Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version What remains of the area, bordering on the sacred portion and running the length of it, will be 10,000 cubits on the east side and 10,000 cubits on the west side. Its produce will supply food for the workers of the city. New Living Translation Outside the city there will be a farming area that stretches 3 1 / 3 miles to the east and 3 1 / 3 miles to the west along the border of the sacred area. This farmland will produce food for the people working in the city. English Standard Version The remainder of the length alongside the holy portion shall be 10,000 cubits to the east, and 10,000 to the west, and it shall be alongside the holy portion. Its produce shall be food for the workers of the city. Berean Standard Bible The remainder of the length bordering the holy portion and running adjacent to it will be 10,000 cubits on the east side and 10,000 cubits on the west side. Its produce will supply food for the workers of the city. King James Bible And the residue in length over against the oblation of the holy portion shall be ten thousand eastward, and ten thousand westward: and it shall be over against the oblation of the holy portion; and the increase thereof shall be for food unto them that serve the city. New King James Version The rest of the length, alongside the district of the holy section, shall be ten thousand cubits to the east and ten thousand to the west. It shall be adjacent to the district of the holy section, and its produce shall be food for the workers of the city. New American Standard Bible The remainder of the length alongside the holy allotment shall be ten thousand cubits toward the east and ten thousand toward the west; and it shall be alongside the holy allotment. And its produce shall be food for the workers of the city. NASB 1995 “The remainder of the length alongside the holy allotment shall be 10,000 cubits toward the east and 10,000 toward the west; and it shall be alongside the holy allotment. And its produce shall be food for the workers of the city. NASB 1977 “And the remainder of the length alongside the holy allotment shall be 10,000 cubits toward the east, and 10,000 toward the west; and it shall be alongside the holy allotment. And its produce shall be food for the workers of the city. Legacy Standard Bible And the remainder of the length alongside the holy contribution shall be 10,000 cubits toward the east and 10,000 toward the west; and it shall be alongside the holy contribution. And its produce shall be food for the workers of the city. Amplified Bible The remainder of the length alongside the holy allotment shall be 10,000 cubits to the east and 10,000 to the west; and it shall be beside the holy allotment. The produce from it shall be food for the workers of the city. Christian Standard Bible “The remainder of the length alongside the holy donation will be 3 1 /3 miles to the east and 3 1 /3 miles to the west. It will run alongside the holy donation. Its produce will be food for the workers of the city. Holman Christian Standard Bible The remainder of the length alongside the holy donation will be 3 1/3 miles to the east and 3 1/3 miles to the west. It will run alongside the holy donation. Its produce will be food for the workers of the city. American Standard Version And the residue in the length, answerable unto the holy oblation, shall be ten thousand eastward, and ten thousand westward; and it shall be answerable unto the holy oblation; and the increase thereof shall be for food unto them that labor in the city. Contemporary English Version The land on the east and west sides of the city limits will be farmland for the people of Jerusalem; both sections will be five kilometers long and three kilometers wide. English Revised Version And the residue in the length, answerable unto the holy oblation, shall be ten thousand eastward, and ten thousand westward: and it shall be answerable unto the holy oblation; and the increase thereof shall be for food unto them that labour in the city. GOD'S WORD® Translation The rest of the land borders the holy area and runs lengthwise. This land will be 17,500 feet on its east side and 17,500 feet on its west side. It will be used to provide food for the city workers. Good News Translation The land that is left after the city has been built in the area immediately to the south of the holy area--4 miles by 2 miles on the east and 4 miles by 2 miles on the west--is to be used as farmland by the people who live in the city. International Standard Version "The remainder of the length that borders the holy Terumah is to be 10,000 units long eastward and 10,000 units westward. It is to lie adjacent to the holy Terumah. Its harvest will produce food for those who work in the city. Majority Standard Bible The remainder of the length bordering the holy portion and running adjacent to it will be 10,000 cubits on the east side and 10,000 cubits on the west side. Its produce will supply food for the workers of the city. NET Bible The remainder of the length alongside the holy allotment will be three and one-third miles to the east and three and one-third miles toward the west, and it will be beside the holy allotment. Its produce will be for food for the workers of the city. New Heart English Bible 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 its increase shall be for food to those who labor in the city. Webster's Bible Translation And the residue in length over against the oblation of the holy portion shall be ten thousand eastward, and ten thousand westward: and it shall be over against the oblation of the holy portion; and its increase shall be for food to them that serve the city. World English Bible The remainder of the length, alongside the holy offering, shall be ten thousand eastward and ten thousand westward; and it shall be alongside the holy offering. Its increase shall be for food to those who labor in the city. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the remainder in length alongside the raised-offering of the holy [portion is] ten thousand eastward, and ten thousand westward, and it has been alongside the raised-offering of the holy [portion], and its increase has been for food for those serving the city, Young's Literal Translation And the residue in length over-against the heave-offering of the holy portion is ten thousand eastward, and ten thousand westward, and it hath been over-against the heave-offering of the holy portion, and its increase hath been for food to the servants of the city, Smith's Literal Translation And the remainder in the length over against the oblation of holiness, ten thousand eastward, and ten thousand to the sea: and it was over against the oblation of the holy place; and its Produce was for bread to the servants of the city. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the residue in length by the firstfruits of the sanctuary, ten thousand toward the east, and ten thousand toward the west, shall be as the firstfruits of the sanctuary: and the fruits thereof shall be for bread to them that serve the city. Catholic Public Domain Version Now what will remain of the length, in accord with the first-fruits of the sanctuary, ten thousand in the east, and ten thousand in the west, shall be as the first-fruits of the sanctuary. And its produce will be for the bread of those who serve the city. New American Bible The remaining section runs eastward along the sacred tract for ten thousand cubits and westward ten thousand cubits. Its produce shall provide food for the workers of the city. New Revised Standard Version The remainder of the length alongside the holy portion shall be ten thousand cubits to the east, and ten thousand to the west, and it shall be alongside the holy portion. Its produce shall be food for the workers of the city. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the remainder of the land opposite the holy portion shall be ten thousand eastward and ten thousand westward; and it shall be opposite the holy portion; and its produce shall be for food to those who work for the city. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And what is left next to the dedication of Holiness: ten thousand to the east, and ten thousand to the west; it shall be next to the dedication of Holiness, and its harvest food shall be for those who work for the city OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the residue in the length, answerable unto the holy offering, shall be ten thousand eastward, and ten thousand westward; and it shall be answerable unto the holy offering; and the increase thereof shall be for food unto them that serve the city. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the remainder of the length that is next to the first-fruits of the holy portion shall be ten thousand eastward, and ten thousand westward: and they shall be the first-fruits of the sanctuary; and the fruits thereof shall be for bread to them that labour for the city. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Portion for the Priests…17The pastureland of the city will extend 250 cubits to the north, 250 cubits to the south, 250 cubits to the east, and 250 cubits to the west. 18The remainder of the length bordering the holy portion and running adjacent to it will be 10,000 cubits on the east side and 10,000 cubits on the west side. Its produce will supply food for the workers of the city. 19The workers of the city who cultivate it will come from all the tribes of Israel.… Cross References Numbers 18:21-24 Behold, I have given to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work they do, the service of the Tent of Meeting. / No longer may the Israelites come near to the Tent of Meeting, or they will incur guilt and die. / The Levites are to perform the work of the Tent of Meeting, and they must bear their iniquity. This is a permanent statute for the generations to come. The Levites will not receive an inheritance among the Israelites. ... Leviticus 25:32-34 As for the cities of the Levites, the Levites always have the right to redeem their houses in the cities they possess. / So whatever belongs to the Levites may be redeemed—a house sold in a city they possess—and must be released in the Jubilee, because the houses in the cities of the Levites are their possession among the Israelites. / But the open pastureland around their cities may not be sold, for this is their permanent possession. Joshua 21:1-3 Now the family heads of the Levites approached Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the other tribes of Israel / at Shiloh in the land of Canaan and said to them, “The LORD commanded through Moses that we be given cities in which to live, together with pasturelands for our livestock.” / So by the command of the LORD, the Israelites gave the Levites these cities and their pasturelands out of their own inheritance: 1 Chronicles 6:54-60 Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them: / They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. / But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh. ... Nehemiah 11:20 The rest of the Israelites, with the priests and Levites, were in all the villages of