Ezekiel 48:34

Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

وَطُولُ سُورِ المَدِينَةِ مِنْ جِهَةِ الغَرْبِ أرْبَعَةُ آلَافٍ وَخَمسُ مِئَةِ ذِرَاعٍ، وَبَوَّابَاتُ الجِهَةِ الغَربِيَّةِ هِيَ جَادٌ وَأشيِرُ وَنَفتَالِي،

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Ezekiel describes the western boundary of the land, which is 4,500 units long, and mentions three gates named after the tribes of Gad, Asher, and Naphtali. The gates represent the tribes' presence in the land. Ezekiel is giving details about the layout of the future city of Jerusalem.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're building a big city with your blocks. This verse tells us how big one side of the city should be and that there are three special doors named after some of the families who lived there. It's like having a door named after your family!

Historical Background

Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this during the Babylonian exile around 593-571 BC. He was speaking to the Israelites who were in exile and providing a vision of the future land and city of Jerusalem, emphasizing hope and restoration for the people.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse can remind us of the importance of inclusion and representation. Just as the gates were named after different tribes, our communities and organizations should also have spaces that reflect the diversity of those involved.

Topics

• divine promise
• tribal identity
• restoration
• city planning
• inclusion
• hope

Related Verses

• Numbers 26:40
• Joshua 19:32-39
• Ezekiel 48:30-32
• Revelation 21:12-13
• Hebrews 11:38

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are the gates named after tribes?

The gates are named after tribes to represent their presence and importance in the land, symbolizing unity and inclusion.

What does this verse tell us about the layout of Jerusalem?

This verse gives a glimpse into the planned layout of Jerusalem, indicating a structured and organized design with specific boundaries and gate names.

How does this verse relate to the concept of restoration?

This verse is part of a broader vision of restoration, where the future city of Jerusalem is described in detail, reflecting God's promise to rebuild and restore Israel.

What can we learn about community from this verse?

We can learn that a strong community includes representation and acknowledgment of various groups, promoting unity and shared identity.