Ezekiel 46:16 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Thus saith the Lord GOD; If the prince give a gift unto any of his sons, the inheritance thereof shall be his sons’; it shall be their possession by inheritance.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Here's what the Lord God says: If the prince gives a gift to any of his sons, that inheritance belongs to his sons — it's theirs to keep and pass down through their family line.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When family gives you something meaningful, it's yours to keep and share with the next generation.

📜 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 provide a detailed vision for the future restoration of Jerusalem

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