Judah, each on his own inheritance. Isaiah 61:6 But you will be called the priests of the LORD; they will speak of you as ministers of our God; you will feed on the wealth of nations, and you will boast in their riches. Jeremiah 33:18 nor will the priests who are Levites ever fail to have a man before Me to offer burnt offerings, to burn grain offerings, and to present sacrifices.” Malachi 3:10 Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure. Acts 4:34-37 There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, / and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need. / Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement), ... Romans 15:27 They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings. 1 Corinthians 9:13-14 Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? / In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel. 2 Corinthians 9:12-13 For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God. / Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others. Galatians 6:6 Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor. Philippians 4:15-18 And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving. / For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again. / Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account. ... Hebrews 7:5 Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham. Treasury of Scripture And the residue in length over against the oblation of the holy portion shall be ten thousand eastward, and ten thousand westward: and it shall be over against the oblation of the holy portion; and the increase thereof shall be for food to them that serve the city. that serve. Joshua 9:27 And Joshua made them that day hewers of wood and drawers of water for the congregation, and for the altar of the LORD, even unto this day, in the place which he should choose. Nehemiah 7:46-62 The Nethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hashupha, the children of Tabbaoth, … Jump to Previous Allotment Alongside Area Bordering City Cubits East Eastward Food Holy Increase Length Oblation Offering Portion Produce Remainder Residue Running Sacred Serve Ten Thereof Thousand West Westward WorkersJump to Next Allotment Alongside Area Bordering City Cubits East Eastward Food Holy Increase Length Oblation Offering Portion Produce Remainder Residue Running Sacred Serve Ten Thereof Thousand West Westward WorkersEzekiel 48 1. The portions of the twelve tribes;8. of the sanctuary; 15. of the city and suburbs; 21. and of the prince. 23. The portions of the twelve tribes. 30. The dimensions and gates of the city. The remainder of the length This phrase refers to the portion of land that is left after the initial allotments have been made. In the context of Ezekiel's vision, this is part of the detailed description of the division of the land among the tribes of Israel. The Hebrew word for "remainder" (יֶתֶר, yether) often implies something left over or surplus, indicating God's provision is abundant and sufficient for all needs. Historically, this reflects the meticulous care in ensuring that every tribe receives its due inheritance, symbolizing God's fairness and order. alongside the holy portion shall be 10,000 cubits eastward and 10,000 westward it shall be like the portions for the city Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The remainderוְהַנּוֹתָ֨ר (wə·han·nō·w·ṯār) Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3498: To jut over, exceed, to excel, to remain, be left, to leave, cause to abound, preserve of the length בָּאֹ֜רֶךְ (bā·’ō·reḵ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 753: Length bordering לְעֻמַּ֣ת ׀ (lə·‘um·maṯ) Preposition-l Strong's 5980: Society, near, beside, along with the holy הַקֹּ֗דֶשׁ (haq·qō·ḏeš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity portion תְּרוּמַ֣ת (tə·rū·maṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8641: Contribution, offering (for sacred uses) and running וְהָיָ֕ה (wə·hā·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be adjacent to לְעֻמַּ֖ת (lə·‘um·maṯ) Preposition-l Strong's 5980: Society, near, beside, along with [it] הַקֹּ֑דֶשׁ (haq·qō·ḏeš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity will be 10,000 [cubits] עֲשֶׂ֨רֶת (‘ă·śe·reṯ) Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 6235: Ten on the east side קָדִ֙ימָה֙ (qā·ḏî·māh) Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 6921: The fore, front part, the East and 10,000 [cubits] וַעֲשֶׂ֤רֶת (wa·‘ă·śe·reṯ) Conjunctive waw | Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 6235: Ten on the west side. יָ֔מָּה (yām·māh) Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin Its produce תְבֽוּאָתוֹ֙ (ṯə·ḇū·’ā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8393: Product, revenue will supply וְהָיְתָ֤ה (wə·hā·yə·ṯāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be food לְלֶ֔חֶם (lə·le·ḥem) Preposition-l | Noun - common singular Strong's 3899: Food, bread, grain for the workers לְעֹבְדֵ֖י (lə·‘ō·ḇə·ḏê) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 5647: To work, to serve, till, enslave of the city. הָעִֽיר׃ (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement Links Ezekiel 48:18 NIVEzekiel 48:18 NLT Ezekiel 48:18 ESV Ezekiel 48:18 NASB Ezekiel 48:18 KJV Ezekiel 48:18 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 48:18 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 48:18 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 48:18 French Bible Ezekiel 48:18 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 48:18 The remainder in the length answerable (Ezek. Eze Ezk) |