Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version It will be the sacred portion of the land for the priests, who minister in the sanctuary and who draw near to minister before the LORD. It will be a place for their houses as well as a holy place for the sanctuary. New Living Translation This area will be holy, set aside for the priests who minister to the LORD in the sanctuary. They will use it for their homes, and my Temple will be located within it. English Standard Version It shall be the holy portion of the land. It shall be for the priests, who minister in the sanctuary and approach the LORD to minister to him, and it shall be a place for their houses and a holy place for the sanctuary. Berean Standard Bible It will be a holy portion of the land to be used by the priests who minister in the sanctuary, who draw near to minister before the LORD. It will be a place for their houses, as well as a holy area for the sanctuary. Berean Literal Bible It is a holy portion of the land; it is for the priests ministering in the sanctuary, who draw near to minister to YHWH; and it shall be unto them a place for houses and a holy place for the sanctuary. King James Bible The holy portion of the land shall be for the priests the ministers of the sanctuary, which shall come near to minister unto the LORD: and it shall be a place for their houses, and an holy place for the sanctuary. New King James Version It shall be a holy section of the land, belonging to the priests, the ministers of the sanctuary, who come near to minister to the LORD; it shall be a place for their houses and a holy place for the sanctuary. New American Standard Bible It shall be the holy portion of the land; it shall be for the priests, the ministers of the sanctuary, who come near to serve the LORD, and it shall be a place for their houses and a holy place for the sanctuary. NASB 1995 “It shall be the holy portion of the land; it shall be for the priests, the ministers of the sanctuary, who come near to minister to the LORD, and it shall be a place for their houses and a holy place for the sanctuary. NASB 1977 “It shall be the holy portion of the land; it shall be for the priests, the ministers of the sanctuary, who come near to minister to the LORD, and it shall be a place for their houses and a holy place for the sanctuary. Legacy Standard Bible It shall be the holy portion of the land; it shall be for the priests, the ministers of the sanctuary, who come near to minister to Yahweh, and it shall be a place for their houses and a holy place for the sanctuary. Amplified Bible It shall be the holy portion of the land; it shall be for the priests, the ministers of the sanctuary, who come near to minister to the LORD, and it shall be a place for their houses and a holy place for the sanctuary. Berean Annotated Bible It will be a holy portion of the land to be used by the priests who minister in the sanctuary, who draw near to minister before the LORD {YHWH}. It will be a place for their houses, as well as a holy area for the sanctuary. Christian Standard Bible It will be a holy area of the land to be used by the priests who minister in the sanctuary, who approach to serve the LORD. It will be a place for their houses, as well as a holy area for the sanctuary. Holman Christian Standard Bible It will be a holy area of the land to be used by the priests who minister in the sanctuary, who draw near to serve the LORD. It will be a place for their houses, as well as a holy area for the sanctuary. American Standard Version It is a holy portion of the land; it shall be for the priests, the ministers of the sanctuary, that come near to minister unto Jehovah; and it shall be a place for their houses, and a holy place for the sanctuary. English Revised Version It is an holy portion of the land; it shall be for the priests, the ministers of the sanctuary, which come near to minister unto the LORD; and it shall be a place for their houses, and an holy place for the sanctuary. GOD'S WORD® Translation This holy part of the land will belong to the priests who serve in the holy place, the priests who come near to serve the LORD. They will use this place for their homes, and it will be the location for the holy place. Good News Translation It will be a holy part of the country, set aside for the priests who serve the LORD in his Temple. It will contain their houses and the section of land for the Temple. International Standard Version It is to be a holy portion of the land, set aside for the priests who serve the sanctuary, who approach the LORD to serve him. It is to be a place for their houses, as well as the Holy Place of the sanctuary. NET Bible It will be a holy portion of the land; it will be for the priests, the ministers of the sanctuary who approach the LORD to minister to him. It will be a place for their houses and a holy place for the sanctuary. New Heart English Bible It is a holy portion of the land; it shall be for the priests, the ministers of the sanctuary, who come near to minister to the LORD; and it shall be a place for their houses, and a holy place for the sanctuary. Webster's Bible Translation The holy portion of the land shall be for the priests the ministers of the sanctuary, who shall come near to minister to the LORD: and it shall be a place for their houses, and a holy place for the sanctuary. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIt will be a holy portion of the land to be used by the priests who minister in the sanctuary, who draw near to minister before the LORD. It will be a place for their houses, as well as a holy area for the sanctuary. World English Bible It is a holy portion of the land; it shall be for the priests, the ministers of the sanctuary, who come near to minister to Yahweh. It shall be a place for their houses and a holy place for the sanctuary. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIt [is] the holy [portion] of the land; it is for priests, servants of the sanctuary, who are drawing near to serve YHWH; and it has been a place for their houses, and a holy place for the sanctuary. Berean Literal Bible It is a holy portion of the land; it is for the priests ministering in the sanctuary, who draw near to minister to YHWH; and it shall be unto them a place for houses and a holy place for the sanctuary. Young's Literal Translation The holy portion of the land it is; for priests, ministrants of the sanctuary, it is, who are drawing near to serve Jehovah; and it hath been to them a place for houses, and a holy place for a sanctuary. Smith's Literal Translation A holy place from the land this shall be to the priests serving the holy place drawing near to serve Jehovah: and it was to them a place for their houses and a holy place for the holy place. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe holy portion of the land shall be for the priests the ministers of the sanctuary, who come near to the ministry of the Lord: and it shall be a place for their houses, and for the holy place of the sanctuary. Catholic Public Domain Version The sanctified portion of the land shall be for the priests, the ministers of the sanctuary, who approach for the ministry of the Lord. And it shall be a place for their houses, and for the holy place of the sanctuary. New American Bible This shall be the sacred part of the land belonging to the priests, the ministers of the sanctuary, who draw near to minister to the LORD; it shall be a place for their homes and an area set apart for the sanctuary. New Revised Standard Version It shall be a holy portion of the land; it shall be for the priests, who minister in the sanctuary and approach the LORD to minister to him; and it shall be both a place for their houses and a holy place for the sanctuary. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe holy portion of the land shall be for the priests who minister in the sanctuary of the LORD, and who shall come near to minister to the LORD; and it shall be a place for their houses and a holy place for the sanctuary. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the holy place of land shall be for the Priests that serve in the holy place of LORD JEHOVAH and are brought near for his service to LORD JEHOVAH, and they will have a place for houses, and a holy place for the Holy Place OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917It is a holy portion of the land; it shall be for the priests, the ministers of the sanctuary, that come near to minister unto the LORD; and it shall be a place for their houses, and a place consecrated for the sanctuary. Brenton Septuagint Translation Of the land shall be a portion for the priests that minister in the holy place, and it shall be for them that draw nigh to minister to the Lord: and it shall be to them a place for houses set apart for their sacred office; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Consecration of the Land…3From this holy portion, you are to measure off a length of 25,000 cubits and a width of 10,000 cubits, and in it will be the sanctuary, the Most Holy Place. 4It will be a holy portion of the land to be used by the priests who minister in the sanctuary, who draw near to minister before the LORD. It will be a place for their houses, as well as a holy area for the sanctuary. 5An adjacent area 25,000 cubits long and 10,000 cubits wide shall belong to the Levites who minister in the temple; it will be their possession for towns in which to live.