Ezek.47.1

Now he brought me back to the entrance to the Temple. I saw water pouring out from under the Temple porch to the east (the Temple faced east). The water poured from the south side of the Temple, south of the altar.

Ezek.47.1

The man brought me back to the entrance of the temple, and I saw water coming out from under the threshold of the temple toward the east (for the temple faced east). The water was coming down from under the south side of the temple, south of the altar.

Ezek.47.1

Then he brought me back to the door of the temple; and there was water, flowing from under the threshold of the temple toward the east, for the front of the temple faced east; the water was flowing from under the right side of the temple, south of the altar.

Ezek.47.1

Then the man brought me back to the entrance of the Temple. There I saw a stream flowing eastward from beneath the Temple threshold. This stream then passed to the right of the altar on its south side.

Ezek.47.2

He then took me out through the north gate and led me around the outside to the gate complex on the east. The water was gushing from under the south front of the Temple.

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He then brought me out through the north gate and led me around the outside to the outer gate facing east, and the water was flowing from the south side.

Ezek.47.2

He brought me out by way of the north gate, and led me around on the outside to the outer gateway that faces east; and there was water, running out on the right side.

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The man brought me outside the wall through the north gateway and led me around to the eastern entrance. There I could see the stream flowing out through the south side of the east gateway.

Ezek.47.3

He walked to the east with a measuring tape and measured off fifteen hundred feet, leading me through water that was ankle-deep.

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As the man went eastward with a measuring line in his hand, he measured off a thousand cubits and then led me through water that was ankle-deep.

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And when the man went out to the east with the line in his hand, he measured one thousand cubits, and he brought me through the waters; the water came up to my ankles.

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Measuring as he went, he led me along the stream for 1,750 feet and told me to go across. At that point the water was up to my ankles.

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He measured off another fifteen hundred feet, leading me through water that was knee-deep. He measured off another fifteen hundred feet, leading me through water waist-deep.

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He measured off another thousand cubits and led me through water that was knee-deep. He measured off another thousand and led me through water that was up to the waist.

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Again he measured one thousand and brought me through the waters; the water came up to my knees. Again he measured one thousand and brought me through; the water came up to my waist.

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He measured off another 1,750 feet and told me to go across again. This time the water was up to my knees. After another 1,750 feet, it was up to my waist.

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He measured off another fifteen hundred feet. By now it was a river over my head, water to swim in, water no one could possibly walk through.

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He measured off another thousand, but now it was a river that I could not cross, because the water had risen and was deep enough to swim in-a river that no one could cross.

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Again he measured one thousand, and it was a river that I could not cross; for the water was too deep, water in which one must swim, a river that could not be crossed.

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Then he measured another 1,750 feet, and the river was too deep to cross without swimming.

Ezek.47.6

He said, "Son of man, have you had a good look?" Then he took me back to the riverbank.

Ezek.47.6

He asked me, "Son of man, do you see this?" Then he led me back to the bank of the river.

Ezek.47.6

He said to me, "Son of man, have you seen this?" Then he brought me and returned me to the bank of the river.

Ezek.47.6

He told me to keep in mind what I had seen; then he led me back along the riverbank.

Ezek.47.7

While sitting on the bank, I noticed a lot of trees on both sides of the river.

Ezek.47.7

When I arrived there, I saw a great number of trees on each side of the river.

Ezek.47.7

When I returned, there, along the bank of the river, were very many trees on one side and the other.

Ezek.47.7

Suddenly, to my surprise, many trees were now growing on both sides of the river!

Ezek.47.8

He told me, "This water flows east, descends to the Arabah and then into the sea, the sea of stagnant waters. When it empties into those waters, the sea will become fresh.

Ezek.47.8

He said to me, "This water flows toward the eastern region and goes down into the Arabah, where it enters the Sea. When it empties into the Sea, the water there becomes fresh.

Ezek.47.8

Then he said to me: "This water flows toward the eastern region, goes down into the valley, and enters the sea. When it reaches the sea, its waters are healed.

Ezek.47.8

Then he said to me, "This river flows east through the desert into the Jordan Valley, where it enters the Dead Sea. The waters of this stream will heal the salty waters of the Dead Sea and make them fresh and pure.

Ezek.47.9

Wherever the river flows, life will flourish--great schools of fish--because the river is turning the salt sea into fresh water. Where the river flows, life abounds.

Ezek.47.9

Swarms of living creatures will live wherever the river flows. There will be large numbers of fish, because this water flows there and makes the salt water fresh; so where the river flows everything will live.

Ezek.47.9

And it shall be that every living thing that moves, wherever the rivers go, will live. There will be a very great multitude of fish, because these waters go there; for they will be healed, and everything will live wherever the river goes.

Ezek.47.9

Everything that touches the water of this river will live. Fish will abound in the Dead Sea, for its waters will be healed. Wherever this water flows, everything will live.

