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It shall happen, that in what tribe the stranger sojourns, there shall you give him his inheritance, says the Lord Yahweh.

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Radical Church Inclusion

Commentators interpret this verse as a powerful command for the church. The 'stranger' represents any believer, particularly from a non-Jewish background, and the 'tribe' signifies the local church they join. God commands that they be given their 'inheritance'—not physical land, but full acceptance, membership, and all the spiritual privileges of being part of God's family.

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Ezekiel

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John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 47:23

17th Century

Pastor

And it shall come to pass, that in what tribe the stranger
sojourns
Whatever particul…

Matthew Henry

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…