Ezekiel 45:1
Moreover, when ye shall divide by lot the land for inheritance, ye shall offer an oblation unto the LORD, an holy portion of the land: the length shall be the length of five and twenty thousand reeds, and the breadth shall be ten thousand. This shall be holy in all the borders thereof round about.
Original Language Analysis
וּבְהַפִּֽילְכֶ֨ם
Moreover when ye shall divide
H5307
וּבְהַפִּֽילְכֶ֨ם
Moreover when ye shall divide
Strong's:
H5307
Word #:
1 of 23
to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 23
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
בְּנַחֲלָ֗ה
for inheritance
H5159
בְּנַחֲלָ֗ה
for inheritance
Strong's:
H5159
Word #:
4 of 23
properly, something inherited, i.e., (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
תָּרִימוּ֩
ye shall offer
H7311
תָּרִימוּ֩
ye shall offer
Strong's:
H7311
Word #:
5 of 23
to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
תְרוּמָ֨ה
an oblation
H8641
תְרוּמָ֨ה
an oblation
Strong's:
H8641
Word #:
6 of 23
a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute
לַיהוָ֥ה׀
unto the LORD
H3068
לַיהוָ֥ה׀
unto the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
7 of 23
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
קֹדֶשׁ
This shall be holy
H6944
קֹדֶשׁ
This shall be holy
Strong's:
H6944
Word #:
8 of 23
a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
מִן
H4480
מִן
Strong's:
H4480
Word #:
9 of 23
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
הָאָרֶץ֒
by lot the land
H776
הָאָרֶץ֒
by lot the land
Strong's:
H776
Word #:
10 of 23
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
אָ֑לֶף
thousand
H505
אָ֑לֶף
thousand
Strong's:
H505
Word #:
14 of 23
hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
עֲשָׂ֣רָה
shall be ten
H6235
עֲשָׂ֣רָה
shall be ten
Strong's:
H6235
Word #:
17 of 23
ten (as an accumulation to the extent of the digits)
אָ֑לֶף
thousand
H505
אָ֑לֶף
thousand
Strong's:
H505
Word #:
18 of 23
hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
קֹדֶשׁ
This shall be holy
H6944
קֹדֶשׁ
This shall be holy
Strong's:
H6944
Word #:
19 of 23
a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
ה֥וּא
H1931
ה֥וּא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
20 of 23
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
בְכָל
H3605
בְכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
21 of 23
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
Cross References
Ezekiel 48:29This is the land which ye shall divide by lot unto the tribes of Israel for inheritance, and these are their portions, saith the Lord GOD.Numbers 34:13And Moses commanded the children of Israel, saying, This is the land which ye shall inherit by lot, which the LORD commanded to give unto the nine tribes, and to the half tribe:
Historical Context
Ancient Near Eastern temples typically owned surrounding lands for support. This vision expands that concept—substantial territory dedicated exclusively to sacred purposes, demonstrating God's central place in restored Israel.
Questions for Reflection
- How do you prioritize God in your time, resources, and life planning?
- What does it mean to give God the 'first fruits' rather than leftovers of your life?
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Analysis & Commentary
Land division begins with a 'holy portion' set apart for the LORD—25,000 cubits by 10,000 (approximately 8.3 x 3.3 miles). Prioritizing sacred space teaches that God's dwelling and worship come first in national life. Land allocation reveals priorities. Setting apart the best for God demonstrates that He deserves first place, not leftovers.