. 25.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 48:25
23–29. The tribes lying south of the oblation First, Benjamin, which changes places with Judah, and bounds the oblation on the south (Ezekiel 48:23). The two tribes that formed the ancient kingdom of Judah still have the prerogative of lying nearest the sanctuary. Then Simeon, formerly located in the south (Ezekiel 48:24). Then successively Issachar (Ezekiel 48:25), Zebulun (Ezekiel 48:26), and finally Gad (Ezekiel 48:27). The two former are brought down from the north, and Gad from beyond the Jordan.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 48:25
23-29. South of the sacred square and the domain of the prince shall lie in parallel sections the lands belonging to Benjamin, Simeon, Issachar, Zebulun, and Gad — the southernmost border of the Holy