Ezekiel 48:6
New International Version
“Reuben will have one portion; it will border the territory of Ephraim from east to west.

New Living Translation
and then Reuben,

English Standard Version
Adjoining the territory of Ephraim, from the east side to the west, Reuben, one portion.

Berean Standard Bible
Reuben will have one portion bordering the territory of Ephraim from east to west.

King James Bible
And by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even unto the west side, a portion for Reuben.

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

New American Standard Bible
Beside the border of Ephraim, from the east side to the west side, Reuben, one portion.

NASB 1995
“Beside the border of Ephraim, from the east side to the west side, Reuben, one portion.

NASB 1977
“And beside the border of Ephraim, from the east side to the west side, Reuben, one portion.

Legacy Standard Bible
And beside the border of Ephraim, from the east side to the west side, Reuben, one portion.

Amplified Bible
Beside the border of Ephraim, from the east side to the west side, Reuben, one portion.

Christian Standard Bible
Next to the territory of Ephraim, from the east side to the west, will be Reuben—one portion.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Next to the territory of Ephraim, from the east side to the west, will be Reuben—one portion.

American Standard Version
And by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even unto the west side, Reuben, one portion.

English Revised Version
And by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even unto the west side; Reuben, one portion.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
[Reuben] will have one part of the land and border Ephraim on the south. It will extend from the eastern border to the western border.

International Standard Version
running along the border of the tribe of Ephraim from the eastern perimeter to the western perimeter, the tribe of Reuben with one portion;

Majority Standard Bible
Reuben will have one portion bordering the territory of Ephraim from east to west.

NET Bible
Next to the border of Ephraim from the east side to the west, Reuben will have one portion.

New Heart English Bible
By the border of Ephraim, from the east side even to the west side, Reuben, one portion.

Webster's Bible Translation
And by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even to the west side, a portion for Reuben.

World English Bible
“By the border of Ephraim, from the east side even to the west side, Reuben, one portion.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even to the west side, Reuben, one [portion];

Young's Literal Translation
and by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even unto the west side, Reuben one,

Smith's Literal Translation
And upon the bound of Ephraim to the side east, even to the side of the Rea, Reuben, one.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even to the side of the sea, one portion for Ruben.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And beyond the border of Ephraim, from the eastern region, even to the region of the sea, there shall be one portion for Reuben.

New American Bible
Along the territory of Ephraim from the eastern border to the western border: Reuben, one portion.

New Revised Standard Version
Adjoining the territory of Ephraim, from the east side to the west, Reuben, one portion.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And by the border of Reuben, from the east side to the west side, a portion for Ephraim.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And opposite the border of Rubil from the east wind and unto the west wind of Ephraim
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even unto the west side: Reuben, one portion.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And from the borders of Ephraim, from the eastern parts to the west coasts, for Ruben, one.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Portions for the Tribes
5Ephraim will have one portion bordering the territory of Manasseh from east to west. 6Reuben will have one portion bordering the territory of Ephraim from east to west. 7Judah will have one portion bordering the territory of Reuben from east to west.…

Cross References
Numbers 34:13-29
So Moses commanded the Israelites, “Apportion this land by lot as an inheritance. The LORD has commanded that it be given to the nine and a half tribes. / For the tribes of the Reubenites and Gadites, along with the half-tribe of Manasseh, have already received their inheritance. / These two and a half tribes have received their inheritance across the Jordan from Jericho, toward the sunrise.” ...

Joshua 13:1-7
Now Joshua was old and well along in years, and the LORD said to him, “You are old and well along in years, but very much of the land remains to be possessed. / This is the land that remains: All the territory of the Philistines and the Geshurites, / from the Shihor east of Egypt to the territory of Ekron on the north (considered to be Canaanite territory)—that of the five Philistine rulers of Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron, as well as that of the Avvites; ...

Joshua 18:1-10
Then the whole congregation of Israel assembled at Shiloh and set up the Tent of Meeting there. And though the land was subdued before them, / there were still seven tribes of Israel who had not yet received their inheritance. / So Joshua said to the Israelites, “How long will you put off entering and possessing the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, has given you? ...

Joshua 19:1-9
The second lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Simeon: Their inheritance lay within the territory of Judah / and included Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah, / Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, ...

1 Chronicles 6:63-81
The Merarites, according to their clans, were allotted twelve cities from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun. / So the Israelites gave to the Levites these cities and their pasturelands. / They assigned by lot the cities named above from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin. ...

1 Chronicles 12:23-40
Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD: / From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears. / From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle. ...

1 Chronicles 27:16-22
These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah; / over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok; / over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael; ...

2 Chronicles 11:13-17
Moreover, the priests and Levites from all their districts throughout Israel stood with Rehoboam. / For the Levites left their pasturelands and their possessions and went to Judah and Jerusalem, because Jeroboam and his sons had rejected them as priests of the LORD. / And Jeroboam appointed his own priests for the high places and for the goat demons and calf idols he had made. ...