… Cross References It will be a holy portion of the land Zechariah 2:12 And the LORD will take possession of Judah as His portion in the Holy Land, and He will once again choose Jerusalem. Deuteronomy 18:1-2 The Levitical priests—indeed the whole tribe of Levi—shall have no portion or inheritance with Israel. They are to eat the food offerings to the LORD; that is their inheritance. / Although they have no inheritance among their brothers, the LORD is their inheritance, as He promised them. Numbers 18:20 Then the LORD said to Aaron, “You will have no inheritance in their land, nor will you have any portion among them. I am your portion and your inheritance among the Israelites. to be used by the priests who minister in the sanctuary, Numbers 18:5-7 And you shall attend to the duties of the sanctuary and of the altar, so that wrath may not fall on the Israelites again. / Behold, I Myself have selected your fellow Levites from the Israelites as a gift to you, dedicated to the LORD to perform the service for the Tent of Meeting. / But only you and your sons shall attend to your priesthood for everything concerning the altar and what is inside the veil, and you are to perform that service. I am giving you the work of the priesthood as a gift, but any outsider who comes near the sanctuary must be put to death.” Exodus 28:1 “Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests. 1 Chronicles 23:13 The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever. who draw near to minister before the LORD. Ezekiel 44:15 But the Levitical priests, who are descended from Zadok and who kept charge of My sanctuary when the Israelites went astray from Me, are to approach Me to minister before Me. They will stand before Me to offer Me fat and blood, declares the Lord GOD. Deuteronomy 10:8 At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to serve Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name, as they do to this day. Numbers 16:5 Then he said to Korah and all his followers, “Tomorrow morning the LORD will reveal who belongs to Him and who is holy, and He will bring that person near to Himself. The one He chooses He will bring near to Himself. It will be a place for their houses, Joshua 21:13 So to the descendants of Aaron the priest they gave these cities, together with their pasturelands: Hebron, a city of refuge for the manslayer, Libnah, 1 Chronicles 6:54-57 Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them: / They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. / But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh. … Numbers 35:2-3 “Command the Israelites to give, from the inheritance they will possess, cities for the Levites to live in and pasturelands around the cities. / The cities will be for them to live in, and the pasturelands will be for their herds, their flocks, and all their other livestock. as well as a holy area for the sanctuary. Ezekiel 43:12 This is the law of the temple: All its surrounding territory on top of the mountain will be most holy. Yes, this is the law of the temple. Exodus 25:8 And they are to make a sanctuary for Me, so that I may dwell among them. Leviticus 19:30 You must keep My Sabbaths and have reverence for My sanctuary. I am the LORD. Leviticus 6:16-18 Aaron and his sons are to eat the remainder. It must be eaten without leaven in a holy place; they are to eat it in the courtyard of the Tent of Meeting. / It must not be baked with leaven; I have assigned it as their portion of My food offerings. It is most holy, like the sin offering and the guilt offering. / Any male among the sons of Aaron may eat it. This is a permanent portion from the food offerings to the LORD for the generations to come. Anything that touches them will become holy.” Treasury of Scripture The holy portion of the land shall be for the priests the ministers of the sanctuary, which shall come near to minister to the LORD: and it shall be a place for their houses, and an holy place for the sanctuary. holy portion Ezekiel 45:1 Moreover, when ye shall divide by lot the land for inheritance, ye shall offer an oblation unto the LORD, an holy portion of the land: the length shall be the length of five and twenty thousand reeds, and the breadth shall be ten thousand. This shall be holy in all the borders thereof round about. Ezekiel 44:28 And it shall be unto them for an inheritance: I am their inheritance: and ye shall give them no possession in Israel: I am their possession. Ezekiel 48:11 It shall be for the priests that are sanctified of the sons of Zadok; which have kept my charge, which went not astray when the children of Israel went astray, as the Levites went astray. which Ezekiel 40:45 And he said unto me, This chamber, whose prospect is toward the south, is for the priests, the keepers of the charge of the house. Ezekiel 43:19 And thou shalt give