Ezek.47.10

Fishermen will stand shoulder to shoulder along the shore from En-gedi all the way north to En-eglaim, casting their nets. The sea will teem with fish of all kinds, like the fish of the Great Mediterranean.

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Fishermen will stand along the shore; from En Gedi to En Eglaim there will be places for spreading nets. The fish will be of many kinds-like the fish of the Great Sea.

Ezek.47.10

It shall be that fishermen will stand by it from En Gedi to En Eglaim; they will be places for spreading their nets. Their fish will be of the same kinds as the fish of the Great Sea, exceedingly many.

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Fishermen will stand along the shores of the Dead Sea, fishing all the way from En-gedi to En-eglaim. The shores will be covered with nets drying in the sun. Fish of every kind will fill the Dead Sea, just as they fill the Mediterranean!

Ezek.47.11

"The swamps and marshes won't become fresh. They'll stay salty.

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But the swamps and marshes will not become fresh; they will be left for salt.

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But its swamps and marshes will not be healed; they will be given over to salt.

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But the marshes and swamps will not be purified; they will be sources of salt.

Ezek.47.12

"But the river itself, on both banks, will grow fruit trees of all kinds. Their leaves won't wither, the fruit won't fail. Every month they'll bear fresh fruit because the river from the Sanctuary flows to them. Their fruit will be for food and their leaves for healing."

Ezek.47.12

Fruit trees of all kinds will grow on both banks of the river. Their leaves will not wither, nor will their fruit fail. Every month they will bear, because the water from the sanctuary flows to them. Their fruit will serve for food and their leaves for healing."

Ezek.47.12

Along the bank of the river, on this side and that, will grow all kinds of trees used for food; their leaves will not wither, and their fruit will not fail. They will bear fruit every month, because their water flows from the sanctuary. Their fruit will be for food, and their leaves for medicine."

Ezek.47.12

All kinds of fruit trees will grow along both sides of the river. The leaves of these trees will never turn brown and fall, and there will always be fruit on their branches. There will be a new crop every month, without fail! For they are watered by the river flowing from the Temple. The fruit will be for food and the leaves for healing."

Ezek.47.13

A Message from GOD, the Master: "These are the boundaries by which you are to divide up the inheritance of the land for the twelve tribes of Israel, with Joseph getting two parcels.

Ezek.47.13

This is what the Sovereign LORD says: "These are the boundaries by which you are to divide the land for an inheritance among the twelve tribes of Israel, with two portions for Joseph.

Ezek.47.13

Thus says the Lord GOD: "These are the borders by which you shall divide the land as an inheritance among the twelve tribes of Israel. Joseph shall have two portions.

Ezek.47.13

This is what the Sovereign LORD says: "Follow these instructions for dividing the land for the twelve tribes of Israel: The tribe of Joseph will be given two shares of land.

Ezek.47.14

It is to be divided up equally. I swore in a solemn oath to give it to your ancestors, swore that this land would be your inheritance.

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You are to divide it equally among them. Because I swore with uplifted hand to give it to your forefathers, this land will become your inheritance.

Ezek.47.14

You shall inherit it equally with one another; for I raised My hand in an oath to give it to your fathers, and this land shall fall to you as your inheritance.

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Otherwise each tribe will receive an equal share. I swore that I would give this land to your ancestors, and it will now come to you as your inheritance.

Ezek.47.15

"These are the boundaries of the land: "The northern boundary runs from the Great Mediterranean Sea along the Hethlon road to where you turn off to the entrance of Hamath, Zedad,

Ezek.47.15

"This is to be the boundary of the land: "On the north side it will run from the Great Sea by the Hethlon road past Lebo Hamath to Zedad,

Ezek.47.15

"This shall be the border of the land on the north: from the Great Sea, by the road to Hethlon, as one goes to Zedad,

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"The northern border will run from the Mediterranean toward Hethlon, then on through Lebo-hamath to Zedad;

Ezek.47.16

Berothah, and Sibraim, which lies between the territory of Damascus and the territory of Hamath, and on to Hazor-hatticon on the border of Hauran.

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Berothah and Sibraim (which lies on the border between Damascus and Hamath), as far as Hazer Hatticon, which is on the border of Hauran.

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Hamath, Berothah, Sibraim (which is between the border of Damascus and the border of Hamath), to Hazar Hatticon (which is on the border of Hauran).

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then it will run to Berothah and Sibraim, which are on the border between Damascus and Hamath, and finally to Hazer-hatticon, on the border of Hauran.

Ezek.47.17

The boundary runs from the Sea to Hazor-enon, with the territories of Damascus and Hamath to the north. That is the northern boundary.

Ezek.47.17

The boundary will extend from the sea to Hazar Enan, along the northern border of Damascus, with the border of Hamath to the north. This will be the north boundary.

Ezek.47.17

Thus the boundary shall be from the Sea to Hazar Enan, the border of Damascus; and as for the north, northward, it is the border of Hamath. This is the north side.

