Ezekiel 48:5 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And by the border of Manasseh, from the east side unto the west side, a portion for Ephraim.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Right next to Manasseh's territory, stretching from the eastern border all the way to the western border, there's a section set aside for Ephraim.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even in the detailed blueprints of God's kingdom, everyone gets their place.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The prophet Ezekiel wrote this book to the Judean exiles living in Babylon during the early 6th century BCE. It was written to offer them hope and visions of future restoration for their land, temple, and community after Jerusalem's destruction.

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