2 Chronicles 31:15-19
Under his authority, Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah faithfully distributed portions to their fellow priests in their cities, according to their divisions, old and young alike. / In addition, they distributed portions to the males registered by genealogy who were three years of age or older—to all who would enter the house of the LORD for their daily duties for service in the responsibilities of their divisions— / and to the priests enrolled according to their families in the genealogy, as well as to the Levites twenty years of age or older, according to their responsibilities and divisions. ...

Nehemiah 11:1-36
Now the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in the holy city of Jerusalem, while the remaining nine were to dwell in their own towns. / And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem. / These are the heads of the provinces who settled in Jerusalem. (In the villages of Judah, however, each lived on his own property in their towns—the Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and descendants of Solomon’s servants— ...

Isaiah 11:12-13
He will raise a banner for the nations and gather the exiles of Israel; He will collect the scattered of Judah from the four corners of the earth. / Then the jealousy of Ephraim will depart, and the adversaries of Judah will be cut off. Ephraim will no longer envy Judah, nor will Judah harass Ephraim.

Jeremiah 31:1-14
“At that time,” declares the LORD, “I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they will be My people.” / This is what the LORD says: “The people who survived the sword found favor in the wilderness when Israel went to find rest.” / The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with loving devotion. ...

Jeremiah 33:12-13
This is what the LORD of Hosts says: In this desolate place, without man or beast, and in all its cities, there will once more be pastures for shepherds to rest their flocks. / In the cities of the hill country, the foothills, and the Negev, in the land of Benjamin and the cities surrounding Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah, the flocks will again pass under the hands of the one who counts them, says the LORD.

Ezekiel 37:15-28
Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “And you, son of man, take a single stick and write on it: ‘Belonging to Judah and to the Israelites associated with him.’ Then take another stick and write on it: ‘Belonging to Joseph—the stick of Ephraim—and to all the house of Israel associated with him.’ / Then join them together into one stick, so that they become one in your hand. ...

Ezekiel 47:13-23
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. / You 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. / This 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, ...


Treasury of Scripture

And by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even to the west side, a portion for Reuben.

Reuben.

Genesis 29:32
And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Surely the LORD hath looked upon my affliction; now therefore my husband will love me.

Genesis 49:3,4
Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power: …

Joshua 13:15-21
And Moses gave unto the tribe of the children of Reuben inheritance according to their families…

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Asher
The name "Asher" in Hebrew means "happy" or "blessed." Asher was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Jacob's eighth son by Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. Historically, the tribe of Asher was known for its rich land, abundant in olive oil, which was a significant resource in ancient Israel. The blessing of Moses in Deuteronomy 33:24 highlights Asher's prosperity: "Most blessed of sons is Asher; let him be favored by his brothers, and let him dip his foot in oil." This portioning of land to Asher signifies God's continued blessing and provision for the tribe, ensuring their place in the Promised Land.

will have one portion
The phrase "will have one portion" indicates the allocation of land to the tribe of Asher. In the context of Ezekiel's vision, this distribution is part of a divine plan for the restoration of Israel. The "one portion" signifies equality and fairness in the distribution of the land among the tribes, reflecting God's justice and order. Each tribe receives a specific inheritance, emphasizing the importance of unity and shared heritage among God's people.

bordering the territory of Naphtali
"Bordering the territory of Naphtali" situates Asher's land in relation to Naphtali, another tribe of Israel. Naphtali, descended from Jacob's sixth son by Bilhah, Rachel's maidservant, was known for its warriors and swift deer-like agility, as noted in Genesis 49:21. The proximity of Asher to Naphtali suggests a relationship of cooperation and mutual support between the tribes. This geographical arrangement underscores the interconnectedness of the tribes and the importance of maintaining harmonious relationships within the community of Israel.

from east to west
The phrase "from east to west" describes the orientation of Asher's territory, stretching across the land. This east-to-west alignment is significant in biblical symbolism, often representing completeness and universality. In the context of Ezekiel's vision, it reflects the comprehensive nature of God's plan for His people, encompassing all directions and ensuring that each tribe has access to the resources and blessings of the land. This orientation also highlights the inclusivity of God's covenant, extending His promises to all corners of the nation.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Reuben
רְאוּבֵ֥ן (rə·’ū·ḇên)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7205: Reuben -- 'behold a son!' oldest son of Jacob, also his desc

will have one portion
אֶחָֽד׃ (’e·ḥāḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

bordering
וְעַ֣ל ׀ (wə·‘al)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the territory
גְּב֣וּל (gə·ḇūl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1366: A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed

of Ephraim
אֶפְרַ֗יִם (’ep̄·ra·yim)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 669: Ephraim -- a son of Joseph, also his descendants and their territory

from east
קָדִ֛ים (qā·ḏîm)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6921: The fore, front part, the East

to
וְעַד־ (wə·‘aḏ-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

west.
יָ֖מָּה (yām·māh)
Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin


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