Ezek.47.17

So the northern border will run from the Mediterranean to Hazar-enan, on the border between Hamath to the north and Damascus to the south.

Ezek.47.18

"The eastern boundary runs between Damascus and Hauran, down along the Jordan between Gilead and the land of Israel to the Eastern Sea as far as Tamar. This is the eastern boundary.

Ezek.47.18

"On the east side the boundary 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 east boundary.

Ezek.47.18

"On the east side you shall mark out the border from between Hauran and Damascus, and between Gilead and the land of Israel, along the Jordan, and along the eastern side of the sea. This is the east side.

Ezek.47.18

"The eastern border starts at a point between Hauran and Damascus and runs southward along the Jordan River between Israel and Gilead, past the Dead Sea and as far south as Tamar. This will be the eastern border.

Ezek.47.19

"The southern boundary runs west from Tamar to the waters of Meribah-kadesh, along the Brook of Egypt, and out to the Great Mediterranean Sea. This is the southern boundary.

Ezek.47.19

"On the south side it will run from Tamar as far as the waters of Meribah Kadesh, then along the Wadi of Egypt to the Great Sea. This will be the south boundary.

Ezek.47.19

"The south side, toward the South, shall be from Tamar to the waters of Meribah by Kadesh, along the brook to the Great Sea. This is the south side, toward the South.

Ezek.47.19

"The southern border will go west from Tamar to the waters of Meribah at Kadesh and then follow the course of the brook of Egypt to the Mediterranean. This will be the southern border.

Ezek.47.20

"The western boundary is formed by the Great Mediterranean Sea north to where the road turns east toward the entrance to Hamath. This is the western boundary.

Ezek.47.20

"On the west side, the Great Sea will be the boundary to a point opposite Lebo Hamath. This will be the west boundary.

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"The west side shall be the Great Sea, from the southern boundary until one comes to a point opposite Hamath. This is the west side.

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"On the west side the Mediterranean itself will be your border from the southern border to the point where the northern border begins, opposite Lebo-hamath.

Ezek.47.21

"Divide up this land among the twelve tribes of Israel.

Ezek.47.21

"You are to distribute this land among yourselves according to the tribes of Israel.

Ezek.47.21

"Thus you shall divide this land among yourselves according to the tribes of Israel.

Ezek.47.21

"Divide the land within these boundaries among the tribes of Israel.

Ezek.47.22

Divide it up as your inheritance, and include in it the resident aliens who have made themselves at home among you and now have children. Treat them as if they were born there, just like yourselves. They also get an inheritance among the tribes of Israel.

Ezek.47.22

You are to allot it as an inheritance for yourselves and for the aliens who have settled among you and who have children. You are to consider them as native-born Israelites; along with you they are to be allotted an inheritance among the tribes of Israel.

Ezek.47.22

It shall be that you will divide it by lot as an inheritance for yourselves, and for the strangers who dwell among you and who bear children among you. They shall be to you as native-born among the children of Israel; they shall have an inheritance with you among the tribes of Israel.

Ezek.47.22

Distribute the land as an inheritance for yourselves and for the foreigners who have joined you and are raising their families among you. They will be just like native-born Israelites to you, and they will receive an inheritance among the tribes.

Ezek.47.23

In whatever tribe the resident alien lives, there he gets his inheritance. Decree of GOD, the Master.

Ezek.47.23

In whatever tribe the alien settles, there you are to give him his inheritance," declares the Sovereign LORD.

Ezek.47.23

And it shall be that in whatever tribe the stranger dwells, there you shall give him his inheritance," says the Lord GOD.

Ezek.47.23

All these immigrants are to be given land within the territory of the tribe with whom they now live. I, the Sovereign LORD, have spoken!

Ezek.48.1

"These are the tribes: "Dan: one portion, along the northern boundary, following the Hethlon road that turns off to the entrance of Hamath as far as Hazor-enon so that the territory of Damascus lies to the north alongside Hamath, the northern border stretching from east to west.

Ezek.48.1

"These are the tribes, listed by name: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion; it will follow the Hethlon road to Lebo Hamath; Hazar Enan and the northern border of Damascus next to Hamath will be part of its border from the east side to the west side.

Ezek.48.1

"Now these are the names of the tribes: From the northern border along the road to Hethlon at the entrance of Hamath, to Hazar Enan, the border of Damascus northward, in the direction of Hamath, there shall be one section for Dan from its east to its west side;

Ezek.48.1

"Here is the list of the tribes of Israel and the territory each is to receive. The territory of Dan is in the extreme north. Its boundary line follows the Hethlon road to Lebo-hamath and then runs on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus, with Hamath to the north. Dan's territory extends all the way across the land of Israel from east to west.

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"Asher: one portion, bordering Dan from east to west.

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"Asher will have one portion; it will border the territory of Dan from east to west.

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by the border of Dan, from the east side to the west, one section for Asher;

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Asher's territory lies south of Dan's and also extends from east to west.

