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Equal Portions for Tribes
Commentators explain that the phrase "one as well as another" refers to the twelve tribes, not individuals. Unlike the original division of Canaan under Joshua, which was based on population, this future inheritance will be divided into twelve portions of equal width. This creates a symbolic equality among the tribes in God's restored kingdom.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 47:14
18th Century
Theologian
As well as - Or, as. Ezekiel is speaking of “tribes,” not “individuals.” Each tribe is to have an equal “breadth” of land assigned to it.
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 47:14
19th Century
Bishop
One as well as another. This is the ordinary expression for equality. Unlike the former division of the land, the territory is to …
John Gill
On Ezekiel 47:14
17th Century
Pastor
And you shall inherit it, one as well as another That is, the twelve tribes shall equally inherit it; one tribe shall not…
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Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 47:1–23
17th Century
Minister
These waters signify the gospel of Christ, which went out from Jerusalem and spread into the surrounding countries; also the gifts and powers of th…