Ezekiel 47:23
New International Version
In whatever tribe a foreigner resides, there you are to give them their inheritance,” declares the Sovereign LORD.

New Living Translation
These foreigners are to be given land within the territory of the tribe with whom they now live. I, the Sovereign LORD, have spoken!

English Standard Version
In whatever tribe the sojourner resides, there you shall assign him his inheritance, declares the Lord GOD.

Berean Standard Bible
In whatever tribe a foreigner dwells, you are to assign his inheritance there,” declares the Lord GOD.

King James Bible
And it shall come to pass, that in what tribe the stranger sojourneth, there shall ye give him his inheritance, saith the Lord GOD.

New King James Version
And it shall be that in whatever tribe the stranger dwells, there you shall give him his inheritance,” says the Lord GOD.

New American Standard Bible
And in the tribe with which the stranger resides, there you shall give him his inheritance,” declares the Lord GOD.

NASB 1995
“And in the tribe with which the alien stays, there you shall give him his inheritance,” declares the Lord GOD.

NASB 1977
“And it will come about that in the tribe with which the alien stays, there you shall give him his inheritance,” declares the Lord GOD.

Legacy Standard Bible
And it will be that in the tribe with which the sojourner sojourns, there you shall give him his inheritance,” declares Lord Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
In whatever tribe the foreigner resides, there shall you give him his inheritance,” says the Lord GOD.

Christian Standard Bible
In whatever tribe the alien resides, you will assign his inheritance there.” This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
In whatever tribe the foreigner lives, you will assign his inheritance there.” This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.”

American Standard Version
And it shall come to pass, that in what tribe the stranger sojourneth, there shall ye give him his inheritance, saith the Lord Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
a share of the land given to the tribe where they live. I, the LORD God, have spoken.

English Revised Version
And it shall come to pass, that in what tribe the stranger sojourneth; there shall ye give him his inheritance, saith the Lord GOD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Foreign residents will receive their share of the inheritance with the people of the tribe among whom they are living, declares the Almighty LORD.

Good News Translation
All foreign residents will receive their share with the people of the tribe among whom they are living. I, the Sovereign LORD, have spoken."

International Standard Version
Furthermore, you are to provide the foreigner's inheritance there in the tribe within which he remains," declares the Lord GOD.

Majority Standard Bible
In whatever tribe a foreigner dwells, you are to assign his inheritance there,” declares the Lord GOD.

NET Bible
In whatever tribe the foreigner resides, there you will give him his inheritance," declares the sovereign LORD.

New Heart English Bible
It shall happen, that in what tribe the stranger lives, there you shall give him his inheritance,' says the Lord GOD."

Webster's Bible Translation
And it shall come to pass, that in what tribe the stranger sojourneth, there shall ye give him his inheritance, saith the Lord GOD.

World English Bible
In whatever tribe the stranger lives, there you shall give him his inheritance,” says the Lord Yahweh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And it has come to pass, in the tribe with which the sojourner sojourns, there you give his inheritance,” a declaration of Lord YHWH.

Young's Literal Translation
And it hath come to pass, in the tribe with which the sojourner sojourneth, there ye give his inheritance -- an affirmation of the Lord Jehovah.

Smith's Literal Translation
And it was in the tribe which the stranger sojourned with it there shall ye give his inheritance, says the Lord Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And in what tribe soever the stranger shall be, there shall you give him possession, saith the Lord God.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And in whatever tribe the new arrival will be, there you shall give a possession to him, says the Lord God.”

New American Bible
In whatever tribe the resident alien lives, there you shall assign his heritage—oracle of the Lord GOD.

New Revised Standard Version
In whatever tribe aliens reside, there you shall assign them their inheritance, says the Lord GOD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And whatever tribe which has the aliens who are proselytes, there you shall give him his inheritance, says the LORD God.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the tribe that has in it one who is converted to me shall give him an inheritance in it, says THE LORD OF LORDS
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And it shall come to pass, that in what tribe the stranger sojourneth, there shall ye give him his inheritance, saith the Lord GOD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they shall be in the tribe of proselytes among the proselytes that are with them: there shall ye give them an inheritance, saith the Lord God.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Borders of the Land
22You shall allot it as an inheritance for yourselves and for the foreigners who dwell among you and who have children. You are to treat them as native-born Israelites; along with you, they shall be allotted an inheritance among the tribes of Israel. 23 In whatever tribe a foreigner dwells, you are to assign his inheritance there,” declares the Lord GOD.

Cross References
Leviticus 19:34
You must treat the foreigner living among you as native-born and love him as yourself, for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt. I am the LORD your God.

Numbers 9:14
If a foreigner dwelling among you wants to observe the Passover to the LORD, he is to do so according to the Passover statute and its ordinances. You are to apply the same statute to both the foreigner and the native of the land.’”

Numbers 15:15-16
The assembly is to have the same statute both for you and for the foreign resident; it is a permanent statute for the generations to come. You and the foreigner shall be the same before the LORD. / The same law and the same ordinance will apply both to you and to the foreigner residing with you.”