Ezek.48.3

"Naphtali: one portion, bordering Asher from east to west.

Ezek.48.3

"Naphtali will have one portion; it will border the territory of Asher from east to west.

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by the border of Asher, from the east side to the west, one section for Naphtali;

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Naphtali's land lies south of Asher's, also extending from east to west.

Ezek.48.4

"Manasseh: one portion, bordering Naphtali from east to west.

Ezek.48.4

"Manasseh will have one portion; it will border the territory of Naphtali from east to west.

Ezek.48.4

by the border of Naphtali, from the east side to the west, one section for Manasseh;

Ezek.48.4

Then comes Manasseh south of Naphtali, and its territory also extends from east to west.

Ezek.48.5

"Ephraim: one portion, bordering Manasseh from east to west.

Ezek.48.5

"Ephraim will have one portion; it will border the territory of Manasseh from east to west.

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by the border of Manasseh, from the east side to the west, one section for Ephraim;

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South of Manasseh is Ephraim,

Ezek.48.6

"Reuben: one portion, bordering Ephraim from east to west.

Ezek.48.6

"Reuben will have one portion; it will border the territory of Ephraim from east to west.

Ezek.48.6

by the border of Ephraim, from the east side to the west, one section for Reuben;

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and then Reuben,

Ezek.48.7

"Judah: one portion, bordering Reuben from east to west.

Ezek.48.7

"Judah will have one portion; it will border the territory of Reuben from east to west.

Ezek.48.7

by the border of Reuben, from the east side to the west, one section for Judah;

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and then Judah, all of whose boundaries extend from east to west.

Ezek.48.8

"Bordering Judah from east to west is the consecrated area that you will set aside as holy: a square approximately seven by seven miles, with the Sanctuary set at the center.

Ezek.48.8

"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.

Ezek.48.8

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.

Ezek.48.8

"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.

Ezek.48.9

The consecrated area reserved for GOD is to be seven miles long and a little less than three miles wide.

Ezek.48.9

"The special portion you are to offer to the LORD will be 25,000 cubits long and 10,000 cubits wide.

Ezek.48.9

"The district that you shall set apart for the LORD shall be twenty-five thousand cubits in length and ten thousand in width.

Ezek.48.9

"The area set aside for the LORD's Temple will be 8 1/3 miles long and 6 2/3 miles wide.

Ezek.48.10

"This is how it will be parceled out. The priest will get the area measuring seven miles on the north and south boundaries, with a width of a little more than three miles at the east and west boundaries. The Sanctuary of GOD will be at the center.

Ezek.48.10

This will be the sacred portion for the priests. It will be 25,000 cubits long on the north side, 10,000 cubits wide on the west side, 10,000 cubits wide on the east side and 25,000 cubits long on the south side. In the center of it will be the sanctuary of the LORD.

Ezek.48.10

To these--to the priests--the holy district shall belong: on the north twenty-five thousand cubits in length, on the west ten thousand in width, on the east ten thousand in width, and on the south twenty-five thousand in length. The sanctuary of the LORD shall be in the center.

Ezek.48.10

For the priests there will be a strip of land measuring 8 1/3 miles long by 3 1/3 miles wide, with the LORD's Temple at the center.

Ezek.48.11

This is for the consecrated priests, the Zadokites who stayed true in their service to me and didn't get off track as the Levites did when Israel wandered off the main road.

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This will be for the consecrated priests, the Zadokites, who were faithful in serving me and did not go astray as the Levites did when the Israelites went astray.

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It shall be for the priests of the sons of Zadok, who are sanctified, who have kept My charge, who did not go astray when the children of Israel went astray, as the Levites went astray.

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This area is set aside for the ordained priests, the descendants of Zadok who obeyed me and did not go astray when the people of Israel and the rest of the Levites did.

Ezek.48.12

This is their special gift, a gift from the land itself, most holy ground, bordering the section of the Levites.

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It will be a special gift to them from the sacred portion of the land, a most holy portion, bordering the territory of the Levites.

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And this district of land that is set apart shall be to them a thing most holy by the border of the Levites.

Ezek.48.12

It will be their special portion when the land is distributed, the most sacred land of all. Next to the priests' territory will lie the land where the other Levites will live.

Ezek.48.13

"The Levites get a section equal in size to that of the priests, roughly seven by three miles.

Ezek.48.13

"Alongside the territory of the priests, the Levites will have an allotment 25,000 cubits long and 10,000 cubits wide. Its total length will be 25,000 cubits and its width 10,000 cubits.

Ezek.48.13

"Opposite the border of the priests, the Levites shall have an area twenty-five thousand cubits in length and ten thousand in width; its entire length shall be twenty-five thousand and its width ten thousand.

Ezek.48.13

The land allotted to the Levites will be the same size and shape as that belonging to the priests--8 1/3 miles long and 3 1/3 miles wide. Together these portions of land will measure 8 1/3 miles long by 6 2/3 miles wide.

