Ezekiel 47:21

21 "Divide this land among your tribes;

Ezekiel 47:21 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 47:21

So shall ye divide this land unto you
As thus bounded, east, west, north, and south: according to the tribes of Israel; (See Gill on Ezekiel 47:13).

Ezekiel 47:21 In-Context

19 "The southern boundary runs southwest from Tamar to the oasis of Kadesh Meribah and then northwest along the Egyptian border to the Mediterranean Sea.

20 "The western boundary is formed by the Mediterranean and runs north to a point west of Hamath Pass.

21 "Divide this land among your tribes;

22 it is to be your permanent possession. The foreigners who are living among you and who have had children born here are also to receive their share of the land when you divide it. They are to be treated like full Israelite citizens and are to draw lots for shares of the land along with the tribes of Israel.

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