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. You are to divide it equally among the tribes of IsraelThe phrase "divide it equally" emphasizes the fairness and justice of God's distribution of the land. The Hebrew root for "divide" is "חָלַק" (chalak), which implies an orderly and intentional distribution. This reflects God's desire for equity among His people, ensuring that each tribe receives its rightful portion. Historically, this division underscores the unity and collective identity of Israel as God's chosen people, each tribe having a unique role yet sharing in the common inheritance. because I swore with uplifted hand
The imagery of God swearing "with uplifted hand" is a powerful expression of His unbreakable promise. In ancient Near Eastern culture, raising one's hand was a gesture of making a solemn oath. The Hebrew word "נָשָׂא" (nasa) for "uplifted" conveys the seriousness and commitment of God's promise. This phrase reassures the Israelites of the certainty and faithfulness of God's covenant, reminding them of His unwavering commitment to fulfill His promises. to give it to your fathers
This phrase connects the present generation of Israelites with their ancestors, highlighting the continuity of God's covenantal promises. The Hebrew word "נָתַן" (natan) for "give" signifies a gift or grant, emphasizing that the land is a divine gift rather than something earned. This historical context reminds the Israelites of the patriarchs—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—and God's enduring promise to them, reinforcing the idea of a perpetual inheritance. This land will fall to you as an inheritance
The concept of "inheritance" is central to Israel's identity and relationship with God. The Hebrew word "נַחֲלָה" (nachalah) for "inheritance" implies a possession that is passed down through generations. This inheritance is not merely a physical territory but a spiritual legacy, symbolizing God's enduring covenant with His people. The phrase "will fall to you" suggests a divine orchestration, where the land is not taken by force but received as a fulfillment of God's promise. This reinforces the idea of divine providence and the assurance of God's faithfulness to His covenant. Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel receives visions from God, including the vision of the restored land of Israel. 2. Tribes of IsraelThe descendants of the twelve sons of Jacob, who are to receive the divided land as an inheritance. 3. The LandRefers to the Promised Land, which God swore to give to the forefathers of Israel. 4. The FathersThe patriarchs of Israel, including Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to whom God made the original promise of the land. 5. InheritanceThe land is described as an inheritance, emphasizing the fulfillment of God's covenant promise. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness to His PromisesGod's promise to give the land to the tribes of Israel is a testament to His faithfulness. He fulfills His word, even across generations. The Concept of InheritanceThe land as an inheritance symbolizes the spiritual inheritance believers receive through faith in Christ. It is a gift, not earned by works. Unity Among God's PeopleThe equal division of the land among the tribes underscores the importance of unity and equality within the body of Christ. The Role of ObedienceWhile the land is a gift, the Israelites' enjoyment of it is contingent upon their obedience to God's commands, paralleling the Christian walk of faith and obedience. The Eternal PerspectiveThe physical land points to a greater, eternal inheritance for believers, reminding us to set our sights on heavenly promises. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the promise of land to the tribes of Israel reflect God's faithfulness in your own life? 2. In what ways can the concept of inheritance in Ezekiel 47:14 be applied to our understanding of spiritual inheritance in Christ? 3. How does the division of land among the tribes encourage unity and equality within the church today? 4. What are some practical ways we can demonstrate obedience to God in our daily lives, similar to the Israelites' call to obedience? 5. How can focusing on our eternal inheritance help us navigate challenges and trials in our current life? Connections to Other Scriptures Genesis 12:7God's promise to Abraham about giving the land to his descendants, establishing the original covenant. Joshua 1:6The command to Joshua to distribute the land among the tribes, showing the continuity of God's promise. Hebrews 6:13-17Discusses God's unchangeable promise to Abraham, highlighting the certainty of His word. Romans 4:13Paul speaks of the promise to Abraham and his offspring, connecting the physical land to a broader spiritual inheritance. People Amos, Enan, Ezekiel, Israelites, Joseph, TamarPlaces Arabah, Berothah, Brook of Egypt, Damascus, Eneglaim, Engedi, Gilead, Great Sea, Hamath, Hauran, Hazar-enan, Hazer-hatticon, Hethlon, Jordan River, Lebo-hamath, Meribah-kadesh, Most Holy Place, Sibraim, Tamar, ZedadTopics Divide, Division, Equal, Equally, Fall, Fallen, Fathers, Forefathers, Heritage, Inherit, Inheritance, Inherited, Lifted, Oath, Sware, Swore, UpliftedDictionary of Bible Themes Ezekiel 47:14 1265 hand of God
8650 hands, lifting up Ezekiel 47:13-14 7266 tribes of Israel Library The River of Life
Waters issued out from under the threshold of the house ... EZEKIEL xlvii. 1. Unlike most great cities, Jerusalem was not situated on a great river. True, the inconsiderable waters of Siloam--'which flow softly' because they were so inconsiderable--rose from a crevice in the Temple rock, and beneath that rock stretched the valley of the Kedron, dry and bleached in the summer, and a rainy torrent during the rainy seasons; but that was all. So, many of the prophets, who looked forward to the better …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture"And the Redeemer Shall Come unto Zion, and unto them that Turn,"
Isaiah lix. 20.--"And the Redeemer shall come unto Zion, and unto them that turn," &c. Doctrines, as things, have their seasons and times. Every thing is beautiful in its season. So there is no word of truth, but it hath a season and time in which it is beautiful. And indeed that is a great part of wisdom, to bring forth everything in its season, to discern when and where, and to whom it is pertinent and edifying, to speak such and such truths. But there is one doctrine that is never out of season, …
Hugh Binning—The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning The Coast of the Asphaltites, the Essenes. En-Gedi.