Ezek.48.14

They are not permitted to sell or trade any of it. It's the choice part of the land, to say nothing of being holy to GOD.

Ezek.48.14

They must not sell or exchange any of it. This is the best of the land and must not pass into other hands, because it is holy to the LORD.

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And they shall not sell or exchange any of it; they may not alienate this best part of the land, for it is holy to the LORD.

Ezek.48.14

None of this special land will ever be sold or traded or used by others, for it belongs to the LORD; it is set apart as holy.

Ezek.48.15

"What's left of the "sacred square'--each side measures out at seven miles by a mile and a half--is for ordinary use: the city and its buildings with open country around it, but the city at the center.

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"The remaining area, 5,000 cubits wide and 25,000 cubits long, will be for the common use of the city, for houses and for pastureland. The city will be in the center of it

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"The five thousand cubits in width that remain, along the edge of the twenty-five thousand, shall be for general use by the city, for dwellings and common-land; and the city shall be in the center.

Ezek.48.15

"An additional strip of land 8 1/3 miles long by 1 2/3 miles wide, south of the sacred Temple area, will be allotted for public use--homes, pasturelands, and common lands, with a city at the center.

Ezek.48.16

The north, south, east, and west sides of the city are each about a mile and a half in length.

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and will have these measurements: the north side 4,500 cubits, the south side 4,500 cubits, the east side 4,500 cubits, and the west side 4,500 cubits.

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These shall be its measurements: the north side four thousand five hundred cubits, the south side four thousand five hundred, the east side four thousand five hundred, and the west side four thousand five hundred.

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The city will measure 1 1/2 miles on each side.

Ezek.48.17

A strip of pasture, one hundred twenty-five yards wide, will border the city on all sides.

Ezek.48.17

The pastureland for the city will be 250 cubits on the north, 250 cubits on the south, 250 cubits on the east, and 250 cubits on the west.

Ezek.48.17

The common-land of the city shall be: to the north two hundred and fifty cubits, to the south two hundred and fifty, to the east two hundred and fifty, and to the west two hundred and fifty.

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Open lands will surround the city for 150 yards in every direction.

Ezek.48.18

The remainder of this portion, three miles of countryside to the east and to the west of the sacred precinct, is for farming. It will supply food for the city.

Ezek.48.18

What remains of the area, bordering on the sacred portion and running the length of it, will be 10,000 cubits on the east side and 10,000 cubits on the west side. Its produce will supply food for the workers of the city.

Ezek.48.18

The rest of the length, alongside the district of the holy section, shall be ten thousand cubits to the east and ten thousand to the west. It shall be adjacent to the district of the holy section, and its produce shall be food for the workers of the city.

Ezek.48.18

Outside the city there will be a farming area that stretches 3 1/3 miles to the east and 3 1/3 miles to the west along the border of the sacred area. This farmland will produce food for the people working in the city.

Ezek.48.19

Workers from all the tribes of Israel will serve as field hands to farm the land.

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The workers from the city who farm it will come from all the tribes of Israel.

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The workers of the city, from all the tribes of Israel, shall cultivate it.

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Those who come from the various tribes to work in the city may farm it.

Ezek.48.20

"This dedicated area, set apart for holy purposes, will be a square, seven miles by seven miles, a "holy square,' which includes the part set aside for the city.

Ezek.48.20

The entire portion will be a square, 25,000 cubits on each side. As a special gift you will set aside the sacred portion, along with the property of the city.

Ezek.48.20

The entire district shall be twenty-five thousand cubits by twenty-five thousand cubits, foursquare. You shall set apart the holy district with the property of the city.

Ezek.48.20

This entire area--including the sacred lands and the city--is a square that measures 8 1/3 miles on each side.

Ezek.48.21

"The rest of this land, the country stretching east to the Jordan and west to the Mediterranean from the seven-mile sides of the "holy square,' belongs to the prince. His land is sandwiched between the tribal portions north and south, and goes out both east and west from the "sacred square' with its Temple at the center.

Ezek.48.21

"What remains on both sides of the area formed by the sacred portion and the city property will belong to the prince. It will extend eastward from the 25,000 cubits of the sacred portion to the eastern border, and westward from the 25,000 cubits to the western border. Both these areas running the length of the tribal portions will belong to the prince, and the sacred portion with the temple sanctuary will be in the center of them.

Ezek.48.21

"The rest shall belong to the prince, on one side and on the other of the holy district and of the city's property, next to the twenty-five thousand cubits of the holy district as far as the eastern border, and westward next to the twenty-five thousand as far as the western border, adjacent to the tribal portions; it shall belong to the prince. It shall be the holy district, and the sanctuary of the temple shall be in the center.

Ezek.48.21

"The areas that remain, to the east and to the west of the sacred lands and the city, will belong to the prince. Each of these areas will be 8 1/3 miles wide, extending in opposite directions to the eastern and western borders of Israel.

