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Ezekiel 48:9

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
The oblation that ye shall offer unto the LORD shall be of five and twenty thousand in length, and of ten thousand in breadth.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

The special area you'll set aside for God should be 25,000 units long and 10,000 units wide.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God deserves the best real estate, make his space intentional and generous.

📚 Historical Context

Ezekiel was a prophet exiled in Babylon during the 6th century BC, where he received visions from God about the restoration of Israel after their judgment and captivity. In Chapter 48, he describes a detailed plan for dividing the land in a future idealized temple and nation, including specific measurements for sacred offerings to ensure holiness and order. This vision symbolized God's promise of renewal and the centrality of worship in the restored community.

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