Ezekiel 47:21 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

So shall ye divide this land unto you according to the tribes of Israel.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So you'll divide up this land among all the tribes of Israel, each group gets their portion.

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Everyone gets their place in God's plan.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Ezekiel, the prophet receives a vision during the Babylonian exile, where God outlines a restored Israel as a promise of return and renewal for the exiled people. This specific verse instructs the Israelites on dividing the promised land among the twelve tribes, symbolizing God's faithfulness to His covenant and the historical inheritance given to Abraham's descendants. It reflects the broader biblical narrative of land as a divine gift tied to obedience and restoration.

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