Ezek.48.22

The land set aside for the Levites on one side and the city on the other is in the middle of the territory assigned to the prince. The "sacred square' is flanked east and west by the prince's land and bordered on the north and south by the territories of Judah and Benjamin respectively.

Ezek.48.22

So the property of the Levites and the property of the city will lie in the center of the area that belongs to the prince. The area belonging to the prince will lie between the border of Judah and the border of Benjamin.

Ezek.48.22

Moreover, apart from the possession of the Levites and the possession of the city which are in the midst of what belongs to the prince, the area between the border of Judah and the border of Benjamin shall belong to the prince.

Ezek.48.22

So the prince's land will include everything between the territories allotted to Judah and Benjamin, except for the areas set aside for the sacred lands and the city.

Ezek.48.23

"And then the rest of the tribes: "Benjamin: one portion, stretching from the eastern to the western boundary.

Ezek.48.23

"As for the rest of the tribes: Benjamin will have one portion; it will extend from the east side to the west side.

Ezek.48.23

"As for the rest of the tribes, from the east side to the west, Benjamin shall have one section;

Ezek.48.23

"These are the territories allotted to the rest of the tribes. Benjamin's territory lies just south of the prince's lands, and it extends across the entire land of Israel from east to west.

Ezek.48.24

"Simeon: one portion, bordering Benjamin from east to west.

Ezek.48.24

"Simeon will have one portion; it will border the territory of Benjamin from east to west.

Ezek.48.24

by the border of Benjamin, from the east side to the west, Simeon shall have one section;

Ezek.48.24

South of Benjamin's territory lies that of Simeon, also extending across the land from east to west.

Ezek.48.25

"Issachar: one portion, bordering Simeon from east to west.

Ezek.48.25

"Issachar will have one portion; it will border the territory of Simeon from east to west.

Ezek.48.25

by the border of Simeon, from the east side to the west, Issachar shall have one section;

Ezek.48.25

Next is the territory of Issachar with the same eastern and western boundaries.

Ezek.48.26

"Zebulun: one portion, bordering Issachar from east to west.

Ezek.48.26

"Zebulun will have one portion; it will border the territory of Issachar from east to west.

Ezek.48.26

by the border of Issachar, from the east side to the west, Zebulun shall have one section;

Ezek.48.26

Then comes the territory of Zebulun, which also extends across the land from east to west.

Ezek.48.27

"Gad: one portion, bordering Zebulun from east to west.

Ezek.48.27

"Gad will have one portion; it will border the territory of Zebulun from east to west.

Ezek.48.27

by the border of Zebulun, from the east side to the west, Gad shall have one section;

Ezek.48.27

The territory of Gad is just south of Zebulun with the same borders to the east and west.

Ezek.48.28

"The southern boundary of Gad will run south from Tamar to the waters of Meribah-kadesh, along the Brook of Egypt and then out to the Great Mediterranean Sea.

Ezek.48.28

"The southern boundary of Gad will run south from Tamar to the waters of Meribah Kadesh, then along the Wadi of Egypt to the Great Sea.

Ezek.48.28

by the border of Gad, on the south side, toward the South, the border shall be from Tamar to the waters of Meribah by Kadesh, along the brook to the Great Sea.

Ezek.48.28

The southern border of Gad runs from Tamar to the waters of Meribah at Kadesh and then follows the brook of Egypt to the Mediterranean.

Ezek.48.29

"This is the land that you are to divide up among the tribes of Israel as their inheritance. These are their portions." Decree of GOD, the Master. [JC]

Ezek.48.29

"This is the land you are to allot as an inheritance to the tribes of Israel, and these will be their portions," declares the Sovereign LORD.

Ezek.48.29

This is the land which you shall divide by lot as an inheritance among the tribes of Israel, and these are their portions," says the Lord GOD.

Ezek.48.29

These are the allotments that will be set aside for each tribe's inheritance, says the Sovereign LORD.

Ezek.48.30

"These are the gates of the city. On the north side, which is 2,250 yards long

Ezek.48.30

"These will be the exits of the city: Beginning on the north side, which is 4,500 cubits long,

Ezek.48.30

"These are the exits of the city. On the north side, measuring four thousand five hundred cubits

Ezek.48.30

"These will be the exits to the city: On the north wall, which is 1 1/2 miles long,

Ezek.48.31

(the gates of the city are named after the tribes of Israel), three gates: the gate of Reuben, the gate of Judah, the gate of Levi.

Ezek.48.31

the gates of the city will be named after the tribes of Israel. The three gates on the north side will be the gate of Reuben, the gate of Judah and the gate of Levi.

Ezek.48.31

(the gates of the city shall be named after the tribes of Israel), the three gates northward: one gate for Reuben, one gate for Judah, and one gate for Levi;

Ezek.48.31

there will be three gates, each one named after a tribe of Israel. The first will be named for Reuben, the second for Judah, and the third for Levi.