"On the western shore" (of the Asphaltites) "dwell the Essenes; whom persons, guilty of any crimes, fly from on every side. A nation it is that lives alone, and of all other nations in the whole world, most to be admired; they are without any woman; all lust banished, &c. Below these, was the town Engadda, the next to Jerusalem for fruitfulness, and groves of palm-trees, now another burying-place. From thence stands Massada, a castle in a rock, and this castle not far from the Asphaltites." Solinus, …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Fresh Supplies of Power.
"As the Dew." There is another very important bit needed to complete the circle of truth we are going over together in these quiet talks. Namely, the daily life after the act of surrender and all that comes with that act. The steady pull day by day. After the eagle-flight up into highest air, and the hundred yards dash, or even the mile run, comes the steady, steady walking mile after mile. The real test of life is here. And the highest victories are here, too. I recall the remark made by a friend …
S.D. Gordon—Quiet Talks on Power The Holy City; Or, the New Jerusalem:
WHEREIN ITS GOODLY LIGHT, WALLS, GATES, ANGELS, AND THE MANNER OF THEIR STANDING, ARE EXPOUNDED: ALSO HER LENGTH AND BREADTH, TOGETHER WITH THE GOLDEN MEASURING-REED EXPLAINED: AND THE GLORY OF ALL UNFOLDED. AS ALSO THE NUMEROUSNESS OF ITS INHABITANTS; AND WHAT THE TREE AND WATER OF LIFE ARE, BY WHICH THEY ARE SUSTAINED. 'Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God.'-Psalm 87:3 'And the name of the city from that day shall be, THE LORD IS THERE.'-Ezekiel 48:35 London: Printed in the year 1665 …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 The Iranian Conquest
Drawn by Boudier, from the engraving in Coste and Flandin. The vignette, drawn by Faucher-Gudin, from a statuette in terra-cotta, found in Southern Russia, represents a young Scythian. The Iranian religions--Cyrus in Lydia and at Babylon: Cambyses in Egypt --Darius and the organisation of the empire. The Median empire is the least known of all those which held sway for a time over the destinies of a portion of Western Asia. The reason of this is not to be ascribed to the shortness of its duration: …
G. Maspero—History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 9 The Gospel Feast
"When Jesus then lifted up His eyes, and saw a great company come unto Him, He saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread that these may eat?"--John vi. 5. After these words the Evangelist adds, "And this He said to prove him, for He Himself knew what He would do." Thus, you see, our Lord had secret meanings when He spoke, and did not bring forth openly all His divine sense at once. He knew what He was about to do from the first, but He wished to lead forward His disciples, and to arrest and …
John Henry Newman—Parochial and Plain Sermons, Vol. VII Kadesh. Rekam, and that Double. Inquiry is Made, Whether the Doubling it in the Maps is Well Done.
The readers of the eastern interpreters will observe, that Kadesh is rendered by all Rekam, or in a sound very near it. In the Chaldee, it is 'Rekam': in the Syriac, 'Rekem': in the Arabic, 'Rakim'... There are two places noted by the name Rekam in the very bounds of the land,--to wit, the southern and eastern: that is, a double Kadesh. I. Of Kadesh, or Rekam, in the south part, there is no doubt. II. Of it, in the eastern part, there is this mention: "From Rekam to the east, and Rekam is as the …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica The Prophet Joel.
PRELIMINARY REMARKS. The position which has been assigned to Joel in the collection of the Minor Prophets, furnishes an external argument for the determination of the time at which Joel wrote. There cannot be any doubt that the Collectors were guided by a consideration of the chronology. The circumstance, that they placed the prophecies of Joel just between the two prophets who, according to the inscriptions and contents of their prophecies, belonged to the time of Jeroboam and Uzziah, is …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament Ezekiel
To a modern taste, Ezekiel does not appeal anything like so powerfully as Isaiah or Jeremiah. He has neither the majesty of the one nor the tenderness and passion of the other. There is much in him that is fantastic, and much that is ritualistic. His imaginations border sometimes on the grotesque and sometimes on the mechanical. Yet he is a historical figure of the first importance; it was very largely from him that Judaism received the ecclesiastical impulse by which for centuries it was powerfully …
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament Links Ezekiel 47:14 NIVEzekiel 47:14 NLTEzekiel 47:14 ESVEzekiel 47:14 NASBEzekiel 47:14 KJV
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