For these, even for the priests, shall be the holy offering: toward the north twenty-five thousand [in length], and toward the west ten thousand in breadth, and toward the east ten thousand in breadth, and toward the south twenty-five thousand in length: and the sanctuary of Yahweh shall be in the midst of it.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Toward the north ... toward the east ... - that is, the measurements are “along the north and east sides,” etc.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The closing chapter of Ezekiel is mainly occupied with the distribution of the land in detail. Beginning at the north, a portion is assigned to eac…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And for them, even the priests, shall be this holy oblation , &c.] This holy portion of land, excepting that which is for…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Here is a description of the several portions of the land belonging to each tribe. In gospel times, behold, all things have become new. Much is wra…

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