Ezekiel 47:17 web — The border from the sea, shall be Hazar Enon at the border of Damascus; and on the north northward is the border of Ham…

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"The border from the sea, shall be Hazar Enon at the border of Damascus; and on the north northward is the border of Hamath. This is the north side."

— Ezekiel 47:17, World English Bible

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Ezekiel 47 — Context

14

You shall inherit it, one as well as another; for I swore to give it to your fathers: and this land shall fall to you for inheritance.

15

This shall be the border of the land: On the north side, from the great sea, by the way of Hethlon, to the entrance of Zedad;

16

Hamath, Berothah, Sibraim, which is between the border of Damascus and the border of Hamath; Hazer Hatticon, which is by the border of Hauran.

17

The border from the sea, shall be Hazar Enon at the border of Damascus; and on the north northward is the border of Hamath. This is the north side.

18

The east side, between Hauran and Damascus and Gilead, and the land of Israel, shall be the Jordan; from the [north] border to the east sea you shall measure. This is the east side.

19

The south side southward shall be from Tamar as far as the waters of Meriboth Kadesh, to the brook [of Egypt], to the great sea. This is the south side southward.

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The west side shall be the great sea, from the [south] border as far as over against the entrance of Hamath. This is the west side.

Ezekiel 47:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 47:17 say?
Ezekiel 47:17 in the World English Bible reads: “The border from the sea, shall be Hazar Enon at the border of Damascus; and on the north northward is the border of Hamath. This is the north side.”
Where is Ezekiel 47:17 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 47:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 47, verse 17.
Who wrote Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.
What is the book of Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.
What are the major themes of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 47:17.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 47:17 in?
Ezekiel 47:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezekiel 47:17?
Ezekiel 47:17 reads (WEB): “The border from the sea, shall be Hazar Enon at the border of Damascus; and on the north northward is the border of Hamath. This is the north side.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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