KJV ORIGINAL
And the east side ye shall measure from Hauran, and from Damascus, and from Gilead, and from the land of Israel by Jordan, from the border unto the east sea. And this is the east side.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
For the eastern boundary, you'll measure from Hauran and Damascus, then from Gilead and the land of Israel along the Jordan River, all the way down to the eastern sea. That's your eastern border right there.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God gives specific boundaries because he cares about the details of your space and place.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The prophet Ezekiel wrote this book to Judean exiles living in Babylon during the Babylonian captivity, around the early to mid-6th century BCE. It was written to provide a vision of future restoration, including a new temple and the redivision of the land, offering hope to a people displaced and disheartened by the destruction of Jerusalem.
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