Ezekiel 48:6

6 And by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even to the side of the sea, one portion for Ruben.

Ezekiel 48:6 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 48:6

And by the border of Ephraim, from the east side unto the west
side, a portion for Reuben.
] Who, through his sin, lost his birthright; but now, his sin being forgiven and forgotten, has a portion assigned him upon the border of Ephraim, and next to the tribe of Judah; when in Moses and Joshua's time it lay on the other side Jordan: this points to such persons that shall have their lot and portion in spiritual things; that "see the Son", that look to Christ alone for righteousness, peace, pardon, and eternal life.

Ezekiel 48:6 In-Context

4 And by the border of Nephthali, from the east side even to the side of the one portion for Manasses.
5 And by the border of Manasses, from the east side even to the side of the sea, one portion for Ephraim.
6 And by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even to the side of the sea, one portion for Ruben.
7 And by the border of Ruben, from the east side even to the side of the sea, one portion for Juda.
8 And by the border of Juda, from the east side even to the side of the sea, shall be the firstfruits which you shall set apart, five and twenty thousand in breadth, and length, as every one of the portions from the east side to the side of the sea: and the sanctuary shall be in the midst thereof.
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