And the gates of the city shall be after the names of the tribes of Israel: three gates northward; one gate of Reuben, one gate of Judah, one gate of Levi.
The city gates will be named after Israel's tribes. On the north side, there'll be three gates: one for Reuben, one for Judah, and one for Levi.
Every family gets their own entrance, God makes sure no one's left out of his city.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet speaking to the exiled Israelites in Babylon around the 6th century BC, where he received visions of a restored and idealized Israel after their judgment and captivity. In this vision from Ezekiel 48, the prophet describes a future holy city with gates named after the twelve tribes, symbolizing God's perfect order, unity, and fulfillment of His promises to His people. This reflects the broader biblical theme of restoration and the hope for a renewed covenant community.
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