Ezekiel 48:22

Authorized King James Version

Moreover from the possession of the Levites, and from the possession of the city, being in the midst of that which is the prince's, between the border of Judah and the border of Benjamin, shall be for the prince.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּמֵאֲחֻזַּ֣ת

H272

Moreover from the possession

something seized, i.e., a possession (especially of land)

הַלְוִיִּם֙

H3881

of the Levites

a levite or descendant of levi

וּמֵאֲחֻזַּ֣ת

H272

Moreover from the possession

something seized, i.e., a possession (especially of land)

הָעִ֔יר

H5892

of the city

a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

בְּת֛וֹךְ

H8432

being in the midst

a bisection, i.e., (by implication) the center

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

לַנָּשִׂ֖יא

H5387

of that which is the prince's

properly, an exalted one, i.e., a king or sheik; also a rising mist

יִֽהְיֶ֑ה

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

בֵּ֣ין׀

H996

between (repeated before each noun, often with other particles); also as a conjunction, either...or

#10

גְּב֣וּל

H1366

and the border

properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e., (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed

#11

יְהוּדָ֗ה

H3063

of Judah

jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

#12

וּבֵין֙

H996

between (repeated before each noun, often with other particles); also as a conjunction, either...or

#13

גְּב֣וּל

H1366

and the border

properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e., (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed

#14

בִּנְיָמִ֔ן

H1144

of Benjamin

binjamin, youngest son of jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory

#15

לַנָּשִׂ֖יא

H5387

of that which is the prince's

properly, an exalted one, i.e., a king or sheik; also a rising mist

#16

יִהְיֶֽה׃

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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