Isaiah 56:3-8
Let no foreigner who has joined himself to the LORD say, “The LORD will utterly exclude me from His people.” And let the eunuch not say, “I am but a dry tree.” / For this is what the LORD says: “To the eunuchs who keep My Sabbaths, who choose what pleases Me and hold fast to My covenant— / I will give them, in My house and within My walls, a memorial and a name better than that of sons and daughters. I will give them an everlasting name that will not be cut off. ...

Deuteronomy 10:18-19
He executes justice for the fatherless and widow, and He loves the foreigner, giving him food and clothing. / So you also must love the foreigner, since you yourselves were foreigners in the land of Egypt.

Exodus 12:48-49
If a foreigner resides with you and wants to celebrate the LORD’s Passover, all the males in the household must be circumcised; then he may come near to celebrate it, and he shall be like a native of the land. But no uncircumcised man may eat of it. / The same law shall apply to both the native and the foreigner who resides among you.”

Ruth 2:10-12
At this, she fell on her face, bowing low to the ground, and said to him, “Why have I found such favor in your eyes that you should take notice of me, even though I am a foreigner?” / Boaz replied, “I have been made fully aware of all you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband, how you left your father and mother and the land of your birth, and how you came to a people you did not know before. / May the LORD repay your work, and may you receive a rich reward from the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have taken refuge.”

Jeremiah 7:6
if you no longer oppress the foreigner and the fatherless and the widow, and if you no longer shed innocent blood in this place or follow other gods to your own harm,

Zechariah 7:10
Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. And do not plot evil in your hearts against one another.’

Malachi 3:5
“Then I will draw near to you for judgment. And I will be a swift witness against sorcerers and adulterers and perjurers, against oppressors of the widowed and fatherless, and against those who defraud laborers of their wages and deny justice to the foreigner but do not fear Me,” says the LORD of Hosts.

Matthew 25:35
For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in,

Acts 10:34-35
Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, / but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right.

Romans 10:12
For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him,

Galatians 3:28
There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 2:12-19
remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. / But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ. / For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility ...


Treasury of Scripture

And it shall come to pass, that in what tribe the stranger sojournes, there shall you give him his inheritance, said the Lord GOD.

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Ezekiel 47
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6. The virtue of them
13. The borders of the land
22. The division of it by lot














In whatever tribe
This phrase indicates a sense of inclusivity and universality within the tribes of Israel. The Hebrew word for "tribe" is "שֵׁבֶט" (shevet), which not only refers to a division of the nation but also carries the connotation of a staff or scepter, symbolizing authority and governance. Historically, the twelve tribes of Israel were distinct entities with their own territories and leadership. This directive to include foreigners within these tribes suggests a breaking down of barriers and an expansion of community boundaries, reflecting God's heart for unity and acceptance.

a foreigner dwells
The term "foreigner" is translated from the Hebrew "גֵּר" (ger), which refers to a sojourner or resident alien. In ancient Israel, foreigners were often marginalized and lacked the rights and privileges of native-born Israelites. However, this verse emphasizes the importance of integrating these individuals into the community. The act of dwelling implies a sense of permanence and belonging, suggesting that God's covenant community is open to all who choose to reside within it, regardless of their origin.

you are to assign his inheritance
The concept of inheritance in Hebrew, "נַחֲלָה" (nachalah), is deeply rooted in the idea of a permanent possession or heritage. In the context of Israel, land inheritance was a critical aspect of identity and security. By commanding the Israelites to assign inheritance to foreigners, God is extending the promise of stability and blessing to those who were traditionally excluded. This act of assigning inheritance is a powerful symbol of God's grace and the breaking down of societal barriers.

there
The word "there" signifies a specific location within the tribal lands. It underscores the idea that the foreigner is not to be given a separate or lesser portion but is to be integrated fully into the existing tribal structure. This reflects the biblical principle of equality before God and the dismantling of divisions that separate people based on ethnicity or origin.

declares the Lord GOD
This phrase is a solemn affirmation of divine authority and intention. The Hebrew "נְאֻם אֲדֹנָי יְהוִה" (ne'um Adonai Yahweh) is often used to emphasize the certainty and seriousness of God's pronouncements. It serves as a reminder that these instructions are not merely human ideals but are rooted in the divine will. The use of both "Adonai" (Lord) and "Yahweh" (GOD) highlights the covenantal relationship between God and His people, reinforcing the idea that this inclusive vision is an integral part of God's redemptive plan for humanity.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
In whatever
אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

tribe
בַשֵּׁ֔בֶט (ḇaš·šê·ḇeṭ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7626: Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe

the foreigner
הַגֵּ֖ר (hag·gêr)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1616: A guest, a foreigner

dwells,
גָּ֥ר (gār)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1481: To turn aside from the road, sojourn, to shrink, fear, to gather for, hostility

you are to assign
תִּתְּנ֣וּ (tit·tə·nū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

his inheritance
נַחֲלָת֔וֹ (na·ḥă·lā·ṯōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion

there,
שָׁ֚ם (m)
Adverb
Strong's 8033: There, then, thither

declares
נְאֻ֖ם (nə·’um)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5002: An oracle

the Lord
אֲדֹנָ֥י (’ă·ḏō·nāy)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 136: The Lord

GOD.’
יְהוִֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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