to the priests the Levites that be of the seed of Zadok, which approach unto me, to minister unto me, saith the Lord GOD, a young bullock for a sin offering. Ezekiel 44:13,14 And they shall not come near unto me, to do the office of a priest unto me, nor to come near to any of my holy things, in the most holy place: but they shall bear their shame, and their abominations which they have committed… Jump to Previous Approach Consecrated Draw Drawing Grass-Land Holy Houses Minister Ministers Ministrants Part Portion Priests Sacred Sanctuary Servants Serve WorkJump to Next Approach Consecrated Draw Drawing Grass-Land Holy Houses Minister Ministers Ministrants Part Portion Priests Sacred Sanctuary Servants Serve WorkEzekiel 45 1. The portion of land for the sanctuary6. for the city 7. and for the prince 9. Ordinances for the prince It will be a holy portion of the land This phrase indicates a designated area set apart for sacred purposes. In the context of ancient Israel, land was often divided for specific uses, with certain portions consecrated for religious functions. The concept of holiness, or being set apart, is central to the identity of Israel as a nation chosen by God (Exodus 19:6). This holy portion signifies God's presence and the importance of maintaining purity and dedication in worship. to be used by the priests who minister in the sanctuary who draw near to minister before the LORD It will be a place for their houses as well as a holy area for the sanctuary Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet during the Babylonian exile who received visions and messages from God concerning the future of Israel and the restoration of the temple. 2. Priests The descendants of Aaron, designated to perform sacred duties in the temple, serving as mediators between God and the people. 3. Sanctuary The holy place within the temple where God's presence dwells, and where the priests perform their sacred duties. 4. Holy Portion of the Land A designated area set apart for the priests and the sanctuary, symbolizing God's provision and the sanctity of worship. 5. The LORD The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is the central focus of worship and the one who establishes the covenant with His people. Teaching Points Holiness and SeparationThe concept of a "holy portion" emphasizes the importance of setting apart certain aspects of our lives for God. Just as the land was designated for the priests, we are called to live lives that are distinct and dedicated to God's service. Role of the Priesthood The priests' role in ministering before the LORD highlights the importance of spiritual leadership and intercession. In the New Testament context, all believers are called to be priests, interceding for others and leading by example. God's Provision The allocation of land for the priests underscores God's provision for those who serve Him. This reminds us that God provides for our needs when we prioritize His kingdom and righteousness. Worship and Presence The sanctuary as a holy area signifies the centrality of worship and God's presence in the life of His people. We are encouraged to cultivate a lifestyle of worship and prioritize God's presence in our daily lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 45:4?2. How does Ezekiel 45:4 emphasize the holiness required for priests' living quarters? 3. What responsibilities are highlighted for priests in Ezekiel 45:4? 4. How does Ezekiel 45:4 connect with Leviticus' teachings on priestly duties? 5. How can we apply the concept of holiness in our daily lives today? 6. What does Ezekiel 45:4 teach about God's provision for His servants? 7. What is the significance of Ezekiel 45:4 in the context of temple worship? 8. How does Ezekiel 45:4 reflect God's holiness and separation from the people? 9. Why is a holy portion of land designated for priests in Ezekiel 45:4? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 45? 11. What constitutes anointing oil? 12. What is the Holy Spirit's outpouring? 13. In Leviticus 22:3, why would a loving God issue such a severe punishment for priests who approach holy things while unclean? 