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The remainder in the length, answerable to the holy offering, shall be ten thousand eastward, and ten thousand westward; and it shall be answerable to the holy offering; and the increase of it shall be for food to those who labor in the city.
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A Vision, Not a Blueprint
Commentators note that the land described seems too small to feed a whole city. This highlights that Ezekiel's vision is symbolic and ideal, not a literal architectural plan. It's meant to convey a spiritual truth about God's perfect provision for His people, rather than serve as a practical farming guide.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Then, that serve - that is, the cultivators or farmers.
Formerly, the city belonged to Benjamin and Judah, and its inhabitan…
19th Century
Anglican
Shall be for food.— This piece of land, only four times the size of the city itself, would seem a very insufficient provi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the residue in length over against the oblation of the holy portion shall be ten thousand eastward, …
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