Ezekiel - 48:19

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19 Those who labor in the city, out of all the tribes of Israel, shall cultivate it.

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Explanation and meaning of Ezekiel 48:19.

Differing Translations

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And they that serve the city shall serve it out of all the tribes of Israel.
And they that serve the city, shall serve it out of all the tribes of Israel.
And they that labour in the city, out of all the tribes of Israel, shall till it.
even to him who is serving the city, they serve it out of all the tribes of Israel.
It will be farmed by workers of the town from all the tribes of Israel.
And they that serve the city, out of all the tribes of Israel, shall till it.
And those who serve the city will be taken from all the tribes of Israel.

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Historical Commentaries

Scholarly Analysis and Interpretation.

Of old the city belonged to Benjamin and Judah, and its inhabitants were mainly from these tribes. Now all the tribes are to have equal part in it, and avoid jealousies (compare 2-Samuel 19:43).

And they that serve the city shall serve it out of all the tribes of Israel. Whether they be civil magistrates, or ministers of the word, they shall be of Israel, and be Israelites indeed; and shall be taken out of the several tribes; some out of one tribe, and some out of another; all shall have the honour, as well as the labour, of serving the church and interest of Christ; yea, all true Israelites shall contribute as much as in them lies to the service of it.

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