Ezekiel 48:4

4 “Manasseh will have one portion; it will border the territory of Naphtali from east to west.

Ezekiel 48:4 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
4 And by the border of Naphtali, from the east side unto the west side, a portion for Manasseh.
English Standard Version (ESV)
4 Adjoining the territory of Naphtali, from the east side to the west, Manasseh, one portion.
New Living Translation (NLT)
4 Then comes Manasseh south of Naphtali, and its territory also extends from east to west.
The Message Bible (MSG)
4 "Manasseh: one portion, bordering Naphtali from east to west.
American Standard Version (ASV)
4 And by the border of Naphtali, from the east side unto the west side, Manasseh, one [portion].
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
4 Manasseh will have one part of the land and border Naphtali on the south. It will extend from the eastern border to the western border.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
4 Next to the territory of Naphtali, from the east side to the west, will be Manasseh-one [portion].
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
4 "Manasseh will receive one share. It will border the territory of Naphtali from east to west.

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.

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Ezekiel 48:4 In-Context

2 “Asher will have one portion; it will border the territory of Dan from east to west.
3 “Naphtali will have one portion; it will border the territory of Asher from east to west.
4 “Manasseh will have one portion; it will border the territory of Naphtali from east to west.
5 “Ephraim will have one portion; it will border the territory of Manasseh from east to west.
6 “Reuben will have one portion; it will border the territory of Ephraim from east to west.

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