Ezek.48.32

"On the east side, measuring 2,250 yards, three gates: the gate of Joseph, the gate of Benjamin, the gate of Dan.

Ezek.48.32

"On the east side, which is 4,500 cubits long, will be three gates: the gate of Joseph, the gate of Benjamin and the gate of Dan.

Ezek.48.32

on the east side, four thousand five hundred cubits, three gates: one gate for Joseph, one gate for Benjamin, and one gate for Dan;

Ezek.48.32

On the east wall, also 1 1/2 miles long, the gates will be named for Joseph, Benjamin, and Dan.

Ezek.48.33

"On the south side, measuring 2,250 yards, three gates: the gate of Simeon, the gate of Issachar, the gate of Zebulun.

Ezek.48.33

"On the south side, which measures 4,500 cubits, will be three gates: the gate of Simeon, the gate of Issachar and the gate of Zebulun.

Ezek.48.33

on the south side, measuring four thousand five hundred cubits, three gates: one gate for Simeon, one gate for Issachar, and one gate for Zebulun;

Ezek.48.33

The south wall, also 1 1/2 miles long, will have gates named for Simeon, Issachar, and Zebulun.

Ezek.48.34

"On the west side, measuring 2,250 yards, three gates: the gate of Gad, the gate of Asher, the gate of Naphtali.

Ezek.48.34

"On the west side, which is 4,500 cubits long, will be three gates: the gate of Gad, the gate of Asher and the gate of Naphtali.

Ezek.48.34

on the west side, four thousand five hundred cubits with their three gates: one gate for Gad, one gate for Asher, and one gate for Naphtali.

Ezek.48.34

And on the west wall, also 1 1/2 miles long, the gates will be named for Gad, Asher, and Naphtali.

Ezek.48.35

"The four sides of the city measure to a total of nearly six miles. "From now on the name of the city will be YAHWEH-SHAMMAHGOD-IS-THERE."

Ezek.48.35

"The distance all around will be 18,000 cubits. "And the name of the city from that time on will be: The LORD is There."

Ezek.48.35

All the way around shall be eighteen thousand cubits; and the name of the city from that day shall be: THE LORD IS THERE."

Ezek.48.35

"The distance around the entire city will be six miles. And from that day the name of the city will be `The LORD Is There.'"

1Pet.4.1

Since Jesus went through everything you're going through and more, learn to think like him. Think of your sufferings as a weaning from that old sinful habit of always expecting to get your own way.

1Pet.4.1

Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin.

1Pet.4.1

Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,

1Pet.4.1

So then, since Christ suffered physical pain, you must arm yourselves with the same attitude he had, and be ready to suffer, too. For if you are willing to suffer for Christ, you have decided to stop sinning.

1Pet.4.2

Then you'll be able to live out your days free to pursue what God wants instead of being tyrannized by what you want.

1Pet.4.2

As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God.

1Pet.4.2

that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God.

1Pet.4.2

And you won't spend the rest of your life chasing after evil desires, but you will be anxious to do the will of God.

1Pet.4.3

You've already put in your time in that God-ignorant way of life, partying night after night, a drunken and profligate life. Now it's time to be done with it for good.

1Pet.4.3

For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do--living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry.

1Pet.4.3

For we have spent enough of our past lifetime in doing the will of the Gentiles--when we walked in lewdness, lusts, drunkenness, revelries, drinking parties, and abominable idolatries.

1Pet.4.3

You have had enough in the past of the evil things that godless people enjoy--their immorality and lust, their feasting and drunkenness and wild parties, and their terrible worship of idols.

1Pet.4.4

Of course, your old friends don't understand why you don't join in with the old gang anymore. But you don't have to give an account to them.

1Pet.4.4

They think it strange that you do not plunge with them into the same flood of dissipation, and they heap abuse on you.

1Pet.4.4

In regard to these, they think it strange that you do not run with them in the same flood of dissipation, speaking evil of you.

1Pet.4.4

Of course, your former friends are very surprised when you no longer join them in the wicked things they do, and they say evil things about you.

1Pet.4.5

They're the ones who will be called on the carpet--and before God himself.

1Pet.4.5

But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

1Pet.4.5

They will give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

1Pet.4.5

But just remember that they will have to face God, who will judge everyone, both the living and the dead.

1Pet.4.6

Listen to the Message. It was preached to those believers who are now dead, and yet even though they died (just as all people must), they will still get in on the life that God has given in Jesus.

1Pet.4.6

For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged according to men in regard to the body, but live according to God in regard to the spirit.

1Pet.4.6

For this reason the gospel was preached also to those who are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.

1Pet.4.6

That is why the Good News was preached even to those who have died--so that although their bodies were punished with death, they could still live in the spirit as God does.

1Pet.4.7

Everything in the world is about to be wrapped up, so take nothing for granted. Stay wide-awake in prayer.

1Pet.4.7

The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.

1Pet.4.7

But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.

1Pet.4.7

The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers.

1Pet.4.8

Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything.

