Ezekiel 48:5
New International Version
“Ephraim will have one portion; it will border the territory of Manasseh from east to west.

New Living Translation
South of Manasseh is Ephraim,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
[Ephraim] will have one part of the land and border Manasseh 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 Manasseh from the eastern perimeter to the western perimeter, the tribe of Ephraim with one portion;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And from the borders of Manasse, from the eastern parts as far as the west coasts, for Ephraim, one.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Portions for the Tribes
4Manasseh will have one portion bordering the territory of Naphtali from east to west. 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.…

Cross References
Joshua 13:29-31
This is what Moses had given to the clans of the half-tribe of Manasseh, that is, to half the tribe of the descendants of Manasseh: / The territory from Mahanaim through all Bashan—all the kingdom of Og king of Bashan, including all the towns of Jair that are in Bashan, sixty cities; / half of Gilead; and Ashtaroth and Edrei, the royal cities of Og in Bashan. All this was for the clans of the descendants of Machir son of Manasseh, that is, half of the descendants of Machir.

Numbers 34:13-15
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.”

Deuteronomy 3:12-17
So at that time we took possession of this land. To the Reubenites and Gadites I gave the land beyond Aroer along the Arnon Valley, and half the hill country of Gilead, along with its cities. / To the half-tribe of Manasseh I gave the rest of Gilead and all of Bashan, the kingdom of Og. (The entire region of Argob, the whole territory of Bashan, used to be called the land of the Rephaim.) / Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, took the whole region of Argob as far as the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites. He renamed Bashan after himself, Havvoth-jair, by which it is called to this day. ...

1 Chronicles 6:78-81
From the tribe of Reuben east of the Jordan opposite Jericho they were given Bezer in the wilderness, Jahzah, / Kedemoth, and Mephaath, together with their pasturelands. / And from the tribe of Gad they were given Ramoth in Gilead, Mahanaim, ...

Genesis 49:13
Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon.

Joshua 19:10-16
The third lot came up for the clans of the tribe of Zebulun: The border of their inheritance stretched as far as Sarid. / It went up westward to Maralah, reached Dabbesheth, and met the brook east of Jokneam. / From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia. ...

Isaiah 9:1
Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:

Matthew 4:13-15
Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—

2 Kings 15:29
In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and he took the people as captives to Assyria.

2 Kings 17:5-6
Then the king of Assyria invaded the whole land, marched up to Samaria, and besieged it for three years. / In the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Assyria captured Samaria and carried away the Israelites to Assyria, where he settled them in Halah, in Gozan by the Habor River, and in the cities of the Medes.

2 Kings 18:9-12
In the fourth year of Hezekiah’s reign, which was the seventh year of the reign of Hoshea son of Elah over Israel, Shalmaneser king of Assyria marched against Samaria and besieged it. / And at the end of three years, the Assyrians captured it. So Samaria was captured in the sixth year of Hezekiah, which was the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel. / The king of Assyria exiled the Israelites to Assyria and settled them in Halah, in Gozan by the Habor River, and in the cities of the Medes. ...

1 Kings 15:20
And Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel, conquering Ijon, Dan, Abel-beth-maacah, and the whole land of Naphtali, including the region of Chinnereth.

2 Chronicles 16:4
And Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel, conquering Ijon, Dan, Abel-maim, and all the store cities of Naphtali.

John 4:3-4
He left Judea and returned to Galilee. / Now He had to pass through Samaria.

Mark 7:31
Then Jesus left the region of Tyre and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis.


Treasury of Scripture

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

Ephraim.

Joshua 16:1-10
And the lot of the children of Joseph fell from Jordan by Jericho, unto the water of Jericho on the east, to the wilderness that goeth up from Jericho throughout mount Bethel, …

Joshua 17:8-10,14-18
Now Manasseh had the land of Tappuah: but Tappuah on the border of Manasseh belonged to the children of Ephraim; …

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Ezekiel 48
1. The portions of the twelve tribes;
8. of the sanctuary;
15. of the city and suburbs;
21. and of the prince.
23. The portions of the twelve tribes.
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Ephraim
The name "Ephraim" is derived from the Hebrew root "פרה" (parah), meaning "to be fruitful." Ephraim was one of the sons of Joseph, and his name signifies the blessing of fruitfulness and multiplication. In the context of Ezekiel, Ephraim represents one of the tribes of Israel, symbolizing the continuation of God's promise to Abraham about his descendants being numerous. Historically, Ephraim was a dominant tribe in the Northern Kingdom of Israel, often representing the whole kingdom. This allocation of land signifies a restoration and a return to the covenantal promises.

will have one portion
The phrase "will have one portion" indicates a specific allotment of land. In the Hebrew context, land was not just a physical space but a divine inheritance. Each tribe receiving a portion signifies God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the patriarchs. The division of land among the tribes is a theme that echoes the original distribution in the book of Joshua, symbolizing a new beginning and a restored order under God's sovereignty.

bordering the territory of Manasseh
The word "bordering" suggests a shared boundary, indicating unity and continuity between the tribes. Manasseh, like Ephraim, was a son of Joseph, and their territories being adjacent reflects their familial connection. Historically, the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh were closely linked, often working together. This geographical proximity in Ezekiel's vision underscores the theme of reconciliation and unity among God's people, a return to the ideal of brotherhood and cooperation.

from east to west
This phrase describes the extent of the territory, emphasizing the comprehensive nature of the land distribution. The east-to-west orientation is significant in biblical symbolism, often representing completeness and universality. In the ancient Near Eastern context, such descriptions were used to convey the idea of a full and abundant inheritance. This directional language also reflects the orderly and purposeful nature of God's plan for His people, ensuring that each tribe receives its rightful place in the promised land.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

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 Manasseh
מְנַשֶּׁ֗ה (mə·naš·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4519: Manasseh -- 'causing to forget', a son of Joseph, also a king of Judah, also two Israelites

from east
קָדִ֛מָה (qā·ḏi·māh)
Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 6921: The fore, front part, the East

to
עַד־ (‘aḏ-)
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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