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The five thousand that are left in the breadth, in front of the twenty-five thousand, shall be for common use, for the city, for dwelling and for suburbs; and the city shall be in the midst of it.
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A Place for Daily Life
Commentators explain that a specific portion of the holy land was designated for "common use"—the city, homes, and suburbs. While part of the overall sacred territory, this area was for the practical, everyday needs of the people. This shows that God's plan values and provides for the ordinary aspects of life, not just explicitly religious duties.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The five thousand ... - The remainder of the square of 25,000 reeds from north to south.
Profane - For common use, as distingu…
19th Century
Anglican
The five thousand that are left. —The two strips of territory for the Levites and the priests, each 10,000 reeds wide, when deduct…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the five thousand that are left in the breadth over against the five and twenty thousand
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