KJV ORIGINAL
And it shall come to pass, that in what tribe the stranger sojourneth, there shall ye give him his inheritance, saith the Lord GOD.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Wherever a foreigner decides to settle down and make their home among any of your tribes, that's where they get to claim their inheritance too — this is what the Lord God says.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God's policy: wherever you choose to call home, that's where you belong and get your fair share.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The book of Ezekiel was written by the prophet Ezekiel to the Jewish exiles in Babylon during the early 6th century BCE. It was written to offer hope and a vision of future restoration, including a new temple, a reorganized land, and an inclusive community for the exiled people.
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