Ezekiel 48:4

4 "Beside the border of Naphtali, from the east side to the west side, 1Manasseh, one portion.

Ezekiel 48:4 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 48:4

And by the border of Naphtali, from the east side unto the west
side, a portion for Manasseh.
] Just in like manner, next to Naphtali lay the tribe of Manasseh, and the portion of land appointed for that tribe; even such Christians who "forget" the things that are behind, and reach to those that are before; forget their former companions, their own people, and father's house, their carnal lusts and pleasures, and their own works of righteousness, and follow after Christ and his righteousness.

Ezekiel 48:4 In-Context

2 "Beside the border of Dan, from the east side to the west side, Asher, one portion.
3 "Beside the border of Asher, from the east side to the west side, Naphtali, one portion.
4 "Beside the border of Naphtali, from the east side to the west side, Manasseh, one portion.
5 "Beside the border of Manasseh, from the east side to the west side, Ephraim, one portion.
6 "Beside the border of Ephraim, from the east side to the west side, Reuben, one portion.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Joshua 13:29-31; Joshua 17:1-11
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