Ezekiel 48:4

4 “Manasseh will have one portion; it will border the territory of Naphtali from east to west.

Ezekiel 48:4 in Other Translations

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

4 Adjoining the territory of Naphtali, from the east side to the west, Manasseh, one portion.

4 Then comes Manasseh south of Naphtali, and its territory also extends from east to west.

4 "Manasseh: one portion, bordering Naphtali from east to west.

4 And by the border of Naphtali, from the east side unto the west side, Manasseh, one [portion].

4 Manasseh will have one part of the land and border Naphtali on the south. It will extend from the eastern border to the western border.

4 Next to the territory of Naphtali, from the east side to the west, will be Manasseh-one [portion].

4 "Manasseh will receive one share. It will border the territory of Naphtali from east to west.

Ezekiel 48:4 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 48:4

And by the border of Naphtali, from the east side unto the west
side, a portion for Manasseh.
] Just in like manner, next to Naphtali lay the tribe of Manasseh, and the portion of land appointed for that tribe; even such Christians who "forget" the things that are behind, and reach to those that are before; forget their former companions, their own people, and father's house, their carnal lusts and pleasures, and their own works of righteousness, and follow after Christ and his righteousness.

Ezekiel 48:4 In-Context

2 “Asher will have one portion; it will border the territory of Dan from east to west.

3 “Naphtali will have one portion; it will border the territory of Asher from east to west.

4 “Manasseh will have one portion; it will border the territory of Naphtali from east to west.

5 “Ephraim will have one portion; it will border the territory of Manasseh from east to west.

6 “Reuben will have one portion; it will border the territory of Ephraim from east to west.

Cross References

• 1. Joshua 17:1-11