14. Ezekiel 44:2 says the East Gate is permanently shut due to the Lord's presence--what historical or archaeological evidence supports the idea of a gate sealed forever? What Does Ezekiel 45:4 Mean It will be a holy portion of the land• Ezekiel specifies that this tract is “holy,” set apart exclusively for God, echoing earlier divine allocations such as the Levites’ cities in Numbers 35:1-5 and the tabernacle space in Exodus 25:8. • The holiness is geographic and functional, underscoring that God’s promises in Ezekiel 40-48 are literal future realities, not mere symbolism, much like the promised boundaries given to Abraham in Genesis 15:18-21. to be used by the priests who minister in the sanctuary • Only the priestly line—descendants of Zadok (Ezekiel 44:15)—receive this land, preserving the pattern seen when Aaron’s sons alone handled the sacred objects (Numbers 4:15). • This reinforces God’s enduring principle of calling specific servants for specific tasks (cf. Malachi 2:4-7), reminding the church today that distinct roles are part of His orderly design (1 Corinthians 12:18-28). who draw near to minister before the LORD • “Draw near” highlights intimacy and reverence; the phrase recalls the high priest entering the Most Holy Place on the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16:17). • Hebrews 10:19-22 applies this privilege spiritually to all believers, yet Ezekiel shows a future, tangible restoration where priests again perform physical service, confirming God’s covenant faithfulness to Israel (Jeremiah 33:17-18). It will be a place for their houses • God not only provides workspace but living space, mirroring the Levitical towns scattered throughout Israel (Joshua 21:1-8). • This provision assures the priests of daily sustenance and security (Deuteronomy 18:1-8), illustrating God’s care for those devoted to His service (1 Timothy 5:17-18). as well as a holy area for the sanctuary • The sanctuary—foretold in Ezekiel 40-43—is central, emphasizing worship as Israel’s future national priority (Zechariah 14:16-21). • The immediate adjacency of homes to the temple underscores uninterrupted readiness for ministry (cf. 1 Chronicles 24:19), prefiguring the eternal state where God dwells among His people (Revelation 21:3). summary Ezekiel 45:4 reveals a literal, future land allotment that is doubly holy—both residence and workplace—for the Zadokite priests. God’s design showcases His faithfulness to covenant promises, His orderly provision for dedicated servants, and His intention that worship remain central in Israel’s restored life. Verse 4. - The holy portion of the land just defined (ver. 3) should be reserved for the priests the ministers of the sanctuary, i.e. of the inner court, who were privileged to draw near to Jehovah in altar ministrations (comp. Ezekiel 44:15; Exodus 28:43; Exodus 30:20; Numbers 16:5, 40), as distinguished from the Levites, who were only" ministry of the house" (ver. 5), i.e. guardian, of the temple and assistants in its outer court services. As such this holy portion should serve the twofold purpose of providing- for the priests a place for their houses in which they might dwell, and an holy place for the sanctuary, in which they should minister.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew It will beיִֽהְיֶ֔ה (yih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be a holy portion קֹ֣דֶשׁ (qō·ḏeš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity of מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the land הָאָ֜רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land to be used by the priests לַכֹּ֨הֲנִ֜ים (lak·kō·hă·nîm) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3548: Priest who minister מְשָׁרְתֵ֤י (mə·šā·rə·ṯê) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 8334: To attend as a, menial, worshipper, to contribute to in the sanctuary, הַמִּקְדָּשׁ֙ (ham·miq·dāš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4720: A consecrated thing, place, a palace, sanctuary, asylum who draw near הַקְּרֵבִ֖ים (haq·qə·rê·ḇîm) Article | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7131: Approaching to minister before לְשָׁרֵ֣ת (lə·šā·rêṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 8334: To attend as a, menial, worshipper, to contribute to the LORD. יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel It will be וְהָיָ֨ה (wə·hā·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be a place מָקוֹם֙ (mā·qō·wm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition for their houses, לְבָ֣תִּ֔ים (lə·ḇāt·tîm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1004: A house as well as a holy area וּמִקְדָּ֖שׁ (ū·miq·dāš) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4720: A consecrated thing, place, a palace, sanctuary, asylum for the sanctuary. לַמִּקְדָּֽשׁ׃ (lam·miq·dāš) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4720: A consecrated thing, place, a palace, sanctuary, asylum Links Ezekiel 45:4 NIVEzekiel 45:4 NLT Ezekiel 45:4 ESV Ezekiel 45:4 NASB Ezekiel 45:4 KJV Ezekiel 45:4 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 45:4 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 45:4 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 45:4 French Bible Ezekiel 45:4 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 45:4 It is a holy portion (Ezek. 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