1Pet.4.8

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

1Pet.4.8

And above all things have fervent love for one another, for "love will cover a multitude of sins."

1Pet.4.8

Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.

1Pet.4.9

Be quick to give a meal to the hungry, a bed to the homeless--cheerfully.

1Pet.4.9

Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.

1Pet.4.9

Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.

1Pet.4.9

Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay.

1Pet.4.10

Be generous with the different things God gave you, passing them around so all get in on it:

1Pet.4.10

Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms.

1Pet.4.10

As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

1Pet.4.10

God has given gifts to each of you from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Manage them well so that God's generosity can flow through you.

1Pet.4.11

if words, let it be God's words; if help, let it be God's hearty help. That way, God's bright presence will be evident in everything through Jesus, and he'll get all the credit as the One mighty in everything--encores to the end of time. Oh, yes!

1Pet.4.11

If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.

1Pet.4.11

If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

1Pet.4.11

Are you called to be a speaker? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Are you called to help others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies. Then God will be given glory in everything through Jesus Christ. All glory and power belong to him forever and ever. Amen.

1Pet.4.12

Friends, when life gets really difficult, don't jump to the conclusion that God isn't on the job.

1Pet.4.12

Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you.

1Pet.4.12

Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you;

1Pet.4.12

Dear friends, don't be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you.

1Pet.4.13

Instead, be glad that you are in the very thick of what Christ experienced. This is a spiritual refining process, with glory just around the corner.

1Pet.4.13

But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.

1Pet.4.13

but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ's sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.

1Pet.4.13

Instead, be very glad--because these trials will make you partners with Christ in his suffering, and afterward you will have the wonderful joy of sharing his glory when it is displayed to all the world.

1Pet.4.14

If you're abused because of Christ, count yourself fortunate. It's the Spirit of God and his glory in you that brought you to the notice of others.

1Pet.4.14

If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

1Pet.4.14

If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified.

1Pet.4.14

Be happy if you are insulted for being a Christian, for then the glorious Spirit of God will come upon you.

1Pet.4.15

If they're on you because you broke the law or disturbed the peace, that's a different matter.

1Pet.4.15

If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler.

1Pet.4.15

But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a busybody in other people's matters.

1Pet.4.15

If you suffer, however, it must not be for murder, stealing, making trouble, or prying into other people's affairs.

1Pet.4.16

But if it's because you're a Christian, don't give it a second thought. Be proud of the distinguished status reflected in that name!

1Pet.4.16

However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.

1Pet.4.16

Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter.

1Pet.4.16

But it is no shame to suffer for being a Christian. Praise God for the privilege of being called by his wonderful name!

1Pet.4.17

It's judgment time for Christians. We're first in line. If it starts with us, think what it's going to be like for those who refuse God's Message!

1Pet.4.17

For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God?

1Pet.4.17

For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God?

1Pet.4.17

For the time has come for judgment, and it must begin first among God's own children. And if even we Christians must be judged, what terrible fate awaits those who have never believed God's Good News?

1Pet.4.18

If good people barely make it, What's in store for the bad?

1Pet.4.18

And, "If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?"

1Pet.4.18

Now "If the righteous one is scarcely saved, Where will the ungodly and the sinner appear?"

1Pet.4.18

And "If the righteous are barely saved, what chance will the godless and sinners have?"

1Pet.4.19

So if you find life difficult because you're doing what God said, take it in stride. Trust him. He knows what he's doing, and he'll keep on doing it.

1Pet.4.19

So then, those who suffer according to God's will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.

1Pet.4.19

Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.

1Pet.4.19

So if you are suffering according to God's will, keep on doing what is right, and trust yourself to the God who made you, for he will never fail you.

Ps.133.1

How wonderful, how beautiful, when brothers and sisters get along!

Ps.133.1

How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!

Ps.133.1

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!

Ps.133.1

How wonderful it is, how pleasant, when brothers live together in harmony!

Ps.133.2

It's like costly anointing oil flowing down head and beard, Flowing down Aaron's beard, flowing down the collar of his priestly robes.

Ps.133.2

It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron's beard, down upon the collar of his robes.

Ps.133.2

It is like the precious oil upon the head, Running down on the beard, The beard of Aaron, Running down on the edge of his garments.

Ps.133.2

For harmony is as precious as the fragrant anointing oil that was poured over Aaron's head, that ran down his beard and onto the border of his robe.

Ps.133.3

It's like the dew on Mount Hermon flowing down the slopes of Zion. Yes, that's where GOD commands the blessing, ordains eternal life.

Ps.133.3

It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the LORD bestows his blessing, even life forevermore.

Ps.133.3

It is like the dew of Hermon, Descending upon the mountains of Zion; For there the LORD commanded the blessing-- Life forevermore.

Ps.133.3

Harmony is as refreshing as the dew from Mount Hermon that falls on the mountains of Zion. And the LORD has pronounced his blessing, even life forevermore.